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3 Fad Diets And Why They Didn’t Work
With summer officially here, people have been trying for weeks and months to shed those pounds and get in tip top shape for the beach. And as a result, there are likely some people out there who tried out one of those popular diets. But the sad thing is,... Read more
5 Right Now Solutions for Gaining Weight
Everybody wants to drop mass, I know, but there are a few people who need to pile it on. Either they are trying to break out of their prepubescent bodies or their genetics dictate a slender build. Fitness nerds call them ectomorphs, but really haven’t we had enough name... Read more
Want To Lower Your Blood Sugar? Eat These Foods
Weight, blood pressure, heart rate; when it comes to your health, there are certain elements that everyone wants to know about but it turns out, you might have been overlooking one of the most important factors there is. Your blood sugar level is essential to your long term well... Read more
You Need To Try These Healthy Alternatives To Avocado Toast
Avocado toast is downright delicious, there’s no point denying it. Rich, creamy and simple as you like, the tasty snack can be whipped up in 5 minutes flat and topped with whatever kind of flavorings that take your fancy. Can you get better than that? Probably not, but we’re... Read more
Managing Arthritis with Diet
Arthritis is a term used to describe joint pain, but the term actually covers over 200 conditions that affect joints, the surrounding tissues, and connective tissues. Although minor at first the arthritic inflammation of your joints, can cause significant pain and stiffness which may get worse over time. However,... Read more
3 Ingredients You Should Include in Every Smoothie You Make
There are perhaps no better ways to get a ton of nutrients in a relatively short amount of time than with a smoothie. Not only are these things great for you (of course, depending on what you put in them) but they can also be consumed very fast and... Read more
In Pain? You Need To Eat More Of These Foods
Got a pain in the neck? There’s a cure for that and it doesn’t involve pumping your body full of chemicals. For so long, food has been used as a way of curing bodily ailments but with the rise of pharmaceutical medication, so many of the natural cures that... Read more
This Core Workout Will Make You Super-unbreakable
It seems like we go from a few extra pounds picked up over the holidays to swimsuit weather overnight. One minute we’re working on plans to lose what we’ve gained, then we’re fully out of time. Let it be said, developing your core muscles will not make you shredded.... Read more
How To Stop Your Junk Food Cravings In Their Tracks
Are you a late night snacker or a mid morning eater? Whatever your time of day, snacking is often something that you might fall victim to and if you’re trying to improve your health, it seems like the first logical thing to go. While you might start off with... Read more
5 Summer Salads You Can Make In 20 Minutes
Staying healthy can fit into your hectic schedule. With so many quick and easy recipes out there, making the most of the natural ingredients you have to hand has never been easier and now that salad season is well and truly upon us, the whole thing has just got... Read more
How To Get Enough Fiber In Your Diet
We all know eating a balanced and healthy diet is important; yet, very few of us actually get one. And perhaps one of the most widely neglected parts of our diet is fiber. Getting enough fiber can have a ton of dietary benefits and not getting enough can cause... Read more
4 Signs You’re Hooked On Sugar (And It Might Be Time To Stop)
Sugar. It plays a part in some of the tastiest foods on the planet and yet, eating too much of it can be incredibly bad for your health. The addictive quality of the food means that your body might crave the stuff when it has no real need to... Read more
The Tastiest Quinoa Salads For A Gluten Free Meal
While gluten free meals used to be resigned to those with food intolerances, increasing numbers of people are turning to the kinds of ingredients offered in the diet as a way of boosting their health and feeling better after eating. Although following a completely gluten free diet should only... Read more
Flash In The Pan: Healthy Recipes For The Busy Cook
Hosting a party is an impressive juggling act. With one eye on the kitchen and one eye on your guests, you have to effectively manage a stove full of boiling dishes, serve up the drinks, make sure everyone is being entertained and keep a relaxed, cool exterior to stop... Read more
Better Bones: 6 Ways To Eat More Calcium
Keep breaking bones? There’s a mineral for that. Your stores of calcium are higher than any other mineral in the body and making sure you get your daily share can help to protect your bones and teeth from breakages and damage throughout your life. And while you might be... Read more
Can COPD be Managed with Diet?
COPD is a term used to describe a group of lung diseases that block airflow and impact an individual’s ability to breathe. However, through a few key changes, you can improve your quality of life even with a COPD diagnosis. You may find it odd, but the food you... Read more
4 Reasons Gardening Completes Your Life
If you live someplace cold, like winter and snow cold, then you know the value of chopping wood. It keeps you warm twice. You get fired up chopping that wood (not to mentioned it’s great for your physique) but when you burn it in the fireplace, it warms you... Read more
Don’t Get Too Jacked and Other Spooky Tales
People say a lot of stuff about fitness. Most of it’s not helpful, but some of it’s downright laughable. Sadly, too many of these silly things come from people who profess to be fitness professionals. I guess anyone can hang a hat on that title. Don’t feel bad if... Read more
Balanced Barbecues: 6 Healthy Meals You Can Stick On The Grill
Now that summer is well and truly under way, it’s time to turn up the heat and get out the grill. Having a summer shindig is a great way to make the most out of the warmer weather and once you fire up the barbecue, there’s no stopping what... Read more
4 Reasons Your Healthy Eating Plans Aren’t Working
You might be eating all the right foods and exercising like you really mean it but somehow, the weight just refuses to shift. Starting out a diet with the best of intentions is all well and good but when you stop seeing instantaneous results, it can be easy to... Read more