Health experts are cautioning that gout risk is on the rise due to the current lifestyles that are leading to weight gain. Extra body fat – particularly “visceral fat” – plays a notable role in the body processes that can lead to this very painful condition.
(more…)Many people wrongfully assume that there is one weight loss plan that will work well for everyone. This is a matter of those situations in which you hear about the success that somebody enjoyed with a diet and, therefore you want to enjoy that same success story.
For many of us, the watermelon diet sounds like pretty much what we ate during the hottest summer months of our childhoods. That said, believe it or not, it is actually an eating strategy that promises to provide weight loss results. That said, before you hop on board, it’s a very good idea to take a closer look at what it’s all about, what it promises, and if it’s safe and appropriate for you.
(more…)Although it may be familiar to some circles, not everyone is aware of what hydrogenated oils are—nor are they attuned to the fact that those types of oils can cause some serious health problems, especially if they are consumed in large quantities over extended periods of time. So many of today’s popular food items are chock full of this nasty stuff, but thankfully there are ways to avoid it. First, however, you must understand what hydrogenated oil is so that you recognize it when you clean out your kitchen.
Though your grocery store’s freezer section is packed with affordable and nutritious items, there are certain frozen foods to skip if your goal is healthy weight loss or good nutrition in general, for that matter.
(more…)Did you know that when you’re enjoying exercise, it will provide you with better outcomes and results than if you’re forcing yourself to push through workouts you absolutely loathe? It’s true! While any type of physical activity is better than none, if you focus on giving yourself a variety of options and do the one you feel like on any given day, you’ll certainly notice a difference.
We don’t tend to think of summer weight gain as something that is all that commonplace. After all, isn’t summertime a season when we’re all active outdoors and eating foods like salad while chugging gallons of water? It might surprise you to discover that this is actually the season when we’re the most likely to pack on the pounds. Yes, that’s right, even more than bulky sweater and hot chocolate season in winter.
(more…)Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) issues its Dirty Dozen Fruits and Vegetables. This is a list of the twelve types of produce that are likely to be highest in pesticides. These “dirtiest” among fruits and veggies have been making the list since 2004.
Many of us are taught that if we want to start living healthy, we need to lose weight. That said, many experts in the field suggest that it is better to take that perspective and flip it around. By learning to live a healthful life, weight loss will result. It is a natural part of adopting these various lifestyle habits and is more sustainable than a plan meant only to reach a goal on a bathroom scale.
(more…)There are a lot of new diets out there for weight loss hopefuls to choose from, but the Mono Meals Diet is quickly becoming the talk of the town. It turns out that one of the most effective ways of losing weight is to participate in this ground-breaking eating plan. Although it is not always recommended for everybody, it is an effective way to shed those unwanted pounds without having to resort to unhealthy methods.