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A very popular diet used these days to help with weight loss is the low carb diet plan. As the name suggests, the diet is based on consuming more proteins and limiting your carbohydrates. In fact, the only carbohydrates recommended during the diet are those found in fruits and vegetables. While there are these 7 […]
Nowadays, many people live in a fast-paced world where they have to reach for a quick meal at convenience stores and fast food restaurants. Unfortunately, these foods, many of which contain chemicals and colorings, are harmful to health. Giving up chemicals and preservatives for better health means going back to foods in their natural state. […]
If you’ve been to the grocery store lately – which I’m guessing most of us have – you’ll have noticed all sorts of health claims on packaged foods trying to convince you why the product is great for you and what kind of value It adds to your healthy diet. In some cases, the information […]
The basis of the acid-base diet rests on two theories. One is that the body’s pH needs to be maintained at 7.4 if the rest of the body is to function optimally. The second theory states that all foods can be classified into three basic categories, namely basic foods, acidic foods and neutral foods. Therefore, […]
Dieting can be a tricky business for anyone thinking about losing weight. Some prefer to cut back on regular food, while others take additional supplements. It is often assumed that big changes lead to big results. In the rush of such thoughts, those insignificant, mundane things that can bring about the decisive breakthrough are often […]
People are always trying to look fit, get in shape, lose weight and improve their health, so it’s not surprising that so many people are turning to certain products to help them, such as health and nutritional supplements. Some of these supplements can help you in some way to reach your goals, but these supplements […]
Stand in line at a local store and take a look at the person in front of you, then at the person directly behind you. Statistically, one of you is obese. A growing epidemic in the US, obesity rates are rising not only in adults but also in children. Miracle pills, hormone therapy, special shakes […]
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2015 and approach 2016, it’s becoming increasingly clear – healthy eating shouldn’t be complicated. When health is your desire, there is no getting around your diet. Remember that your physical health is a direct reflection of what you eat and how you live your life in general. Prepackaged […]
DASH stands for Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure within 2 weeks in people who follow the diet. Not only is it known to control blood pressure, it was designed to do so programs for weight losshelps prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some types […]
Sounding like a Hollywood fad, this diet was actually designed to help with various types of gastrointestinal problems like gastroenteritis, diarrhea, and dyspepsia. Prescribed in the past for patients with the above issues, this diet consists essentially of bland foods that are low in fiber – low-fiber foods are recommended as high-fiber foods can cause […]