You’re probably more familiar with ginger as the spicy flavoring in ginger ale. You might even know that it is an effective anti-nausea treatment. But did you know that it can be helpful for weight loss? From revving your metabolism to speeding up digestion, ginger might just do the trick. If you want to get…
You’ve probably seen the commercials in which a slim, attractive woman enjoys a container of yogurt. But what is it that is in yogurt that is beneficial, and what does this have to do with losing weight? The answer: Probiotics These nutrients play an important role in your weight loss journey and are often missed…
Having diabetes can make dining out a nightmare, but knowing what the best and worst foods for type II diabetics can help you manage and even cure it! There is a sort of balancing act that has to happen to keep the body’s blood sugar levels in the right range without getting too hungry. That’s why…
Exercise is NOT required to get rid of cellulite. That might seem strange as the first statement in a “beginner’s exercises for cellulite” article, but it’s true. This is because cellulite is not a muscular problem, and lack of muscle mass does not cause cellulite as many people think. So, what is the primary cause of cellulite? Lack of…
Cottage cheese should only ever refer to the food, or an awesome cottage made of cheese, but NEVER a woman’s body…. Unfortunately, cellulite is a very common problem women face. Even women you wouldn’t expect to have it. Cellulite affects the young and the old, the skinny and the heavy, and can be almost seemingly random at times….
Do you or a loved one have type II diabetes? If so, finding healthy snacks can be difficult, especially when trying to control blood sugar. Most snacks are packed with carbs and will send insulin levels through the roof. There are 3 key ingredients to the best snacks for type II diabetes: One thing you’ll…
Candida can cause all sorts of problems in the body, and the worst part is that most people don’t even know they have it. What is candida? Candida is a type of fungus, which is a form of yeast, that can be found in the mouth and intestinal tract. It helps with nutrient absorption and digestion. The…
When searching for the best superfoods for diabetics, the most important types of foods are the ones that keep blood sugar down or in check. Some of the best foods for diabetics include whole foods (i.e. not processed) because they’re high in fiber. Fiber helps to prevent high spikes in insulin from simple carbs that…
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Struggling with a stubborn yeast infection? I’m sharing a list of the top 10 foods that kill candida to give your system a yeast cleanse. If you found this article, chances are that you already know what candida is. For those of you that don’t, candida is a type of fungus, which is a form of…
Intermittent Fasting is becoming one of the hottest trends in the fitness industry today and for good reason. There are numerous health benefits of fasting and reasons why it may work for you. The only problem? There is quite a negative stigma associated with “not eating.” People are still stuck in the mindset that eating…
You need a plan. Actually, according to science, fitness planners and journals are incredible when trying to lose weight and get healthier. It reminds us of that quote: “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” In one study, they found that writing down food intake in a diet journal is proven to help you lose weight. In other studies, researchers…
Looking for a simple 3-day detox diet plan to help you improve your skin, give you some clean energy, and lose some weight? You’ve come to the right place. Your detox starts tomorrow! First, check out our article on WHY you should detoxify your body. Don’t put this off. There are always a million reasons not…
