You would be hard pressed to find a person who is not aware of the dangers of too much sugar. Warnings are given pretty much anywhere you turn and yet, Americans on average consume 153 grams of sugar a day. That is the equivalent of 6 chocolate bars, or more than a quarter pounder made completely out of sugar. That places the U.S. among the world’s top consumers of sugar, at approximately 123 pounds...
These cold desserts satisfy our taste buds on a hot day, cheer us up when we are down, put a smile on a child’s face, and are rewarding treats. The dilemma is choosing one or the other; what are the practical differences? Ice cream seems nostalgic and traditional while fro-yo is thought to be healthier, is trendy and usually has a world of toppings to consider. But which one is better for our waistline?...
Exercising can be hard to fit into a tight schedule, and with so many other demands taking up our free time, many of us feel like we need a way to burn some extra calories. We went looking for ways to burn calories without exercising. And found some great results. Get the details below on how you can burn calories without exercising, too. Take a Hot Bath - People who enjoy a good, hot soak have one...
Do you want to help your body burn calories more efficiently all day long? Yes, you can boost your routine and be even more productive starting today. Here are 5 habits that can improve your morning - and - your body, and help you burn at least an extra 310 calories every day! - 1. Eat Breakfast - Although you may have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you might not realize...
Millions of us are frequently searching for tools to help us lose weight. We're looking because losing weight is hard. And those struggling to do so often feel like there's got to be a better way—or something, anything, that can help make it easier. Well, now there’s a possibility of -having exercise advice on food labels- to help with exactly that. Would it help you? It may seem simplistic but it...
Been having cravings for one of your seasonal favorites, pumpkin spice or gingerbread latte maybe, but don’t want all the calories, sugar or preservatives that go along with it? There are some healthier alternatives. We’ve found a few that are worth a try. You don’t have to destroy your diet to get your latte fix. Customize the drink to lower the impact by ordering a smaller size, less flavoring or...
Many adults take a relaxing bath after an emotional day or to soothe sore muscles with hot water, but few seem to realize that frequent tub time may also mimic the effects of exercise. Researchers have -identified a link- between hot baths and healthy vascular function via a 2016 study. The study revealed that aquatic heat therapy’s benefits rival those of exercise training for sedentary participants,...
Processed foods are notoriously unhealthy because they contain lots of refined carbohydrates, sugars, fat and artificial ingredients. What’s more, they have very little -nutritional value. As if that isn’t enough to malign convenience and packaged foods, a new study shows that people who eat processed foods eat more and weigh more than those who eat a minimally processed diet. People who regularly...
Have you ever been on a diet? Most people have. This is how it goes: you start the - diet and feel great - for the first few days. After a week, you think that you’ve done enough to earn a "cheat" meal. You eat everything you couldn’t eat before, remember how good the food tasted, and then give up on the diet. There are other varieties of this same situation, but it always ends the same - you give...