Loading… Q: How many meals should I eat every day to burn more fat? A friend at the gym was telling me I need to eat at least six times, but it takes so much time to prepare, eat, and clean up from my current three meals a day, especially my biggest meal of the day—dinner. Does it really make that much of a difference? Thanks for your help in advance….
Loading… No diet is perfect for everyone. We all have unique considerations—from metabolism to age to goals to food preferences to activity level to food sensitivities to budget to family—and as a result, the “best” diet for your friend or favorite celebrity may not be the “best” diet for you. With that being said, while there are countless diets out there, some have a bit more history and science behind…
Loading… Want to transform your body from a fat storing mechanism into a fat burning machine? Don’t we all?! There are some “secret” tips and tricks athletes, fitness models, actors, and celebrities have learned to help them stay lean, but they aren’t the only ones who have access to these tools. Now you can use the same concepts to transition into burning body fat for fuel. So you can not…
Loading… Less restful sleep, waking up much earlier than normal, or falling asleep before the “early bird” specials or during an action-packed movie are common to many people—especially as they advance a bit in years. Yet despite contentions to the contrary, they are not inevitable or something you need to just learn to live with. On the contrary, you can sleep better throughout your life and you still need them…
Loading… Our daily habits can become such an ingrained part of our routines that we may barely even notice ourselves doing them over time. But, some of these habits could seriously be hurting your health. Sure, they may not seem like a big deal when you do them once in a while, but once they become habits, it’s time to revisit and make some changes. What Is a Habit? According…
Loading… Are you headed outdoors for some activity or a workout but are already dreading it because of the heat? I don’t blame you! Sometimes you want to get outside for all of the additional benefits nature bestows, but how do you stay cool and beat the heat? Go ahead and grab a nice iced beverage, and enjoy these tips that will help you face the hot weather as well…
Loading… According to research conducted by the American Foundation of the Blind, most Americans (21%) fear that vision problems may have a more negative impact on quality of life than any other serious health problems, including cancer (14%), stroke (11%), heart disease (6%), and diabetes (4%). That’s quite staggering, but when you think about it, our concerns about losing our vision as we get older are justified by our fears…
Loading… Virtually everyone knows that if you want to be healthy, you have to eat wholesome, nutritious foods in appropriate amounts (at least 80% of the time or so) and exercise regularly. You also need to maintain a healthy weight, which is generally an outcome of the previously mentioned lifestyle factors. And of course, smoking is, well, bad. In fact, in 2009, the results of the European Prospective Investigation into…
Loading… Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase “clean eating” thrown around lately. Sure, it sounds healthy, but exactly what is clean eating? That’s a great question, and in this article, we’ll give you our take on the topic as well as provide you with step-by-step guidance on how to start eating clean! What is Clean Eating The basic premise of clean eating is to consume mostly healthy, whole, minimally-processed foods. “Clean” food doesn’t have a…
Loading… There’s no doubt about it, the promises of detox diets and cleanses are alluring. Here’s a sampling of what you might hear or read: “Jump start your weight loss” ”Eliminate impurities” ”Drop 21 pounds in 10 days” ”Expel toxins” ”Revitalize and re-energize your body” ”Whisk away polluting nasties” ”Fast, easy weight loss” ”Purify the body” “Lose weight like the celebrities” ”Flush away toxins” But do they work? Can they…