Whether you are a vegetarian or you are just trying to cut down on the amount of meat you eat, it is still important to eat enough protein. It is definitely possible to eat an adequate amount of protein without eating any meat as protein is found in many foods. Although it is very possible […]
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Top 10 Worst Foods for Weight Loss
When it comes to foods that can hold back weight loss, there are plenty available. These foods are often high in fat, sugar or both and therefore pack a sizeable calorie punch. Generally, the foods that have been shown to hinder weight loss are also high in unhealthy saturated fats, which can increase the risk […]
10 Ways to Identify a Fad Diet
The diet industry is one of the biggest industries around the world, with businesses from every sector playing on the public’s increasing obsession with weight loss and eating the ‘right’ foods. It is thought that spending on diet products in the US alone hits between $40 and $100 billion every year. Obesity and lifestyle diseases […]
Best foods to keep the pounds off this summer
Summer is a great time to lose weight and keep it off. After the heavier winter foods which seem unappetising in the heat, summer brings a breath of fresh air with lighter, healthier options that taste great. Choosing fresh seasonal produce will provide even the strictest dieter with plenty of low calorie, low fat options […]
What is a calorie shifting diet?
Calorie shifting is commonly seen in a number of popular diets and books including the “The Alternative-Day Diet” and “Crack the Fat-Loss Code: Outsmart Your Metabolism and Conquer the Diet Plateau”. The technique is based on the concept of confusing the metabolism by mixing up the amount of calories you consume each day, in the […]
Good Carbs and Bad Carbs: The Truth about Carbohydrates
Not all carbs are bad news In recent years many low and no carb diets have hit the headlines promising amazing weight loss and better health. However, whilst carbs have a bad reputation in the dieting world, it is not necessary to completely eliminate them from our diets for weight loss or health benefits. The […]
Do detox diets work for weight loss?
‘Detox’ or detoxification diets are becoming incredibly popular, largely due to their promises to ‘cleanse’ your body, eliminate toxins, make you feel more energetic and most importantly lose weight. Although they are not always designed for dropping pounds, detox diets often promote weight loss as one of the main benefits of following such a diet. […]
Dieting but not losing weight? You’re doing these 10 mistakes
This is a topic that needs no special introduction; you are dieting but not getting any results and you are wondering why. From my experience this is because you are doing one or more of the following mistakes. 1. You are dieting and not living It may sound contradictive but losing weight is not about […]
What to Eat on a High Protein Low Carb Diet?
What is considered a healthy high protein low carb diet? High protein low carbohydrate diets are all the rage at the moment, with literally hundreds of different diets promoting this concept. However, there is a huge amount of variation in the amounts of protein, carbs and other foods included from diet to diet. Some are […]
How to stop sugar cravings naturally
From birth, sweet tastes are thought to be the ones human beings prefer. In addition to this carbohydrates such as sugar release serotonin in the brain, a feel good chemical that boosts our mood. So is it really any wonder that so many people crave sugar? It doesn’t hurt that sweet things generally taste great […]
Does water make you lose weight?
The short answer is YES, drinking the recommended amount of water per day can help you lose weight. Although the role of water is well known to me and the majority of people, I was surprised to see in the comments and discussions on our Facebook fan page that some people still wonder if water […]
Can you cheat on your diet and still lose weight?
The answer to this question depends very much on the how frequently and in what way you are cheating. If you are eating healthily all day, but ‘cheating’ every night by consuming a cheeseburger, chips and thick shake, you are unlikely to be able to get away with this and still achieve your desired weight […]
