Fat Cells Don’t Go Away The average American has about 30 billion fat cells; each of them is filled with greasy substances called lipids. When you pump junk food into your system, those fat cells can expand—up to 1,000 times their original size. But a fat cell can get...
Are all calories created equal? When it comes to dropping pounds, reducing calories from all foods is important, right? High-fiber and protein-packed foods like broccoli, nuts, and lentils can boost your metabolism. Low- Glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates, like almond...
The wonder cereal quinoa is gaining popularity for all good reasons. Let’s get in-depth and have a quick look at its nutritional aspects and health benefits. The mother grain quinoa is becoming an interesting topic for research among various scientists and health...
Fueling Your Body and Eating Clean Your body should be treated like a Cadillac, meaning it needs super unleaded fuel to run correctly. If you only give it regular unleaded, it screws up the engine. The same goes for feeding your body. If you are constantly giving it...
There are more than 30,000 gyms in America...but if you look around, you quickly realize that we're not utilizing them to the fullest. According to a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, more than two in every three adults are considered overweight or...
It's time to get more flavor out of your kitchen with less hassle. As a microwave chef myself, I know how daunting it can be when you're going over a list of ingredients and instructions for even the simplest of recipes. With these tips, you'll be searing up the...
What to eat before a workout. Stick to simple carbohydrates, which are easily digested. Some good options are a slice of toast with jam, a small apple or banana, a small box of raisins or a few swigs of a sports drink. If you’ve got at least 1–2 hours before a...
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