How many times have you heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Everyone, from talk show hosts to health care practitioners, seems to have an opinion on the matter. So let’s look at the research. How Important Is Breakfast? There are many conflicting studies on this subject. A study published in…
There’s no shortage of nutrition experts who believe that late night snacking is bad for your health and causes weight gain. According to them, all late night snacks are a complete no-no, even healthy ones. On the flip side, some experts believe that late night snacking increases your metabolism and helps burn calories. To them,…
You’ve probably heard about the raw food diet, which involves eating mostly raw and unprocessed foods. Refined and pasteurized foods are completely out of the question, so the diet is made up of mostly fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts. Those who support this diet claim that the process of cooking food destroys enzymes and nutrients….
Most of us spend our workdays indoors under artificial lights in front of a computer screen. Then we go home and plop down in front of the TV continuing to bask in the glow of yet another screen. Unfortunately, so much time spent inside is having a negative effect on our physical and mental health….
When people “quit sugar” they often switch to an artificial, calorie-free sweetener. Today, these sweeteners are widely used in soft drinks, chewing gum, candy, jellies, dairy products and many other foods and drinks. There are six FDA approved calorie-free sweeteners: acesulfame, aspartame, neotame, saccharin, Stevia and sucralose. Any product that is labelled “sugar free” or…
Everyone dreams of living their healthiest life and looking their best. In fact, the two most common New Year’s resolutions are to eat healthier and exercise more. Sadly, only 8% actually achieve those resolutions. One thing that separates achievers from the rest is tracking. Simply put, winners are trackers because they’re committed to measuring progress….
What would you give to wake up feeling energetic, well rested and ready to conquer the world every single day? It goes without saying that your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. The more productive your morning, the likelier you will have a more productive rest of the day. Studies by…
He’s beaten cancer twice, was given only 14 days to live and was in a medically induced coma for a year, yet after all of that Sean Swarner has literally stood on top of the world at the summit of Mount Everest, conquering the 7 Summits, the Explorer’s Grand Slam and more. Today we are going to hear about his incredible journey. Free Offer: Balance Magazine: Super Foods That Fight Cancer Offer Code: CANCER-M-F-401 Offer Description: Discover super foods that fight cancer—naturally! Learn 6 tips for fighting back when cancer strikes.
Weight loss is not easy, but actor Morris Chestnut from The Best Man Holiday and Rosewood shares how he got in shape after 40, then wrote a book The Cut with Lifestyle Magazine co-host Obi Obadike to show others how to do it. Tiaja Pierre and Mike Hopper share how they followed the program and changed their life as a result. Free Offer: “8 Healthy Tips” Offer Code: THECUT-T-F-401 Offer Description: Book excerpt from The Cut by Morris Chestnut and Obi Obadike “8 Healthy Tips”
We’re busy, right? Not enough time for everything we need to get done, let alone taking care of ourselves. But our guests today from the Fit Mom Diet, Shannon Dougherty and Kim Miller, have some secrets that might help you work that in easily and reach your fitness goals. Free Offer: Fit Mom Diet Recipes Offer Code: FITMOM-T-F-401 Offer Description: Recipes for Strawberry Chia Muffins, Clean Eating Guacamole and Chips, Mashed Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich and Cinnamon Sweet Potato Pancakes taken from fitmomdiet.com
