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08/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

First national study finds that people who eat at their workstations are consuming empty calories that make them fat

Do employees eat healthily at their workplaces? A study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition looked at what workers eat at their workplaces by conducting a survey for 5,222 employees across the U.S. This was the first national study to delve into this topic. The findings of the study were […]

05/16/2018 / By David Williams

Conflicting messages: Study finds junk food promoted through sports leagues is a harmful contributor to the childhood obesity epidemic

It’s a well-known fact that the media plays a part in the spread of potentially harmful messages to children that might be watching. Now a new study has looked even further into this, and the researchers behind it have singled out the world’s biggest sports leagues as major culprits. According to the study, most of […]

03/22/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Beating food addiction with the Spice Diet: Chef shares his story of success with healthy food alternatives

Do you need to lose some weight? According to the World Health Organization, the number of obese adults around the world exceeds 300 million, and 115 million of these people are suffering from problems related to their obesity. Perhaps you don’t quite fit the definition of obese, but you’ve noticed your waistline getting a little […]

11/23/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

10 tips for avoiding holiday weight gain

It’s that time of the year again. The festive season is upon us, which means a lot of eating and drinking are going to happen in different parties and get-togethers. To avoid the holiday weight gain, here are 10 ways you can prepare your body to shed some pounds before Christmas. Exercise regularly – This […]

10/24/2017 / By Russel Davis

Negotiating yourself into good health habits: Expert shares tips for successful manipulation of your mindset

Sticking to a healthy eating habit is challenging for most of us as it remains to be a prospect between pros and cons, psychology expert Elliot Berkman writes in a Daily Mail article. According to Berkman, the dichotomy between good and bad habits has its roots in the Western thought and has well encompassed history in classic examples such […]

10/04/2017 / By Russel Davis

“Perfect day on a plate” — doctor shares daily dietary tips for healthy living

London-based general practitioner and blog author Rupy Aujla recently shared a few tips on developing a healthier diet. Speaking with Australian nutritionist Jessica Sepel, Dr. Aujla discussed how he starts his day and what his daily meal plan looks like. The doctor noted that he follows a certain workout routine when he wakes up in the morning. […]

04/22/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

Micronutrient in Hops Helps Metabolic Syndrome and More

There are many who enjoy a cold beer after a long day’s work and the kids are asleep. Some might even enjoy two, on a bad day. But did you know that there is a micronutrient contained in hops (the main ingredient in beer) that has the potential to help those with metabolic syndrome, high […]

04/13/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

5 Essential Ingredients for the Perfect Smoothie

Smoothies are making a comeback in a bag way. These healthy beverages have undergone a renewed public interest as people ceaselessly search for ways to be fitter and lose weight. Smoothies are becoming a way to combine delicious taste with helpful health benefits. This makes them a win-win for everyone. The ability and potential to […]

02/08/2016 / By Michael Bundrant

7 things you need to manage to live free of heart disease

Despite years of public health efforts to curb this epidemic, the statistics remain alarming: heart disease is still the #1 killer in the nation, claiming 610,00 lives each year–approximately one in four deaths. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds. Every 60 seconds, someone in the United States dies from […]

01/14/2016 / By Greg White

Top 10 “healthy” foods that actually contain hidden chemicals

Don’t judge a book by its cover. By the same token, don’t judge a particular food by its label. Although many food items tout themselves as being “healthy,” “low in calories,” and “organic,” many products are laced with hidden chemicals known to cause ill health. While it’s not always easy to spot these ingredients, some […]

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