What are antioxidants? These are naturally occurring substances like Vitamin A and Vitamin C that are found in fruits and vegetables. It prevents the body from the aging process, heart diseases and cancer as well as skin diseases. Furthermore, antioxidants are good for the holistic health. Best Antioxidants for the Skin: Vitamins Sun skin creams and...
Who does not become tempted of foods available in malls? However, these fast foods bought from mall establishments are rich in fat content and are unhealthy. Below are some healthy mall food choices that you can enjoy! * Pretzel without fat. One can have about 170 calories of energy by having a single pretzel. * Small-sized...
Eating food is an absolutely important activity in one’s life. It is part of who we are and part of our culture; in fact, eating is the hottest universal topic of all times It is our food from which we gain the energy or the calories necessary to live our daily life. We walk and talk...
A recent Australian study found out that chili peppers and chili spices like cayenne can burn more calories, control the blood sugar and insulin levels and slightly increase the metabolism. The active ingredient in chili peppers called capsaicin can slightly increase the metabolic rate of the body and burn more calories from a meal. The study...
Holidays entail incredible feasts, appetizing recipes and yummy desserts. It is tempting to indulge yourself to those enticing foods instead of eating healthfully during the holiday season. To keep an eye at your diet, here are some healthy tips to help you get through the holiday temptations. Don’t skip breakfast Eating breakfast helps activate your metabolism....
We come across a variety of food products in our daily routines. Unawareness of their nutritional value and their impact on our health at times make us lose our good health. We need to strike a balance between the available types of food. Our food intake has to be balanced for our better health. There is...
Weight loss market has been one of the most profitable industries and there are a lot of diet plans out there which promise success in a matter of weeks or days. With this undertaking, many people settle for the fastest and easiest way to lose all the extra pounds without even doing a research on the...
Incorporating chia seeds into your diet for weight loss and other health benefits is one of the best bangs for your buck. Chia seeds are all the rage in the health industry right now and after researching and trying them, I am convinced that they are the one food that everyone should include in their daily...
Incorporating weight loss beliefs into your daily routine is another great tool to help you lose weight. We all focus on diet and exercise for weight loss but ignore using the power of our minds. When we realize that nothing happens until we think about it first, it only makes sense to consciously take control of...
I am always excited when I find something I can add to my diet that not only helps me lose weight, but can also improve my health. Hemp hearts seem to do both. In my research over the years I have come across information on hemp seeds but never realized the true value of them until...
If you are overwhelmed by daily decisions regarding what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat, or, how much training you require to be healthy, you’re not alone, so, do not be discouraged. Various media articles have flip-flopped on these issues, and it is increasingly becoming hard to make these choices based on the...
Here is a breakdown of the best foods to eat to lose weight and get healthy at the same time. The key is to eat foods that have less calories but make you feel full. You can eat a lot of them so you will not feel deprived. It only makes sense that if we feed...
Including high fiber vegetables into your daily diet has numerous health benefits. Fiber can help lower your cholesterol and protect you from conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and colon cancer. Fiber and weight loss go hand in hand – high fiber foods have less calories and help you feel fuller – giving you the power...
This healthy vegetable soup recipe is delicious and extremely easy to make. It is low in calories and fat which makes it the perfect addition to any diet. This is a vegetarian and vegan diet recipe. For those of you who usually add meat to your vegetable soup – try it without the meat – I...
Preparing food is a task, for everyone irrespective of the age. But elder people have their own limitations; issues with standing for a long time, reduced appetite, hampered digestive health, hard time chewing the food, are some of the issues. Thus, they have to opt for simpler recipes that can be prepared quickly, digested easily, and...
If you are searching for a way to stop your sugar craving, then most likely you are addicted to sugar. A sugar addiction can be compared to other addictions such as cigarettes or other drugs. And just like these addictions, the more sugar you consume, the more you want. It is a never ending cycle of...
