Have lots of crunchy vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, around whenever you get that cheating feeling. Bulky, fibrous veggies are unbelievably filling and nutrient-dense, but they’re exceedingly low in calories. Keep .. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.6.08 | 4 Comments
Muscle is made up of more than 70 percent water. A high-protein diet requires more water as do intense workouts since these both are dehydrating activities. Water is also needed to transport vitamins, minerals, supplements, and even foods t.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.2.08 | 8 Comments
Combining protein, carbs, and fat at every meal slows down the absorption of food, which makes you less likely to gain weight. Here’s why: fats and proteins both lower the glycemic index of carbs so we don’t get a big fat-producing i.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.2.08 | 3 Comments
If you’re trying to keep fat off and muscle on, eating protein is second to none. Proteins, like chicken breast and egg whites, build muscle and are the least likely nutrients to be converted to fat and increase fat stores. Protein will a.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.2.08 | 2 Comments
Unlike protein, which we now know dramatically decreases our cravings, carbohydrates, especially those simple carbs, have been shown to dramatically increase our appetites. We experience a big blood-sugar surge when our meals are primari.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.2.08 | 3 Comments
Eating four to six small, balanced meals a day, meaning every three to four hours, fights hunger and prevents you from cheating with fattening between-meal snacks. It also keeps your metabolism and energy levels high throughout the day. Our.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.2.08 | 2 Comments
The one common thread that ties the mental, physical, and nutritional aspects together when we’re trying to improve our fitness is thought—conscious thought, not acting on impulse or out of habit. Too many people, fall into the trap of .. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.1.08 | 2 Comments
To keep your body guessing and continue to stimulate growth, vary your exercise choices. As with anything done over time, our bodies and minds get used to certain workouts, causing us to reach a plateau where we stop seeing the same benefit.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 12.1.08 | 1 Comment
Be a smart shopper. First off, don’t ever go food shopping when you’re hungry. Your stomach will always override your brain. Cravings kick common sense to the curb, and you’ll end up with a cart full of sugar- and saturated fat-fil.. Read More
Dieting, Men's Health, Tips and Advices, Women's Health | 11.30.08 | 3 Comments
Water is a magical drink. It helps transport vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients throughout our bodies, plus it flushes out toxins and other waste products. Our muscles consist of 70 percent water, so drinking lots of it helps keep them.. Read More
Dieting, Fitness, Health, Tips and Advices | 11.30.08 | 6 Comments
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