Nutrition experts and the medical community alike have long advised against eating red meat, saying that regular consumption leads to a higher risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and premature death. However, -five separate reviews- of the studies used to establish the red-meat warnings have shown that the evidence against red meat may not be as strong as previously thought. So what's the deal?...
Approximately 7.3 million Americans are vegetarians, with an additional 22.8 million identifying as vegetarian-inclined, according to the latest survey provided by - Vegetarian Times. And while being vegetarian poses many health and environmental benefits, it also poses some -risks. Not only do vegetarians have lower body weights and cholesterol levels, but they also have a lower risk of developing...
These days, it seems like there’s an app for everything, including weight loss.- Apps like DietBet- challenge users to see who, from a pool of two or more people, can lose the most weight, with money being a partial motivator. Lots of people seem to feel like betting on themselves has helped them to finally be successful. But does it work? - DietBet and other, similar, weight loss apps can help with...
Acne reminiscent of the teenage years isn’t the “youthful” look most adults are aiming for. Breakouts can be frustrating and feel like something that should have been left in the past, along with awkward prom dates and first jobs. We wanted to tackle this for our readers and our preliminary research indicates some exciting news that puts at least some amount of control in the hands of those with this...
Food is such a prevalent part of our life and can affect our mood, time, body shape, and overall health. The choices are endless when it comes to what we put in our mouths, and for some that decision leaves meat out of the picture. People might make their plate based on religion, their health status, or as part of their environmental beliefs. Two types of eating have become popular meatless options,...
Are you beyond frustrated to see your belly fat just refusing to go away? - Have you worked hard to get rid of that extra flab but with little success? - The problem with belly fat is it is easy to put on but really hard to lose. The pesky, visceral lump of fat around your lower tummy is disconcerting in many ways. The excess fat is responsible for secreting stress hormones like cortisol and inflammatory...
“Eat this, but not that, and you will lose weight." “Do this exercise and your body will transform." “Follow this meal plan to reach your goal." Anyone who is unhappy with their body, and has ever gone to a class at the gym, picked up a magazine, or had a conversation with friends, has at some point heard someone say something like one of these statements. In this diet obsessed culture we live in,...
What Should I Eat? - We are constantly bombarded with health information, but it is often useless information. With just a click of a mouse we can learn all about the current fad diets, or read about the newest surgical weight-loss procedure, or lose weight by using smaller plates, or view an advertisement for the latest low-fat snack, portioned for ‘convenience’ in 100-calorie packages. None of this...
Wellness Tip:- People often give up on a diet and exercise plan because they do not see results as quickly as they would like. While it is important to have a goal in mind, such as losing a certain number of pounds, these larger goals should be for the long term. Set a variety of short-term goals as well, such as losing a pound a week, walking for 30 minutes every day, or increasing the number of push...
Many of us hear the word diet and think of the words pain, hard, and failure. Fortunately, though, weight loss doesn’t have to be associated with these words. When it comes to weight loss, just a few simple changes can make a big difference. Here are five lifestyle changes you can make to really kick the flab and show it who’s boss! - Get Enough Protein, Vegetables, and Fiber - When adjusting your...