Posts Tagged ‘HEALTHY DIET’
High protein diet causes cancer? Nonsense!
My previous post looked at the WHO’s claim that bacon causes cancer. Now it seems that we are faced with a study that claims to have proven that a high protein diet causes cancer. Before you give it all up and opt for a vegan lifestyle, we need to examine this study in more detail.…
Read MoreBreakfast health benefits you can't ignore
You’ve heard it a million times: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Given the rush that most of us are in every morning, this advice is often not adhered to. However, given the long list of scientifically proven breakfast health benefits, we would all do well to make breakfast a steadfast part of our…
Read MoreStubborn fat explained and busted
Lowering your body fat percentage is an admirable goal. It’s great for your fitness levels, all round health, and achieving a svelte silhouette. It can be really tough to stick to your meal plan and workout regime if you feel as though you are fighting a never-ending battle against stubborn fat that seems to linger…
Read MoreWeight loss plateau tips and tricks
Are you battling to lose more weight? Were you making great progress, only to hit a slump? You are probably experiencing what’s called a weight loss plateau where, no matter how much effort you put in, the weight is not coming off like it used to. Follow these tips to banish your weight loss plateau…
Read MoreWeight loss mistakes to avoid
There are certain weight loss mistakes that I see people making time and time again. Don’t sabotage your weight loss efforts by adopting an unhealthy habit that will prevent you from shedding those kilos. Weight loss mistakes you need to ditch Missing breakfast. This will actually cause you to put on weight. Skipping the first meal…
Read MoreStop emotional eating with 3 great tips
Almost all women at one point or another will find themselves emotionally eating. Whether it’s because you feel exhausted, stressed, depressed, or anxious, sometimes it seems like the only thing that will make you feel better is to indulge in (usually unhealthy) food. It’s not exactly salad we’re craving – it’s salty, sugary, and/or fatty…
Read MoreLose weight easily with these 5 tips
Are you desperate to lose weight easily? So many people who exercise regularly and eat healthily still struggle to lose those last few stubborn kilograms. When it comes to that last hurdle, men and women battle to lose weight easily and reach their ultimate goal. What you need to do to lose weight easily Of…
Read MoreHealth Food Myths Now Busted!
Are you struggling to lose that weight even though you are following a healthy diet? These health food myths might provide the answer. Unfortunately many so-called healthy foods are actually unhealthy, contributing to ill health and weight gain. It’s time to solve these health food myths! Low fat and fat free foods. When fat is…
Read MoreHangry: science or an excuse?
Hangry is such a useful word. It aptly describes those people who become grumpy, irritable and short-tempered when they’re hungry. Some people definitely become more hangry than others. I’m sure we all have a friend or relative who is virtually impossible to deal with when they’re hungry, but as soon as satiety sets in, they’re…
Read MoreDiet soda – will you gain or lose weight?
Is diet soda a healthy alternative? Sugar has taken a real pounding in the health media of late. More and more studies and articles are emphasising the danger that sugar poses to our health. The answer for many? Pop open a can of diet soda! Surely it can’t be that bad if it says ‘diet’…
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