Category Archives: Diets

If you ask your neighbors if they think they are healthy, chances are they will say “yes”, yet according to extensive market research only a small portion of the population is actually practicing what they preach. The globally-known market research company, NPD group conducted an extensive health study and discovered that while eight out of ...click here to read more

You would have to go a long way not to have heard of the infamous Dr. Mehmet Oz, with his televised program and website being a regular go-to resource for thousands of people. So when the popular TV doctor came to the forefront with his newest discovery, it came as no shock that many copy-cat ...click here to read more

By the same theory it seems to work on your kids and grandkids, it very well could work for adults too. In the day and age of catchy ad campaigns and constant changes in technology, it’s no doubt that in order to stay on the cutting edge, you need to have an open mind. But ...click here to read more

It appears to be pretty standard for the health nuts in your group of friends to push the idea of salad being one of the best foods you can eat. While the idea of eating salad for its rich vitamin and mineral content might have been overstated to you by these individuals, imagine if you ...click here to read more

When it comes to food it is human nature to lean towards our favorites but when our preferences could be aging us, nutritionists say we  might want to consider a new diet that will lead us to over-all good health. Obesity:  How Many People Are Affected Close to 70 per cent of Americans are either ...click here to read more

Leading a healthy lifestyle generally involves the consumption of nutritious diets consisting of fruits and vegetables and an ample supply of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.  In addition, regular exercise and eight hours of sleep each day, coupled with diets rich in fruits and vegetables, may also assist in promoting good health.  For individuals who aim ...click here to read more

For most people struggling with weight issues such as obesity, counting calories appears to be the most reliable and effective way for weight loss.  Awareness of the amount of calories consumed on a daily basis may thus control excessive eating, which may in turn result in weight loss.  Counting calories will also teach a person ...click here to read more

Most chocolate lovers realize that chocolate is generally considered junk food and has a high number of calories, but they can’t resist the temptation to indulge. However, with a shift towards healthier eating, individuals are trying to cut calories from their diets and the first thing that is usually cut from their diets is junk ...click here to read more

For many, there could be a fine line between delicacy and dangerous. For many people, as they take the time to travel the world and experience new diets and cuisine, the last thing on their minds is the dangerous foods they could be consuming, or the fact that these foods could kill them. But maybe ...click here to read more

Food cravings are often considered as the biggest challenge when one attempts to lose weight.  Cravings are emotions focused on the desire for a food, drink, or chemical that imparts a comforting effect on an individual.  There may thus be cravings for chocolates, donuts, or chips, which are generally considered to be rich in calories ...click here to read more

The current trend in achieving good health is to lead a healthy lifestyle, including eating regular diets that are rich in fruits, vegetables, protein, and fiber. It has also been recommended that for good health, one should start counting calories in diets to determine that amount of sugar that is consumed on a daily basis. ...click here to read more

The jury is out but there is one person who is taking a very passionate stand against carbonated drinks. And it’s not just about your diet, the high calorie content, or what it does to your waistline either. One researcher is saying that carbonated drinks can lead to a whole slew of health related downfalls, ...click here to read more

It might be easier said than done, but it’s worthy of a mention following some shocking new research. With all of the big gyms and trainers pushing hot, sweaty and time consuming work-outs it really might be some research that is shaking the very foundation of weight loss efforts around the globe. Louisiana State University ...click here to read more

While alcohol might not be entirely recommended for anyone trying to lose weight, or who is participating in strict weight loss efforts there is still some good news. Well kind of. Dieticians and healthcare practitioners might not be keen on recommending alcohol of any kind for a whole host of reasons, it is also true ...click here to read more