Alternate-Day Diet
Alternate-Day Diet Author of the Alternate-Day Diet James B. Johnson, MD has conducted several clinical trials to determine if a ‘skinny gene’ is switched on when calorie intake is restricted every other day. Not only did he find this diet promotes weight-loss, he also noted numerous health benefits such as lowered blood pressure, improved insulin resistance, reduced…
Fun up your food!
It’s easy to get in a diet rut, even if you’re loading up on flavorful fruits and veggies. The solution? Have plenty of spices, fresh herbs, and lemons at your cooking beck and call. “It’s amazing what a little dash of spice, sprinkle of herbs, pinch of lemon zest, or squirt of lime juice can…
Raw Chocolate Truffles
This Recipe is: Vegetarian, Vegan Prep Time: 20 minutes (excluding refrigeration) Cooking Time: 0 minutes Serves: 25 truffles Ingredients: 1 cup raw cacao powder 1 cup cashews or macadamia nuts ½ cup maple syrup Water (to mix) Roll-in ingredients: shredded coconut, chopped nuts, chocolate nibs, raw sugar, cacao powder, ginger, or something else you love…
Mmmm…..chocolate
Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. Well not really—but it seems as if it should be. Powerfully comforting, creamy, delicious—many people eat chocolate at least several times a week. Which begs the question… Is Chocolate Good for You? The answer is both yes and no. Chocolate has been used…
Abs Diet
Abs Diet The Abs diet was created by David Zinczenko, Editor-in-Chief of Men’s Health magazine. He created this diet to flatten your stomach in six weeks. The Abs diet does not rely on deprivation, counting calories or measuring foods. The Abs Diet consists of a 6-week plan, focused around 12 power foods, which are listed below. (If you read the first…
Say hello to H2O
Whether you’re heading off to spin class, boot camp, or any other exercise, it’s always important to hydrate so you can stay energized and have your best workout. Electrolyte-loaded athletic drinks, though, can be a source of unnecessary calories, so “drinking water is usually fine until you’re exercising for more than one hour,” says Newgent.…
Turn your cheat day around
Feeling guilty about that giant ice cream sundae you enjoyed at your niece’s birthday party? Don’t beat yourself up! It takes a lot of calories—3,500—to gain a pound of body fat. “So really, that one off day doesn’t usually result in any significant weight gain,” says Newgent. It’s about what you do the next day…
AARP New American Diet
AARP New American Diet Created by John Whyte, MD, MPH, the AARP New American Diet is based upon the National Institute of Health (NIH) AARP Diet and Health Study. This particular study is the largest one ever conducted in the field of diet and health, for it has over 500,000 participants. The AARP New American Diet uses tips and…
Strawberry Cream
This Recipe is: Vegetarian Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1-2 cups of strawberries (depending on the season 1 mango, peeled and diced can be used instead of strawberries) 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup organic whipping cream or carton of soft tofu or large ripe…
Green Lift Smoothie
This Recipe is: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 bunch of kale (or similar Chinese greens) finely chopped 1-2 grated carrots 3 cups boiled water 1 cup coconut milk Slice of ginger (optional) Dash of cayenne pepper (optional) Directions: Add greens, carrot and water to a…
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