It’s about food quality, as well as quantity. Say goodbye to the old model of weight loss relying solely on calorie calculations and restriction. Be excited by some new news, you can “have your cake and eat it…” and lose weight too! Maintain and open mind and get ready for some surprises as we reveal […]
Wellness and Health
Are your eating habits making you age faster?
Many people are afraid of growing old. We fear losing our health, our energy, our beauty and cognitive functions. We also see how society can marginalize people as they age. The good news is that aging isn’t something that has to come with negative or ominous feelings. It is possible to maintain an active, happy and […]
I want to stop you from beating yourself up today
It’s a holiday weekend and I usually don’t send out messages on a day like this. However, I wanted to address one simple issue. This is one of the days of the year where thousands of women all over the country will be doing 2 things… Eating too much at a gathering, cookout, party, etc. Beating […]
The Best and Worst Bedtime Snacks
Late night snacking and unconscious ‘grazing’ night after night in front of the TV can cause the pounds to quickly pile on. Some foods may even prevent high quality sleep and keep you wide-eyed into the early hours. So, when hunger strikes late at night what can you do? It’s time to evaluate some of the best […]
4 Things Women Should Know About Losing Weight after Menopause
For menopausal and post-menopausal women, the topic of weight, loss and gain, can be very challenging. If you find yourself in this category, you might be starting to realize that that your body gaining weight in ways it never has before, even if you are still eating the same foods. It’s not uncommon for women […]
Benefits of Eating More Citrus Fruit
The citrus fruit family is vast, covering oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruits, etc. All of them, however, have two major things in common. First, citrus fruits are known to be quite delicious and offer a naturally sweet snack. Secondly, they are also immensely nutritious. Take your garden variety large orange, for instance. On average, It naturally […]
Did You Know? The FDA Recently Changed Food Labeling Requirements
“For more than 20 years, Americans have relied on the Nutrition Facts label as a leading source of information regarding calories, fat and other nutrients to help them understand more about the foods they eat in a day,” said FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D. “The updated label makes improvements to this valuable resource so consumers […]
How TameikaG managed to keep health a top priority despite a crazy lifestyle!
Guest Post 9 years ago, I lost 90 pounds! It’s a story that has gone viral and impresses everyone I come across. What I am most proud of however, is that I have been successful in keeping the weight off, all while juggling a very hectic lifestyle! I’ve always been the girl with a minimum of 2 […]
6 Ways to Get Iron Without Eating Meat
Many people go to the gym and pump iron to tone and transform their bodies, but let’s not forget that there is another type of iron that is good for our bodies. Iron, the nutritional kind, has immense benefits, but that doesn’t seem to stop iron deficiency from being a menace, affecting quite a large […]
5 Mistakes Vegetarians Make When It Comes to Healthy Eating
Countless studies have proven the benefits of a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, sparking the growing popularity of vegetarian cuisine. However, to fully realize the benefits long term you need to do a bit more than simply cutting out meat! A well planned plant-based diet is packed with disease preventing nutrients – processed […]
