We all understand the importance of sleeping seven to nine hours each night to allow for adequate cellular housekeeping, as the body metabolizes and synthesizes enzymes and proteins that are critical to our survival. In the past, a sound sleep has been shown to lower incidence of heart disease, diabetes and dementia in direct relationship […]
Author Archives: Allison Daughtery
Pasta Loving Low Carb Dieters Rejoice!
Choosing to go with a low (at least a low-er) carb diet can have many benefits. In fact, did you realize there have been more than 20 studies in the past decade alone that show low-carb diets are more likely to help you lose weight and improve your overall health than purely cutting fat from […]
2 Simple Changes to Boost Weight Loss Naturally Each Morning
Many Americans completely skip breakfast and the majority of those don’t eat whatever’s convenient. But if you need to lose weight or have trouble controlling your hunger then you should consider taking a little extra time in the morning to fix a high-protein breakfast. Why You Should be Eating Eggs for Breakfast Forget the pancakes. […]
Data Shows a Low Fat Diet May Not be All it’s Chalked Up to be
Pop Quiz: What year were low fat dietary guidelines released and recommended to the American public? Any clue? Yeah I didn’t know the answer to this either. The answer is 1977, when the US Senate Select Committee released the Dietary Goals for the American people. These guidelines clearly stated to reduce consumption of fat and […]
Think Coffee is Bad for You? Think Again!
Throw out everything you think you know about coffee right out the window. Why? Most of us have always been led to believe that it’s not good for you and that you shouldn’t drink much of it. But if you look into the science you’ll probably be surprised at the truth – it’s actually pretty […]
New Fat Busting Formula Revealed: Meratrim
Dr. Oz has always surprised many of us with his revolutionary natural supplements that help in rapid and safe weight loss. Some of his breakthrough products include pure fruit extracts, coffee beans, and natural tea for slimming. Recently, he has also introduced a fruit and flower slimming formula known as Meratrim. This unique fruit and […]
Tricks for all the Condiment Flavor Minus the Calories
We all have our favorite dips, condiments and dressings. Unfortunately, it can take an otherwise healthy meal or snack and load it down with fat and calories. What’s the point of a yummy, healthy salad or a platter of your favorite veggies if you cover it in fat-laden ranch? Why bother paying a little more […]
2 Simple, Healthy Diet Changes (And Surprise Healthy Mayo Recipe!)
Changing your diet is an important step to staying healthy or losing weight. But it isn’t like you have to do it all once. Some of these can cost a bit more, but make an effort to switch one or two of these per week. Before you know if, your kitchen will be st ocked […]
Replace Mood Busters in Your Diet with Mood Boosters
Remember the joy swell up inside when you simply went to the ice cream shop for your favorite cone on a hot sunny day? Isn’t it funny how you suddenly feel at peace when you sit back and let pure milk chocolate slowly melt on your tongue? It may sound silly, but junk food could […]
Savory Pork Roast Fits Your Diet but Tastes as if it’s from a Corner Bistro
After you’re done bringing the winter clothes in from the shed, you should take a little trip to the grocery store (if needed) so you can try this amazingly mouth watering sage pork roast with white beans. It’s much easier than you might think and if you aren’t normally the one your family finds in […]