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3 Tips To Help You Stick To Your New Year’s Resolutions
Although many of us start the New Year full of hope and excitement for making things happen, many of us quickly give up on our goals and wait until the next year to even think about them again. But we set resolutions for a reason, and that's because we hope they can...
Best Whole Foods For Brain Health
We have all had days where we are just unable to concentrate on anything. Studies have shown that there is a definite relationship between what we put in our mouths and how well our brain works. Studies have also shown that eating a diet high in saturated fats causes...
The Danger of “Fat Free” Foods
Eating fat-free foods is unhealthy and potentially dangerous? That simply can't be. After all, if you want to lose weight and fat, and become fit, you should eat less fat, right? Not necessarily. There are actually "good fats" which are beneficial to you, that your...
Does Food Ever Really Make You Happy?
Research shows that sugar, fatty foods and chocolate please your brain. So your mind releases "feel good" chemicals to reward you. Foods with calcium, chromium and folate, like milk, broccoli and avocados, lower your stress and depression levels and help energize you....
Does Sugar Make You Fat?
Sugar tastes oh so sweet, but do we really need it? And is that spare tire around your waist, your neck jowls and upper arm flab caused by eating too much sugar? Research in recent years has shown that your sugar intake can have a definite effect on your body weight,...
What Is a Smart Goal?
When making goals, it's important to learn about the acronym S.M.A.R.T. It can help you make better goals. Each letter stands for a different area of the goal. If you create a smart goal, you have created a goal that is Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Reasonable,...
4 Walking Mistakes to Avoid
Walking is a great way to get exercise, lose weight and get fit, but if not done properly, it can be counterproductive. These four mistakes are the ones most often made by inexperienced walkers when starting a new walking fitness plan: Stride Shoes Posture Frequency...
5 Simple Tricks to Help You Drink More Water Every Day
Did you know that simply drinking more water can help detox your body and even repel and treat Alzheimer's disease? Water flushes your system, and regulates a healthy digestive tract. Water promotes heart health and a strong circulatory system. Your body is roughly...
8 Best Plant-Based Sources of Protein
Protein makes up the the building blocks of the body and is necessary for good health. Most people get their daily protein from animal sources in the form of meat, dairy or eggs. However, there are many great sources of protein that are plant-based. Here is a list of...