Unfortunately, flu season is upon us. Although there are ways to reduce your risk of catching a flu virus, it is likely that you or a loved one will fall ill at some point during the colder months of the year. When you catch the flu, it can be hard to know what to eat to feel better and stay appropriately nourished. Take note of these ideas to help yourself and the members of your family to recover more quickly.
You can't out exercise a bad diet! Here are some meal and snack ideas to help you stay on track with your eating. Remember nutrient timing is EXTREMELY important when it comes to achieving the body you've always dreamed of. Eat on a schedule. Train with intensity. Then you will see the results!
Your insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism are directly correlated to your body composition. Impair your body’s ability to efficiently store glucose, and you’ll be fighting an uphill battle against fat loss. Here are 10 ways you can increase insulin sensitivity and make it easier to change your body composition for the better.
Whole foods not only supply energy, but many are a source of natural compounds that help to reduce the risk of disease. The key is to make your choices wisely by selecting less processed foods and more fruits and vegetables. There are certain foods that have rightfully earned the status of “superfoods” because of their role in protecting against diseases that are common in females. Here are some you’ll want to add to your grocery cart.
Pesticides, parabens, phthalates, oh my! You know you should go green, but living eco-friendly 24/7 can be pretty rough on your wallet. (Little known fact: "Organic" is Latin for "expensive.") The truth is, while there are a few arenas in life where you should shell out for the greenest label possible (spinach, we're looking at you!), there are also products you can safely skip. Read on and let us navigate you through the eco-green waters.
You don't need to buy everything organic to stay pesticide-free. Print out this handy-dandy guide for your next shopping trip.
Surprise: Some conventionally grown fruits and veggies are relatively pesticide-free, according to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization that strives to protect public health. When you're buying any of the "Dirty Dozen," which are more likely to be contaminated with chemicals, it's worth spending a little extra on organically grown varieties. Carry this shopping cheat sheet in your purse.
Breakfast is a very important meal. Many women have no idea what to eat in the morning and some women even skip breakfast! I have eaten the same breakfast EVERY morning for the last several years. People are always asking me about it so I made this video to show everyone how I make my special oatmeal, yummy oatmeal.
Of all the food and beverage choices you face every day, what's calorie-free, virtually cost-free, and, oh yes, essential to keeping you alive? Plain ol' water. But those aren't the only reasons to drink it.
You've gotten a full eight hours of rest, eaten a hearty breakfast, and downed your morning coffee (with espresso!). Still yawning at your desk? Follow these tips for transforming your body into a fatigue-fighting machine.
Sometimes it’s not the food that makes you fat but the condiments. Sauces and condiments are tricky. You think you’re eating healthy because you’re eating a bowl of vegetables, but you don’t take into account the tablespoon of butter you doused them in. That extra 100 calories really adds up. Sauces also make food taste better, but choose them wisely. Here are five high-calorie condiments and suggestions for waistline-friendly substitutes.
Pizza, ice cream, cookies - these are just some of the foods that inspire cravings. Most people have them at one time or another, but food cravings are most closely associated with the female gender, possibly because cravings for certain foods are so common during pregnancy. But men get them too, but the foods they crave are often different than the ones that make the tongues of women tingle with anticipation. Are foods cravings more common in women than men, and why do the men and women crave different foods?
Many people are concerned about getting their cholesterol level down - and rightfully so. High levels of LDL cholesterol are a risk factor for heart disease. When LDL cholesterol levels are very high, medications may be the only solution. On the other hand, there are foods that can lower LDL cholesterol levels by up to 20%, and that amount of reduction can make a dent in your heart disease risk. Here are four types of foods to add to your grocery cart that reduce LDL cholesterol levels.
