Eating the same vegetables is certainly better than eating no vegetables. However, a lack of variety in the greens you consume doesn’t just lead to boredom but can also have negative health effects for some people. Rotating Vegetables is Important It’s common knowledge that eating a variety of foods is the key to good health […]
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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 […]
7 Foods for Supporting Colon Health
Digestive health problems are easily the most common ailments adults experience in the United States. According to a survey done, almost ¾ of Americans experience some type of digestive problem. Colon health is particularly important for those trying to lose weight. “Colon cleansing has the potential to aid weight loss; some people claim to have […]
Simple Formula for Fat Loss: Protein, Carbs and Fiber
Three major factors in a healthy diet are protein, carbs and fiber. People tend to be so focused on low fat, low carb or low sugar that they forget about these other very important components. Protein, carbs and fiber all affect weight loss and by understanding them can help you to make better food choices […]
8 Natural Appetite Suppressors
How do you deal with cravings? Cravings for foods that you know will cause weight gain and poor health are difficult to deal with and cause many to give up on their weight loss journey. There are all sorts of methods people use to suppress their appetite when trying to change to more healthy eating […]
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. […]
What are the best carbs to eat when you are slimming down?
When you are trying to slim down one of the most difficult things to manage is your carb intake. Some weight loss plans promote “no carbs at all” or very little carbs. For many people, that is not a good idea, especially if you are looking to lose the weight and to keep the weight […]
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 […]
6 Reasons You Should Eat More Veggies for Weight Loss
If losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight are your goals, then you should add as many veggies to your diet as possible. You can eat them in many different forms – from raw to juiced – making them an easy add to your daily diet. Many of the most common veggies are considered “superfoods” […]
5 Superfoods That You Should Be Eating
Superfoods have been in the news lately and can be found listed in many diet plans. The obvious conclusion from their nickname is that these foods can somehow provide more nutritional benefits than the average fruit or vegetable. What makes something a “superfood” isn’t that it contains an unusually high level of any one beneficial […]
