People have done fasting for several thousand years, mainly for religious reasons. Nowadays, fasting has become a popular way to “cleanse” your body and lose weight.
However, there are three big problems with cutting out food completely:
1. You will tell your body to store fat.
When you don’t eat for a longer period of time, your body will enter “starvation mode”, and as soon you start eating again it will try to store as much energy as possible for the bad times ahead. And how does it store the energy? Well, as …
“A hungry man is not a free man.” – Adlai E. Stevenson
When you’re on a diet, do you ever get hungry? Cutting down on food often results in feelings of hunger and cravings for really unhealthy food. When your friend chews on a quarter-pound hamburger and you’re finishing a salad, being healthy is not very easy.
Then, how do you avoid hunger while being on a diet? It’s easy – just follow these steps.
Protein, fibre and water
The foods that reduce hunger the most in relation to their calorie content are the …
Your brain needs energy. Lots of it. Yet, you can’t just feed it with anything.
Avoid the processed food and the candy bars. Stay away from the vending machine. Instead, fuel up with good fats, antioxidants, fibres and the right carbs. These are some foods that may help you kick-start your brain.
Avocado. Foods rich in magnesium and monounsaturated fats, such as avocado, stabilize and increase the flow of blood to your brain.
Blueberries. Since blueberries are high …
One should eat to live, not live to eat. – Cicero
Being healthy and fit has a huge impact on your immune system, your energy levels, your mood and your confidence. By getting in shape you can change not only your looks, but your wellbeing as a whole.
Skip that juice. Juice is more or less fruit without all the fibres. What’s left is mainly sugar and water. Many kinds of juice even contain added sugar. Eat real fruits …
To cease smoking is the easiest thing I ever did. I ought to know because I’ve done it a thousand times. – Mark Twain
The benefits of quitting smoking are almost unlimited. When you quit, you will notice your health improve in not just a few ways, but in almost every way possible. You will get more energy, you will be sick less and you will be more alive than ever.
Have you ever wanted to stop smoking, but haven’t been able to? Sadly, it’s a very common problem. However, if you’re …
You thought coffee was bad for you? Think again. Studies has shown that two to three regular cups of coffee a day will give you antioxidants, increase the burning of fat and lift your mood without raising your heart rate too much or seriously affecting your sleep.
If you want to maximize the health benefits of coffee, here’s a few tips.
Avoid coffee 8 hours prior to sleep
One of the most documented effects of coffee is that it raises your wakefulness. This is both good and bad. Good in the way that …