In the past decades, it has been advised to watch your fat intake, especially saturated fat. Data from the 1970’s suggested there was a correlation between cholesterol and heart disease. In return, the amount of saturated fat in the diet was associated with cholesterol amounts in the blood. However, recent research has challenged this concept […]
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How to Change Your Attitude Towards Food in 6 Easy Steps
For decades, the main approach for weight loss was with a self depriving diet and rigorous exercise plan. The focus has been primarily on cutting calorie intake to encourage the body to increase fat loss. While this can be an important part for weight loss, health experts know recognize there may be more to weight […]
What Is the Wild Diet All About and Is It Healthy?
The Wild Diet originated from Abel James who basically designed this paleo inspired diet and had weight loss success. The tag line for his book The Wild Diet James claims the diet can increase fat burn, lower cravings and can help you drop 20 pounds in 40 days. Some aspects of the Wild diet are […]
Is Bacon Really That Bad for You?
For many, bacon is considered a loved breakfast (or anytime) indulgence. Bacon is considered a source of saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium which has been associated as nutrients that eaten in excess may increase risk for heart disease. While more recent research suggests saturated fat may not increase risk for heart disease as previously thought, […]
How Fast Can You Lose Weight on a Low Carb Diet?
The popular weight loss method in previous years has been to follow a traditional lower calorie, lower fat diet. However, as this weight loss message grew, the waist lines of Americans still grew. As time passed, researchers and health experts realized weight loss may take more than just following a lower calorie diet that was […]
Is Animal Fat Good or Bad for You?
In the past, fat has been a notorious word for overall health and weight regulation. High fat animal based foods such as butter, cream, bacon and red meats were especially associated with increasing risk for cardiovascular disease and being calorically dense foods. The replacements for these foods, unfortunately, were not healthier. They were often made […]
What Is So Special About Low Carb Dark Chocolate?
Chocolate has been publicized in the media as a healthy indulgence because cocoa intake has been associated with heart health benefits, may help promote the release of serotonin in the brain and dark chocolate is considered a good antioxidant source. Dark chocolate has the highest amount of cocoa and is considered the healthiest option for […]
Red Wine Vinegar Amazing Health Benefits
Vinegars have been used for centuries as cures for various ailments. Hippocrates used it centuries ago to manage wounds, and US medical practitioners used vinegars in the 18th century to stomach aches, diabetes, poison ivy and croup. A 2006 review (1) on medicinal uses of vinegar suggests there are many research backed health benefits from […]
Is Prosciutto Healthy to Eat?
If you have ever been to Italy or are familiar with Italian cuisine, you know prosciutto is an important aspect of Italian cuisine. Prosciutto is often considered the Italian version of ham or bacon, but there are some key differences. First, prosciutto is not cured or smoked like ham or bacon. This curing or smoking […]
What is Garcinia Cambogia (HCA) and Is It Safe for Weight Loss?
Garcinia cambogia, also known as Malabar tamarind, is a fruit that is native to Southeast Asia. A compound called hydroxycitric acid (HCA) found in the rind of this fruit is attributed with aiding weight loss. Some research suggests HCA may help curb appetite, increase metabolism or increase fat loss. However, not all research shows a […]
Surprisingly Negative Side Effects from Drinking Coffee
Worldwide, about 1.6 billion cups of coffee are consumed each day. On average in the US, people drink between 2-4 cups of coffee which equates to about 300 mg of caffeine per day. According to Mayo Clinic (1), drinking up to 400 mg, or about 4 cups of coffee per day, is considered safe for […]
Is V8 Juice Good for You?
Most people probably recognize the importance of getting enough vegetables in their diet because vegetables are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Women 19-50 years old should get 2.5 cups of vegetables per day, and men 19-50 years old should get 3 cups of vegetables per day. However, data from the CDC (1) found […]
