Gluten intolerance is on the rise, leading many people to consider a gluten-free diet. Gluten intolerance is the inability to process gluten, the complex protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten intolerance can be caused by Celiac Disease, NCGS or gluten allergies. Celiac Disease causes the celia (hair-like structures…
Dieting? Are you serious? Many people talk a big game when it comes to losing weight, but how committed are they when it comes to making the effort? You can assess your own weight-loss efforts and initiative to get started by asking yourself a few questions. Are you waiting to…
Going out to lunch is a favorite pastime of employees everywhere. Pop into just about any of your favorite dining hot spots and you’ll see long lines and hungry faces. While going out to lunch every day may seem like a great reward for a long morning of hard work,…
By lowering your intake of carbs too much you are actually doing more harm than good. Your glycogen stores do not get filled up, leading to loss of stamina and endurance. The secret to losing weight is based on the success triangle made up of a low-fat diet, adequate intake…
It does not matter what the number on the scale is. A “skinny bitch” comesin all shapes and sizes, they say. Both Rory and Kim, a former modeland a former modeling agent respectively, had their own demons with food until they figured out the impact a healthy diet could have….
Cheat to Lose maintains it is on the market that has been specifically designed to work with the body, both on physical and psychological levels, instead of against it. Cheating enables people to lose by manipulating a very powerful hormone called leptin. Leptin, also known as the hormone centered around…
When you open up a box of crackers or cookies, it’s hard to eat just one. By the time you become aware of how many you’ve wolfed down, half of the package is gone and you’ve consumed enough calories for a total meal… or two. Take Oreos – just one…
More isn’t merrier, especially when it comes to what you’re putting in your mouth. Inflation has given us a warped perception of just how big a portion size truly is. In this super-sized society, everything is bigger, bolder and badder for your waistline. While 20 years ago a typical bagel…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
When you’re trying to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle, cutting out dessert and sweets can be one of the biggest obstacles to your success. Eating low-sugar or low-fat desserts may not satisfy your fierce sweet tooth, and the result can be some very strong cravings for sugar and…
A flexible weight-loss program that is made to fit your lifestyle, Pure Weight Loss names itself as a revolutionary plan that uses menus, one-on-one counseling and Pure Lites to help clients lose those extra pounds. Pure Lites are a line of products only available to Pure Weight Loss members. Members…