With a Starbucks on every other street corner and the growing popularity of energy drinks, it’s really no surprise that caffeine is extremely common in the average American diet. Caffeine is a plant-based compound that is most notably naturally present in coffee and tea. This ingredient known for giving energy and mental clarity. Approximately half […]
Healthy Eating
Sugar Withdrawal: How to identify it and deal with it
You might be surprised to know that sugar is addictive and your sweet tooth cravings could very well be withdrawal symptoms. According to a study featured in a Connecticut College press release, the theory that sugar is just as addictive as illicit drugs like cocaine could very well be true. Sugar has intense effects on […]
Eat More Healthy Fiber to Lose Pounds
Fiber is a super important nutrient that primarily affects digestive health. Unfortunately, the average American’s diet is lacking in fiber. The typical woman in this country only consuming around 15 grams when she should be consuming at least 30 grams. That’s the average. Many people are eating far less. Aside from general health, there is […]
Monosodium Glutamate: What is MSG?
Does MSG Make You Eat More? MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a food additive that may be more common than you realize. It’s actually present in roughly 80% of prepared processed foods. This ingredient that is so popular in giving foods flavor may actually be the reason you are struggling to lose weight. Many feel that it […]
5 Tips for Avoiding Temptation at the Grocery Store
If you don’t want to fall off your new healthy eating regime you have to be prepared to fight temptation while grocery shopping. It is easy to lose focus and start perusing the aisles aimlessly. Before you know it, you get home and while you’re putting your food away realize you bought junk food that you shouldn’t have […]
Is Wild-Caught Fish Better Than Farm-Raised?
When you go to a fish market or just the seafood counter at your local market usually you can buy wild-caught or farm-raised fish. Some people don’t believe there is any difference and will just buy based on a factors, like price or color, whereas others may opt for wild-caught, believing it tastes better and […]
How Do Elimination Diet Plans Help People?
Elimination diets are also known as “free-from” diets and include some very popular types of eating plans, like paleo, gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free, just to name a few. Similarly, more people are becoming health-conscious about what they are fueling their bodies with and are deciding to eat organically and largely chemical-free, which spurs a diet […]
June 2015: Cook Meals and Cut Sugar Challenge
Hey Ladies, Our June Challenge is very straight forward! Suggested Reading *affiliate links BWLW is challenging you to cook and prepare more of your own meals and cut out as much sugar as you can from your daily meals. Cooking meals may seem like a simple thing, but many people are just grabbing food on the go […]
Do All Sugars Affect the Body in the Same Ways?
It is safe to say that Americans as a whole are addicted to sugar and eat far too much of it. According to research done in the last few years (supported by the USDA), the average American will consume roughly 75 pounds of sugar per year. Imagine stocking your pantry with fifteen 5 lb bags of sugar […]
Healthy Fats vs. Unhealthy Fats
It’s unfortunate that the term fat is viewed as something negative or unhealthy most of the time. In reality, healthy fats are very important for our overall health and shouldn’t be viewed as something to avoid. There are both healthy fats and unhealthy fats in food products. Sometimes these fats are found naturally in a […]
