The majority of individuals who modify their exercise routine to shed pounds tend to focus on exercises that target belly fat. However, it is important to note that doing countless crunches or spot reduction workouts will not expedite the process of achieving six-pack abs any more than a comprehensive workout regimen would. According to Corey Phelps, a fitness trainer and nutrition expert who … [Read more...]

If you're regularly feeling guilty about the food you're eating, it can eventually lead to unhealthy eating habits. This can be harmful to both your body and your mental state. It takes you away from appreciating your food and the many roles it has. It's common to feel guilty about food, so it's important to understand why this happens and how to deal with it. Learn why food guilt is not … [Read more...]

Do you want to create a health home? Do you ever think about how much time you spend at home? Do you think about how the place where you spend a lot of your time might affect your health? Not only is buying or redesigning a house a financial investment, but it is also an emotional one. This one building provides safety, growth, and comfort. Could the design of our homes have an impact on our … [Read more...]

What do Spiderman, Catwoman, and ninjas all have in common? They all wear masks. They’re all freakishly nimble. Also, they all rock. Agility is the best way to impress your friends and enemies. You will only be able to make limited progress if you just repeatedly push buttons without any care or precision. This also applies to making progress towards fitness, where you need to have muscle … [Read more...]

Food combining is a philosophy of eating that is based on the idea that certain foods should not be eaten together. This philosophy has ancient roots, but it has become extremely popular in recent years. The people who support food-combining diets think that eating the wrong combination of foods can cause sickness, a build-up of toxins, and digestive problems. They also believe that using … [Read more...]

If you have ever eaten a vegan or vegetarian diet, chances are you have been asked multiple times where you get your protein from. You probably have a go-to answer for this question. Protein and meat are two different things. Protein is a nutrient found in food, while meat is a type of food that contains protein. There are two types of protein sources: those from plants and those from animals. … [Read more...]

As soon as the mornings start to get cooler, pumpkin mania starts. There is a small group of people who are very passionate about this orange squash starting in September. It’s a short season, so the time is here. Let’s make all the pumpkin recipes! Pumpkins can be used for more than just desserts. They are versatile and have many different uses. Try it in a creamy pasta sauce with Parmesan … [Read more...]

You don't need to buy powders thinking they will make you healthy, but it can be fun to try new foods that add nutrients to your diet. That’s exactly what superfoods can do for you! This article will tell you what superfoods are, when you should use them, and five common superfoods that you could try. What Are Superfoods? The term superfood first appeared in a Canadian newspaper in 1949. The … [Read more...]

One of the best things you can do for your family’s health and happiness is sitting down together with a homemade meal. Dinner can be a challenging time for parents who have picky eaters. It may feel like they are feeding time at the zoo! As the zookeeper of your household, you have a lot of responsibilities such as menu planning, shopping, and cooking. Once you find a few foods that your kids … [Read more...]

Only a small percentage of Americans had tried pomegranates in 2000, but that number was about to increase. A US pomegranate company called Wonderful fuels the pomegranate craze that started that year. You might have seen their bottle shaped like a pomegranate in the grocery store. More stores are starting to sell whole pomegranates, pomegranate juice, and containers of pomegranate seeds. … [Read more...]

preparing the holiday meal can be stressful, despite the overall joy of the holidays. One way to make the holiday season special this year is to put together a festive and healthy holiday menu. If you want a lot of food but are worried about the calories in a holiday feast, we have a better option for you that is still traditional. We have created a menu with lots of vegetables and healthy … [Read more...]

  Making a good pizza is one of the most rewarding things you can cook at home. The dough is alive and responsive in your hands. The sound a knife makes when it is being used to cut through a well-baked pie. When you bite into a pillowy, chewy, tangy crust, fragrant steam arises. The joy that is shared among the lucky people at your table. Homemade Pizza Dough Sure, there are times when … [Read more...]

    Are you sure about that? You may think you know what you're doing, but do you really? You can fix anything with a spatula and two eggs. The sound of an egg cracking and falling into a bowl, with a bit of shell. The horror! What do you do? Hint: Fishing around with a spoon isn’t the answer. If you're having trouble with eggs, there's an easy fix (check out tip number 10). … [Read more...]

Anecdotal evidence aside, there is some logic to training the back and biceps together that allows you to work both muscle groups hard. This guide will teach you how to create workouts that are efficient for upper-body growth and development, specifically for increasing back and arm size . Why Work Your Back and Biceps Together? When you think about training your back, the biceps will be the … [Read more...]

When talk of the coronavirus pandemic started, most of us thought we were overreacting by "prepping" with extra pantry goods. Well, two years later, here we are. Even if you went to the grocery store, there weren't many options available. We learned to cook and eat in a new way by making meals with whatever we had lying around. I am committed to cooking with what I have any time of year. Eating … [Read more...]

Feeling blue? If you're looking for a quick mood-booster, reach for a sugary snack. However, keep in mind that the after-effects of the sugar high might not be worth it. Although turning to food for a mood lift may seem normal, it could actually make your mood worse in the long run. It can be hard to know why someone is in a bad mood or why their mood is changing so much, since there are a … [Read more...]

If you are familiar with Jell-O, then you have likely had gelatin at some point, even if you were not aware of it. You might be surprised to know that gelatin isn't just a fun way to make your dessert jiggle — it's also an important source of nutrients. What is gelatin exactly? Gelatin is a type of protein that is made from hydrolyzed collagen. It is found in animal parts that contain amino … [Read more...]

Probiotics are dietary supplements that contain live cultures of good bacteria, such as lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium, which can help promote a healthy balance of gut bacteria. Some people believe that probiotics can help with healthy digestion, IBS symptoms, weight loss, energy, immunity, and balanced gut bacteria. There are a lot of different probiotic supplements on the … [Read more...]