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 […]
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Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #27: Bring Your Lunch From Home
It’s almost the end of our Weight Loss on a Budget Challenge so I just have a few more tips. Today’s Tip #27: Bring Your Lunch From Home. There are 3 major benefits to bringing your lunch to work or while you are out. Saving Money – Buying your lunch everyday can be very expensive. The […]
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 […]
5 Reasons You Should Start a Food Journal for Weight Loss
Many experts and nutritionists encourage people to keep a food journal when they are trying to lose weight. There are so many tools out there like FitBit, My Fitness Pal and the Lose It app to use as mobile or online food journals. Unfortunately, most people understand this to mean keeping obsessive count of calories […]
Is Fast Food Making Americans Sicker?
In addition to the burgers and fries that we consume on a huge scale, fast food also refers to foods that we purchase at the grocery store and “prepare” at home. These heat-and-serve meals are particularly bothersome because most people don’t even realize they’re consuming fast food. Often called convenience foods, these types of foods […]
What is the difference between good carb and bad carbs?
It is not surprising to hear someone say that they are on carb-free or low carb diet. This is because carbs are thought to be a main contributor to weight gain, and some carbs are. There are good carbs and bad carbs, and both have different impacts on a person’s health and waistline. Telling […]
What is the Master Cleanse and Why Should I Avoid it?
The master cleanse is an extremely severe fasting program. It’s also known to be a detox program. It is not a DIET. Most guides or books on the subject ask a person who starts this program needs to commit at least 10 days but some suggest up to 40 days (40 days is crazy). […]
April Challenge Day 1 – Things you should know about reading food labels
Ladies, one of the main things you will want to use a guide to find out just how processed your food is during our April Challenge is Food Labels. This month we are committed to eating more REAL food and cutting out highly processed food and junk food, so these labels are KEY. US food […]
Try the The Semi-Vegetarian Jumpstart
Sistas, everyone wants quick weight loss. Everyone always wants shortcuts when I give them the advice to eat clean and exercise. Well, let me give you a healthy “shortcut”. Take these suggestions and do them all together for 30 days. I call it “The Semi-Vegetarian Jumpstart”. It’s not for everyone, but you may be able […]
