fatty foods

Most fats aren't bad. Good fats are unsaturated that are predominantly found in plant products and help lower bad cholesterol levels. They include sunflowers, flax, nuts, corn oils and fish.

With New Years resolution time at hand, one important thing to consider is how to improve your health in the coming year.  While many people ramp up for a new diet and fitness regime, there are also some less radical ways to dramatically improve your health.  Avoiding the worst culprits in the food and beverage industry will give you a head start on all of your fitness resolutions.&nb

Gaining weight but have no reason why? If you have been following your diet religiously and exercising regularly but are still gaining you may be puzzled. The answer could be stress. Stress not only increases your risk of getting sick by weakening your immune system but it can also rob you of sleep and lead to weight gain.

There are many reasons why people struggle with staying or getting thin – not enough time, not enough motivation, lack of knowledge, the list goes on and on. By far the most common reason that people cannot stick to their diet is that they feel deprived and give up. This can create a viscious cycle of yo yo dieting alternating with gaining weight.

Because of our busy lifestyles, the average person does not have enough time or energy to cook every single meal that they consume. For this reason, many people find themselves eating out at least a few times a week. Dont assume that you cannot do it in a healthy way though-eating out does not have to equal unhealthy.