Posted on February 15th, 2009 in
Health Hoaxes,
Nutrition
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Low fat dairy is great but just about every other low/non-fat food item replaces the fat with more sugar or the substantially worse trans fat. Just three grams of trans fat a day raises your risk for cardiovascular problems by a third. When people switch butter for margarine or chow down on non-fat food, Big Mistake. |
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Posted on January 13th, 2009 in
Fat Loss,
Health Hoaxes,
Nutrition
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Most people consume food that is ineffective at combating an expanding waistline. While it is usually a choice whether or not to eat for good health, several comestibles are cleverly marketed as healthy while they continue to create a waistline that is far from flattering. Here are the top five culprits of these sneaky snacks… |
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Posted on January 09th, 2009 in
Nutrition
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I will keep this concise in regards to the post title but I want to mention the idea of thinking smaller in regards to your diet. Using smaller plates, smaller glasses, even smaller bread slices would help halt any excessive eating habits. Don’t try to switch all of your habits in one week either. Make small changes, maybe even one a week. That seems like nothing but fifty-two dietary changes a year would be a mind blowing success. Instead of focusing on the big goal of losing this many pounds |
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Posted on December 31st, 2008 in
Nutrition
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With tonight being the biggest drinking night of the year I am sure the majority of people will be straying from their fitness goals and indulging in a few and then most likely a few more rounds of drinks. Despite the fact you may think you appear more attractive, imbibing alcohol beverages is not the fastest way to burn fat or build muscle since it slows down your metabolism by nearly a third. Your body has to focus on burning the calories from the alcohol as opposed to all the proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Here are five tips to help you ring in the New Year more towards a six pack instead of hung-over with a full blown beer belly. |
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Posted on December 25th, 2008 in
Nutrition
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If you’re on the road to losing that spare tire or discovering that elusive eight pack it makes sense to eat sensibly. However there are times when it is best to take that belt loop to the next notch and sneak in a few extra scrumptious spoonfuls. Here are the six best occasions for you to overindulge – |
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