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I get asked this question quite often. People will often do a little research and learn that they need to eat five of the Medifast meals each day, plus one of the larger “lean and green meals” (which most people often prepare for themselves). You wonder what that means for your daily routine. Yes, you […]
Everyone should be able to eat fresh and healthy food. And at a time of economic uncertainty and global unrest, supporting local economies by buying local products and goods makes sense on many levels. Unfortunately, fresh local produce is often more expensive than the alternatives and cannot be readily afforded by the whole community. Some […]
If your child were responsible for your daily meals, you would only have desserts like cake, ice cream, and candy. But of course you won’t let that happen! Instead, when asking for a sweet treat, opt for healthier alternatives – they taste just as good, if not better. And the best part is that they […]
As we go about our lives, especially as we get older, we think about our mortality and focus more on health tips. We read glossy articles in magazines advising us on what to eat, what to drink and how much to consume. Morning and evening newscasts feature daily or weekly health tips that update us […]
In the United States, the obesity epidemic continues to grow. 38% of our adult population is considered obese. Another 33% of people are considered overweight. This is according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For women, the numbers are even higher. Because of our reproductive bodies, women have other feminine factors that we […]
Regular cardiovascular sessions improve heart and lung health. It also helps your heart and lungs function properly; hence it is referred to as “cardio”. Cardiovascular training promotes the reduction of body fat. It is useful in reducing appetite in many people. For people with diabetes who have well-controlled blood sugar levels in their veins, cardiovascular […]
It’s the ultimate fitness mantra of many celebs. People swear by its benefits. So what’s the hype about? The alkaline diet, also known as the acid-ash diet, is known as a natural diet. It can promote weight loss, and some claim the diet can even prevent cancer. It works? Below are some of the aspects […]
Tricking the mind to lose weight is very important as it helps you control your eating habits. Therefore, mindful eating is a must that will work wonders and help you achieve the results of your efforts. Yes, changing your eating habits can do wonders and help you lose a healthy weight in a very short […]
From a young age, we start teaching our kids that the reward for putting up with all the veggies on their plates is a sweet, sugary dessert. You may have heard the famous saying, “If you don’t eat that broccoli, you don’t get dessert.” This establishes a reward system that suggests the sweet, sugary dessert […]
Do you believe in the adage health is wealth? Some would agree and others would not. This is an old adage, but in my own belief, health is certainly more important than wealth, as health is the key to our happiness. Each of us wants to enjoy life to the fullest and no matter how […]