Protein is a key macronutrient that's responsible for building, maintaining and repairing all your body's cells. It can be found in a wide range of foods but despite this, many people get their protein from a limited number of sources. In this post I'm going to be addressing this issue and helping you add some variety to your protein intake by listing 7 Top Protein Rich Food Groups. For each protein rich food group, I've listed five of the best food sources, so you get 35 high protein foods to choose from in total. These food groups cover almost every style of eating, so whether you're … [Read more...]
Is Having A Food Intolerance Making It Difficult For You To Lose Weight?
Image courtesy of UrbaneWomenMag On Flickr Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Yorktest. ----- Are you trying to lose weight, but not getting anywhere? Your problem might not be your exercise regime but your diet. At the beginning of a New Year, fad diets spring up as many people want to ensure that losing weight remains their New Year resolution. However, the key to healthy weight loss is listening to your body, exercising regularly and eating healthily. However, what if we are unaware that what we think is healthy is actually having a negative impact on our health … [Read more...]
9 Tips For Healthy Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol can have a negative impact on your health and fitness if you're not careful. It can lead to dehydration, organ damage, weight gain and much more. The good news is that if you follow a few simple steps, you can still enjoy alcohol as part of your lifestyle and achieve all your health and fitness goals. In this post I'll be discussing how to do just that by providing you with 9 Tips For Healthy Alcohol Consumption. Once you've checked out this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want more information on cutting the … [Read more...]
6 Top Low Calorie Alcoholic Drinks
Alcohol is one of the biggest obstacles to successful weight loss. Many people improve the quality of their diets but don't alter their alcohol consumption habits. As a result, they end up drinking thousands of excess calories each week and don't get the weight loss results they desire. The good news is that if you choose your drinks wisely, you can still enjoy alcohol in moderation without it having a negative impact on your weight loss goals. This post will help you do exactly that by listing 6 Top Low Calorie Alcoholic Drinks. Once you've checked out this infographic, … [Read more...]
Make Your Workout Go Further
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Debbie Fletcher. ----- For some of us, the main driver behind a keep-fit drive might be our waistline rather than a heartfelt wish to be truly healthy. But if you’re going to make the effort, it’s worth thinking beyond getting back into that perfect pair of jeans and focusing on getting healthy inside and out. According to the NHS, exercise is the ‘miracle cure we've all been waiting for’. Not only can it reduce the risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer by up to 50%, it can actually lower the risk … [Read more...]
Top 10 Misleading Healthy Food Labels
When people see food labels such as 'All Natural', 'Fat Free' or 'Made With Real Fruit', they often believe the food they're buying is good for their health. Unfortunately, what these labels suggest and what they actually mean are very often two completely different things. The FDA have very loose rules when it comes to the labelling of health foods and many food manufacturers use this to their advantage and put statements on the labels that make these foods appear much healthier than they actually are. The good news is that if you know what to look out for, even the most deceptive food … [Read more...]
Why You Should Fill Up On Fats
Dietary fats are a macronutrient that many people try to avoid when improving their health and fitness. However, doing this will limit your progress and cause you to miss out on countless health benefits. That's why in this post I'm going to be discussing Why You Should Fill Up On Fats. Once you've checked out this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want additional information on the points covered in this infographic, make sure you take a look at the articles listed below: What Is Dietary Fat? What Is Saturated … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide To Protein
Protein is an important macronutrient that builds, maintains and repairs all your body's cells. In this post I'm going to be providing you with a full overview of this important nutrient and giving you The Ultimate Guide To Protein. Once you've had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want more information on any of the points covered in this infographic, check out the articles below: What Is Protein? The Benefits Of Protein The Disadvantages Of Consuming Too Much Protein 7 Adverse Effects Of … [Read more...]
Do Muscle Building Supplements Really Work?
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from David who writes for LA Muscle. ----- Do Muscle Building Supplements Really Work? The idea of ‘muscles in a bottle’ is appealing by anyone’s standards; bulking up by popping a pill or two a day? With no extra sweat at the gym? Reading the adverts it’s easy to get carried away; ‘lose 2 stone in 2 days, but build muscle like crazy!’ Surely not. The idea of looking like you belong in a Hollister ad after a week of these ‘genius’ supplements may not quite be accurate, but is there any truth to the rumours at all? We investigate some of the … [Read more...]
Bacon: A Tasty & Nutritious Meat
Hello Everyone, today’s article is a guest post from Liz Yin - author of the Bacon Book. ----- Bacon...what a delicious option for cured meat! I'm personally a huge fan of pork belly, whether it's in the form of bacon strips or a thick cut that's slowly braised until each morsel just melts with a slight touch. But did you know that outside of the United States, bacon is usually prepared from other cuts of pork like the side and back cuts? But we're talking about bacon, so how or why should we put bacon and healthy in the same sentence? While it’s true that bacon does contain high … [Read more...]