Eating Breakfast Every Day Boosts Energy
by Pat Melgares
Health studies continue to reinforce the importance of eating breakfast every... Read more »
All about vitamins and a fit you
By: Jessica Thomson Facts about Vitamins From childhood we are told by our parents how important are vitamins for us. Since our body cannot manufacture these essential compounds on their own and neither can survive without these, we need to take it in our diet. The number of vitamins in a human body is thirteen [...]
How to get a flat stomach
Who doesn’t want a flat, firm stomach? Many people believe that sit-ups are the answer, but the truth is that they’re only a part of the solution – you can’t “spot reduce” belly fat in that way. The key to killer abs and a flat stomach is to reduce your overall fat levels and minimize [...]
Make Your Body Burn More Calories
Metabolic Rate is the rate at which the body burns up calories. A body that consumes 2500 calories a day, and burns 2500 calories a day will stay at the same weight. A body consuming 2500 calories daily but burning only 2000 will gain weight at the rate of about one pound a week. You [...]
Yoga/Pilates to lose weight
Yoga and Pilates are great for losing weight – they don’t just burn calories, they also improve your muscle tone and increase your metabolism in the long term! I have used Yoga and Pilates for years, as I like the way it tones my body and keeps me slim. It also feels like less of [...]
1400 Calorie Weight Loss Plan
When selecting a weight loss plan, make sure you are consuming a balanced and complete diet. Your assignment is to set realistic and attainable weight loss and diet goals. Start by following the simple guidelines below. Nutritional and Weight Loss Plan Guidelines Commit to consuming 4 – 6 small meals and snacks everyday. To succeed, [...]
Can low thyroid function cause weight gain?
Every year, millions of people with low thyroid function go completely undiagnosed. Weight gain is one of the main signs of a low thyroid, but many attribute their symptoms to stress, a busy lifestyle or even aging. However, the good news is that once the condition is recognized, it can be easily treated. The thyroid [...]
Fighting a Weightloss Plateau
You have been eating all the right foods, exercising for at least 30 minutes each day, you have dropped one size, but suddenly you have hit a wall and the weight is not coming off anymore. Do you give up on fight with fat? “Do not give up,” says Baltimore based registered dietitian Noralyn Wilson, [...]
Gaining Weight
Believe it or not, this question pops up from time to time. So, here are a few tips on gaining weight for those that have this problem! Gaining weight can be as challenging to some people as losing weight is to others. In addition, thin people get little sympathy from their peers, especially when their [...]
Diets-Diets-Diets
The motivation to diet can be of many factors be they medical or all in the name of vanity. The view of society that “thin is in” has contributed to this obsession and carried it too far, although it is important to note the health benefits of weight loss for those who weigh too much [...]
The Great Skin Diet
Women across the world can spend thousands of dollars on facials, skin creams and potions. However, what many people don’t realize is that your skin mirrors the health of your body on the inside. If you want to have a beautiful complexion, step one is to nourish your body with a balanced healthy diet. Simple [...]
