Butter was linked with heart disease and death. However, a paper published in the journal PLOS ONE, suggested that butter is more a neural product than one that is good or bad for your health. The co-author of the paper, Laura Pimpin, who is a data analyst for the UK health Forum of London said…
Article written by Weight gone now Restarting the mind and body should not be a task that is done at the start of each new year, instead it should be a part of daily life. Here are 4 ways to refresh the new year. Reset your problem-solving skills- Most people may find that when they…
Making your own smoothies is a great way to boost your daily nutrition and help you lose or maintain your current weight. Initially you should keep your smoothies simple, by adding basic ingredients. These could include greens, berries, fruit and milk. After a while however, you may want to blend-in extra ingredients to vary the…
Mosquitoes are an annoyance and thy carry a range of incurable viruses like West Nile, malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever and chikungunya. There are however a number of myths about mosquitos that are incorrect. Here are the facts about the myths; All mosquitoes bite humans – From the 3500 species of mosquitoes, not all of…
A new study suggests that there is a number of calories that we can burn through exercise. So if your intensifying your workout regime and still not losing weight, here’s why. The study looked at 332 adults living in the US, Jamaica and Africa. The group was a mix of active and sedentary individuals. The…
Staying healthy at work can be hard because you are constantly faced with a colleagues birthday treat, work events and meeting snacks. But since we spend most of our days at work, it is important that we stay healthy while at our desk. Eat breakfast – To fuel up for the day, start of with…
Will power is an ability that helps people resist temptation. The power to resist temptation is a skill that can be developed and improved through practice. This skill is all about resisting gratification now by strategizing. Remember that by delaying your gratification, you will be rewarded with a long term reward. But how do you…
Everyone is talking about the destructive role sugar plays on our health. New research suggests that sugar in our bodies play a role in the development of cancer, heart disease, alzheimer’s and diabetes. Our bodies do require sugar to function, but studies show that the average american consumes 10 times their daily requirement. So how…
Buffets provide you with a variety of options but unfortunately most of them are laden with fat, salt and sugar. To stay away from piling your plate and ruining your week long diet and exercise gains, follow the simple steps below: Divide your plate: start with serving ½ of your plate with vegetables. Then add…
There’s no doubt that spending several hours in front of a computer or even sitting in one place for a while might result in bad health. But that’s not all: stress and low productivity can tend to be ill-effects to this as well. Here are 4 ways the workplace is ruining your health: 1: Repetitive…
A moussaka in your own kitchen is a great way to taste some Mediterranean flavors. Alternations of soft eggplant, seasoned ground meat, and creamy béchamel characterize this richly flavored dish with hearty elements commonly found in Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine. Here is how you can prepare this timeless recipe step by step. Manakish Oven…
