Dieting is no fun, and many of us, once we make the decision to peel off a few pounds, want to lose the weight as quickly as possible. But is quick weight loss safe? For years we have heard the warnings, that weight loss of one to two pounds each week is the safe limit. Is this true? Using some proven weight loss tips it may be possible to enjoy quick weight loss without any negative side effects. It should go without saying that these tips assume that you are generally healthy. If you...

The BMI (Body Mass Index) is the most commonly used measure for healthy weight for height. It certainly gives a quick ball park figure of if your weight is in a healthy range. Here are answers to some of the common questions on BMI.

How do I calculate my BMI?

BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)2

What is an example of calculating BMI?

Jenny is 165cm tall and weighs 65. Her BMI is:

BMI =...

Children love to imitate and are usually watching your every move. They learn as much from your actions as they do from your words. So, if your lifestyle is geared towards health, nutrition and fitness, they will pick up the same attitudes and most likely want to follow in your foot steps.

Start by examining your daily eating habits. Did you eat breakfast this morning? If so, did you eat a nutritious one consisting of whole grains, fruit and milk? If you were in a hurry, did you...

Is liver health something that most of us give much thought to?  I think we are all aware of the damage that excess alcohol can do to our liver, and may have tried to cut down our overall unit intake, or have a period of abstinence.  However processing alcohol is not the only function of the liver, and it is only when we consider all the other function of the liver, can we really appreciate how important it is to look after and respect your liver.It may be surprising to know...

Food poisoning is an all-encompassing term involving the consumption of contaminated food, stomach flu, stress, drug interactions, nutrient deficiencies or their excess.  It can come on rather suddenly after eating; diarrhea or vomiting can begin 30 minutes to one hour after eating foods that are chemically poisonous; within one to 12 hours with bacterial poisoning, and 12 to 48 hours with viral or salmonella poisoning. Food poisoning can be serious and a medical professional...

Many people who lead stressful lifestyles find some trace of comfort in food. Certain life events, such as unemployment, health problems, or divorce can lead to a drastic change in mood. Some people even experience mood changes due to daily hassles, such as a stressful work environment. These daily hassles and life changing events can all trigger different emotions and eventually lead to unnecessary overeating. So what exactly is the association between food and mood? Why do we...

Everyone recognizes that a protein shake assists in adding on a diet by permitting the person to eat superior protein. Yet, not everyone knows that shakes carry contrasting measure of carbohydrates.

What are carbohydrates? In its smoothest form, carbohydrates are the vital source of free energy for the body. They either burn it off right away, or keep it in the form of fat to utilize after. The last mentioned piece is a bit fearful for anyone on a diet. Carbohydrates keep fat...

A persons weight probably affects their confidence, health and mental well-being more than any other single factor. Obese or over-weight people often complain of decreased quality of life, low self-esteem, depression, health problems, and physical incapabilities. However, it doesnt have to be that way, for most people experience a lot of positive changes once they experience weight loss. It is for this reason why a lot of people are searching for a weight loss technique that get them...

Drinking a daily vitamin packed drink of your choice that includes romaine lettuce, celery, stalks kale, apples, lemon, and fresh ginger (or make your own drink)

To eat healthy we need to eat daily one pound of raw vegetables for each 50 pounds of body weight. By juicing this amount, it is very easy to get 50% of your body weight’s requirement of raw vegetables.  Raw food is important to our body because when it is consumed, it does not raise our white blood cells...

In order to prevent infection and other sicknesses, people usually rely on their immune system as their first line of defense from disease-causing microbes that they inhale, ingest or come in contact with. If your immune system is not very strong, it is not surprising that you can get colds, cough or flu in a jiffy.

Boosting your immunity against common diseases is actually not that hard to do. In fact, most of the ways of making your immune system stronger may have already...