Most symptoms eventually fade into the background, but weight gain can be an ongoing struggle for many women. Most people going through menopause want to fight the natural tendency to gain weight, and that may be the best option later when symptoms subside. Eating a balanced diet is necessary for you to minimize other menopausal symptoms and get through the change in metabolism as smoothly as .. more …
The vegetarian diet is a diet without meat, but there are several gradations. Some vegetarians do without red meat and poultry, but still eat fish, while others only eat eggs and dairy as animal products. And then there are vegetarians who completely do not even eat eggs and limit themselves to yoghurt and cream. Another type of vegetarian is a vegan, who completely forgoes on animal foods. If you .. more …
Healthy eating starts with learning new ways to eat, such as adding more fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and cutting back on foods that have a lot of fat, salt, and sugar. A change to healthier eating also includes learning about balance, variety, and moderation. Eating a variety of foods each day will help you get all the nutrients you need. All foods, if eaten in moderation, can be .. more …
Not all humans were made equal. Some are short, others are tall, there are differences in eye color, hair color and skin tones. Those are things beyond our control. That is how we were born and if we end up unhappy because of how we look, we can always point the finger at our genetic makeup.However, there are several things that we can control to present ourselves better to the rest of the .. more …
Dieting marks the start of a weight loss process that is extensively practiced in various forms by people of both genders all over the world. There are many food items, which will help to kick start dieting and weight loss. However, not all such foods are diet friendly.It is really a shame that some of the best thought-out diet foods are really the worst for your weight management. Here are the .. more …
-As I’ve gotten older, I’ve gained weight. Why is this happening?When you are younger, you have a higher metabolism and are more active. As we get older and take on more responsibilities, such as jobs and children, leisure activities become less of a priority. Work outs and healthy cooking falls to the wayside. Add an increasingly slower metabolism and what do you have? Weight gain-How do I lose .. more …
What is a healthy rate of weight loss? Well, first, we know what is not healthy or even achievable, which is the claim by some of a pound per day. The average overweight 180 pound woman, for instance, would need to completely fast and burn up an additional 1500 calories every day to accomplish this.What is a healthy and feasible rate of weight loss is about 1% of your body weight per week. Much of .. more …
We have to admit that it is not easy to lose weight and burn off those unhealthy fats today. One reason why we experience a tough situation like this is because we love to eat different types of unhealthy foods. Remember that if we continue to practice this eating habit, it is very difficult to eliminate unwanted fats affecting our body system.Nowadays, it is possible to discover an impressive .. more …
#1: Ditch the Bad Carbs and Sugar. Refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup, wheat products, breads, pasta, processed and pre-packaged foods… are usually full of molecular structures that are detrimental to maintaining healthy insulin, glucose and leptin levels. These nutritionally ‘empty’ calories fuel inflammation and pain in the body, promote scarring of the liver, increase accumulation of .. more …
We have discussed in the past the importance of discovering the hidden fats and calories in the foods we eat. I showed how a salad, sandwich, or any other common type of food can quickly double in fat and calories when the wrong ingredients are included in them. However, there are some things that some of us cannot live without. By this I am speaking of our daily glass of wine, the beer after .. more …
