♠ I gained eighty pounds when I carried my twins. I jumped that insane amount while carrying two babies, two placentas, two amniotic sacs, and wayyyyy too many cheeseburgers and milkshakes. ↓ Yet I dropped to below my pre-pregnant weight just a few months after I gave birth. ↓ Plenty...
Read More↓ The eating style ichiju-sansai offers lessons in portion size and nutrition According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Obesity Update released in 2017, more than one in two adults and nearly one in six children are overweight or obese in OECD member countries. Despite this global...
Read More↓ The heirloom kitchen is a space that honors not just the best ingredients but also the techniques and wisdom of our ancestors. ↓ I would like to introduce the idea of the heirloom kitchen as a space that honors not just the best ingredients but also the...
Read MoreTake your (edible) pulses. ↓ Lentils have been gathered and eaten for about 60,000 years, and farmed for 10,000 years, making them one of the world’s oldest food sources. They are technically an edible pulse in the legume family that grows on a bushy plant. But I...
Read More↓ In winter, when it’s cold and you don’t have many fresh vegetables available, you can easily make a great variety of dishes from simple potatoes! Today we want to share with you our family recipe for Potato Ginger Soup with Turmeric. This soup is not just...
Read MoreCooking came into my life in an old-fashioned way. I grew up in Russia in the 90’s, when housekeeping was still a part of the curriculum for girls in secondary school. The most popular part of the subject was dedicated to cooking classes. The content of the...
Read More♠ How We Became Deficient in the Most Abundant Fat on the Planet ↓ Have you ever wondered why Americans—who, like all humans, evolved on the savannas of Africa—are now being advised to consume fish twice a week? ↓ This would boost our consumption of omega-3s, of course—essential fats that...
Read MoreNo matter what you weigh tightening your middle could mean a healthier you. You may not be overweight, but you still have a “muffin top” that’s driving you crazy. If you find yourself with extra weight around the middle, there’s more to think about than the...
Read MoreUsed since ancient times, naturally, sweet Stevia is everywhere these days. Is it safe to add to your supplement supply, and will it help you lose weight? Learn how Stevia affects your health. ↓ Cutting back on sugar is one of the most simple and effective things...
Read More↓ Weight loss sure calls for commitment. while some people opt for getting slim at the gyms other opt for a cost effective option which would leading a salubrious lifestyle. Apart from the exercise regimens, people are becoming aware of the various diets that can assure...
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why you're so hungry after a workout? After any strength-training workout, the human body automatically begins to crave nutritional support. Exercise causes a depletion of the essential muscle glycogen, as well as a breakdown of the muscle structure. This breakdown is not...
Read MoreThe United States spends more on health care than any other country in the world, and yet it ranks 12th in life expectancy among the 12 wealthiest industrialized countries. The country spent $3.4 trillion on health care in 2016, and that number is projected to grow to $5.5 trillion...
Read MoreGet your freeze on with ZEN Fuze popsicles ↓ For most of our global ZEN Project 8™ community, warmer temperatures are finally here! As much as we all love beach weather, the hot sun can drain your energy. ↓ But we have some great news! This summer, you can rock the...
Read More↓ Health And Kids: Teach Them To Be Healthy Teaching kids about health and healthy living involve two key components. The first component is to teach kids about healthy lifestyles. The second component is to model a healthy lifestyle in your own choices and behaviors. ↓ Eating Healthy The obesity...
Read More3 Nutritional and Eating Guidelines for a Pre-workout Session ↓ Some people think they can just eat whatever they want before exercising or working out. others don’t think about it at all. ↓ What you take into your body before you put yourself through a routine is absolutely critical...
Read MoreJust when you thought that the health benefits of blueberries couldn't be any more plentiful, new research has found that freezing the superfood actually increases the berry's nutritional content. Graduate student Marin Plumb, a food science major at South Dakota State University, found that frozen blueberries...
Read More↓ Discovering the Right Weight Loss Program For You-Weight Loss, Diet Plans Are Not All The Same. With all of the choices provided it is basic to get puzzled when you are looking for the right weight loss program. Lots of people bounce from one weight reduction...
Read More7 Healthy Weight Decrease Tips ↓ Some healthy weight reduction tips can help you to towards your objective of keeping a healthy weight. The healthy weight decrease tips which are explained noted below are easy to follow together with some self-control and consistency as, without them, it is...
Read MoreWant to Eat Mindfully? Remember the BASICS ↓ Six steps to prime your mind for savoring your next bite—chicken nugget or kale. ↓ BASICS is an acronym for a complete set of guidelines that walks you through the eating process from beginning to end. These are not rules and...
Read MoreBuckwheat has often had a dull reputation associated with it, particularly because its flavor is somewhat lacking and it is a healthier option that requires more effort when being prepared. It is also not as readily available as other harmful, fatty snacks and meals may...
Read More16 Health Benefits of Honey, According to Science (+2 Delicious Honey Recipes) Honey - known to some as the nectar of the gods - is a delicious, thick golden liquid that’s made by honeybees and savored by people around the world. Honey’s one of the sweetest...
Read MoreYou need to reduce the number of calories you consume if you want to lose weight successfully. The most important thing is to watch what you eat carefully. The amount of calories taken to lose weight should be adequate for meeting the energy requirement of...
Read MoreWeight, Worth, and the Radical Act of Having a Body ↓ Like so many teen girls, I had an eating disorder. It was called “food phobia”—I literally feared food. I didn’t acknowledge it as anorexia (which it was) for a long time because I wasn’t really trying...
Read More↓ Balance Your Body’s PH How simple changes to your diet can reduce the effect of acid-forming foods. Visualize how your ideal body, your human home, would feel. Visualize the sensations within your body when it’s healthy, whole, and functioning perfectly. Got an image? Good. Chances are, this body...
Read More↓ Quick Question: What Are Omega-3s and Why Do You Need Them? If you like a good conspiracy story, you’re going to love this… ↓ Back in the 80s, fitness and diet gurus preached the value of eating fat-free to prevent heart disease and weight gain. (Anybody else remembers...
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