How to Properly Apply Intermittent Fasting to your Lifestyle

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How to Properly Apply Intermittent Fasting to your Lifestyle

The concept of intermittent fasting has been thrown around a lot in light of recent studies exploring the health benefits and its effects for weight loss. Let’s explore what exactly this method entails. Intermittent fasting is not a diet, consider it a dieting pattern. In simple terms, you make a conscious decision to skip certain meals. There’s no doubt that this concept has taken off, becoming the latest diet trend among celebrities, trickling down to every tired dieter, who’s been dying try something new, that’s sure to shed those extra pounds. 

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Sugar Eats Up Important Nutrients

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Sugar Eats Up Important Nutrients

We have some word to do when it comes to ending the seemingly never-ending cycle of sugar cravings as well as nutrient deficiency. The average American consumes approximately one third of a pound of sugar each day, translating into nearly 130 pounds of sugar per person every year. As a nation sugar usage exceeds 9 million tons a year. But what are the results of us consuming all this sugar? Well, believe it or not, sugar eats up many of the nutrients we get from the healthy food we're consuming. Here's why. 

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7 Cost-Effective Ways to Lose Weight

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7 Cost-Effective Ways to Lose Weight

It seems these days, everyone's an expert on what works and what doesn't when it comes to weight loss. The truth is weight loss doesn't have one simple formula. Everyone's body is different and you need to find what works for you. But a common misconception is that eating healthy is super expensive. Or embarking on a weight loss journey will cost thousands. This doesn't have to be the case. Remember small changes matter. Try these 7 Tips for cost-effective weight loss. 

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Why You Shouldn't Skip Breakfast

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Why You Shouldn't Skip Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It revs up your metabolism, builds up your energy for the day and makes you just feel good. The key? Eat a high-protein and low carb balanced breakfast. When you sleep, your body is in fasting mode. So the moment you wake up, you need to pump it up with energy, otherwise it will enter starvation mode, and store more fat, versus burn it.

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The seven absolute worst things you can do to slow down your metabolism

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The seven absolute worst things you can do to slow down your metabolism

If you are someone who has been unsuccessful at weight loss or weight maintenance, maybe it’s time to look at what may be getting in the way – your metabolism. Metabolism, also known as basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the rate in which the body uses energy or calories to support keeping you alive – it’s all those involuntary things our body do without us even having to think about it – our heart beating, blood circulating, respiration, temperature maintenance, nerve activity and so forth.

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5 FOODS TO EAT FOR HEART HEALTH

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5 FOODS TO EAT FOR HEART HEALTH

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. There are 720,000 deaths every year as a result of heart attacks. This month, we need to educate and push people to think about lifestyle changes and prevention when it comes to heart disease. There are many small changes you can make today to help your heart. I have a great mnemonic for you to help remember and please pass this along to your children. Try these 5 foods for keeping your ticker in tip top shape.

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Slow Metabolism? Here's how to fix it

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Slow Metabolism? Here's how to fix it

Our metabolism does slow with aging. It's difficult to compare the rate of your metabolism from puberty to adulthood. As we age. we tend to gain body fat and lose muscle mass. Research that suggests that your mitochondria (the powerhouses of your cells) doesn’t work as well as you get older.  Did you know over time if we mistreat it with yo-yo diets or rapid weight loss, it may become damaged. Luckily, with the right lifestyle changes, you can repair it.

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Stop Mindlessly Eating

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Stop Mindlessly Eating

Mindless eating is something we're all guilty of but did you know it's one of the biggest proponents of weight gain? It usually starts when we're overwhelmed, feeling stressed, starving or tired. But consistently having this as a regular eating habit is a dangerous one. Here are 

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The Surprising Connection Between Diet and Memory

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The Surprising Connection Between Diet and Memory

Recently, we evaluated a study that showed eliminating synthetic trans fats from ones diet may help improve memory. Researchers are still unclear whether or not its trans-unsaturated fatty acids or trans fats that interfere with memory by directly affecting the nervous system. They're also looking into whether or not the correlation stems from the cardiovascular damage which harms the brain as well. 

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4 Foods That Prevent Overeating

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4 Foods That Prevent Overeating

Nutrition is key to metabolism. The pathways of metabolism rely upon nutrients that are broken down in order to produce energy. Years of overeating can cause your metabolism to slow down thus burning fat much slower. Essential nutrients supply energy (calories) and supply the necessary chemicals which the body itself cannot create. Food provides a variety of substances,  essential for building, upkeep, and repair of body tissues, and for the efficient functioning of the body. 

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Artificial Sweeteners Really Better Than Sugar?

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Artificial Sweeteners Really Better Than Sugar?

Despite intense scrutiny of artificial sweeteners for years, the product continues to be popular with dieters, diabetics and many just looking for a sweet fix. Even in the face of declining soda sales, the market share of diet soda continues to expand, with the second most popular soda being a diet variety. At the same time, the global market for non-sugar sweeteners has had impressive sales in recent years. 

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Bone Broth Cocktails Are Here

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Bone Broth Cocktails Are Here

Bone broth cocktails? Yes indeed, you heard that right. At first thought, adding bone broth to alcohol doesn't seem like the best combination. Also called "healing soup" many experts believe it fosters gut health and boost immunity. Most people concoct these recipes for the health benefits rather than the taste. There are many an ingredient (be it some exotic) that we might add to a cocktail but would you ever think to add bone broth? Wellness experts want you to start. Here's why.

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Do healthy grocery stores lead to weight gain?

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Do healthy grocery stores lead to weight gain?

Beware of the health halo that falls over healthy grocery store chains like Whole Foods. There's a distinct difference between healthy and gourmet. Gourmet can make it seem healthy to buy a pint of organic, fair trade ice cream and eat the entire container in one sitting. But this is never going to be a good idea for your weight, regardless of non-GMO, coconut milk or the certified organic. 

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Mindful eating – Making every bite count

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Mindful eating – Making every bite count

Have you ever been told to “slow down” when eating?  Or maybe you finish a meal feeling completely stuffed but don’t really remember how much you ate?  If so, maybe you’re leaving out a very important part of what should be done at every meal and snack – mindful eating.  Mindful eating is focusing completely on what you are eating without distractions which allows you to pay attention to the act of eating from biting into the food, the taste, the mouthfeel, chewing and swallowing.  Mindful eating is also paying attention to the feeling of fullness that builds throughout the meal and allowing yourself to stop eating once you begin to feel full.   

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Your best ally in helping you reduce sugar

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Your best ally in helping you reduce sugar

Your best friend and ally in helping you reduce sugar intake has always been at your fingertips - the Nutrition Facts panel. Hopefully soon, with one small change, this trusted source of nutrition information will help you even further in slashing sugar to a more reasonable amount.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing that the nutrition facts label on packaged foods include the percent daily value (DV) for added sugars.  Maybe it doesn’t seem like a big deal, but it is and it’s been long overdue.

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9 Energy-Boosting Foods For Every Situation

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9 Energy-Boosting Foods For Every Situation

en·er·gy (noun):  the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity. 

We rely on energy to get through the day, the week, the year.  We know that losing out on sleep can leave you drained, but sleep deprivation is only one of a long list of possible reasons behind feeling exhausted. So, what can you do to boost your energy levels throughout the day? The best way to keep energy up is to eat well. The general rule of thumb for high energy foods are those high in fiber but low in glycemic index. 

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Why water is our most essential nutrient

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Why water is our most essential nutrient

What would we do without water – nothing!  Out of the six classes of nutrients (water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals) water is undoubtedly the most important nutrient of all.  Our bodies cannot store water or make it on its own and each day it must be replaced as we constantly lose water through our urine, feces, sweat, skin and lungs.  Most of us could go for weeks without eating food but would last only a few days without water. 

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Think “full steam ahead” when cooking vegetables

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Think “full steam ahead” when cooking vegetables

One of the easiest and healthiest ways to cook vegetables is to steam them.  If you have an electric steamer or bamboo steamer, great but they’re not necessary.  I just use a regular saucepan with a wire basket that fits inside and a lid that fits to place on top and you’re good. 

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New Zealand Researchers Determine Mediterranean Diet Decreased DNA Damage in Men With Prostate Cancer

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New Zealand Researchers Determine Mediterranean Diet Decreased DNA Damage in Men With Prostate Cancer

Researchers found that adherence to a modified Mediterranean diet decreased DNA damage than can lead to the development of tumors. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. U.S: 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. American Cancer Society estimates a staggering 220,800 new cases and 27,540 deaths from prostate cancer in 2015.

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Coconut Water – The truth in a nutshell

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Coconut Water – The truth in a nutshell

Whether you’ve tried coconut water or not, you have to admit, this beverage has been riding a tremendous tidal wave of sales.   The growth of coconut water consumers has been no less than outstanding as this drink, referred to by Hawaiians as “dew from the heavens,” has been soaking up a sales growth of 30% annually.  It shows no signs of slowing down and its popularity continues to crack wide open.

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