Don’t believe for a minute that those extra pounds are simply a matter of looks involving a general wardrobe malfunction, or certain, and more or less arbitrary, fashion and beauty standards. It’s a matter of health: of how you feel, how you will feel, and even how long you’ll live. Overweight and obesity have been […]
Diet
Health Tip: lose weight by sleeping well
Sure. Did you know that, besides your diet, sleep duration, recent studies suggest, is also strangely related to weight gain. More specifically, sleeping less than five hours, or more than nine hours, can increase the likelihood of weight gain. Sleeping less than five hours, or more than nine hours, can increase the likelihood of weight […]
If you want to lose weight, you’ve got to make a commitment
Health Tip: if you want to lose weight, you’ve got to make a commitment. Making the decision to lose weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle is a huge step that requires, above all, a commitment to yourself. Putting this commitment down on paper, turning it into an actual, visible reminder or contract of sorts, helps […]
Does caffeine help with weight loss?
You may have heard that caffeine can help you lose weight, which is true, to a certain extent. The fact is that there’s no solid proof linking increased caffeine consumption to significant or permanent weight loss. Many beverages contain caffeine, including coffee, tea, energy drinks and cola. Cocoa and chocolate can also be found in […]
10 ways to drink healthier
What you drink is just as important as what you eat. Many drinks contain sugar and little or no nutrients, while others have nutrients but are also rich in fats and calories. The following are some tips that will help you to select better and healthier drinks. 1.- A cheap option: water usually is. Save […]
Do you know how to measure your waist perimeter?
Besides your BMI, the waist (or abdominal) perimeter is another way of measuring your risk for potential health conditions. Excessive abdominal fat can pose serious problems as it increases the risk of developing obesity-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, high-blood pressure and heart disease. Pay close attention to your waist size, it may be […]
Do negative-calorie foods exist?
The Internet and social media are replete with lists crowded by purported negative-calorie foods, which allegedly require more calories to digest than they provide. Most are made up of fruits and vegetables that belong in any healthy weight-loss program. This, unfortunately, doesn’t make them ‘negative-calorie’. Scientific studies do not offer any evidence that such foods […]
Cut out empty calories!
One of the best ways to help your body lose weight is by reducing the amount of empty calories you consume. And what are empty calories? Empty calories are those derived from food containing no nutrients, turning into fat the body will burn only as a last resort, thus making them extremely hard to get […]
Halloween Recipe: Pumpkin Soup
Health Tip: say good riddance to the clean-your-plate club
You probably remember the phrase “clean your plate”, or one of its variants, from your childhood, but as fond a memory as this may be, you’re no longer a child.