If you are feeling a little run down and sluggish, you may want to try a liver cleanse. The liver is the largest internal organ in the body. It plays a very important role in removing all your toxic build up. Many people don’t realize that it also plays a huge role in weight loss.

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Good thing that there are a variety of different things that you can do to decrease your risk. Here are five such things.

1. Stop smoking. We have all heard time and time again that smoking is bad for you. But just how bad? When it comes to heart disease no amount of smoking is safe, even if you are only a “social smoker”. Even cigarettes with low nicotine levels or smokeless tobacco have been found to be just as dangerous as regular cigarettes.

Cellulite affects women throughout the world-upwards to 90% of women have cellulite and very little men are affected by it. It is a condition that occurs when the skin becomes dimpled and occurs after puberty. In contrast to popular belief, cellulite is not related to being overweight.

Obesity is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in North America. In the UK, about 46% of men in England and 32% of women are overweight and these numbers are on the rise. The World Health Organization has even gone so far as to label obesity as an “epidemic”.

We all know that home cooked meals are much healthier for us than restaurant or take out meals. But how healthy are your meals? Many ingredients still have a ton of calories and fat so your home cooked meals may be doing an injustice to your weight.

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.

Proteins make up many different body tissues as well as the outer layers of our hair, nails and skin. Consuming protein is essential to our health because protein helps our bodies build muscle and promote muscle development, improves athletic performance, and keeps us feeling full after a meal. Here are the top five sources of protein found naturally in foods.

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. 

Are you having a tough time losing weight, no matter how hard you work at it? Many people feel that although they are working hard, the weight is still not coming off. Here are a few reasons why.

Avocados have long been known as the “Alligator pear” due to its pear shape with tough, green skin. Despite its high calorie and fat content, avocados are one of the healthiest foods that we can eat.

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.

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.

If you’re trying to cut down your fat intake and get yourself in shape this summer, look out for foods with hidden fat. We know the obvious fatty foods such as chocolate and cookies, but what about some of your favorite foods that may be a little sneakier.

Fat can be described in many words: greasy, oily, flabby, tubby, plump, beefy, bulging, blimpy…and the list goes on. Eating fat can only do one thing…make you fat. You don’t want these words to describe you – avoid fat at all costs.