Do you think it’s the fitness membership, the XYZ diet, or maybe just good genes? How do some people seem to stay thin with nearly no effort? Here are a few surprising factors than can help people stay slim! Living Near A Gym A recent study found that people living within a half mile or so of a gym, swimming pool or playing fields weighed less and had smaller waists than … [Read more...] about Surprise! These 10 Things Help People Stay Thin
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How To Make The Perfect Salad – In A Jar!
Mason jar salads are everywhere on the internet… and now it’s time to put them in your own refrigerator! Your mason jars need to be wide-mouthed with tight-fitting lids in order to keep your salad fresh. For an entrée salad, use a larger mason jar (more room for deliciousness.) If you only want a side salad, use a smaller jar. The absolute key is to put wet ingredients in the … [Read more...] about How To Make The Perfect Salad – In A Jar!
The Journey Of The Avocado To Super-Food Stardom
Avocados are a shining example of an ancient superfood. The avocado is thought to have been named by the Aztecs. Their word for testicle, “ahuacatl” is quite similar to the word “avocado” and it is believed that the shape of the fruit was responsible for the connection. Avocados caught their big break when they captured the attention of Spanish Conquistadores in the early … [Read more...] about The Journey Of The Avocado To Super-Food Stardom
Plagued By Night-Time Snack Cravings? Here’s Why
New research by the John Hopkins School of Medicine found that people are more likely to overeat in the evening hours than at any other time of the day – especially when we’re feeling stressed. The study focused on two hormones. The first being a hunger hormone called ghrelin, and the second being peptide YY, a hormone tied to a feeling of fullness. The study tracked 32 … [Read more...] about Plagued By Night-Time Snack Cravings? Here’s Why
Net Carbs – How Are They Affecting Your Blood Sugar?
Let’s talk about carbs, baby! We know that not all carbs are created equal. We’ve got simple/refined carbs, we’ve got complex carbs, and … we have net carbs. You may have heard them called “digestible carbs.” This refers to a portion of the carbs you consume that is actually absorbed by your body. Simple carbs contain a single sugar unit, or at most two sugar units, and are … [Read more...] about Net Carbs – How Are They Affecting Your Blood Sugar?