Fitness & Nutrition
The Breakfasts That Are Making You Fat
If you’ve just enjoyed your smoothie and acai bowl for breakfast, stop patting yourself on the back. You’re never going to lose weight eating that. (Picture Credit: The Healthy Hour) We are regularly told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so naturally what you choose at [...]
Changing Your Diet: Choosing Nutrient-rich Foods
Nutrient-Rich Foods Nutrient-rich (or nutrient-dense) foods contain a lot of vitamins and minerals and few calories. They also are low in sugar, sodium, starches, and bad fats. Your body needs vitamins and minerals, known as micronutrients. They nourish your body and help keep you healthy. They can reduce your [...]
3 Fat Burning Detox Waters for Weight Loss
Detox water for weight loss? There’s no other more important detox rule than this one: hydration! Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds or you just want to flush the toxins out of your body, hydration is the key to making this successful. Start every morning by drinking two [...]
The Best Probiotics for Weight Loss
Probiotics reset that all-important bacterial balance in our guts, and they are hailed as a panacea for many diseases and conditions. Now, a growing body of research suggests that some probiotics may help us win the battle of the bulge. Probiotics 101 Most of us have heard of probiotics; they [...]
The Best and Worst Foods for Your Gut
"I pooped three times today and feel great!" maybe isn't something you shout from the mountaintops, but gut health is popping up more and more often in conversation these days. That's because your gut microbiome (basically all the bacteria that live in your digestive tracts) has been associated with everything [...]
Can salt water help you lose weight?
Some believe that a salt water flush can relieve constipation, reduce bloating, or cleanse the colon. Salt water flushes are becoming more popular, but reviews are mixed, and this home remedy may pose health risks.According to some sources, a salt water flush may help with weight loss, release of fluid retention, [...]
