Cardiovascular disease is no longer the silent killer as it has claimed more lives than any other cause of death since 1900. More people die from cardiovascular disease every year than from a combination of accidents, respiratory diseases, diabetes, and cancer. A quarter of these deaths are men from 35 to 65 years of age. [...]
In general, the best foods you can eat for benefits not only to your heart, but your whole body are those that are closest to their natural state. Whole foods, like fresh produce that help protect our fragile blood vessels by eliminating free radicals in the blood, should be included in every healthy diet.
Ab workouts are one of the most popular, most debatable and most elusive topics in the exercise and fitness industry. Is the answer to six pack abs in the Ad-Doer, Ab-Original or some top secret way of training the abs?
There are many foods that will help maximize your weight loss efforts. This article lists 5 foods that are essential to successful weight loss in the least amount of time possible. Provide your body with the foods it needs to help you easily, naturally and permanently remove those unwanted pounds.
Making The Most Of Ginger One spice that often gets overlooked for spices such as garlic and onion powder is ginger. Ginger is a very pungent spice and offers a spicy taste that will liven up any dish quickly. Traditionally used in Asian cuisine, you can really add this spice to many different recipes that [...]
In general, the best foods you can eat for benefits not only to your heart, but your whole body are those that are closest to their natural state. Whole foods, like fresh produce that help protect our fragile blood vessels by eliminating free radicals in the blood, should be included in every healthy diet.
Abdominal Fat: How Dangerous is it? A protruding belly is not attractive. This is how we’ve been programmed to view belly fat, and this is exactly how we see it – an unwanted blemish of one’s appearance. For a moment though, let’s move past the cosmetic considerations and see the truth that really matters, i.e., [...]
So many medical claims have been ascribed to the grapefruit that many are perceived as fact. Grapefruit has been mentioned in the treatment of everything from atherosclerosis to stomach cancer. It’s connection to vitamin C as the cure for the common cold is as well-known as the popularity, every few years or so, of the [...]
Making The Most Of Ginger One spice that often gets overlooked for spices such as garlic and onion powder is ginger. Ginger is a very pungent spice and offers a spicy taste that will liven up any dish quickly. Traditionally used in Asian cuisine, you can really add this spice to many different recipes that [...]
If you’re looking to make some dramatic improvements to your diet, one of the important elements that you must not overlook is getting enough healthy fats into your day. Many people often avoid fat entirely for the calorie content it contains, but when you choose the right types of fats and eat it in moderation, [...]
It is common knowledge these days that sugary foods and beverages are a big “no-no” in any healthy diet to avoid weight gain and its associated health risks. Recently, studies have shown that a common sweetener called High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) could cause more weight gain than sucrose, a.k.a. regular table sugar. In a [...]
In real estate and biology, location is everything. Anyone who has bought or sold property understands the importance of location in the outcome of the deal. What most do not realize is that location is significant in the biological world as well, particularly in the case of fat. As if there wasn’t enough to think [...]
Abdominal Fat: How Dangerous is it? A protruding belly is not attractive. This is how we’ve been programmed to view belly fat, and this is exactly how we see it – an unwanted blemish of one’s appearance. For a moment though, let’s move past the cosmetic considerations and see the truth that really matters, i.e., [...]
So many medical claims have been ascribed to the grapefruit that many are perceived as fact. Grapefruit has been mentioned in the treatment of everything from atherosclerosis to stomach cancer. It’s connection to vitamin C as the cure for the common cold is as well-known as the popularity, every few years or so, of the [...]
Sweet Potato and Salsa Dip 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut in chunks 1 large tomato, seeded and diced ½ small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 [...]
Quinoa Salad with Black Bean Relish 1 cup cooked red quinoa 1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed ½ fresh corn kernels 1 stalk celery, diced 1 small red bell pepper, diced ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon ground [...]
The nutritious avocado is commonly cited for being high in fat, and is therefore is considered an automatic no-no when trying to lose weight. Nutritionists have said that one way to boost the fat burning element of the metabolism is to eat foods containing the amino acid called L-carnitine. This hormone is found in the [...]
Spicy Sweet Potato Oven Fries 1 large or two medium sweet potatoes, peeled 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil The easiest way to cut fries is by using a mandolin or food processor fitted with a [...] Read more…
