Are you in the habit of making terrible food choices? This is a great time to make a change. Use this fresh beginning to make healthy food choices for the new year. The following suggestions can help you make a great start. 1) Eat your veggies. A diet rich in vegetables not only provides a plethora of vitamins and
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Pigging out on chocolate chip cookies and pizza may not seem like the best way to lose weight, but incorporating a cheat day into your diet can help you slim down. Here are three reasons why. (1.) Cheat Days for Leptin Release Fat cells release a hormone called leptin that tells the hypothalamus in the brain to suppress hunger
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Non-starchy vegetables are powerful sources of antioxidants and dietary fiber. These are components that help your body maintain a healthy immune system, balance blood sugar levels, and regulate bowel movements. Eating non-starchy vegetables will also provide more vitamins and minerals than you can get from most other foods. Unfortunately, most people don’t eat enough of them, and you might
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Too often, people fixate on what cannot be eaten when they are trying to lose weight. That’s a negative view because there are some foods that can be very useful when it comes to dieting. Here are five interesting – and possibly unexpected – foods that you might want to think about including in your meal plans when you want
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So, you’ve made the big decision to exercise. After years of “planning” on starting an exercise program that never seemed to materialize, you’re taking the plunge. Congratulations! It’s never too late to get into shape and change your fitness level and life. The benefits of a regular exercise routine are many — it can help improve both your physical and
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Healing foods are nutrient-dense food choices that contain additional phytonutrients, compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. There’s some evidence that eating more of these foods may protect against chronic health conditions related to aging, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, as well as slow the aging process itself. One theory as to why aging occurs is cell
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Beyond the many diet plan fashions which come and go, there’s one underlying truth to weight loss. To shed the pounds, you need to eat fewer calories while taking more exercise. The problem with cutting back on calorie intake is that you can feel constantly hungry and unsatisfied, making any diet plan an uphill struggle when tempting treats are
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A gym is a great way to build muscle. However, gyms are not a requirement for becoming stronger. You can certainly build plenty of muscle while working out from home, especially if you are a newcomer to strength training. Here are six of the best exercises to perform at home to increase your muscles mass. (1.) Push-ups This classic
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Walking, jogging, and running are all cardiovascular activities. They increase the heartbeat and breathing. You might be at a loss as to what to choose to keep fit. All three exercises can help you control your weight and improve your heart and mental health. So, which should you choose? Let’s look at some considerations to help you decide.
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It’s easy to stick with an exercise program when you first start out; moving your body is new and there’s a novelty to lacing up your exercise shoes and launching into a heart-thumping workout. But how do you feel a few weeks later when the novelty wears off? You might find yourself making excuses not to work out or shortening
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