As part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, it is very important to consider eating adequate protein, low carbohydrate, and low fat meals that are high in nutritional value to maintain your body’s vital functions. Protein is life and everything that is vital in life comes from proteins. Therefore, maximizing protein intake is of paramount importance in maintaining a healthy weight and active lifestyle.
There is a constant debate about coffee. Is it good or bad for us? Does it really help achieve health benefits, slow down aging process, prevent diabetes, help reduce cancer risk, and many neurological disorders? There are many conflicting studies and two camps of thought as it relates to coffee. Confusion as to who is right or wrong remains the constant.
Regardless, America’s favorite drink is consumed daily, and for many, the debate about the benefits versus risks of coffee is conveniently brushed aside as we wait for our coffee to brew. But for many whose busy lives are also consumed with health questions as it relates to their slowed metabolism, weight gain, hormone imbalance, fatigue, and related disorders, some clarification of coffee and caffeine is in order.
When was the last time you looked at a skin care product label and saw a short list of recognizable ingredients? Did you know that the FDA does not regulate whether harmful substances can be added to personal care products? In the day and age of super chain stores, warehouses, trucking and mass inventory, preservatives and other harsh ingredients are invading our homes at record speeds. Industrial chemicals are added to skin care products for the purposes of avoiding bacterial growth (and ensuing lawsuits), maintaining texture and consistency over long periods of time and appealing to the consumer’s sense of smell, sight and touch.
Although many of us now recognize the value of “natural” ingredients, when it comes to personal care, even natural products are often not completely toxin-free. Few may realize that even “certified organic” can mean the product contains as little as 10% organic ingredients by weight or volume (Certech 2008)*.
For those who are trying to lose weight, there is a lively debate about eating breakfast. The pro breakfast group contends that breakfast helps to jump start metabolism and hence allow for more efficient weight loss. The anti-breakfast group contends that people can lose weight more efficiently by skipping breakfast.
It is true, initially, that skipping breakfast can reduce calories and initiate quick early weight loss. However, that effect is short lived. Many who support skipping breakfast as a way to lose weight, maintain weight, and somehow reap anti-aging benefits can only produce studies that were inconclusive.
If you have been engaged in “yo-yo” dieting for quite some time, you may be frustrated at the lack of consistent or stable weight loss results. There are so many weight loss programs that talk about ketosis that it can get confusing. To further compound this confusion, there are many misconceptions about ketosis. Some of those misconceptions are:
Now that the New Year is upon us, many of us have made that yearly commitment to get our weight under control and lead a healthier lifestyle. We are constantly reminded by various weight loss programs and gym companies that they are the “answer” for making your weight loss resolution a reality. We have a fresh mental picture of ourselves with flatter abs, slim sexy waistline and a life full of energy and activity for the New Year. This year, let’s figure out how to take this new found motivation and energy and make sure that we have a weight loss strategy to build upon in terms of our health and wellness next year.
Over the years, Mother Nature affects all of us. We get age spots, lines, wrinkles and even saggy skin. The sun has an effect on our skin as well. Our skin gets drier and our collagen and elastin begin breaking down.
Are you wondering what you can do to combat your aging skin and get your healthy glow back? There are so many options for products and treatments it becomes overwhelming for the average person to tease through it. How one should proceed often depends on skin type, cost, effectiveness, safety, downtime and other factors. Most treatments require repeat procedures or maintenance in order to keep the results. Here is a list of common cosmetic skin problems and a brief evaluation of available treatments, as determined by the Harvard University’s Skin Care and Repair Special Health Report:
RULE #1- NEVER SKIP BREAKFAST
Are you one of the 3 out of 5 Americans that routinely skip breakfast? The reasons for skipping breakfast are many. It may be due to hectic professional life, life with small children, personal life issues, errant diet programs, or lack of understanding of how important breakfast is.
It has been proven time and again that with regular exercise and proper diet, you can make those unwanted pounds go away. But how come it’s not working for you? What are you doing wrong? Like most people, you’re going to be surprised when you find out what may be causing your unexplained weight gain. Here are some of those:
Alcohol is on top of the list, and for good reason. No matter how religiously you stick to your exercise routine and diet plan, if you drink more than a bottle of beer or glass of wine each day, you’re not going to lose any weight.
Eating the Ideal Protein pre-made foods are easy and taste great! Beside, you don’t have to think about what to make for a meal!
However, the one meal you do have to think about can get boring if you aren’t a great cook like me (I mean chicken and broccoli is good, but alright already). So, we came up with a great “Ideal Protein” approved tuna salad – absolutely NO mayo allowed!
