Whenever we set out to lose excess weight, oftentimes, will have to give up (or at least cut back) on some of our favorite foods but that doesn’t mean we have to cut back on flavor or health benefits. Enter in natures bounty of herbs and spices. Both these food flavor enhancers can be [...]
The nutritional value of the foods you eat determine the composition of your cells, blood, bone marrow and hormones. Everything consumed becomes a building block of your body, meaning all the foods you eat are reflected directly in both your internal health and external appearance. Unfortunately, most people are walking around overweight, bloated, inflamed [...]
Maintaining a fit body through active physical fitness along with healthy eating is the key to enjoying a long healthy, vital life. Unfortunately healthy eating means different things to different people. For some healthy eating means gluten free. For others it’s low-calorie or low-fat. For others, its all three or something entirely different. Although [...]
The mighty blueberry. This little but powerful blue gem is a favorite of adults and children alike. And, for good reason. Blueberries taste good! Blueberries are healthy and super sweet. They are packed with anti-oxidants (in fact, they are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common veggies and fruits) [...]
If you want to gain lean muscle or maintain the lean muscle you already have, physical activity and healthy nutrition are mandatory. High protein foods are one of the key elements. They play an important role in muscle retention and building. However, carbohydrate and fats are also important and necessary source of energy. Your [...]
If you're serious about losing fat and building muscle, both your diet and your physical activity must join hands. It takes both serious attention to both diet and physical activity if permanent success is to be achieved in the weight/fat loss area.. Using one without the other will not get the job done, at [...]
Cranberries are beautiful, little red charmers that are native to North America. Low in calories but high in vitamin C, vitamin A and K, they are a favorite for holiday feasts but add flavor and color to everything they grace year round. Fresh cranberries are super-tart and lower in calories and sugar than other [...]
It seems the Internet is serving to educate people about the importance of what they put into their bodies in regards to the foods they eat. This education is bringing about a new healthy trend - "clean eating." Clean eating is all about focusing on the best, healthiest options in all food groups - [...]
Herbs and spices and the perfect, healthy, tasty way to add oodles of flavor to food without adding those menacing extra calories. Not only do herbs and spices add an abundance of flavor to foods, they contain powerful antioxidants that offer an array of health benefits from reducing inflammation to protecting against chronic diseases [...]
Staying healthy and enjoying extended years is not rocket science. It's about performing the basics, about how we live life on a daily basis and what kind of habits control our actions. One of the most important things we can do for our health is keep ourselves from becoming toxic. What can we use [...]
