Tag Archives: diet

Eating healthy is difficult in the first place, and even more so when it comes to easy-to-carry things to take with you. If you open your options a bit to things you might have never tried before, there are some easy, inexpensive options for healthy snacks to bring on the go. You can even make some of them at home. [Read more]

You’re probably cooking more often than you ever have in your life. More cooking means more eating, and more eating means…well, there’s no need to go there. The good news is that as long as you use fresh ingredients and healthy cooking techniques, you can maintain or even improve your overall health by making some simple ingredient additions and swaps.  [Read more]

If you want to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat. One way to do that is by exercising, of course. The other way is by eating less. Like exercise, eating less requires self discipline. However, you can actually reduce your appetite if you eat the right foods, so you need less self discipline to lose weight. [Read more]

For anyone looking for that extra boost in their overall well-being, there are very few choices that are better than Omega-3 Fish Oil. Amongst the deficiencies that an unhealthy individual may have, a lack of Omega-3 fatty acid in their system is one of the most glaring. Without it, their longevity could be cut short. Such an outcome can be easily avoided though. Omega-3 Fish Oil could possibly help lead to a healthier, longer lasting life.  [Read more]

When first beginning your weight loss journey, you may find that no matter how many miles you jog or how many weights you lift, the results are poor. That is because fitness and exercise is only 20% of the battle. To really lose weight and keep it off for good, you need to work on your nutrition (commonly referred to as a food lifestyle change). Having a proper diet will not only help you to lose weight, but it is good for your overall health and will prevent disease and health issues down the road.  [Read more]

As more people move to a vegan or vegetarian diet, plant-based alternatives to meat-derived food are gaining popularity. However, alongside this increasing demand are questions regarding the health benefits and overall safety of many foods. Soy is one such plant that has come under heavy scrutiny, with conflicting reports on both its benefits and drawbacks. [Read more]

Clinical studies have found that increased sugar consumption has a direct impact on weight gain. High fructose corn syrup increases the risk of obesity significantly and has several other negative health effects. Below are a few more compelling reasons why you should consume less sugar: [Read more]

Not everything is up to your genetics. Science suggests that maintaining your health and youthfulness depends on how you live your life. That said, here are 8 lifestyle hacks you should adopt as everyday habits. These healthy habits promote longevity, delay the appearance of aging and prevent the early onset of cognitive decline.  [Read more]

Constantly thinking about what you can and can’t eat as part of your weight loss program can make you go a little crazy after a while. This is why early on in your weight loss program your weight loss surgeon will help you come up with a strategy to simplify the process as much as […]

The longer you struggle with obesity, the more likely you are to continue struggling with obesity for years to come. Obesity isn’t something that happens suddenly. There are years of unhealthy behavior and thousands of unhealthy choices that go into an unhealthy lifestyle, and making the choice to undo those decisions takes time and effort, but beyond that it takes balance. When you are trying to lose weight, it can be easy to grow discouraged if after just a few short days you don’t see yourself making any true progress towards your weight loss goals, but that is a dangerous mental trap that can lead you far astray from ever being able to meet your weight loss goals. [Read more]