If you are working on developing a fat burning foods diet, you are in the right place. We are going to talk about the top fat burners and you'll be surprised at what some of them are! First on our list is milk! People who consume more calcium burn more calories than those who don't! Imagine that! Milk provides not only calcium, but complex carbohydrates, and all of this will boost your metabolism. The next item on our list of fat burning foods is whole grain cereal. Since your body's...

There are certain foods which help to lose weight naturally and instantly. Vegetables and raw fruits are very much useful in this regard. Fiber is very abundant in these foods. Excessive hunger can easily be impeded by fiber. It assists to reduce the cravings which exist all day long. But it is observed that vegetables and raw fruits have the negative impact in the aspect of calorie. If anybody receives a 20-calorie carrot, his body will incinerate to 25 calories. Different studies have...

Honey is one of the oldest sweeteners known to man, but its benefits don't stop there. Honey is a veritable liquid gold, full of amazing qualities some of which are still being discovered today.

The ancient Egyptians recognized the benefits of honey over 3,000 years ago. They used it as a preservative and for healing wounds; it has relatively recently been confirmed that honey has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. An ancient Egyptian remedy involved the use of honey to cure...

Many people like to make their own healthy treats; however, items such as baked goods or protein shakes require some sort of sweetening agent. A lot of people tend to stay away from sugar and with just cause. Normal sugar carries about 4 calories per gram and at 12 grams per tablespoon; you are looking at approximately 48 calories per serving. You may not even notice the actual amount of sugar that you add into your morning coffee or into your whole wheat waffle mix.

Here are a...

The prevalence of estrogens in our environment is greater than it has been ever before. From leaking into the food chain to contraceptive pills, plastics, pesticides and other manufacturing processes, the human race has never had to be burdened with such high levels Estrogen before. For men, increased estrogen levels, apart from affecting sexuality like a lack of libido or change inbody shape, in women it can also lead to an increased risk of cancer, in particularly from cervical and...

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...