If you’re anything like me and you’ve been paying attention to your health over the last few years you’ve probably heard about the negative effects of gluten and sugar. In my experience, gluten and sugar are two factors that are often responsible for frustrating progress on an otherwise healthy diet. Because of that minimising gluten […] Read more
For your information, the origin of rape (the plant from which the oil is extracted) is not still quite clear for scientists. Canola is a member of the family Brassicaceae (mustard or cabbage family) and is considered a useful plant because a few decades ago people started to use it for biofuel production. It is impossible to […] Read more
Did you know that a glass of pomegranate juice has more antioxidants than cranberries, red wine and green tea? Categorized as a berry, pomegranate is a round, red fruit that looks like a small apple but with a flower-shaped stem. The flavonoid anthocyanin is responsible for its red skin and juice color. Pomegranate is composed […] Read more
If you’re like me, it isn’t uncommon to get extremely hungry throughout the course of an average day. This is especially true during the twilight zone hours that seem to drag on forever between lunch and dinner. This is the time of the day when I happily turn to protein rich snacks to give me […] Read more
So you’ve hoarded cottage cheese when it was on sale in the supermarket only to realize later on that you don’t have enough space in your fridge. Should you put it in the freezer and perhaps be able to extend its life, too? Well, the answer would be a Yes and a No. Yes, you […] Read more
Going to the gym is not the only answer to the question, how to burn 100 calories fast. In fact, there are dozens of ways to burn calories, even more than 100 calories daily! Aside from being easy to perform, the best part about these calorie-burning habits is they are fun – making them your […] Read more
Congratulations! You’ve finally found that motivation to keep fit and be more aware of the calories you consume and burn. To help you in your weight loss and fitness goals, we’re here to help you understand calories and what it takes to burn more even while doing less strenuous activities like walking. Calories 101 First, […] Read more
Newbie in the kitchen? Read on and get some tips on oil use and substitution so you’ ll know what to do when a recipe calls for vegetable oil but you only have the olive variant in your pantry. Know Your Cooking Oil There are several oil varieties that you can use for cooking. While […] Read more
Want to lose weight but can’t stick with water? Need to drink but want to skip the calories? Read on and see which of your favorite alcoholic drinks is the lesser evil. Cliché as it may sound, moderation is still the key to a successful change in lifestyle. But given that nobody’s perfect, there are […] Read more
Bulging stomach? Belly fats? Is this the cause of your recent worries? Well, it seems it’s high time to cast away the root of your stress. A flat stomach instead? Everyone would love that. You might think you ’ve done everything to achieve such figure, but maybe you haven’t yet! Exercise alone or pure diet […] Read more