Reasons Why Sugar Ruins Your Health
Have you forgotten how terrible refined sugar is for your body? Despite being well-known as the most fattening ingredient, most of us still eat it everyday! Here’s reminder of why sugar ruins your health: Sugar contributes to obesity Sugar suppresses the immune system Sugar causes hyperactivity and anxiety Sugar consumption contributes to disease Sugar interferes with absorption of...
The Best Carbohydrates
Before you decide to go carbohydrate free, it’s important to know that there is a big difference between simple, refined carbs (which cause rapid fat storage) and complex carbs (which are necessary and healthy). By switching from simple carbs to more complex carbs like fruits and vegetables, sprouted grain bread, oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa and other whole-grain options—you’ll reap the fat loss benefits and will have a steady flow of...
4 Body Changes From Eating Low Carb
Have you ever stopped to wonder what would happen to your body if you stopped eating refined carbs? It’s no secret that refined and processed carbs contribute to weight gain, and so reducing the amount of these in your diet would logically lead to a leaner, fitter you. But is it true, or is it hype? And is it really worth giving up your carboholic ways? Here’s what really goes down when you give up refined carbs… Body Change #1: You...
Give Your Entrée a Makeover
We all have our favorite things to order when we eat out or get take-out. As you’ve seen above, these items can be made at home, in a much healthier way. This is cool because it allows you to eat the same foods that you love, while losing weight and getting closer to your fitness goals. It’s easier than you think. Make a list of your top 5 restaurant entrees and go online to search for healthier ways to cook...
Eat These 7 Snacks to Slim Down
Close your eyes and imagine a world in where your snacks give you the upper hand in fat loss. It sounds like a dream, but if you pay attention to the snacks you keep on hand, you can actually use them to get leaner. No, they’re not diet pills that will magically shave pounds off your physique—they’re simply healthy foods that will go a long way toward staving off hunger and preventing you from gorging at mealtime. Ready to find out...
Watch Out for These “Healthy” Fruit Products
Most of us consider fruit to be healthy – something that we can enjoy without restraint. And while fresh fruit does contain essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, the market place has been flooded with “fruit products” that are sabotaging your fat loss results. Is any product with the word “fruit” in the name a valid way to meet your fruit quota? Nope. Here’s what I mean: Problem Fruit #1: Juice Fresh fruit juice can be wonderful. It...
Check Your Fiber Score
How much fiber do you eat each day? Grab a pen and paper and tally it up: Beans, one half cup (7); Vegetables, one cup (4); Salad, one cup (2); Fruit, one piece (3); Fruit juice, one cup (1); White bread (1); Whole grain bread (2); White rice, one cup (1); Brown rice, one cup (3); Intact Oatmeal, one cup (4); Meat, poultry or fish (0); Eggs or dairy (0); Sodas or water (0). If you scored less than 20: You need more fiber in your diet....
Focus on Healthy Food Additions
So you’ve decided to ditch your old eating habits and to embrace a new diet of lean proteins and lots of veggies. You know that your new eating strategy will lead to many pounds lost…but you can’t get your old favorite foods out of your mind. Watch out! When you spend time dwelling on the burgers and pizzas that you loved, you’re setting yourself up for a relapse. The best way to stick with your new healthy eating habits is to focus...
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