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1. Deceptive Food Labels: 4 Ingredients To Be Aware Of
It baffles me how the dieting industry has been able to trick people into eating unhealthy foods for so long! Everything from aspartame to MSG has killed the progress of many dieters fat loss goals, until now! This is why I decided to put together an article about deceptive food labeling and give 4 ingredients to be aware of! Read More . . .
2. Deceptive Food Labels: Serving Sizes
As I was walking around the grocery store the other day I saw several food labels that said fat free, sugar free, reduced calories and 97% fat free. While one may initially think they are making a good choice, they may be wrong! Read More . . .
3. Fast Food Nutrition Facts
As I do realize it is not easy for everyone to prepare meals or eat at certain times of the day due to their schedules, this does not mean that fast food is your enemy. As a matter of fact, if you are able to make the right macronutrient choices when eating at fast food places, you will be just fine and actually have no problem achieving your fat loss goals! Read More . . .
4. Fibers: Can They Help You Achieve Your Fat Loss Goals?
Popular weight loss and fitness programs today neglect to talk about fibers. They are more concerned with telling you how many calories you should eat to lose weight, when in reality, eating the right macronutrients is way more important than counting calories. Although not as important as the macronutrients, fiber can still play a key role in your success. Read More ..
5. Food Seasonings: Are They Sabotagging Your Fat Loss Goals?
With so much emphasis being placed on what foods to eat and exercises to perform, a topic that does not get discussed very often is food seasonings. We have all indulged in some type of food that has been loaded with seasoning to make it taste great! The question now remains, are these seasoning good or bad for you? Read More . . .
6. Great Healthy Foods To Take With You On The Go
With so many people having busy schedules it is hard to get a good healthy, nutritious snack in while working. This is the reason I decided to write this article. Two of the best food choices to keep you from breaking your diet are Bananas and Apples. They are portable and nutritious and as long as they are used sparingly and within the parameters specified by your fat loss program, you will not have any issues Read More . . .
7. Proper Nutrition For Athletes
As an athlete, you are always looking for ways to increase energy, strength and performance. Do you know that through the proper nutrition you can increase all of the above? But what foods should you eat in order to make sure you stay performing at the top of your game? We’ll take a look at these top 5 tips to ensure your body is given the proper nutrition for athletic enhancement and performance. Read More . . .
8. Protein Bars: Friend of Foe?
Protein bars have been promoted highly in magazines for their great taste and excellent sources of protein, but in reality do they give you the benefits that you truly need? Read More . . .
9. The Truth About Fats
Are fats the reason why people in America are overweight? Arguably the most discussed topic when it comes to dieting and weight loss is the intake of fats. Anytime the word fats are mentioned, people automatically think that they are bad for you and must be avoided at all times in order to achieve weight loss and increase your levels of fitness. These people are only partially correct and that is the main reason why I wrote this article. I feel that there is a need to discuss some of the common myths about fats as well as explain what the different types are. Read More . . .
10. What Role Do Digestive Enzymes Play in Weight Loss?
Many people would never even think of buying digestive enzymes when they shop for supplements. Being that they are rarely mentioned in any muscle or fitness magazine, people assume they are not needed or cannot assist them when attempting to achieve their fat loss goals. Even though enzymes are not a necessity for achieving your fitness goals, it is important to know exactly what they are, the different kinds of enzymes and discuss how they can help you. Read More . . .
11. Why Nutrition Is Important
In order for our bodies to function properly and stay healthy, it is important that we follow a good nutritious diet. Foods are made up of 6 classes of nutrients. These nutrients are macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fats), micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and water. If you neglect to have the right combination of these 6 items, it will be very difficult to live a healthy lifestyle and achieve your weight loss goals! Read More . . .
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