Strength training for women: Debunking the myths!
As a personal trainer and nutritionist, the most commonly asked question I get from my female clients is whether or not lifting weights and strength training will make them bulky. And the s [...]
Weight loss
Use this ‘king of fiber’ to lose weight, according to science
Glucomannan, also called Konjac or Amorphophallus rivieri, is a soluble fiber with very beneficial properties. It is estimated that our ancient ancestors ate up to twelve pounds of food dai [...]
Beware these dangers of agave nectar
Natural health enthusiasts have long looked for a legendary sweetener that would add sweet flavor to their food while avoiding dangerous spikes in blood sugar. A purported miracle began gai [...]
Top three scientifically researched herbs to control blood sugar
Though drugs are supposed to be your only option — according to conventional wisdom — to help cure certain illnesses while keeping others under control, they aren’t without side [...]
Walking may determine how long you live
Did you know that how fast you can walk can predict your chance of mortality? Researchers are collecting more and more evidence that backs up this theory. Back in 2006, 439 people age 65 an [...]
Control your master weight loss hormone by doing the following
What’s the master weight loss hormone? Insulin. Learn to control your body’s insulin response and your body will stop being inclined to store fat, according to best selling auth [...]
5 more dieting mistakes to avoid
Did you think there were only five mistakes beginners make when trying to lose weight? Guess again. Here are five more, according to Daily Burn. 1. Eating process food Unless you eat right, [...]
The breakfast that leads to eating a smaller lunch
A recent study by the New York Nutrition Obesity Research Center has taken on the ever debated topic of oatmeal versus cereal for breakfast. What they found surprised them, as the results r [...]
Four tips to keep your family from sabotaging your weight loss goals
No, this is not a blame your family so you don’t have to take responsibility plea… Still, if you’re intent on losing weight, you must take into account how supportive your [...]
Five big dieting mistakes to avoid
When you go on the hunt for a better body, it’s an adventure full of mistakes and successes. Just be sure you don’t fall for one of these common mistakes. 1. Not counting everything If it [...]
