That stubborn fat can be so annoying. Sometimes no matter what you do, you feel like smashing the scale when it refuses to budge, eh? The thing is, eating the right food alone is not enough. We hardly need a fitness expert to tell us that a critical part of any weight loss program is exercise. With regular exercise, we not only lose weight, but promote our overall health. Just…
If you have diabetes, there are major health benefits in losing excess weight. The most important benefits of weight management in diabetes are better control of your blood glucose levels and blood fats including cholesterol and blood pressure reducing the risk of developing long-term complications. Why weight management in diabetes? Being overweight makes it tougher to control diabetes since excess weight makes it harder for the body to use insulin…
No matter how you see it, maintaining a healthy weight can seem like a challenge at one time or the other, even if you are pretty close to your ideal weight. There will be days when you indulge. The regret comes later. If you normally stick to a healthy diet, defaulting once or twice seems okay. Sometimes it can be really hard not to be tempted. However, excess weight can…
It is World Heart Day . I won’t be surprised if one of your health goals (do you have them?) is to keep your heart healthy. A healthy heart is a happy heart. I am pretty sure you’ve read or heard a lot of tips about how to make sure your heart stays healthy so you can get on with your routine without cardiac arrest messing it up. Often, health…
Today’s post is about the health benefits of herbs and spices. A great substitute for salt, herbs and spices also bring along crucial antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that: Strengthen your heart Keep your skin beautiful and healthy Make your hair lustrous Help maintain healthy weight Reduce your risk for osteoporosis, arthritis, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cataracts….. the list goes on! Besides great flavor, herbs and spices also bring…