Are you on a diet? Thankfully, people are starting to take their health more seriously, focusing more on eating nutritiously and incorporating physical activities into their daily routine.
According to Shape.com, there are some last resort diet tricks to help shed that last 3-5 pounds:
1. Lose belly fat by eating more fiber. Fiber soaks up water and stimulates the digestive system to contract and push waster through faster.
2. Include healthy bacteria in your diet. Yogurt or kefir have probiotics that can help you lose weight.
3. Pump up the vitamin C. Vitamin C helps utilize your fat for energy, which makes your fat burn rather than using your muscle mass.
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Do you pay attention to the ingredients in the food you buy? Today, many things can be misunderstood or misconstrued. We have helped set those health myths straight.
According to Health.com there are four food myths that need to named true or false:
* The key word in the phrase healthy fat…is FAT- regardless of olive oil being full of monounsaturated fats versus saturated fat it is still high in calories. Yes switch to using olive oil instead of butter but don’t over do it.
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Ever tried agave nectar? Stevia? The media has created a huge buzz about a few ingredients that might make your diet healthier. Ever wonder if the media is right or wrong? We’re here to unveil the truth!
Health.com has provided some answers to these questions:
* Agave nectar: is a honey-like syrup made from a Mexican agave plant which can be used as an all-natural sweetener. This nectar can replace sugar in drinks and baked goods. This is perfect for diabetics because it has a low glycemic index, it is a great source of inulin and stomach-protecting probiotics.
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Seen the Cheerios commercial that promises you you’ll lose 4% of your cholesterol level? Well…unless all you’ve eaten for breakfast is cinnamon rolls and greasy breakfast sandwiches then that’s not likely to happen. (Although as sad as that is some are in that boat.)
WebMD.com has suggested some tips on how to properly lower your cholesterol:
1. Set a goal
2. Medication might be right for you
3. Get physical
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Cinco de Mayo is a day of celebration, raising your ‘ritas and downing the enchildadas! Just because you are celebrating does not mean you can’t be healthy.
Health.com, has provided a few healthy recipes to keep in the Mexican fiesta mood.
* Ranchy Guac (combine peas with guac to cut some calories! Full of vitamin K)
* Blacky Bean Soup (full of antioxidants and fiber, use low-sodium broth to lower the sodium)
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Do you find yourself eating healthier everyday? Hopefully that answer is yes. In the last year or so the media and the health industry have made a huge commotion about a few words…organic, fortified and natural. Companies have thrown these words all over their product labels to catch the consumers eye. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, have lenient rules which allow certain language to be used on the front of their products. Yet, when you take a look on the nutritional label you’ll quickly see that this product is not healthy at all.
Health.com has spent quite a long time detecting the most overrated health food products that seem to be fooling even the most serious, health-conscious shoppers. These products may not be all that bad but they are not what they ‘claim’ to be.
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Today, heart disease is the biggest killer for both men and women. To lead a heart healthy life, changing your diet is key.
Health.com has provided ten ways to make your heart beat happily:
1. Oatmeal (full of omega-3 fatty acids, folate, potassium and fiber. This power food can lower bad cholesterol [aka LDL] and clear out those arteries…steel-cut oats are the best)
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Most everyone is starting to focus on maintaining a healthy weight and leading a healthier life.
Health.com has provided seven foods that can help blast your fat away:
* Eggs (78 calories each, loaded with protein)
* Dark Chocolate (170 calories per ounce- slows down digestion)
* Pine Nuts (95 calories per 84 nuts- packed with omega-3 fatty acids)
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