Eggs might just be the easiest, cheapest and most versatile way to up your protein intake. Beyond easily upping your daily protein count—each 85-calorie egg packs a solid 7 grams of the muscle-builder—eggs also improve your health. They’re loaded with amino acids, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Don’t just reach for the whites, though; the yolks … Read more
Sadly there are no miracle foods that will burn away your fat if you eat it. However, there are some foods out there that will help you to achieve your goals when it comes to weight loss. These foods tend to be high in fiber, meaning they will keep you feeling fuller for much longer, … Read more
A new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition supports consuming eggs in moderation. The study found no evidence that eggs increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The researchers studied the association between egg consumption and cardiovascular disease in 21,327 participants from the Physicians’ Health Study. The end result of the study found that egg … Read more
The egg is one of the best sources of protein. They are inexpensive, easily accessible and can be served in a variety of ways. Some of the most popular ways to cook eggs are sunny side up, over easy, scrambled, soft boiled and who can forget hard boiled. When it comes to cooking an egg, … Read more
A recent article by David Zinczenko, author of the book, Zero Belly Diet, addresses a number of specific foods that can help promote a leaner belly by decreasing inflammation, eliminating bloat, and turning off your fat storage genes. Zinczenko writes, in part: “Zero Belly is based on the breakthrough science of ‘nutritional genetics…’ In early … Read more