Category Archives: Diet

Diet, Food, News, Organic

Lose Fat The Scientific Way!

Are you still not satisfied with your waist size? Have you been cutting back and exercising? Do you want to know the truth why you are not losing body fat? The book “Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat” by Rudy Rivera and Roger Davis Deutsch breaks down the scientific reasons why people are not losing belly fat.

After reading this book one will learn why certain foods are making their body react negatively and how the food they are consuming is deteriorating your immune system and liver. So if you want to lose body fat the scientific way and improve your cells and their functioning, read this book and you will become wise about your diet and lifestyle.

Also, look into ALCAT test!

Review Written by Tyler Tipton

Alternative Healthcare, Diet, Diet & Fitness, News

Fitness, Top 5

As we’re revamping our workouts to get in last-minute optimal shape or frantically starting our workout plans for summer, everyone’s looking for the best way to get fit before they hit the beach. Seeing results is possible if you create and stick to a healthy plan and get creative in the gym. Below are some fail-proof tips and tricks that will lead you to optimal shape this summer.

You should always do your weight training before doing cardio.  The goal with cardio is to burn fat and the goal for weight training is to build muscle.  If you do cardio first you need to burn off your glycogen (blood sugar) before you burn any fat.  When lifting weights you need your glycogen for energy.  If you lift first, you use up your glycogen so then you can go straight to fat burning. Building muscle also fuels your healthy metabolism, which also burns fat.  Work with your body and it will work with you.

The key to a shapely body is to have muscle and less fat all around – so focus on exercises that tone multiple parts of the body at once. The most efficient way to do this is to you the larger muscle groups like legs, back and chest; then, if you have time, focus on muscles like arms, abs and shoulders.  If you can stand up you have ab muscles you just need to lose the fat in order to see them and when you do chest and back your shoulders and arms will get worked as well.  If you have the time to work every body part, all the better but if you don’t, focus on the larger ones for great results.

Top 5 things to keep in mind when starting a fitness plan

  1. Schedule your workouts for the same time each day. This will turn into a habit which will soon make your workouts automatic.
  2. Until your workouts are a habit, find a training partner or hire a trainer.  Obligation will make you get to the gym when determination fails.
  3. Work out at a place that is convenient.
  4. Make weight training the core of your workouts in order to build a healthy metabolism, strong bones and shapely muscles. If you want a shapely body you must lift weights, bones and tendons have no shape.
  5. Do cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach or right after your weight training.  After 8 hours of sleep you have little glycogen in your system and after weight training your glycogen has been used for energy.  In both cases your body can burn fat quicker.

“Certified Personal Trainer, Best Selling Author and ISSA Director of Wellness John Rowley”

Diet, News, Skin Care

Inside Out!

Clear Skin Detox Diet by Lauren Talbot, CN is put together with great thought and study because of the unique categories she takes into consideration.  A rundown of your “daily routine” is a terrific way to keep track of your skin, but even more important, what to do when you are out and about! There’s many suggestions for ordering at restaurants and alternative suggestions and combinations that will help keep you looking and feeling great from the inside out.

If you decide to give this book a try, thumb over to Chapter 5 on “Supplemental Practices” where she mentions that they are NOT “one size fits all!”  Aligning appropriately is important.  This is a great book for some information you might not have thought of and might just make sense to help you along for better skin.  Don’t give into those cravings either, just flip to that section and read up!

Alternative Healthcare, Diet, Drink, News

Smooth Cleansing!

With the power of leafy greens, cleanse your body in a healthy way that doesn’t leave you hungry or unsatisfied. “Green Smoothie Cleanse” is a step by step program that maximizes the nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants into easy to drink shakes that also taste great too! Spinach and Chocolate or Mustard Greens Curry are delicious alternatives to plain and boring vegetables.

If you are looking for a transformation, “Green Smoothie Cleanse” will provide you with “superfoods” that will make eating healthier a true pleasure. It will encourage weight loss, detox, clearer skin, stronger immunities and an increase in energy that is noticeable throughout the day. Go out and get your copy in book stores today!

by Nicholas Messina

Diet, News, Psychology

Your Body, Yoga-Body

In “The Yoga-Body Cleanse”, Robin Westen guides readers through a life-changing transition, eliminating the unhealthy choices many make on a daily basis.

The book begins with why “cleaning up your act” is necessary, and  what foods to avoid when cleansing your body. Ms. Westen also incorporates a survey into the book, allowing the reader to answer about fifty questions with Never, Occasionally and Frequently. At the end of the section, the reader tallies up their score and Westen provides them with an explanation of what their total means for their toxicity level.

The previous section builds up to the changing of the reader’s lifestyle which Westen begins with Ayurvedics. In short, these are principles that detox a person’s body and leave them feeling rejuvenated. She uses Ayurvedics along with the seven step program illustrated in the next chapter to prepare the reader for the “7-Day Yoga Body Cleanse”.

This “Cleanse” instructs the reader to diet intelligently, eating scrumptious foods with extremely beneficial vitamins and nutrients that strengthen the body and leave it satisfied. Using Yoga along with the dieting tools provided by Westen, the body will be relieved of toxins, endure less stress, and increase mental awareness and performance.

An excerpt from the book; “Partaking in the Yoga-Body Cleanse and renewing your precious self is not a one-time event….Once you’re aware of the toxicity and temptations, and you’ve gained the tools and commitment to change the way you live, a new and beautiful reality opens. Now you’re fully alive.” (Robin Westen)

written by Nicholas Messina

Diet, Food, Gluten Free, News

Just Add Trader Joe’s!

Sometimes getting your diet on track can lead you to some interesting methods.

Start off with a little pep talk, add a pinch of motivation and education then throw in some goals and include some of the recipe’s in “Livin’ Lean with Trader Joe’s®” and you could be off to a great start.  You can certainly keep it going with over 150 pages of breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas.  From a slow cooker to a quick wrap, Jamie Davidson, M.S. has compiled recipes to share, that can show you how to deliciously reduce fat and calories…and we’re talkin’ Butternut Squash & Peanut Butter Soup!

Could this be your 2014 Diet Jambalaya resolution?

Diet, News, Products

Consume Alomune

Alomune is a preventive in strengthening the immune system to maintain an active lifestyle.  It’s also an excellent source of dietary fiber.  Tasty berry flavors in stick packets or chocolate flavor chewable tablets.  Antioxidant activity similar to that of pomegranates (as measured by Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) per 100g) is also found in Alomune.

Activate your body’s defenses with Alomune and their slogan is:

“The Care You Take Everyday!”

Diet, Food, Gluten Free, News, Protein

Zego Where I Go!

Gluten Free, hear that alot these days?

What about food allergies and trying to be sugar free!

More and more awareness of what we eat is prominent and creating some perfect snacks that mght be all that!

ZEGO bars are brand new allergy-friendly energy bars that are delicious and nutritious.  They are called “A HIGHER BAR” because they combine the following:  No Gluten, no nuts, no soy and no dairy, 10g of protein in every bar, but not a lot of sugar. They are vegan, made from organic sunflower seeds, and come in two delicious flavors – Chocolate with a cacao nib crunch, and Sunflower with a hint of caramel. ZEGO bars are great for anyone with food allergies, parents looking for a healthy snack for their kids, athletes outdoors and in the gym, busy adults in the workplace, and anyone on the go.

ZEGO was founded by Jonathan Shambroom, a competitive athlete and seven-time technology startup veteran, and Colleen Kavanagh, a pioneering child nutrition advocate and parent.  Jonathan and Colleen started ZEGO in response to the increasing need for nutritious and convenient, protein-rich snacks that will not trigger food sensitivities or cause digestive problems.  ZEGO is also committed to giving back to the community, and contributes 20% of profits to Campaign for Better Nutrition, a charity devoted to improving nutrition for low income children.

Diet, Food, News

Eat Out & Diet

Eating out while dieting can seem impossible. Dieting means you have to cook every meal at home and spend hours slaving away in the kitchen, right? Well, not anymore. With The Digest Diet Dining Out Guide, you can eat out and still loose weight! From fast food restaurants to fine dining establishments, this comprehensive guide will give you the tools you need to pick the healthiest meal wherever you are. Who says you can’t go to Chipotle with all your friends and still eat healthy?

Not only will you discover exactly what to order to maintain weight loss, you will also receive a summary highlighting the Digest Diet itself. Featuring more than 350 meals from 60 national fast food and casual dining venues, this book will eliminate your worries about the nutritional value of your on the go meal. After being told which meals are the healthiest on the menu, you will also be taught specific dining out strategies so you always pick the best foods for your diet. The need to cook every meal to keep off the pounds is now gone. Dine out the healthy way with The Digest Diet Dining Out Guide.

Written by Madison Mills

Diet, Diet & Fitness, Food, Gluten Free, News

Food Fit For You

Have you ever thought about eating food to lose weight? Well that is just what you can do with My Fit Foods.  Founded in 2006 by a personal trainer, these meals are perfectly portioned and sure to help you reach your goal.  You may go to the gym and not be satisfied with the results and the main reason may be because of the food you eat, but there is a solution. Sometimes you can be too busy to create a healthy cuisine and that’s okay because My Fit Food delivers food directly to your home.

     

This also can be a great gift for a family member and is ideal for diabetics. From buffalo chicken salads to blueberry oatmeal, you won’t even feel like you are on a “diet”. Proper exercise and the My Fit Foods diet along with different weekly challenges can motivate you to lose weight and become healthy.  My Fit Foods carefully chooses the right nutrients for your meal.  These meals may contain lean proteins, heart healthy fats, and even antioxidants rich spices.

This company has been growing rapidly and spreading across the United States.  So the next time you think about eating healthy think about My Fit Foods.  “You never knew healthy taste this good!”

Written by Philtrina Farquharson