We are constantly advised to consume foods with more nutrients, but we end up eating more, and still lack those important ingredients into our bodies. Therefore, we need to learn which foods are rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, and increase their intake on a daily basis. Also, we need to try and get the most … Read more
Have a hefty weight loss goal? Consider walking, not running, toward your best new body. A recent British study found people who regularly walked for fitness—albeit at a fast pace—weighed less than those devoted to other types of physical activity, including running, swimming, and cycling.Though she’s tried everything from kettlebells to gyrokinesis, personal trainer and … Read more
Weight loss may be helped by a healthier thyroid, and it may also be related to an enhanced sensory experience of food. Yes, you heard that right: smell, taste, and texture can make a huge difference in how your body responds. If you eat monotonously, your body will crave variety, leading you to overeat, in … Read more
Should I Try a Grain-Free Diet? If you have given up gluten but got a partial response, or don’t feel like you got the relief you wanted in terms of weight loss, brain fog, and/or autoimmunity, I’ve got another strategy for you. It’s time to go Grain Free. Why Grain Free? Are you thinking about taking the … Read more
We often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but how many of us truly believe that? Many of us opt to skip breakfast because we are in a rush, or we simply grab a quick yogurt or banana and head out. This kind of thinking couldn’t be more wrong! Study … Read more
This time of the year many of us try to lose weight. Workouts can be complicated— with every type of yoga class available, varying spin studios, dance cardio and fitness machines galore— we can get overwhelmed with options. The good news is that physical activity still translates into fat burning though, regardless of the latest … Read more
We often think of herbs and spices as just a way to make a meal tastier or prettier to look at but did you know they’re jam-packed full of health benefits? Allow us to share with you some of the incredible properties of cumin. Cumin is native to Egypt and has been cultivated in the Middle East, … Read more
To begin, I apologize for the dark nature of today’s email. However I promise what you’ll discover today will be completely worth it. Imagine a rotting corpse draped over your body from head to toe… …suffocating tissue, restricting blood flow, damaging joints and infecting your healthy cells. Shockingly, that nightmare is a reality for most: … Read more
Excess belly fat is extremely unhealthy. It’s a risk factor for diseases like metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer (1). The medical term for unhealthy fat in the belly is “visceral fat,” which refers to fat surrounding the liver and other organs in your abdomen. Even normal-weight people with excess belly fat have an … Read more
Metabolism is a term used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the cells and the organism. What does that mean to you? It means that a slow acting metabolism is often the cause of unwanted weight gain. Scientists have shown that a fast acting metabolism can be linked to … Read more