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Children and teens require more than twice the amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity that adults need — 60 minutes a day. But research shows that just about 42% children ages 12 and under meet the guidelines of 60 minutes of…
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Not all fats are bad. In fact, some of them, like omega-3s, are absolutely beneficial to your overall health and even weight management. When you don’t have enough omega-3 fats in your diet and you eat saturated fat, the saturated fat…
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Eating more monounsaturated fats greatly benefits you. Monounsaturated fats are rich in vitamin E and other antioxidants. They improve insulin sensitivity and reduce diabetes risk, reduce pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis, promote…
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A gene associated with canine obesity has been identified. Dog owners tell their vets that Labrador retrievers are always interested in food, and a new study published in the journal ‘Cell Metabolism’ shows there might be a biological truth…
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Pineapple contains proteolytic enzymes and helps reduce belly fat. It contains bromelain, a proteolytic enzyme which helps to break protein molecules in the body. Bromelain helps in better digestion and use of protein and helps you gain…
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Some vitamins and minerals can also help you lose weight by acting as natural appetite regulators and/or by stimulating your body's metabolism of fat. Obtaining the right levels of these nutrients is essential to any weight loss program.…
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Adding resistance training to your weight loss efforts is very beneficial, both for your weight loss and for your health. You can add muscle, and keep your metabolic high. Maintaining a good metabolic rate is important in weight loss,…
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Instead, just get active. You will probably live longer by getting fit rather than getting thin. Give up as many motorised trips as possible. Instead, walk, skate, cycle, and use the stairs. Walk or bike through the neighborhood, join or…
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Here’s a delicious recipe for kids that is low on calories and high on taste. Ingredients ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt ½ ripe banana thinly sliced 1 teaspoon wheat germ ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Drizzle of honey…
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Carrots are rich in anti-arthritis Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene, both of which fight inflammation. Ingredients ½ pound carrots, peeled and grated into long thin strips (about 3 cups) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1…
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