Over the past few years, we have been bombarded with media attention around gorgeously thin (and usually airbrushed) celebrities who tout the health and weight loss benefits of cleansing—the dramatic restriction of caloric intake for up to two weeks, usually replaced by liquid concoctions and/or herbal supplements. If you Google the term “healthy cleanse” you [...]
These food and drink options will help your body fight off the damage caused by aging (see exotic anti-aging foods for some odder longevity foods). Just work them into your daily and weekly meal plans and you’ll be getting extra vitamins, antioxidants and other substances that will help your body fight age-related illnesses and be [...]
Ever wonder what is going on with this new “Raw Food’s Diet” everyone is talking about? Well actually the diet isn’t all that “new” it is simply a snapshot of the way our ancestors ate before the advent of factory refined foods. Don’t worry you don’t have to be a vegetarian to benefit from raw [...]
Its very easy to gain weight and fattening up during the holidays. Christmas parties and yummy treats seem to replace exercise and healthy food. Once high calorie foods are in our view it’s hard to get them out of our head. Although most people admit going off their diet this time of year, we still [...]
Are you feeling more like Scrooge than St. Nick these days? You’re not alone. Gift shopping, tight budgets, busy schedules, family visits … the winter holidays can feel more like a marathon than a celebration, and leave you just as exhausted. It’s no secret that people often find themselves stressed out and depressed at Christmastime. [...]
There are a host of scientific research studies that have been published with reference to the wide range of health benefits of jujube extracts. The fruit has long been believed to make teenagers fall in love and is traditionally considered to be a fertility charm in China. However, in addition to the symbolic uses of [...]
Males tend to have a V shaped torso which is characterized by bigger chest, wider shoulders and proportionally smaller buttocks. This V shaped structure of the males is considered to be attractive. Sculpting the torso which is narrow at the base and wide on the top requires work out and exercise regimen for the entire [...]
Imagine there was a food–not a prescription medication–powerful enough to help you maintain a healthy weight, fight heart disease and reduce your cholesterol. What if this food also served as a powerful antioxidant, could help boost your mood and came with no side effects and no outrageous price tag? You would surely jump on board [...]
Everything seems to get a little richer during the holidays – meals, desserts, baking, and even drinks. From rum and eggnog to heavy holiday beers to mulled wine, traditional holiday drinks are fun to drink but heavy in calories – especially at holiday parties, where both food and drinks flow freely. Fortunately, there are some [...]
When experts lecture us on weight loss, it is usually all about exercise, calories and carbs. That is good information, but from one compulsive eater to another, I have provided some other tips that do not usually make the diet books. They will require some effort, but I have found them to be essential [...]
