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Wednesday, July 15, 2015
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Monday, July 13, 2015
Weight Loss vs Fat Loss
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When someone says weight loss they automatically make the assumption that it equates to fat loss but that is not always true. In the case of fad diet diets, yes, you can lose weight but what you don’t know is that you are also losing muscle as well. because of the nutritional deficiencies these fad diets put you like a very low calorie intake, although counting calories is important, your body will find other ways to get its energy. And one of these ways is by digesting your muscle, which is actually detrimental to fat loss because muscles help you burn more calories even when you are rest.
If you don’t want to lose fat AND muscle, because let’s be honest who would? Then you need to avoid fad diets or anything else that would have your body digesting muscle for energy. With diets your results are based on the effort you put into them so if you want an easy diet then you will get bad results, if you want results then you are going to have to put in a lot of effort. So if you want to lose weight and keep your current muscle then you just need to eat right, eat your vegetables, eat good fats, eat whole foods and add in some exercise to help accelerate your goals.
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Friday, July 10, 2015
Thursday, July 9, 2015
The Truth About Peanut Butter
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Peanut Butter is a staple in anyone’s kitchen from PB&J sandwiches to all kinds of different desserts. But as with most foods now a days there are several types of peanut butters on the market, I am only going to talk about two different types, which are natural and regular peanut butters, the key difference being between them are what’s in the ingredients.
Regular Peanut Butter contains hydrogenated oils, which are not good for your health in any way. Hydrogenated oils have high levels of trans fat the problem with that is trans fats are not from nature they are a transmogrified version of normal fatty acids. What this means is it’s a man made fat and quite possibly the worst kind for you, food manufactures use hydrogenated oils in their food because it prolongs the shelf life, gives them a richer creamier taste and it costs less then real butter. But at that cheaper expense comes health risks such as a increase risk of heart disease.
Natural Peanut Butter, obviously the healthier of the two choices, may not be as sweet as regular peanut butter but it does taste more “heartier” then natural and some would argue has a creamier texture as well, not to mention it has half the ingredients as well. Natural peanut butter may a littler harder to use and what I mean by that is you’ll probably have to stir it occasionally because of the natural oil separation.
As far as nutritional facts are concerned regular and natural are almost the same from calories to protein, except for the trans fat value. A food label can read “0 grams” of trans fat if there is less than 0.5 grams per serving. so when buy food like peanut butter even if it is natural always read the label.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
What is Hawaii Slim?
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Hawaii Slim’s Proven ingredients
Superfood Blend:
- Hawaiian Spirulina: This extract is a 60% protein whole food, and it’s one of the world’s most nutritionally complete nutrition sources. Spirulina has a natural blue-green color, and it grows in bodies of warm, fresh water.
- Hawaiian Ginger Root: A root extract that was regularly prescribed by folk healers to relieve nausea, bellyaches and other digestive disorders. Ginger also helps your digestive system’s housekeeping. It helps remove toxins, parasites and other waste products.
- Garcinia Cambogia Extract: Hawaii Slim 50% Garcinia Cambogia (HCA) prevents sugars from being stored as fat. It also helps regulate mood and stops emotional eating. HCA also works as a mood enhancer by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
- Ginseng Root: Increases mental alertness and reduces fatigue that’s common to dieters. Ginseng also boosts metabolism, improves energy levels, helps digestion and lowers cholesterol levels. It’s also a well-known folk aphrodisiac and a treatment for sexual dysfunction.
- Green Tea Extract: This well-known antioxidant cleans up free-radicals that contribute to premature aging. Green tea also lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. Green tea can even boost your metabolism, which helps you lose weight.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
SMELL BANANAS; LOSE WEIGHT!
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Women exposed to the scent of bananas lost up to 17 pounds per month in a study at the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago. “The aroma triggers signals in the brain’s satiety center,” explains study author Alan Hirsch, M.D.
“This fools your brain into sending the message that you’re full, without the extra calories.”
Here’s a recipe for a super-slimming potpourri:
Soak 1/4 inch slices of 1 banana in lemon juice for 6 minutes. Place on a paper towel on a microwave- safe plate. In microwave, heat 5 mintues; cool. Place in a bowl with dried petals of 6 roses, 5 cinnamon sticks and 1/2 cup walnuts. Display wherever snack attacks strike.
Monday, June 22, 2015
The Difference Between Vegetarian and Vegan
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Vegetarians are people who live off a diet of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and grains with, or without, consuming dairy products or eggs. A vegetarian does not eat any red meat, poultry, seafood, or by products of slaughter. There are three common types of vegetarians:
- Lacto-ovo-vegetarian – Eats dairy products and eggs (Most common type)
- Lacto-vegetarian – Eats dairy products but not eggs
- Ovo-vegetarian – Eats eggs but not dairy products
Vegans are like vegetarians, but take it a step further by not consuming, and often times not using, any animal products whatsoever. Vegans choose to eat like this for the same reasons as vegetarians, its health benefits and or ethical reasons. Shopping as a vegan is a bit more tricky, when it comes to multi ingredient foods. Because most foods now a days contain dairy products or eggs, you need to be careful when selecting foods and make sure to read the ingredients so you know exactly what you are buying.
So then main difference between a vegetarian and vegan is that a vegetarian can eat eggs and dairy products, whereas a vegan cannot. People also say that vegetarianism is more of a diet and veganism is more of a lifestyle.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Fitness Motivation
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It’s hard for people to follow through with their fitness resolutions because a lack of motivation. Most people fail their fitness resolutions not because they lack will power or are lazy, but surprisingly it’s the opposite. Because they are impatient and have unrealistic expectations about their goals. If they want to lose weight then they go on a starvation diet rather then a sensible one, or of they are trying to gain muscle they will hit the weights too hard and fast and end up hurting themselves. In order to achieve your goals you must have realistic expectations and a reasonable nutrition and fitness plan.
So what is the secret to staying motivated for your fitness resolution? fitness its self. exercising gives you more energy and makes you feel good and, believe it or not, it’s hard not to do something everyday if it makes you feel good. don’t think about what you did the day before, or what you going to do the next day just focus on when you exercise and how good it makes you feel and motivation wont be a problem. Studies show that if you do anything for 30 days it becomes a habit, so try eating healthy and exercising for 30 days and I guarantee you will become addicted to fitness for the rest of your life.
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Saturday, June 13, 2015
15 Foods That Boost Your Metabolism
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Here are 15 foods that will help boost your metabolism:
2) Green Tea: Contains catechins, which activates your bodies fat metabolizing enzymes
3) Yogurt: The live bacteria in yogurt help your body process food more efficiently
4) Almonds: Contains fatty acids that raise your metabolism
5) Coffee: The caffeine in 1 cup of coffee can temporarily boost you metabolism by 15%
6) Turkey: Great source of lean protein, which helps increase your metabolism
7) Apples: Not only for “keeping the doctor away” but high in fiber, boosting metabolism
8) Spinach: Helps your blood cells get the necessary oxygen to your muscles ensuring your metabolism does not drop or decrease.
9) Beans: A good source of vitamin B, which can speed up your metabolsim
10) Jalapenos: The capsasin in peppers help temporarily increase you metabolism
11) Broccoli: Calcium and vitamin C create a metabolism-rising duo
12) Curry: The spices in curry help you burn fat to create body heat, boosting your metabolism
13) Cinnamon: Add cinnamon to sweet foods and drink to help your body better metabolize them
14) Soy Milk: Contains riboflavin and vitamin B12, which are essential for fatty acid metabolism
15) Oatmeal: Its high fiber content and complex carbs are great for your metabolism
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Friday, June 12, 2015
Veggie Wrap Recipe
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Here is a Healthy Veggie Wrap Recipe
Ingredients:
If you’re feeding this to your family the best way to do this is buffet style, get all your ingredients and lay them out so each family member can grab a piece of cabbage and put what they want on their wraps. This is the best way because not everyone will like the same thing and it will also save you from making everyone’s food because they make it themselves.
Benefits of Veggie Wraps:
Veggie wraps are, for the most part, all vegetables so it is healthy and you can eat as much as you want. Plus they are filling so you wont eat as much as you would with other foods, it also means since you wont eat as much you will have leftovers saving you money.
Ingredients:
- Cabbage (Hint: I prefer cabbage over lettuce because it is thicker, it will hold together a lot better than lettuce and it will keep in the fridge about 2 months)
- Bean Sprouts
- Diced Tomatoes
- Sliced Mushrooms
- Sliced Avacado
- Sliced Green Bell Pepper
- Carrot Strips
- Diced Onion
- Picante
- Cilantro
- Fresh Squeezed Lime
- Salsa
- Bragg’s Ginger & Sesame Salad Dressing (Where to get it? Click Here)
If you’re feeding this to your family the best way to do this is buffet style, get all your ingredients and lay them out so each family member can grab a piece of cabbage and put what they want on their wraps. This is the best way because not everyone will like the same thing and it will also save you from making everyone’s food because they make it themselves.
Benefits of Veggie Wraps:
Veggie wraps are, for the most part, all vegetables so it is healthy and you can eat as much as you want. Plus they are filling so you wont eat as much as you would with other foods, it also means since you wont eat as much you will have leftovers saving you money.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Quick Tip: Healthy Sugar Substitute
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A lot of the foods and drinks we consume contain a lot of added sugar to make it taste good, even foods that we didn’t think would like salads and soup, to name a few. And people that eat healthy will usually endure the bland taste of the foods they eat because they know that the sugar is not optimal for their specific diets. but there are alternatives to sugar to make food taste good without it being bad for your diet, I have seen people use agave nectar, brown rice syrup, and maple syrup before but my personal favorite is stevia. Stevia is a herb found in south america and used as a natural sweetner, the leaves of the stevia plant have a 25-30 times sweeter taste than normal sugar and stevia has a 0 glycemic index, 0 calories, and 0 carbs so it’s overall more healthy for you.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Cheat Meat Meals and Why You Need Them
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A cheat meal is designed for people who are really strict on their diet and for people who are trying to lose weight. They are also for stress relief because imagine eating the same thing, for the most part, everyday. Your cravings for junk food would keep increasing pushing you to the breaking point. Cheat meals allow you to satisfy those cravings and also it helps trick your body to find new ways to burn calories.
But don’t think of it as a “cheat meal” think of it as an indulgence meal because if you feel like you cheated after eating it then you are missing the point. Cheat meals should be scheduled and not eaten at random when you do finally indulge don’t forget moderation is key, cheat meals don’t give you a free pass to binge. Lastly don’t let cheat meals be a trigger for more poor eating habits and at most you should have 2 cheat meals a week.
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The Differences of Omega 3’s, 6’s, and 9’s
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Everyone knows about Omega-3’s but did you know there are omega 6’s and 9’s? You can buy supplements that are omega 3-6-9, which has all three of them in a even ratio but should you? The simple answer is no, you should just stick with omega 3’s.
Omega 3’s: I would recommend to anyone to take, they provide far too many health benefits just to ignore. These include reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, as well as enhanced brain and joint function, just to name a few. They also have muscle-building and fat-loss benefits.
Omega 6’s: Also provide numerous health benefits and are an essential fat for anyone’s diet. But there is a key difference omega 6’s come from vegetable oil, nuts, and grain-fed meat, which aren’t really fats most people are deficient in. So despite being essential these omega 6’s can become very unhealthy when the ration of omega 3’s to omega 6’s become higher than 4:1.
Omega 9’s: Just like the other two omega 9’s also provide health benefits in the form of anti inflammatory properties that provide joint healing and my prevent possible diseases. But also unlike omega 3’s and omega 6’s, the omega 9 fatty acids are not essential. This means that your body can produce them on its own without supplementation.Omega 9’s are also found in olive oil and other vegetable oils. So, if you include those oils in your diet you are likely getting adequate amounts of omega-9 fats.
So you should only stick with the omega 3’s, which it has been recommended that you take 6 grams in the form of fish oil daily. You should also stay away from omega 3-6-9 supplements because generally they have only 10-20 percent the amount of omega-3 fats as omega-3 fish oil supplements.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Is Exercising the True Fountain of Youth?
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Exercise can help you loss weight and feel great but another thing it can do that is sometimes missed is it can make you look younger. New research from McMaster University in Ontario has found that exercise could not only keep skin younger, but may also even reverse skin ageing in people who become more active late in life. By maintaining a better skin condition you will look younger as poor skin is a sign of aging. When you exercise you increase your body’s blood circulation and temperature which helps push more blood to the surface of your skin. In doing so your skin is provided with more oxygen and nutrients then if you had not been exercising at all. In addition to the extra blood being pushed to the surface of the skin it helps slow down the degeneration process of the skin cells and breakdown of the collagen by doing so it helps slow down the aging process, specifically the “bagginess” that comes with aging. The best part about all of this is you can start at any age, it’s not one of those things where you have to be a certain age to reek the benefits.
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Monday, June 8, 2015
Are Super Greens the Perfect Food?
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According to http://www.health.gov, the recommended daily serving of fruits is 4 servings and vegetables is 5 servings a day for active men. Now let’s be honest here, do you, or anyone you know eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day? Probably not, but there are some alternatives.
If you’re not eat your recommended daily servings then you are missing out on the benefits that come with them.
Other benefits of fruits of vegetables:
Now If you’re unable to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day I would recommend trying a
greens supplements like this.
This is the stuff I personally use and you’re probably thinking this is just a container full of ground up vegetables. Wrong. It is actually a bunch of differently plant foods to give you the most benefits possible. The ingredient I find the most beneficial is the spirulina, which is probably one of the best superfoods out there. I have been taking a scoop of this every morning for about a week and I have felt considerably better throughout the day. I feel happier, healthier and generally have more energy. But remember greens supplements are NOT a substitute for real food, and if you are getting your recommended servings of fruits and vegetables then you probably don’t need a supplement like this.
A quick word of advice, don’t put the greens into a bowl of oatmeal or you will end up with this.
Now it may not be a looker but you might be thinking, it might not taste so bad. Wrong. The taste was absolutely dreadful, I even tried adding honey to sweeten it up a little but to no avail. This is all coming from personal experience. If you are going to be taking green supplements I would highly recommend putting it into some juice, that is the best way I have found for the best taste. But maybe you could try some experimenting of your own.
If you’re not eat your recommended daily servings then you are missing out on the benefits that come with them.
Other benefits of fruits of vegetables:
- They are alkaline producing, which can help to preserve bone mass and muscle tissue.
- They are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and phytonutrients.
- They contain lots of water to help you stay hydrated.
Friday, June 5, 2015
Eating peppers can help you lose weight
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That’s right, eating peppers can help you lose weight. How? Because of a chemical in the pepper called Capsaicin a compound that makes the pepper hot. Once the pepper is ingested the capsaicin will help “heat up” your digestive system, increased internal body temperature promotes the burning of fat and also helps flush out toxins and decreases boating. Antioxidant foods such as hot peppers are known to combat the formation of cancer causing cells.
Capsaicin effectively suppresses the appetite, because it wholly affects the production of the dopamine hormone that regulates apetite. So by adding hot peppers to every meal, you are cutting your appetite by more than half, which is just enough to eat healthy but not overeat.
in addition capsaicin can also boost your metabolism, capsaicin contains properties that stimulate energy release by consuming three percent more calories, especially when taken before exercising. Also, due to faster lipid metabolism, you will consume more calories while resting, even while sleeping.
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Thursday, June 4, 2015
5 Signs You Might Need To Go Gluten Free
Over 55 diseases have been linked to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It's estimated that 99% of the people who have either gluten intolerance or celiac disease are never diagnosed. It is also estimated that as much as 15% of the US population is gluten intolerant. Could you be one of these individuals?
If you have any of the following symptoms it could be a sign that you are gluten intolerant:
1. Inflammation, swelling or pain in your joints such as fingers, knees or hips.
2. Mood issues such as anxiety, depression, mood swings and ADD.
3. Fatigue, brain fog or feeling tired after eating a meal that contains gluten.
4. Digestive issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhea and even constipation. I see the constipation particularly in children after eating gluten.
5. Neurologic symptoms such as dizziness or feeling of being off balance.
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5 lbs of Fat vs. 5 lbs of Muscle
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Pound for pound muscle and fat weigh the same, the difference between the two is that muscle is 18% denser than fat. Meaning that five pounds of muscle takes up less space than five pounds of fat. By looking at the picture at the left you can see that the five pounds of muscle is smaller and takes up less space in your body and be a lot less bumpy under your skin and around your organs than the same weight in fat. Wouldn’t you much rather have five pounds of smooth, lean, dense muscle tissue inside your body than five pounds of unshapely and gelatinous fat? I know I would. There are also many health advantages to increased muscle mass:
- Create a leaner physique
- Increase energy and vitality
- Improve athletic performance
- Increase your metabolic efficiency
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