Food

When creating your nutrition plan, it's important to eat right before your training session. If you don't do this, your workout won't perform as well and you won't recover as quickly. The most important time to refuel your body is a few hours before exerting extra energy. So don't ignore these pre-workout considerations when evaluating...

In our age of information overload, there are many myths about carbohydrates and our diet. Find out why the power of good carbohydrates boosts diet and metabolism along with weight loss. Carbohydrates are one such source of enjoyment in our diet, but eliminating or depriving them impairs our metabolism. Studies have shown that combining...

Starting a new diet can be very difficult, especially if you want to get the whole family on the program. You'll be curious... I find some people start a low-carb diet and have two meals a day to improve their health and lose weight. One for myself and one for my family. Instead of going through...

Relapse is a major factor in recovery from an eating disorder and can happen to anyone. Recognizing that recovery is slow can be very difficult. Falling back into an eating disorder can be gradual and before you know it, you'll be back in the same eating disorder struggle as before. This post features his five...

A nutritious breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day. Eat breakfast like a king and dinner like a beggar. Providing a delicious and tempting breakfast can help you control your appetite throughout the day. At the same time, it instantly supplies your body with the nutrients it needs on the days...

Despite their distribution, tomatoes were not considered poisonous in the United States (US) until 200 years ago. This may be because the plant belongs to the nightshade family, which is deadly. Tomatoes are now the fourth most important crunchy market vegetable after potatoes, lettuce, and onions. This article discusses tomatoes' revolutionary medicinal properties, healthful substances,...

With so many new diet trends and supplements being shoved in our faces every day, it's no wonder people are spending so much time trying to shed those unwanted pounds. The amount of pseudoscience, fraud, and disinformation out there is overwhelming and one has to wonder if there is a product that does what...

If you want to get a flat stomach, you should combine an effective exercise routine with a healthy and nutritious diet. If you're going to lose belly fat, you need to eat less of certain foods. One thing is well known. But what you drink is also essential. Here are five drinks that will...

Almonds are the oldest and most commonly grown nuts in the world. Including it in your diet improves your overall well-being. Almonds contain healthy fats that give your body the energy and fuel it needs for daily activities. It's important to note that not all fats make you fat. There are bad fats like trans...

Nothing beats good company, good conversation, and a hot cup of cocoa while relaxing indoors on a cold winter night. The warmth emanating from the cup, the conversation, and the companionship make even the most difficult of times so easy and enjoyable...but that's me and my taste, right? No! Science seems to agree with...