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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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If you want your children to eat healthy, know that first impressions count. If the kid opens up their lunchbox to and finds that it looks squashed or just plain boring, then they may not want to eat it. Try to keep the lunch box visually…
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While choosing eggs, stick to pasture-raised or omega-3 eggs, which are much higher in nutrients and antioxidants. Avoid eggs with pale yellow yolks and go for the ones with dark, deeply colored orange-yellow yolks. While the whites have…
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