The other day, I received an email from someone who had been doing some research on the Nutrisystem and Zone Diet programs. He was surprised to learn that both programs are low-carb, high-protein diets that put your body into ketosis in the same way as the other. As a result, I wanted to know how these two diets really differ. […]
What is the difference between Zone Diet and Nutrisystem? I’ll tell you
5 Keys to Accelerate Metabolism to Lose Weight Eating Healthy Good Nutrition
Daily Appointment: “Exercise helps you lose and manage weight in two ways. First, by raising your metabolism, you burn more calories. Second, by building muscle, which requires more energy to maintain, you use even more calories. Exercise promotes better elimination and circulation that helps cleanse the body!” -Paul Bragg “Breathing deeply, fully and completely energizes the body, calms the nerves, […]
What are the benefits of weight loss?
Just think about things for a moment. Would people recommend going to the local gym more or eating less if there were no obvious benefits? In fact, most people will compliment you if you say “I’m going to find a gym near me” or “I’m going to lose weight.” But what are they praising for and what are the real […]
Cauliflower superfood for better eye health
The history of cauliflower dates back to 2000 years ago, where it originated in the Mediterranean region of the country of Turkey. Cauliflower comes from a family of vegetables called cruciferous vegetables with close cousins like broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables are known for their anti-cancer properties due to the fact that they contain a natural chemical called […]
Cold Rice Salads: Quick and Easy Summer Meals
Here are some quick and easy cold rice salads. These are great recipes to use with any leftover rice you may have on hand to make perfect summer salads and meals and because of their easy preparation, you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time. Enjoy these easy cold rice salad recipes anytime. They are a great […]
No Nonsense Muscle Building Review – Vince Delmonte
To be mentally and physically fit, people choose to spend more hours in the gym to enjoy a healthy life. The purpose of people who exercise in the gym may vary from person to person, some people may exercise to have a better shape in their bodies, while others may exercise to lose weight, another group of people may want […]
Herbs, Condiments and Spices on Medifast – What is allowed?
I recently heard from someone who asked me, “How terrible would it be for me to add pepper to my lean green Medifast meals?” I couldn’t clarify if he was referring to pepper as a spice or pepper as a vegetable. So, in the following article, I am going to address both scenarios. Adding spices to your Medifast meals: Honestly, […]
Modified yoga strengthens the legs
Many older clients arrive at their first modified yoga class with weak legs and balance issues. On average, older people deal with many leg and foot problems, including hip and knee replacements, spider veins, sciatica, and ankle and foot problems. By consistently participating in a modified mat or modified chair yoga class, most begin to build leg muscles, which immediately […]
Physical training: elements of a complete routine
If you want to be thought of as someone who is fit and healthy, there are a couple of important items you need to include in your daily routine to become a whole person. For good health, there are five pillars of physical training. Make sure your schedule includes aerobic exercise, strength training, core exercises, balance training, flexibility, and stretching. […]
4 disadvantages of eating too much protein
Protein (along with carbohydrates and fats) is one of the three macronutrients your body needs to function properly. It has many health benefits including helping your body build and repair cells, helping your body make antibodies, enzymes, and hormones, and helping your cuts heal. However, you can get too much of a good thing, and protein is no exception. In […]