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10 Foods That Naturally Reduce Estrogen
Whether you’re male or female, estrogen is a natural and essential hormone that helps your body to function properly and stay healthy. And, while your body can usually maintain the right balance of estrogen, our modern world is full of products like shampoos, animal hormones and plastic bottles that contain chemical estrogens. Being exposed to…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Eating More Fat
Do you think that eating fat will make you fat? If so, you’re not to blame! The media and incorrectly reported research has led us to believe that we are what we eat (read our in-depth article here). However, that thinking’s simply not true! In fact, the right fats are extremely good for you. So…
Read MoreWhich Healthy Cereals Can Start Your Day Right?
In an ideal world, we’d all have the time to sit down to a healthy, balanced breakfast feast before starting each day. But, let’s get real! Most days, that ain’t gonna happen! Instead of running out the door empty, or going to work via the drive-thru, cereal is a convenient option. But, the problem with…
Read MoreProbiotic Supplements: Can They Help You Achieve Your Goals?
Your gut is full of thousands of different types of bacteria. And, while having a good balance of healthy bacteria is largely responsible for keeping your digestion running smoothly, they do much more than keeping an upset stomach away! Having a gut full of ‘bad’ bacteria weakens your immune system, contributes to obesity and increases…
Read MoreAre Healthy Takeaway Lunches Really a Good Choice?
It’s lunchtime and you’re at work with a hungry tummy. But, instead of racing out there and getting Maccas, you’re trying to decide between the healthy options of a wrap, sushi, salad or a smoothie… After all, you’ve got goals and you’re GOING to achieve them! Unfortunately, a lot of so called healthy takeaway lunches…
Read MoreHow to Speed Up Your Aging Metabolism
Have you ever heard people say that your metabolism starts to decline when you hit 25? While you’re young, you might be able to get away with eating and drinking your way through the weekends without much effect on your waistline. But, as get older, the foods we eat and the activity we do (or…
Read MoreIs Insulin Fertilising Your Fat Cells?
We’re often told that calories in versus calories out is the recipe for weight loss or gain. And, that is somewhat true. But, losing weight is more than just a numbers game. Your body is a complex arrangement of systems. If it was as straight forward as eat less, lose weight, the fat loss industry…
Read More4 Tips to Avoid Being Skinny Fat
Skinny fat. It is an oxymoron but, unfortunately, it is a reality for a lot of people who follow the ‘typical’ weight loss advice that’s plastered around everywhere. When you do a lot of traditional cardio and cut calories, the usual result is a body composition that’s high in fat and low in muscle. Luckily,…
Read More8 Steps to Strong and Lean Abs
Almost everyone works out for the abs! Whether you want a 6-pack or just want to lose some weight from your midsection, having a tight core has become the image of fitness. And, while it might look good, there’s other benefits to having strong abdominals too. They’ll help to protect your lower back from injury,…
Read MoreHow to get lean and sculpted like never before
Are you desperately trying to figure out how to get lean? With all the misinformation out there, it’s no wonder that there are a lot of conflicting ideas and confusion about attaining a trim figure. The trick? Rely on science to tell you how to get lean. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:…
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