Although water isn’t a major source of vitamins or minerals, it is an important part of your diet and overall health. Roughly 60 to 70 percent of your body weight is water, and replenishing your body on a daily basis is vital to proper body function. Water helps to...
After a few dates with some dumbbells, both guys and gals will notice an increase in resting metabolic rate. And with the right diet, routine lifting may help you lose weight more effectively than cardio alone. The human body naturally burns more calories each day to...
You’ve committed to eating healthy. You want to look and feel great, and you’ve stuck to your diet an entire week already. You feel good about how you’ve done and think you deserve a gold star… or that cupcake that’s calling your name (especially the one with the...
Imagine this: You decide it’s time to make a concerted effort to lose weight. You start exercising regularly and embark on a healthy eating plan. The time comes to check in on your progress, so you step on the scale for the moment of truth. You haven’t lost any...
Rhodiola Benefits Rhodiola Rosea also known as “golden root” is an adaptogen herb with tremendous fat burning, energy enhancing and brain boosting power. Adaptogens are a group of plants that can help your body adapt to physical, chemical, and environmental stress and...
Laughter provides physical, emotional, and social benefits. Physically, it reduces stress, relaxes our muscles, decreases pain, boosts our immune system, and strengthens our heart. Laughing causes “happy hormones”—endorphins—to be released through our bodies, while...
Find the strong points and weak points in your current diet. Do you eat 4-5 cups of fruits and vegetables every day? Do you get enough calcium? Do you eat whole-grain, high-fiber foods regularly? If so, you're on the right track! Keep it up. If not, add more of these...
Not all fats are created equal. Yes, fats in fast food, cookies, and chips can lead to high cholesterol and certain diseases. However, there are good fats found in nuts, avocados, and fish that can actually protect your heart, support your overall health, and help...
Hate the dreadmill? A fast-paced resistance workout can keep your heart rate up and might even count as cardio. For a well-rounded, fat-busting workout routine, swap the treadmill for resistance training. Strength training moves like dead lifts, squats, pullups,...
Muscles need time to recover, and (surprise!) your body will quickly learn to adapt to a new challenge, so switching up your routine is a must. While the exact amount of time it takes for your body to fully adapt to an exercise varies between each person, you should...