To say fiber is important is an understatement. This under-eaten nutrient prevents and treats digestive problems, lowers disease risk, increases satiety and even aids weight loss. Unfortunately, found in mostly unprocessed foods, Americans tend to stay well under the recommended intake for this extremely important nutrient. Fiber is a type of...
Creating a more toned, defined and ripped look is the pinnacle of fitness. Companies have created pills, creams and even electro-shocking ab belts to help you reach your potential. Burning fat to create a better looking body is easy and involves proper diet and exercise. Stop wasting money on solutions...
A diet built on a foundation of healthy food choices has plenty of benefits including weight loss, increased energy and disease prevention. A healthy diet allows you to eat unhealthy foods sometimes, provided you make the right choices most of the time. A healthy lifestyle is about balance, not deprivation. 1....
Losing weight is a straightforward process. As long as you follow a simple rule, failing becomes impossible. As long as the amount of calories you're eating is less than the amount you're burning each day, the weight will come off. Though at times, living by this rule can be difficult,...
Your eating habits have a lot to do with your overall health. The types of food you eat can either prevent or speed up certain diseases. Eating healthy doesn't always mean counting your calories but it does mean being able to differentiate between good and bad choices. Step 1: Eat Healthy...
There seems to be some confusion on the difference between calorie intake and healthy eating. While closely related, the two concepts are not always the same. Many people wrongly assume limiting calorie intake and forcing weight loss equates to healthy eating habits and sound lifestyle choices. While controlling calorie intake...
Body fat obscures muscle tone and definition. Though plenty of products promise to rid you of excess fat, the only way to achieve a defined physique is through a strategy built around exercising more and eating less. 1. Calorie Deficit. A calorie deficit is a state in which you burn...
There are plenty strategies you can use to lose weight. Some involve extra exercise while others place a higher emphasis on cutting calories. All weight loss strategies that involve either cutting calories or exercising more will lead to some results. The best weight loss strategy involves a balanced approach that...
I had my last piece of meat in November 2013; it was a Fillet-O-Fish from McDonald's. It probably wasn't the best "last meal" but it was still pretty good either way. Since then, I've tried a lot of meat-less recipes, meat alternatives and other plant-based foods; some were delicious,...
An all too common myth is that dieting, no matter the method, will make you healthy. Losing weight can be approached from two directions: the healthy and the unhealthy way. Making long term lifestyle choices will help you lead a healthy lifestyle, lose weight and get you to your
