5 Inexpensive Foods For a Flat Stomach

Eating healthy does not mean breaking the bank! There are a few tricks that can be learned to reduce the load on the wallet/purse…Try to cook at home as much as possible, buy foods when they’re in season, and buy items in bulk when you can. While it is true that certain healthy items are […]

Water and Weight Loss

Can Drinking Water Help You Lose Weight? You bet it can!!! Drinking water is one of the easiest things you can do to support your weight loss efforts. Studies have shown that drinking water raises your metabolism, and improves your fat burning rate. In fact, drinking water before a meal can help you feel more […]

ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP?

Did you know that getting a good nights sleep is essential for losing weight? Research done at Columbia University shows that people who get less than 7 hours of sleep every night are heavier, gain more weight over time, and have a harder time losing weight! It has been found that sleep deprived people have […]

A FEW TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

With different holidays always popping up out of nowhere there will always be opportunities to eat unhealthy foods and drink unhealthy drinks. Because they usually come once a year many people let their guards down and may end up going overboard. There are ways in which the holiday season can be enjoyed without gaining weight… […]

ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS-A SWEET DEAL OR A HARMFUL CHOICE?

A sugar substitute is any food additive that provides a sugary taste but has very little associated calories or food energy. Some sugar substitutes like stevia are natural, while others are synthetic, termed “artificial sweeteners.”In the United States, six artificial sweeteners have been approved for use: aspartame, sucralose, neotame, acesulfame potassium (Ace-K), saccharin, and advantame. […]