Archive for the ‘fat burning’ Category

Write a love letter, slip on that new red dress and… eat your fruits and vegetables? If you want to have a heart-healthy Valentine’s Day, then yes, the first step is eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, which are loaded with fiber, an important nutrient for a healthy heart.

However, your heart may be the least loved in your life and Valentine’s Day is a good time to think about how you can show yourself, and your heart…

I have an urgent warning today for you about a food that’s probably in your kitchen cabinet right now — extra virgin olive oil. And the worst type I’m warning you about is any bottle you’ve purchased recently in an American supermarket or gourmet store. Problem is, you have no idea what’s in that bottle! I think you’ll be as shocked as I was when you read this disturbing news below and wonder…

The idea is simple: the more fat you eat, the more satiated you’ll feel, and for longer periods of time; this eliminates the need to eat often. It also keeps you from relying on “low fat,” high-sugar foods for an energy boost; the kind of foods and drinks that can lead to diabetes and potential weight can.

However, wrapping your mind around eating more fat isn’t quite as simple as it first seems. For …

You may remember from high school chemistry that acids have a low pH number and an alkaline value is a high pH, while a neutral pH is 7.0. Have you given any thought to the value of potential hydrogen (pH) since then? Probably not!  But n terms of your everyday health, pH is very important.  The pH balance of our bodily fluids is considered a measurement of …

Are you one of the tens of millions of Americans who struggle to maintain healthy blood sugar metabolism? Often, a blood sugar issue first manifests with symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, food cravings and weight gain.

But if you fail to heed warning signs, it can lead to a condition known as insulin resistance, which can cause your blood sugar to …