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13 Awesome Benefits of the Paleo Diet (Infographic)

Let’s talk about the Paleo Diet for a minute here. So many doctors conclude that a diet — in the traditional sense: a method to lose weight — is unworkable as it only offers short-term success. The moment the diet ends, the fat that was lost — and even more — is regained. The Paleo Diet, […]

5 Little Habits That Will Improve Your Life

When your life starts to get a little topsy-turvy and you don’t seem to know when and how to start your day properly, it may be time for a lifestyle check-in. Perhaps you are lacking some vital habits to establish your day, like eating healthily, arriving on time for appointments, getting enough sleep – little habits […]

5 Foods Rich in Essential Minerals

For the body to perform its varying functions properly, it requires a myriad of important minerals. These minerals not only help one stay strong, but also enhance the body to grow. Different minerals have varying functions which include; production of hormones, building and strengthening the bones, transmitting electrical impulses along nerves as well as maintaining a […]

The 5 Benefits of Drinking (Lots of) Water

We’ve all heard it before — it’s crucial to drink a lot of water every day, up to 8 glasses if possible. We all know that drinking water is good for our health, but why? What are the benefits of drinking a lot of water, day in and day out? Here’s the good news: according to […]

Why the Slow Carb Diet is Brilliant

Many of our readers are probably already familiar with Tim Ferris, who really is a terrific writer and fascinating guy. He’s probably most famous for his 4-Hour Work Week book, and he’s built an entire brand around the idea. Really interesting stuff. Well, one of Tim’s ideas that has really taken off in the fitness/nutrition community […]

Should You Be on the Paleo Diet?

Unless you’ve been living in a bubble these past few years, you’re surely familiar with the Paleo Diet. It has taken the diet community by storm. What exactly is the Paleo Diet? Basically, it’s supposed to mimic the way we used to eat — and by “we” I mean our ancestors, from way back when — […]

5 Reasons Why Most Diets Fail

If you are reading this, you are either going on a diet, just got off a failed diet, or thinking about a new diet to try. Let’s face it-the concept of failure is not exactly a strange concept when diets are concerned. Indeed, it comes with the territory. Most people who get on a diet don’t […]

The Missing Ingredient in Most Diet Plans

Did you know that the global diet industry is a multi-billion dollar industry? At numerous points from Manhattan to Manila and from Toronto to Timbuktu, diet products, whether in the form of pills, capsules, powders, dietary shakes, or books, are bought, sold, and championed. After all this annual activity, are people any slimmer? Sadly, no. In […]

The Real Reason Why Low Carb Diets Work

It’s been over a decade since the wildly popular Atkins entered the American popular imagination. Back in 2000 to 2005, it seemed like everyone and his dog was on a low-carb diet. All sorts of otherwise sugar- or starch-intensive snacks and meals were rolled out in low-carb versions. TV talk shows frequently mentioned low-carb diet success stories and […]

Fat: Not the Dietary Evil You Thought It Was

Starting in the early 70s, there was a tidal wave of bad news hitting the popular media regarding the evils of fat. Study after study suggested that there was a link between high fat diets and diabetes, heart disease, and some other health problems. It seemed that subsequent studies just reinforced the earlier studies that showed the […]

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