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Every so often people start feeling bloated and clogged up. Oftentimes, people resort to a detox to get rid of that stuffy feeling. A detox is meant to help people get a jump start to a healthier lifestyle, if followed properly. It is possible to be too strict on yourself and end up causing more negative than positive.
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Everyone seems to be focusing on eating healthier these days, but little did they know that some of the things thought to be low in fat actually hide a lot of calories. A salad can be a great option for lunch, but it depends on what is put on it; same with yogurt.
Health.com has provided three key ways to lighten your lunch everyday…
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A new study revealed that drinking red wine might help keep a woman’s weight in check. The study involved 20,000 “trim” women, and “over time, women who drank alcohol in moderation put on less weight and were less apt to become overweight compared to non-drinkers,” reports Megan Brooks from Reuters. Other alcohols such as white wine, beer and spirits also helped at keeping the women in shape; however, red wine proved to be the most beneficial.
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All moms are trying to figure out two things: healthy food and how to save more money. Thankfully, health.com has provided 10 ways to make your doctor proud of your grocery cart!
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What does the Garmin-Transitions pro cycling team use as a staple of their diet when they are stacking up wins? The traditional answer may be wheat, or more specifically gluten, but according to Men’s Journal, gluten could actually be counter-productive. In the hands of Dr. Lim the team has decided to go a more outlandish route and has completely rejected the idea of gluten laden diets. If this sounds crazy to anyone, be relieved to know it sounded even crazier to the team. “Their first reaction was, ‘What? No! We can’t race the Tour de France without pasta,’ ” Recalls Garmin’s CEO Jonathan Vaughters. But in the end, any team member will tell you – it works.
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First Lady Obama’s ‘Let’s Move’ campaign emphasized the importance of keeping kids active to America.
According to Health.com, keeping your kids active physically will help pump up their grades in school! Studies have found that the more fit the student the better their grades are.
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A common flavoring used in soups, sauces, hot dogs, snack foods, dressings and dips has been voluntarily recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination. So far no one has reported any illnesses from eating the contaminated food. Reuters reports that U.S. food regulators “did not estimate how broad the recall will be,” but the recall is expected to get bigger over the next few days.
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Ever been asked if you prefer salty over sweet? Do you make a beeline for salt-enriched snacks? Everyone is watching their weight these days but crave those little indulgent snacks every now and then. These treats will come in handy for you.
Health.com has provided eight salty snacks under 80 calories for your enjoyment…
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Low-fat or low-carb, which one do you prefer? Which one works best for you? Do you even know? Well you’re in luck if you don’t; a new study revealed that a genetic test can help people choose which diet is more effective in helping them lose weight. The study followed 133 overweight women for a year. All the women “with a genetic predisposition to benefit from a low-carbohydrate diet lost 2 1/2 times as much weight as those on the same diet without the predisposition,” reports Ron Winslow from The Wall Street Journal. Also, women with a “genetic makeup that favored a low-fat diet lost substantially more weight than women who curbed fat calories without low-fat genes,” says Winslow.
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Bacteria in your stomach may actually have a big impact on your health and your weight. These germs in your gut might contribute to obesity, and can affect your “appetite as well as inflammatory bowel conditions like Crohn’s disease and colitis,” reports Maggie Fox from Reuters.
Obesity is caused from people overeating, and intestinal bacteria might be a cause for people eating more.
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A new study revealed that food-borne illnesses cost the United States $152 billion a year in regards to health-related expenses, which is much more than what was initially estimated. Christopher Doering from Reuters states, “The price tag includes medical costs, lost productivity and quality-of-life.” “Food safety advocates are hoping the study will boost efforts in Congress to overhaul the nation’s antiquated food safety system that has seen consumer confidence plunge,” reports Doering.
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