Weight Loss

Fiber is a carbohydrate found in all types of plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. But unlike other carbs that are burned for energy, fiber is not digested by the body. It passes quickly through the digestive tract without causing a spike in your blood sugar level. There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble fiber. Both …

The family that gains weight together can certainly lose weight together. Studies show than the average American diet consists of excessive sugar, sodium, and refined ingredients. A diet that consists of junk foods and processed foods paired with a sedentary lifestyle is the leading cause of obesity in the US. It’s one thing to motivate yourself to lose weight and …

Baby boomers are people born between 1946 and 1964, during the post-World War II baby boom. Senior citizens are prone to weight gain because the body’s basal metabolic rate starts to slow down. At this point, food is no longer digested as efficiently as before. Baby boomers can prevent weight gain and improve their well-being by adopting these proven weight …

There could be hundreds of rapid weight loss programs out there and the 3-day diet is perhaps the most popular of all. The diet is meant to help overweight dieters lose as much as 10 pounds in just 3 days, which is a lot of weight to lose in just a short period of time. But is it possible? Is …

To say that water is essential to the human health is an understatement. The human body is made up of 60% water. Body fluids are critical to the completion of hundreds of biological processes the body go through every second. Research shows that drinking water may also aid in weight loss. It can boost the metabolic rate, purge body wastes …

Losing the extra weight might not be easy but there are so many ways to increase your own body’s fat-burning abilities! Want to achieve the best shape of your life? Consider these amazing tips for round the clock fat burning: Smart Snacking Who says snacking is fattening? You can keep the pounds off by snacking on low-calorie foods throughout the …

Whole body vibration machines are a type of vibrating platforms used to improve a person’s physique or enhance any workout. The machine is comprised of a vibrating base that vibrates up and down 1 to 2 millimeters, 25 to 50 times per second. The machine is sturdy enough for a person to perform deep squats, pushups, and other isometric exercises. …

Just when you thought you have all the right information about diet and nutrition, you realize common sense is not so common after all. More so today, when store-bought food items are processed and preserved using a cocktail of chemicals. Worse, the food industry is very secretive in terms of how their products are manufactured. In today’s post, we are …

You can’t go anywhere without a plan. Losing weight is no exception. A weight loss meal plan is a critical part of your journey towards a healthy body. Having a plan ensures that you are eating healthy, balanced meal. When it comes to building your weight loss meal plan, we recommend focusing on foods that you like to eat. Plan …

Although Ayurveda medicine aims to heal health maladies, some principles are targeted at losing weight. In Ayurveda, “ama” or toxins cause obesity and excess weight. Ama is a fat or water soluble toxin that triggers the accumulation of fat in the body. These toxins are trapped inside fat cells, causing weight gain. When the fat cells are filled with ama, …