There’s a lot of temptation out there in the world of sweet, greasy, and fattening foods. Some are tasty cheat meal treats and others should be avoided at all costs. Why? Sometimes the momentary indulgence isn’t worth the long-term consequences in terms of health and addictive properties. Take a look at this list of 7 foods […]
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What Makes Processed Sugar Addictive?
Is Processed Sugar Addictive? There has been a lot of discussion and debate over whether sugar is truly “addictive”. What has been proven is that the brain reacts to sugar in the same way that it does to some addictive drugs. It is true that the more sugar you eat, the more you will crave it. […]
5 Ingredients That You Should Add to Your Next Smoothie
Making healthy smoothies can be a great part of a healthier lifestyle and weight loss efforts? Here are 5 ingredients that you should add to your smoothie that will compliment you goals. Oatmeal There are two main reasons to add oatmeal to your smoothie. From a practical standpoint, oatmeal has a very neutral taste and […]
5 Weight Loss Tips for Diabetics
If you are diabetic, or have been told that you are pre-diabetic then you need to make some changes to your lifestyle to lose weight and keep it off. The most powerful tools a diabetic has to keeping their health is to manage their weight and eating healthy. The first few months are awkward as […]
Cheryl lost 40 pounds
Let’s show some love to Cheryl. She lost 40 pounds and was able to improve her pre-diabetes diagnosis. Here is what she shared with us: “My name is Cheryl Miller and I am 42 years old. I started my journey last October (2012) while weighing 262 pounds. I was placed on medication for hypertension and […]
5 Things Diabetics Should Consider When Dieting
There are things concerning your health that you have to consider if you are a diabetic who is trying to lose weight. There are a lot of complications that can occur if you have diabetes and you don’t follow the medical protocols you’ve been given, whether type 1 or type 2 (type 1 often has […]
3 Reasons to Go Gluten-Free
Many people today are starting realize that they have gluten intolerance and that their bodies do better without wheat and grain products that contain gluten. Some have even be diagnosed with a disorder known as celiac disease, which involves an inability to digest gluten. In addition, many people have adapted the “gluten free” diet and […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #7: Cut down on alcohol and cocktails
Here is today’s Weight Loss on a Budget Tip for our October Challenge: #7 – Cut down on alcohol and cocktails. There are a lot of reasons why alcohol and weight loss are not the best pair. – Alcohol is full of empty calories and sugars which we know contribute to weight gain. – Although […]
Tonya lost 56 pounds
Check out Tonya’s weight loss story and show her some love. She lost 56 pounds with regular exercise, clean eating and drinking green smoothies. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey: “My name is Tonya and I’ve lost 56 pounds. My weight loss journey began in 2011, I was 230 pounds. I started […]
The Health Benefits of Bee Pollen
I love bee pollen. I use it in my green smoothies all the time. Bee pollen has one of the most complex nutritional profiles around, making it one of the strongest of the so-called “Superfoods.” Bee pollen has a unique combination of high powered vitamins, minerals and proteins that make it an excellent supplement to […]
