posted by admin on Jul 19
Eat to live, don’t live to eat. We eat food so that we can provide our bodies with essential nutrients to keep it moving. We only need so many calories a day depending upon our age, weight and activity level. The average woman is only supposed to consume 2000 calories a day. This is only an average and as mentioned, changes depending upon those three factors listed. Why is it then, that so many Americans are overeating and Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Jul 18
Soup is a health food staple. It is easy to make, can be made with whatever you have in the house, and is cheap to make as well. Of course, it is healthy, when you use the right ingredients.
Start with a low sodium chicken or vegetable broth. You can use as much or as little as you would like to make. If you have the capacity, make a large amount and freeze in individual containers.
Have on hand: fresh vegetables, especially carrots, celery, onion, potatoes,green beans, and canned staples Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Jul 14
This is a common question amongst dieters, and the simple answer is yes. By limiting sugar and simple carbohydrates, the foods allowed on the Atkins diet forces the body to turn to burning fat stores for the energy you need to function daily.
Atkins has received a bad rap by some. However, when followed correctly, it provides plenty of vegetables, fruits, meats, and complex carbohydrates. The older version of Atkins was quite restrictive. However, the newest Read the rest of this entry »
posted by admin on Jul 13
It seems as if all Hollywood stars are think and perfectly fit. Some of them look great and others appear to be a bit on the famished side. Inquiring minds are wanting to know how these stars are staying thin but the answer is not simple.
Different stars use different methods to stay thin. Some of them have their own special diet they go by and it is paired up with a good exercise plan. They are involved in legitimate, healthy weight loss programs. Other stars are having surgeries such Read the rest of this entry »