All dieters should be aware of the benefits and side-effects of these popular foods. Valuable food facts are disclosed in this video. Learn which foods are the best foods to help burn body fat efficiently and improve metabolism. …
Category: Staying Healthy
[Video] The Best Juice Recipe to Lose Weight
The healthiest juice is more than just pure water! The best weight loss drink is actually an essential part of a total diet strategy where your liquid intake not only provides hydration, but also provides important nutrients and other benefits. This means that you eat fewer calorie-rich meals, lose excess weight and stay healthy. This video shows you how to use a juicer, and John explains why. Take notes as you watch this … and share with your friends: …
5 Delicious and Decadent “Overnight Oatmeal” Recipes (Video)
“Decadent” — but healthy — oatmeal recipes! The key is to make these special oatmeal treats in advance so the oatmeal can soak up the flavor overnight and be ready for eating first thing in the morning. This strategy gets you to eat a healthy breakfast, even if you’re in a hurry to get out the door in there morning. These creative overnight oatmeal suggestions call for ingredients such as Greek yoghurt, pecans, blueberries, lemon, almond milk, vanilla extract, strawberries, honey, chocolate, cocoa powder, cherries, bananas, walnut butter, spices, pineapple, coconut and more! …
[Video] 5 Weekday Breakfast Smoothies
Good tips for a variety of healthy smoothies – one for each day of the work week. These are basic, flavorful recipes that you can enhance with extra protein and other nutrients, depending on your personal needs and goals. Some of the creative and colorful ingredients include pineapple juice, mango, ginger, raspberries, watermelon, pomegranate juice, avocado, kiwi and spinach. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. …
Does Your Microwave Destroy the Nutrients in Food?
Yes, microwaves can be seen as harmful radiation that can be dangerous and deadly to living organisms. Does that mean that your microwave oven is destroying the nutrients in your food? Are you paying a high price for the convenience of quickly heating and cooking your food in a microwave oven? Is using the microwave actually harmful to your health because it’s “killing” your food? …
Which Sugar Substitute is Best?
Processed sugar has been linked to problems with diabetes, heart disease and obesity — so it is no surprise that the World Health Organization and other authorities on the subject recommend that everyone should reduce their sugar intake by at least half: no more than 25 grams of sugar daily. This has led to a booming market for substitute sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose and stevia. Here is a description of these three popular sweeteners to help you decide which one is the best for you. …
[Video] You May Have CFS if You’re TIRED All of the Time. This is What You Should Do …
A trained nutritionist tells about her own experience (and frustrations) overcoming an illness called CFS. She was lethargic and tired all of the time, had no energy … and it kept getting worse! Nothing worked. Finally she got tested, but the doctor gave her a lame diagnosis. Only after a third opinion did she discover that she had CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and learned what to do. This is an inspiring eye-opener! …
More Ways to Enjoy More Fruit More Often!
It’s good to know that adults need to consume at least one cup of fruit (or equivalent) every day to stay healthy. Fresh fruit is tastes best. Often the best strategy is to quit snacking on candy, cookies, ice cream and other sweets by replacing your between-meals cravings with healthy, fresh fruit. Or otherwise: cooked, canned or dried fruit.
Here are some more ways to encourage you (and your family) to eat more fruit. …