You have likely heard about how great green tea is for you because of the high levels of antioxidants. It contains about 1/4 of the caffeine that a cup of coffee punches, but it will also leave you a little less dehydrated. I like to have both, personally. I often start the day with one…
We live in the information age, and that can work against us sometimes (aka the media). The result is an abundance of good AND bad information about health and fitness, and this is where a lot of the biggest weight loss myths come from. It can also make losing weight a lot harder. With the…
Today we’re going to talk about the importance of sleeping and the 10 scientific health benefits of sleep. We’re also going to finish with some proven sleeping tips that will ensure you get a full night’s rest and make sure you get the right amount. So we are all adjusting to living life in the…
If you live in this century, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of coconut oil, but did you also know that you can use coconut oil for weight loss? According to Deals on Health, there are plenty of health benefits to consuming coconut oil. In areas where coconut is a dietary staple, people are generally…
Have you been diagnosed as pre-diabetic and are you worried about the possibility of developing Type 2 diabetes? Are you lying awake at night thinking about how to stay healthy? You’re not alone. Almost 90 million Americans were diagnosed with pre-diabetes in 2012, and those numbers continue to climb (1). Thankfully, researchers continue to study…
If you’re trying to lose weight, you probably know that you need to eat well and exercise. What if that’s not necessarily true? In general, if you expend more calories than you take in, you’ll lose weight. However, torching calories by pounding your feet to an aerobics DVD or working out in the gym may…
Are you trying to lose weight? If so, you may be focusing on eating healthy foods, watching your portions and exercising. But what are you drinking? If you’re not paying attention to your water intake, you’re missing out on a major factor that helps with weight loss. Drinking more water can help you: burn more…
There are thousands of foods available that have benefits for weight loss. From granola bars to salads, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones are the best for your lifestyle. While energy bars and protein shakes may be quick and easy to make, they’re very calorie dense. Calorie-dense foods have more calories per gram…
Looking to get rid of cellulite on your thighs and your butt? Look no further. Unfortunately, cellulite is a very common problem in which 85-90% of women have some form of it. What is cellulite exactly? It’s a medical condition in which the skin, almost anywhere on the body, becomes dimpled and wrinkly looking. The…
Is whey protein a regular staple in your weight loss plan? If not, it should be. Losing weight is hard. We all know that. The key to making it easier is having the proper tools, healthy tips, and advice in your arsenal to make things easier. When the right kind of whey protein is taken…
So you’re plugging along, working hard on your diet, but where can a girl get some high protein, low carb snacks? Why is it so hard to find snacks that meet this criterion!? You can certainly add more low-fat meat and cheese to your diet to boost your intake. That’s an easy fix that works…
You’re probably more familiar with ginger as the spicy flavoring in ginger ale. You might even know that it is an effective anti-nausea treatment. But did you know that it can be helpful for weight loss? From revving your metabolism to speeding up digestion, ginger might just do the trick. If you want to get…