I’ve recently started reading Mark’s Daily Apple. His site is loaded with excellent health information, and it’s a recommended read. Among the subjects covered is the primal diet. As you may know, I’m not necessarily a fan of the word “diet,” per se, but this seems to be more of…

Little ones can adopt the same eating habits that their parents exhibit. — Healthful eating habits are most commonly formed long before kids can choose their own foods. Parents and childcare providers are the first role models children will ever encounter regarding healthy eating. Children make astonishing observers, so when they see what is happening in the kitchen, they can create a complete…

We all know that the mind is our most powerful muscle, but what do you do if your mind works against your diet plan? Few of us realize how much we beat ourselves up mentally, setting ourselves up for failure before we even try. …

It is one of the oldest diets, and thousands of people swear by it. — There is a clinic in North Carolina for those who want to take this diet to the next level, but the rest can get almost the same benefit from reading this article at home. Image: Source To preface this review, it is essential to note that although this diet can…

Is it REALLY worth the effort? — My girlfriend and I were talking with a friend of ours a few days ago when the subject of weight loss and physical fitness came up. She desired to know “the secret” of our weight loss. You see, I would say that we’re among “the grads” mentioned at 60 in…

Oats are a species of incredibly healthy cereal and whole grain. It is an excellent source of many vitamins, fibres, and minerals if you can distinguish between old oatmeal and instant oatmeal. — In trying to find ways to manage both my hunger and my weight, I finally hit upon the idea that eating high-fibre foods might be the best thing I could try. That’s when I started reading about old-fashioned oatmeal. According to my reading, the average Canadian gets about half of…

Study says eating at restaurants is way worse than eating at home and is associated with dozens of problems, from unhealthy food to various causes of illness. — There are several reasons to not eat restaurant food. We can talk about the high-calorie content, sodium, and trans fats. Or, we can discuss food safety. …

Overall fitness improves the health of your heart, lungs, mind and entire body. — I’ve found myself answering questions about why I worry about trying to improve overall fitness levels recently. It’s an exciting subject that sometimes leads to conversations about what activity is better for losing weight or getting fit. I wish I had considered this subject how a little better before I…

If you eat these food items daily, you need to STOP ✋. — The occasional sinful snack isn’t ruining your weight loss endeavour. Still, the less you eat these particular foods, the better off you will tend to be. Why should you choose food loaded with bad calories and fat when you can choose something just as delicious with nutrients and healthful calories? …