Getting the right amount of fats is also critical to our well-being. Fats provide us with energy. In fact, gram for gram, fats are the most efficient source of food energy. Every single gram of fat provides nine calories of energy. In comparison, carbohydrates and proteins provide only four calories. Read more…
What Are Minerals? Essential minerals are an important component of our diets. They form critical structural elements, control the action of our muscles and nerves, buffer the pH (acidity) of our cells and extracellular fluids. They make up only a small percentage of our body weight – about 5% – Read more…
There are certain foods that the body needs to have, without them you are going to end up with major health problems down the road. Jason Vale from ‘The Juice Master’ refers to them as ‘the six essential dietary needs’ and says, “The human body has six primary dietary needs, Read more…
A Diet For Rapid Weight Loss Finding a diet that is safe and that will give you rapid weight loss can be difficult but it is essential if you want to become slimmer, healthier and fitter. There are a few common mistakes that most people make when attempting to Read more…
Weight Loss Diet One of the reasons why many extreme weight loss diet programs fail is because people do not make the appropriate lifestyle changes. It is a fact that not many people enjoy exercise, so it’s no wonder obesity is such a common problem in United States. Read more…
Diet Smoothie Recipes When trying to lose weight or to maintain your current weight, eating right is very important. It can be the difference between success and failure. Just because you’re on a diet, that doesn’t mean you should allow yourself to starve. It’s all about snacking right and Read more…