Visiting Hawaii, you can’t help but be captivated by the stunning landscape and the mesmerizing beauty of its locals. Traditional island dances showcase strong, fit men and curvy women that seem to embody their ancestors. However, stepping away from the…
When it comes to fitness and exercise, especially as we age, it’s crucial to work smarter, not harder. Time becomes more limited, hormones may not be on our side, and getting in better shape seems like an uphill battle. However,…
You may not have thought about it before, but did you know that your dinner plate might be causing you to pack on extra pounds? Your plate’s size, color, contrast, and even the background it sits on can all play…
You may have noticed the growing popularity of kombucha in health food stores, grocery stores, and even coffee shops. This fermented black tea is known for its benefits to digestion, energy levels, and overall wellness. It’s also an excellent tool…
Cheese lovers, rejoice! A recent study from Ireland showed that eating cheese, even generous amounts of it, can be beneficial for your health and even help you lose weight. The study determined that cheese and other dairy products aren’t the…
Are you struggling to lose weight despite exercising regularly? Or maybe you’re looking for a way to shed those extra pounds without hitting the gym? Whatever the situation, there’s one simple trick that can boost your weight loss efforts and…
Sweets. We all love them, and we’re not alone. Even food manufacturers know we’re born with a natural preference for sweet tastes. To cater to our cravings, supermarket shelves are brimming with sugar-laden sweets as well as diet sodas, diet…
Almost 100 percent of women and nearly 70 percent of men experience food cravings on a regular basis. These cravings are usually driven by three main causes: gut issues, brain responses, and emotions. Food cravings can be challenging to control,…
The standard American diet is filled with unhealthy elements, such as poor-quality products, hydrogenated oils, trans fats, and excessive amounts of sugar. However, new research shows that it’s not just the quality of the food we consume, but the quantity…
We often think of a diet as a special, temporary effort to help us lose extra pounds. We spend a few weeks cutting out this or substituting that, counting every calorie. And quite often, the weight comes off and we…
You’ve probably heard the saying “birds of a feather flock together.” This phrase holds true when it comes to the company we keep. Our friends and acquaintances often share our interests, values, and hobbies. However, it seems that our friends’…
Did you know that eating carbs and starchy foods in the evening may actually help control your appetite and assist in weight loss? This may sound counterintuitive, but research conducted at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that the hormones…