If you currently don’t use much coconut oil in your cooking, here are a list of benefits that will likely make you want to start. All oils are not created equally, and many of them are not beneficial to the body. But others like olive oil have been shown to add extra health benefits. Coconut […]
Green tea makes the news a lot, and often we’re told that we should drink more of it. The benefits range from weight loss to cancer prevention, with seemingly more reasons to drink it added on a regular basis. Here we’ve assembled some of the scientifically proven benefits that should entice you to start drinking […]
Drinking a daily tea is not just for the British. You can incorporate this into your routine and enjoy the detoxifying effects that come with it. Not only can this be a soothing experience, but if you rotate through the teas on this list, you’ll be getting a nice detoxing effect for your efforts. This […]
When choosing a weight loss program, you’re spoiled for choice. The problem is it can be overwhelming trying to choose between so many similar programs, and also those that seem to contradict one another. Our advice is to choose one that resonates with you, and then tune the other ones out, staying faithful to your […]
With so many different fads out there, weight loss often seems more like a magic trick than it does something you can approach from a common sense angle. It’s not simply a matter of reducing your calories, or burning more calories than you consume, you have to feed the body what it really needs so […]
By cutting out meat you cut out a lot of the cholesterol, fat, as well as hormones and chemicals that animals get pumped with. The numbers don’t lie, and vegetarians have a lower risk of all forms of heart disease and stroke, as well as a longer longevity, all else being equal. That’s reason enough […]
Lunch often gets overlooked because breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, and dinner gets the spotlight, but your digestive juices peak at midday so this is one meal you don’t want to skip over. Here are plenty of recipes to keep you happy during your workday, or any day. They’re all […]
Desserts often get put on the Do Not Eat list when you’re trying to lose weight. But you don’t have to forego the occasional sweet treat, especially if you have a sweet tooth. Denying yourself simple pleasures is a sure way to sabotage your efforts. You’re not a robot so don’t be so hard on […]
Pasta is one of those foods that get a bad reputation among the low-carb dieters, but not everyone avoids carbs. The nice thing about pasta is that it plays well with other foods, especially sauces, and it’s easy to keep things healthy. If your diet allows for pasta, here are plenty of healthy pasta recipes […]
[column size=”one-third”][/column] Healthy foods are experiencing a renaissance these days, and are no longer being looked upon as bland and boring. A return to our ancestry seems to be the order of the day, and the closer to nature a food is the more it is deemed as being good for you. Research is confirming […]
Fiber is an essential aspect of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Getting plenty of fiber in your diet, along with drinking lots of water, will keep you regular, which in turn helps to cleanse your color and keep your digestive system in top working order. Eat plenty of high fiber foods to stay regular and […]
Iodine is an essential mineral that’s vital to the proper functioning of the thyroid. The thyroid gland is responsible for managing growth and metabolism. An iodine deficiency can cause symptoms such as fatigue, high cholesterol, lethargy, depression, and swelling of the thyroid gland. Prevent this dangerous deficiency by eating the right amount of iodine rich […]
