What is Intermittent Fasting? The term fasting is usually associated with starvation and unpleasant feelings. However, “Intermittent Fasting” or IF typically consists of periods of caloric restriction followed by periods of normal caloric consumption. It’s important to calculate your individual caloric needs first before beginning an IF diet. There are many different approaches to IF…
This recipe for healthy vegan banana pancakes is a great way to start your day right. If you prefer to use non-vegan or regular flour you are welcome to substitute where applicable. To begin, heat up a skillet with oil of your choice over medium-low heat. Olive oil or coconut oil are two healthy options….
There’s nothing worse than waking up after a night of partying to find yourself stricken with a killer hangover. Different people swear by different foods to cure hangover, but often they are extremely unhealthy choices like grease, bacon, hamburgers, etc. Compiled here is a list of tried and true healthy foods that help alleviate the…
The Noni is a relatively obscure tree that grows throughout central and south America, as well as southeast Asia and Australasia. The tree produces fruit all year round and both the fruit and leaves can be used to make a powerful health boosting juice. For thousands of years many civilizations have used Noni for skin…
Ideally, in a healthy diet you would eat only whole unprocessed foods. However, that is not always an option. Whether on a budget, pressed for time or even traveling, eating solely whole unprocessed foods 100 percent of the time is unrealistic. When choosing processed, prepackaged or canned food of any sort, try to avoid these…
A common condiment in the average household, great for pies and coffee, it is also extremely beneficial for your health. Various civilizations around the world have been using cinnamon medicinally for centuries. Cinnamon is derived from the bark of Cinnamomum trees. Studies have shown that the health benefits of cinnamon can be found in all…
Fitness trends tend to change frequently. In the 1980’s for example, jazzercise and aerobics were all the rage, while the 2000’s were primarily focused on heart rate to deem the effectiveness of the workout. So far in 2017, there have been several identified fitness trends, and you definitely won’t want to miss out. photobucket.com #1:…
You may have heard of these so called “superfoods” before, but what does the term really mean? While there is no true definition of the word, most nutritionists, doctors and scientists agree that a superfood is any nutrient dense food full of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. By incorporating as many superfoods as you can…
Lack of sleep, as well as poor sleeping habits, can have a severe negative impact on overall health. It is estimated that at least one in three people suffer from some form of insomnia, whether mild or severe. Those affected by insomnia have a higher risk of health problems like heart attacks, high blood pressure…
Whether you like to get fit or achieve all your weight loss goals in no time, it always pays to be updated with the newest healthy food trends. The following are the healthy food trends that are becoming popular: Healthy Trend #1: Everybody Will Be Eating Meals Out of a Bowl This trend started with…
