Sugar Shock!

Millions of Americans are prediabetic-and don’t know it. A CDC study found that an estimated 25% of us have the condition, and only 4% are aware of the fact. Pre diabetes, characterized by above-normal blood glucose levels, often has no obvious symptoms. But getting more exercise and losing weight can decrease your risk of developing [...]

Kick Your Soda Habit

We all know that chugging down soft drinks can pack on the pounds, but it may have an even more serious consequence. A new study from Loyola University in Chicago found that women who drank two or more regular sodas a day were 86% more likely to show signs of kidney disease than those who [...]

Plums-Healthy Summer Fruit

Once for once, plums contain the same amount of disease-fighting antioxidants as blueberries.They are packed with phenols, compounds that may protect against breast cancer and heart disease. Plums are about 30 calories a piece, that’s certainly some sweet news!

Omega-3

* Oils rich in the Omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent depression,stabilize the moods of manic-   depressives, and alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia. * Increasing the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids has direct effects on serotonin levels. * Several clinical trials have concluded that eating fish regularly or supplementing with fish oils can reduce  the [...]

Stillness, Silence and Solitude.

The world can be noisy, and we  are subject to all kinds of noises nearly every waking hour. We are also often “on the go” and unable to relax. Being alone in a peaceful place and making time for quiet can help you stay in touch with yourself.

AM Workouts

Try exercising first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. The reason for this is that your body’s glycogen reserves have been exhausted due to the overnight fast, so the body has to rely on burning fats for fuel. If you don’t like morning workouts, at least try a quick 25 minute intense aerobic [...]

Prepare Your Meals

One thing that totally kills dieters is going to work. Work, however, is not the culprit. The culprit is lunch hour. If the dieter does not pre pack his/her food, lunch comes along and the person ends up going to the nearest fast food joint and exposing themselves to temptation. The best way to stay [...]

Water & Weight Loss

Time and time again we have noticed that dieters start their program with a sincere effort and even count all the calories of the foods that they consume. However, most totally forget about the fact that fruit juices,sodas,fancy coffees and other beverages contain calories as well. Therefore, avoid any type of drink that contains high [...]

Sleep & Hormones

 Lack of sleep increases your hormone cortisol, which is a hormone that stores fat and burns muscle (exact opposite of what you are trying to accomplish), and decreases your testosterone levels (keeps fat burning/muscle building processes going at full speed). While sleep requirements may vary, six to eight hours of sleep is generally a good [...]

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