Eating the first meal of the day is probably the most important decision you make in your efforts to shed weight. Researchers have proved that filling up before you step out of the house can give you lower waist to hip ratios and help you avoid putting on additional pounds.
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Benefits of Breakfast in Battling the Bulge
July 15, 2008
3 Natural Foods For Energy
July 11, 2008
If you work out, you need energy. Eating or drinking the right things can help you stay energized throughout your work out and let you push your body to get the most out of your exercise time. Many people choose sports drinks to help their body refuel, but some natural foods
Why Human Growth Hormone is So Popular
May 15, 2008
Human Growth Hormone, or HGH, is a hormone which is synthesized and secreted by cells in the pituitary gland located at the base of the human brain. It is one of seven hormones that is excreted by the pituitary gland and like the thyroid hormone, has an effect on almost all tissues and organs in the body.
Boost Metabolism to Burn Fat
May 05, 2008
Metabolism is a series of chemical reactions in the body that allow the body to grow, reproduce, maintain their structure, and respond to their environments. It is the rate at which the human body burns fat and is the key variable in weight control and weight loss. The speed of metabolism varies greatly from person to person and numerous factors come into account.
5 Reason to Go Raw
April 29, 2008
Eating plenty of raw foods is extremely beneficial to your health and is something that everyone should strive for. Foods that are raw and organic are simply the best types of foods to eat because they contain no additives, only vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.
Weight Training to Lose Weight
March 03, 2008
Ever wonder why you spend so much time walking, running and eating healthy, but still can’t seem to lose weight? Although walking and running, and obviously diet, contribute to weight loss and staying fit, it may not be enough.
Ancient Wisdom of Chocolate
February 14, 2008
Valentines Day usually brings with it roses, cards, and chocolates. Although you may be dreading the calories you will be consuming, think of it more as a day to indulge. Chocolate is not actually as bad as it seems-yes it has sugar, and yes it has calories, but there are also health benefits to be had from this delicious treat as well.
Healthy Tips for Busy Days
January 25, 2008
You don’t have to be a chef, or slave in the kitchen for hours just to eat a healthy meal. In today’s fast paced world, most of us barely have time to look after ourselves or our children, not to mention putting in hours at work and running errands.
Keeping Your Energy Level High
January 03, 2008
We all know the feeling, 3:30 pm hits and you are sitting at work feeling like you could go for a nap. You feel sleepy, lazy, and cannot focus on anything- you find yourself counting down the minutes until you can go home for the day.
Best Weight Loss Supplements
December 27, 2007
There are numerous weight loss pills and supplements on the market currently, and if you are trying to decide which one may help you achieve your weight loss goals, it can be a little overwhelming. Here is a look at three weight controlling supplements and how they may benefit you and aid in reaching your health goals.
The Busy Bees Heal
November 02, 2007
The amazing effects of bee pollen have been documented for years-it actually contains all of the nutrients that your body needs to survive and is considered nature’s most complete food. Bee pollen is collected when bees rub the inside of a flower bloom and collect the dust sized seeds known as pollen.
5 Reasons to Cleanse
October 26, 2007
A cleanse is a great way to rid your body of toxins and maximize your health. Although our bodies are designed to eliminate toxins naturally, we are constantly exposed to large amounts of toxins from our world today, whether it’s from processed food, pollution, or other sources.
5 Advantages of Raw Food Diets
October 24, 2007
Eating raw foods is extremely beneficial to your body. It is very simple- the only foods that should be eaten are those that are organic and not heated above a certain temperature. Because many nutrients in food are lost once food has been heated, you get the most out of your food by eating it in its natural, raw form.
Reap The Benefits Of Coenzyme Q10
September 28, 2007
What is Coenzyme Q10?
Your body is a complicated mixture of intricate functioning that serves to keep you alive. Processing food into energy is but one of the millions of transitions that happen each moment inside your body. Carbohydrates, proteins, sugars, and greens – all of them transform from something on the plate into the fuel that keeps you running.
A Healthy Metabolism Equals Weight Loss
September 24, 2007
If you find yourself wondering why you are not losing weight even though you are getting some exercise and eating less, it probably has something to do with your metabolism. Contrary to popular belief, you can affect your metabolism with how you eat and how you move.
The Magic of Maca
September 18, 2007
If you're like most people you've probably not harvested your own Maca since, thus far, Maca has been discovered to be the highest altitude plant species in the world (but that hasn't stopped people from going up and getting it!). High up in the volcanic soil of the Peruvian Andes, Maca has been harvested for thousands of years due to its amazing ability to promote health.
List of Best Carbs for Working Out
August 14, 2007
If you are going to be working out you need energy. Energy enters our body mostly in the form of carbohydrates, and as anyone who has seriously trained to bring his or her body up to peak performance will tell you, you can’t keep moving if you aren’t getting them.
Bee Pollen and Royal Jelly
July 10, 2007
Bee Pollen and Royal Jelly are two of the most complete forms of food that exist in the natural world. For thousands of years bee pollen has been a cornerstone of several medicinal theories, and has lately been put to the test to see if any of the claims are true. What was discovered was that bee pollen contains all 22 amino acids, the full spectrum of Vitamins, carbohydrates and upwards of 5,000 enzymes needed for digestion. It’s a Super-Food that is linked to cancer prevention, strong capillary action, and an increased immune system.
The Most Important Meal of the Day
July 09, 2007
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?
There are some detractors toward the theory that eating a solid breakfast each morning will benefit you throughout the day, but we don’t need to worry about them – they’ll be too tired to argue with us.
The Wonder of Ginseng
June 19, 2007
Ginseng is a medicinal plant that has been used by several different cultures for thousands of years, but has been most notably incorporated into traditional Chinese medicine as a focal point for their therapies. Traditionally, Chinese practitioners believe that the medicine restores energy, or CH’i. The word they use for it translates to ‘Man Root’ because of its tendency to look like a human body, while other cultures, such as the Japanese, have a slightly more poetic way of calling it the ‘wonder of the universe.’ No matter what the plant is called, or where it comes from, it is always revered by any culture that knows it.










