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Smoothies make the perfect meal replacement drinks because they are filling, delicious, and refreshing! Unfortunately, not all smoothie ingredients are created equal. Some are more fattening than others. To ensure a healthy smoothie that promotes faster weight loss, make sure to add any of these low-calorie smoothie ingredients: 1. Frozen Banana Frozen banana is a perennial favorite among smoothie lovers …

Eating fresh vegetables is a great way to lose weight. Vegetables contain an ideal combination of fiber and water with very little calories. They are rich in essential vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals too. While virtually all vegetables promote better health, a special group of raw veggies works directly to accelerate a person’s weight loss efforts. Beefing up your consumption of …

Feeling stressed at work? House chores making you anxious? Don’t ease frazzled nerves with a slice of cake or a burrito! Gaining weight and stressing out is a bad combination. Before reaching for sweets or pastries to alleviate stress, consider these super healthy alternatives: Turkey Turkey is low in cholesterol and calories compared to red meat. It’s also packed with …

Anemia is a medical condition caused by the decreased amount of red blood cells in the blood. Anemia is often caused by severe blood loss, decreased red blood cell production or increased red blood cell breakdown. Symptoms of anemia include paleness, chronic fatigue, confusion, shortness of breath and feeling faint. Anemia may lead to serious blood and heart disorders. That’s …

A good breakfast smoothie should provide all the nutrients you need for the day without the unwanted calories. Forget about store-bought smoothies. These drinks are loaded with sweeteners, preservatives and fattening ingredients. In today’s post, we are listing down delicious, refreshing slimming smoothies you can prepare during the AM: 1. Mango and Avocado Smoothie ¼ cup mango, cut into cubes …

We will never be young forever. But, the question is, do you want to look old as ever? People would spend a lot in order to look young, feel young, inside and outside. But, are you aware that there are simple ways to slow down the aging process? Foods that are cheap and readily available are best ways to solve …

Potassium is an essential nutrient that builds muscles, improves nerve function and boosts better heart health. This nutrient is considered as heart-friendly because it lowers blood pressure by filtering sodium out of body fluids. Sodium is then safely eliminated from the body as waste. Potassium also keeps the arteries pliant. When the arteries remain flexible, they are able to withstand …

Spinach is an edible annual plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It’s native to Southwester and central Asia though it’s thought to have originated in ancient Persia. What experts do know is that spinach is incredibly rich in essential nutrients! That’s why spinach is a popular ingredient in salads and smoothies. But it’s best taken freshly juiced. Below are …

Spinach is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family, along with chard and beets. It’s one of the most nutrition-dense greens and is considered a superfood. It’s packed with vitamins A, B, C, E, and K; it’s also full of carotenes, folate, and magnesium as well as iron, iodine, potassium, phosphorus, and many more. Spinach has …