Human beings are creatures of habit, which is why making lasting changes to our daily routines is a challenge. As obesity levels have tripled over the last 50 years, the number of diet plans has exploded as well. From apps to eating plans, you don’t have to look hard for a new diet that promises […]
The low-carb lifestyle is number one when it comes to diet trends right now, with many trying keto or low-carb options to lose weight. Carbohydrates, found in sugars, starches, and fiber, are often blamed for weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and the obesity epidemic. However, our bodies need carbs as fuel for energy, for digestion, […]
The holidays are a time of rest, relaxation, and lots of delicious food and drink. But now that the holidays are over, many people find themselves dealing with an unwanted result of all of that delicious holiday eating: extra holiday weight. Thankfully, there are plenty of fun activities that you can do even during the […]
It’s a new year, and a clean slate, full of potential and possibilities. 2020 was hard, bringing unexpected difficulties around every corner, and many of us used food and drink to cope with the stress. No judgement here, we get it, but now is the time to begin or re-establish the good habits that support […]
If you want to make one change to your diet to lose weight and promote gut health, that one change should be eating more fiber. There are many reasons you would want to make dietary changes that can help you maintain a healthy weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is one way you may be able […]
Despite efforts to reduce or eliminate the number of potentially harmful chemicals in consumer products, the agriculture sector, and our waterways, people and companies still improperly use and dispose of these chemicals. Worse still is that many of these chemicals are resistant to biodegradation and will be with us for centuries. So despite your efforts […]
Thermogenesis is the production of heat in the body. This occurs naturally when the body converts calories found in the food of our digestive tract or the fat located beneath our skin into energy. This energy can then go towards regulating our internal temperature, or keeping the brain or body active. With your busy schedule […]
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain energy, fight a health concern, or you just want to improve your health, there’s a fad diet out there promising to help you do it. But really, all you need to know to accomplish all of those things is how to eat right for your lifestyle. March is […]
Have you ever wondered what really happens to your body when you lose weight? Maybe you’ve just enjoyed the lower number on the scale or the way your jeans fit better now, but all those pounds of excess fat have to actually go somewhere, right? Keep reading to find out some interesting facts (and myths) […]
What exactly makes coffee “bulletproof?†The term may conjure up imagery of Arabica vs. Robusta beans dressed as gunslingers of the Wild West having a showdown at Starbucks. But the term should really be renamed to something like “carb-proof coffee†or Keto Coffee, as it is otherwise known. For those of us on a low-carb […]
