Snacking is great as it can keep hunger at bay, but not all snacks are equal. Whether you are taking a snack break or fueling up before going to the gym, high-protein snacks are the simplest and tastiest way to get energy. Protein keeps cravings at bay as it slows digestion and maintains blood sugar. When it comes to protein snacks, do not think that your option is limited to hard-boiled eggs. We have here a list of the best delicious and simple high protein snacks that can boost your … [Read more...]
Custom Meal Plan – Burn Fats and Build Muscle Without Starving Yourself
Do you want to know exactly what you should eat so you can burn fat and build muscle without going through an overly restrictive diet plan? If you are looking for the right ways to build muscle and lose weight every week while enjoying your meal, then you have landed on the right page! No matter what your dietary preferences or life goals, planning your daily meals can help a lot and this post will show you how. What if everything you have been told about “proper” dieting is wrong and will … [Read more...]
Interesting Facts and Life Saving Health Benefits of Carrots
There are over 100 different species of carrots. A vegetable that comes in a rainbow of various colors like red, yellow, purple, white, and of course the popular orange. Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables in the world. This root vegetable can be found in a wide variety of different cuisines from Japanese to Ethiopian to Caribbean to South American. Carrots are universal because its crunch packs a nutritional explosion of vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, carotenoids, polyphenols, and … [Read more...]
Benefits of High Carbohydrate Foods – Top 5 Foods Revealed
There has been one nutritional question which has plagued the human species for thousands of years: Should we eat this? As human brains have increased in size, there’s still trepidation and ongoing conversations about whether or not carbohydrates are good for us. Mayo Clinic classifies carbs into three categories: Sugars- Simple form of carbohydrate, found in milk (lactose), fruits (fructose), table sugar (sucrose) Starches- Complex carbohydrate consisting of many sugar units bonded … [Read more...]
Best and Worst Cooking Oils for Your Health. Which One Should You Use?
In the past years, there are many conflicting claims when it comes to the best and worst cooking oils for health. Some oils are better with specific types of foods and other oils are only better at right temperatures. Fat is not necessarily harmful to the body. You need healthy fats in your diet and they actually perform incredible tasks like protecting your organs, boosting energy levels, assisting cell growth, keeping your body warm, and helping in nutrient absorption. Cooking oils vary in … [Read more...]
13 Incredible Health Benefits of Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are not only inexpensive and delicious, but they also contain numerous benefits for your health. Also known as yams, they have over 400% of daily recommended dosage of vitamin A. This nutritional staple is also loaded with potassium, fiber, vitamins B6 and C. They add several important components to your diet and their benefits surpass the nutritional value found in yellow-fleshed and white potatoes. Sweet Potato Nutrition Facts Sweet potatoes are packed with powerful … [Read more...]
The 3-Day Diet – Does It Work? 8 Myths you need to know
Are you looking to lose up to 10 pounds in 3 days? Maybe lose upwards to 30 pounds in a month? Well if you believe all the hype of the 3-Day Diet, you can try your luck for quick weight loss. The 3-Day Diet, also known as the Military Diet, is taking the web by storm right now because of its convenience and low cost. It goes by a number of different names like the Birmingham Cardiac Diet and American Heart Association Diet, but rest assure there is no company or group affiliation with this … [Read more...]
5 Simple Superfood Smoothie Recipes You Can Use Right Now!
There has been a great deal of buzz around "superfoods" over the last few years. The term is often used to describe vitamin and mineral packed, antioxidant rich, health promoting foods, especially trendy, exotic, or popular foods. But, the thing is, nearly all whole minimally processed fruit, vegetables, whole grains, herbs, spices, beans, peas, lentils, healthy oils and fats, nuts, seeds, and animal sources of protein are vitamin and mineral packed, antioxidant rich, and health promoting. … [Read more...]
Using Brain Food to Lead a Healthier Life Starting Today
Guest post by Jenny Tscheische from Indigo Herbs When it comes to consuming brain foods we first must consider the environment these food and drink choices are interacting with. This provides clues and information to help us understand why some foods are great for calming us down whilst other provide a real boost to our mood. What’s important to understand is that our gut communicates with all cells in the body, which means that disturbances in the gut can show up as disturbances in … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Plant Protein – 2017’s Biggest Food Trend
With 2016 behind us, many are looking ahead to 2017. We want to know what's coming. What's the next big "it" workout or wellness promoting food we'll all be clamoring for in the coming year? According to the Washington Post, one macronutrient will continue to shine: protein.[1] But, this time, with a twist. Plant protein is expected to take center stage in the coming year. While plant protein is nothing new, the attention it's receiving as we move into the new year certainly is. You can … [Read more...]
