Japanese women are considered to be among the most beautiful women on Earth. In their 30s they look as if they are 20, in their 40s – as if they are 25. Moreover, their life expectancy is higher than in any other country. So, we decided to find out what their secrets are and what […]
Diets & Menu Plans
What Your Body Lacks When You Feel Like Eating Certain Food
Sometimes we feel an irresistible desire to eat a certain food. Why does this happen? Is it only your imagination or a real need that your body wants to tell you about? In most cases the body “knows” when it lacks something important and gives these signals to the brain which transforms them into your desires to […]
6 Ultimate Protein Sources for Those Who Are on a Vegan Diet
One of the reasons people choose to be vegetarians is their desire to improve their health by staying away from the toxins in pre-processed food, including meat dishes. A vegan diet is rich in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, it lets you eat enough carbs and does not actually limit fat intake. The only question that […]
The ABC’s of The Ketogenic Diet
You’ve probably heard of the ketogenic diet, but have never tried it because it sounds scary. It’s all about ketosis – a specific condition of the human body when it gets energy from ketone bodies in the blood instead of getting it from glucose, i.e. from carbs you eat. You can reach the ketosis state […]
Mediterranean Diet And All You Need to Know to Enjoy it
In pursuit of perfect bodies, people sometimes are ready to try literally everything – the latest pills, sophisticated exercises and all kinds of crash diets. But can a hungry exhausted person be happy and, and – most importantly – healthy? We doubt it. If you aren’t looking for a quick weight-loss fix, but a […]
Negative Effects of Atkins Diet You Should Be Aware of
The idea of losing weight seems to have turned into a new religion lately. We eagerly try whatever announced as a new proven way to get slim, paying little to no attention to any possible side effects. Apart from all kinds of extreme methods, let’s consider the popular Atkins diet, that has thousands of followers […]
5 Side Effects of the Military Diet Your Nutritionist Might Not Be Aware Of
Also known as the 3-Day Diet, the Military Diet promises to help you lose 10 pounds in just 3 days. So, it is the best or a load of BS? 1. It’s Not Nutritionally Balanced The Military Diet calls for a strict meal plan that you need to follow to the letter or else you […]
Cons and Pros of Paleo Diet You’d Be Aware of
Paleo diet or “the diet of modern times” is one of the most controversial ways of healthy nutrition. This diet was studied and undertaken by researcher Loren Cordain, an employee at The Colorado State University. Since childhood, he was interested in research in the field of nutrition, and already in the seventies he began the […]
5 Famous People on Paleo Diet
@photo Thinking of going paleo? Get ready to drop the carbs and added sugars! If you want some inspiration, check out these celebs who achieved fabulous results! 1. Jack Osbourne @photo After Jack was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2012 (he was just 26 at the time), he decided to give his diet a major […]
All You Need To Know About the Military Diet
It sounds too good to be true! Yet at last there’s a diet that might let you lose as much as 10 pounds (that’s 4.5 kg) in just three days. It’s the perfect quick-fix for those times when you need to squeeze into a clingy dress in a few days’ time! Rumour has it that […]