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The 3-day tuna diet is a rapid weight loss program that involves a unique combination of food and canned tuna to lose weight. There are conflicting infos in terms of who developed this program. One of the proponents of this program is Dave Draper, a professional body builder. According to Draper, he always sticks to this diet to prepare his …

When it comes to achieving a lean, fit body, two of the most important nutrients that fitness experts swear by are alpha-lipoic acid and lean protein. How do these nutrients help the body burn off more fat and contribute to fitness? Let’s find out: Explaining Alpha-lipoic Acid Alpha-lipoic acid or ALA is an antioxidant that plays a role in mitochondrial …

Most people who turn to dieting without working out think that they are losing weight healthily. But dieting alone is not enough to maintain a fit physique. When you are trying to lose weight, you need a fitness plan that provides long-term results. Losing weight via dieting does not provide long-term results because the weight you are losing is not …

Cheddar cheese is a type of hard cheese with a sharp or acidic taste. Cheddar cheese is created by chopping the firm milk curd finely to drain the whey. Then, the cheese is processed into blocks or cylinders. Cheddar cheese is often off-white in color. But some types of cheddar cheese are deep orange or yellow in color because they …

Raw mixed nuts are a popular snack. These unsalted, raw nuts are packed with essential nutrients including beneficial fats and magnesium! In today’s post, we are giving you 7 reasons why you should eat more raw mixed nuts: 1. Low in Carbs Watching what you’re eating? You’d be glad to know that raw mixed nuts are low in carbohydrates. Raw …

If you have been struggling with your weight all your life, then you know how hard it is to maintain a slim figure! After all, it is one thing to lose weight and it is another to keep the pounds off for good. Wondering how to keep yourself fit and maintain a normal weight? Consider these helpful tips: Load Up …

Protein supplements are a type of bodybuilding supplement used to increase weight, induce muscle growth and improve athletic performance. These supplements are typically made from whey, which is a milk protein, a by-product of cheese making. Studies show that whey protein contains the highest level of protein digestibility corrected amino acid score or PDCAA. PDCAA is the measure of protein …

Buttermilk is a type of fermented milk liquid left behind after churning cream or butter. This type of liquid is referred to as the “traditional” buttermilk. Buttermilk is also referred to as tart dairy drinks made by adding lactic acid culture to regular milk. The tartness of buttermilk is due to the lactic acid in milk. The acidity comes from …

Wild salmon is a type of cold-water fish that’s native to the North Atlantic. But several varieties of wild salmon are also found in North American lakes, the Pacific Ocean, and in South America. Of all cold water fish, salmon is the healthiest of all. The fish develops a thick layer of fat that insulates the animal as the temperature …

A bean pie is a pie made from pureed or mashed beans. It’s similar in appearance and texture to a pumpkin or sweet potato pie. Bean pie has its roots in the South Americas and is traditionally served plain. Bean pies are traditionally made from navy beans, but you can use other varieties of beans too. The beans are boiled …