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When do you find that you’re hungriest? Just like sleeping patterns, we all have certain times where we prefer to eat. In fact, they might be linked. These patterns are familiar and feel good to us. For instance, once you get into the habit of having that midnight snack, it can be hard to quit. It might be when your body is just naturally hungry, but isn’t it also the worst time to be snacking? Today, we’re looking into how our timing with...
You may have heard about the health benefits of kombucha, but what exactly is it? Kombucha is typically made using black or green tea, two known sources of antioxidants, then with an addition of bacteria and yeast, is then mixed with the tea and fermented. Kombucha can be made using red, yellow, white, and some herbal teas for different flavors. Benefits of Kombucha Some of the benefits of Kombucha include the...
I won’t deny that at the first sign of a cold snap, I pick up the holy trinity of campfire goodness: chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers. Naturally, it’s all “for the kids,” but it would be rude not to partake when we are all sitting around the toasty fire, right? If you find yourself making excuses for the melty, crunchy goodness that is a fireside s’more, fret no more. As it turns out, sitting by the fire has been proven to reduce...
The 9 Irresistible Foods That Burn Belly Fat Fast 9 Irresistible Foods That Burn Belly Fat Fast “Abs are made in the kitchen.” Does that phrase drive you nuts? It frustrates me... ...but only because it’s true. Squats can lift your behind. Shoulder presses can tone your upper arms. But core exercises don’t give you a flat stomach or narrow waist. Indeed, you can do all the crunches and planks you like. The muscle you create will never be...
It’s hard to stick to a diet. You have so much to deal with. Hunger and cravings, not to mention the expense, all come to mind when you think of the word diet. But the truth is, all that expensive diet food is harming you. It’s usually over-processed to the point that your body probably doesn’t even recognize that it is food. It cannot digest it, and you have stomach issues, heartburn, and vacillate between constipation and diarrhea. But, when...
First things first. 3 questions… What are the healthiest cooking oils for weight loss? What are the worst cooking oils? What kind of oil do you cook with? If you have your finger on the pulse of various health trends, it’s probably changed over the years. We began with big jugs of canola oil decades ago. Next... ...research on the Mediterranean diet sees us stocking up on olive oil. Some years later, grapeseed oil hit the shelves. It’s...
What’s the most important piece of health advice you’ve ever gotten? It might differ from the piece of advice you get the most - to drink more water. It seems we don’t discuss a single topic pertaining to our health without the reminder to drink plenty of water. But how much do we really need? Is it better if we drink more, more, and more still? Take five liters, for instance - what are the benefits of drinking 5 liters of...
Are you still using coconut oil? You are? Great...Then you must read the benefits of applying coconut oil on face overnight. In recent years, the Western coconut oil invasion more than made up for centuries of near-anonymity. We went from buying none to spending 163 million dollars on it in 2017 alone. However, that figure actually reflects a decrease in coconut oil sales. The words “saturated fat” scare off a lot of people. And...
Best coffee secrets? Tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re on the clock, and it’s 3 p.m. You don’t know if you can make it in the next few hours. So... ...you walk to the corner store or break room and grab a cup of coffee. You toss it back right away and wait for your second wind. However, twenty minutes later, you’re drowsier than ever. That coffee had the exact opposite effect! Is this even possible? Actually... Yes. Caffeine can make...
Blocked ears can be maddening! How often do you take a moment to feel grateful for each of your five senses? Typically, we don’t appreciate what we have until it isn’t working as it should. You may experience a funny feeling in your head, as well as reducing hearing capacity. It can even make things sound as though you’re underwater. Blocked ears are a common and frustrating problem. Today, we’ll look at causes and remedies...
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You've tried virtually every "diet" you can think of and still haven't lost weight. Or, perhaps you've lost weight only to gain it back quickly. You feel like you are in a never-ending battle you can't win. Does this sound familiar? Stop beating yourself over the head in frustration and stop believing in the weight loss and exercise myths! More than likely, you just aren't armed with the correct information to help you successfully reach your...
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