Oats are packed with fiber and healthy carbs that help increase your metabolic rate and thus burn fat quickly. Your weight-loss plan shouldn’t be based on oats as such a diet would lead to nutritional deficiencies. Oats should be consumed for breakfast or as a snack, and usually in combination with milk or yogurt. These dairy products will add protein without...
Looking younger than our biological age is a goal women (and men) have been trying to achieve for decades, but unless you’ve hit a gene pool jackpot, looking younger as you age may be particularly difficult. Luckily, people in their 50s who are happy with their body, skin and hair are happy to share some of their secrets and routines to help the rest of us achieve...
You look at the skinny person standing in front of you in line at the grocery store. What is their secret? How do they stay thin and fit, when half the country is getting fatter by the minute? They have their tricks, of course. You just have to fit them into your lifestyle. Eat more protein If you are used to eating sweet grains for breakfast, it’s time for...
Once upon a time, dieting meant sticking to an extremely strict eating regimen. Egg whites were for breakfast, celery and tuna in water were for lunch, and dinner literally resembled rabbit food. If people cheated on their diets, they’d fall apart in a tailspin of self loathing, racked with guilt over their inability to stick to their admittedly tasteless eating...
Cheese Plate Cheese plates are a great part of any weight loss plan. You can easily assemble them at home and they are widely available in restaurants. They are typically made of an assortment of artisan or special cheeses such as Brie, Chevre, Gouda, Gorgonzola, Gruyere and Pecorino Romano. Cheese plates are served with bread or crackers, but for weight purposes...
Contrary to what many people believe, fats are an essential part of a healthy diet. In fact, you should make sure that between 20 to 35 percent of your total caloric intake comes from fat. The key is not to restrict all fats but to make sure that you limit unhealthy fats. Two unhealthy fats are saturated fat, which is found in eggs and meat, and trans fats, which...
If you’re a sweet potato lover and you are trying to get fit, you are in for a treat. Literally. These delicious yet easy to make pancakes are great for all of you who are looking to shed some pounds before summer knocks on your door. These mouth-watering sweet potato pancakes can be topped with maple syrup, honey, apple butter or applesauce. Or, you might choose...
It is common knowlegde that experts suggest drinking as much water per day as possible for fighting various health problems and maintaining good overall fitness. Water is definitely a powerful weapon in different battles, but how exactly does it help with weight loss? Drinking water throughout the day makes us feel full and reduces our appetite for fat and high-calorie...
