Having the ideal weight is what dominates many people’s thoughts today. Many factors determine a person’s weight. Among these factors are calorie burning, blood-glucose levels, metabolic rate, appetite and fat metabolism. It is important to note that the above factors cannot work efficiently if people do not take minerals optimally. Minerals play a big role in maintaining optimum weight and health. In addition, they co-operate among themselves to make sure all is well in the...

5 Dont's of Losing Belly Fat

1. Never crash diet- People assume that if they eat just 1 meal per day they will lose excess body fat.

But the problem is such kind of dieting will affect metabolism rate. If metabolism rate drops, your weight loss will drop too! So this strategy isn't likely to do you any good in the long run.

2. Don't neglect sleep- Sleep is important for health. You should at least have a minimum amount of healthy sleep in order to remain fit. If you...

That’s right, if anyone tells you that you can grow taller more than 12 inches in a ridiculously short period of time - they must have super human powers! Sure, you can use growth hormones and other artificial products, but are they guaranteed to work? (and even if they do – what are the side effects?)

Well let me tell you something I tried. I was 5’5” at the age of 32 – I wanted to grow taller, but I wanted to grow taller naturally. My...

Grocery shopping is not our favorite thing to do. Aside from the crowds and the long lines at the cash register, many of us are overwhelmed by the amount of various foods which have become available over the past few years. For instance, remember the day when bread had one little section of the market? Nowadays, bread has its own isle. You can buy white bread, whole wheat bread, whole grain bread, garlic bread, herb bread (basically anything you want). However, there is one good thing...

There is so much information flying around the internet about the Acai berry that it’s hard to know what the truth is. Is Acai really the amazing fruit that people make it out to be, or is it just a bunch of hype made up by marketers trying to sell you their products?

The following is a short interview I did with my friend Chris who just started taking Acai on my recommendation. This interview is an insight into someone just like you, who wasn’t completely sold...

As the leaves start to turn to fall colors and in the evenings we are tempted to sit by a warm fire, hearty food comes to mind. The fall and winter bring a host of root vegetables, squashes, greens and fruit from which hearty meals can be easily made. The challenge is to keep these dishes healthy that means keeping them as alkaline as possible.

When attempting to reverse the symptoms of acid reflux, diet is probably the most important consideration. That old cliché,...

Detox drink recipes seem to be in great demand at the moment as detoxifying the body seems to be the “in thing” to do. The process of detoxification of the body is though not a new process and has been part of some cultures for thousands of years. In the western world it is a fact that we are filling our bodies with toxins on a daily basis. Polution, junk foods, processed foods plus the general way we live all add toxins to our bodies each day.

It is a fact that those...

Are you new to the raw food diet and finding it hard to maintain? Do you feel like a raw food newbie, surrounded by thriving veteran raw foodists?

Fear not, dear reader!  These 5 know how tips will give any raw food beginner the confidence and the know-how to succeed on a low fat, raw vegan diet.  You'll be a thriving raw foodist in no time.

#1: Know How to Pick Good Quality Fruit

This is #1 on the list for a reason.  Knowing how to choose fresh,...

Like many other people you might be obese. Obesity is one of today’s most common health risks. Over 50 percent of Americas people have some unwanted fat to get rid of. If you want to lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks you need to make some lifestyle changes.

First of all you have to think about what you really are eating. Take a notebook and write everything down that you eat, and I mean everything. Do this for a week and after that you add all food together and make a list....

Weight Watchers Points Program is commercially successful, however with such weight loss tools it is important for participants to get a good idea of the program and how it works. This article provides a brief point view of the Pros & Cons of the Weight Watchers Point System that allows anyone to obtain an overview about how the program works and the benefits it can off. Hopefully this will help you make the decision whether or not Weight Watchers Point System is for you.