Stop “detoxing” your body. Here’s why

So, 2 carrots, 1 bouquet of broccoli, 10 grapes, 2 celery stalks and a few slices of ginger. Sounds familiar? Don’t pretend it doesn’t, it is a great way to take your vitamins or quench your hunger quickly with an energy drink. But that’s about it. You can’t “detox”. Because this cannot be done through juices (even vegetables). …

Scared of red meat? Embrace the Mediterranean Diet

We’ve all read the latest scientific research around red meat: Red meat and sausages may not cause cancer, according to controversial new report that has infuriated health experts. This controversial academic study has reignited debate over whether red and processed meat cause cancer and heart disease, with researchers recommending people keep eating the same amount …

Detox diets are a sham. Here’s why

So, 2 carrots, 1 bouquet of broccoli, 10 grapes, 2 celery stalks and a few slices of ginger. Sounds familiar? Don’t pretend it doesn’t, it is a great way to take your vitamins or quench your hunger quickly with an energy drink. But that’s about it. You can’t “detox”. Because this cannot be done through juices (even vegetables). …

4 Easy Ways to Reduce Sugar in Your Child’s Diet

Sugar, sugar, everywhere: blueberry muffins and juice for breakfast. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with fruit punch and Oreos for lunch. Fruit snacks and cupcakes at a school party. Ice cream with dinner. As a nation – and even around the globe – we are eating far too much sugar every day, and our children …

Prevent diabetes by following this strategy

Perhaps you have learned that you have a high chance of developing type 2 diabetes, the most common type of diabetes. You might be overweight or have a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes. Maybe you had gestational diabetes, which is diabetes that develops during pregnancy. These are just a few examples of factors that can raise …

Lose abdominal fat or you could die early, study shows

Being a real sports-a-holic, when I look at other people on the street I look first at the abdominal area. I simply cannot help it. Beyond the fact that it is nice to have a flat abdomen, it is extremely unhealthy to have layers of bumps covering your muscles. TAP HERE TO CONTINUE READING How dangerous …

Best gluten-free muffins in the history of humanity

Paleo Blueberry Muffins that are simple to make, tender, and healthy. They are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast, or post-workout snack. They are naturally gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and a perfectly delicious almond flour blueberry muffins. The base ingredients of almond flour, baking soda, salt, maple syrup, oil, and eggs is one that we’ve used for …

Resist sugar crave temptation after each meal by doing this

Many people ask me what is the explanation for the “craving for sweet” feeling we’ve got after eating. Well, one of the reasons we crave something sweet (or coffee) is due to the decreased function of the adrenal gland. Adrenal glands are hormonal glands that sit above the kidneys, like a capsule. By way of basic functionality, …

Cure your acne forever without drugs or lotions

I have struggled with acne my entire teenage years as well as young adult life. It was a part of my life and such a constant that I could always predict when a burst will come simply by feeling those itches on the skin. Plus, I had them all: black dots, pustules, cystic acne, you …