Yummy Spelt Pancakes with Strawberries
A great breakfast with lots of fiber that will keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime!
May 5, 2012
Category: Blog
Leptin: How This Appetite Hormone Affects Your Appetite and Your Weight
Have you ever wondered what controls your desire to eat? Leptin is a hormone that controls appetite and metabolic rate. Find out how this hormone affects your weight – and your appetite.
April 29, 2012
Exercise Recovery: Does the Temperature of the Room You Recover in Affect Muscle Recovery?
Exercise recovery is important, especially if you work out more than once a day. One factor that may influence how fast your muscles recover is the temperature of the room you recover in. Find out why – and discover other ways to speed up muscle recovery after exercise.
April 29, 2012
Love the Taste of Fat? It Could Be in Your Taste Buds
We have receptors on our tongue that can detect the taste of something sweet, salty, sour, bitter and savory, but what about fat? The taste of fat may be joining the ranks as a taste your taste buds can sense and respond to, and, this may explain why some people crave fatty foods.
April 29, 2012
Does Who You Eat With Affect How Much You Eat?
There are lots of subtle influences on how much you eat when you sit down to a meal. Now new research shows that how many calories you take in and how fast you eat is influenced by who you eat with. Find out how your choice of dining companion can influence your weight.
April 29, 2012
Fidgeting Away the Pounds: How Many Calories Does Fidgeting Burn?
Are you a fidgeter? Have you ever wondered how many calories you burn during the day from moving your legs and arms and squirming in your chair – and whether it gives you any fitness or weight control advantage? The results may surprise you. You’ll also discover how to train yourself to fidget more.
April 29, 2012
The 4 Best Sources of Fat-Fighting Monounsaturated Fats
Think all fats are bad? Not monounsaturated fats. Not only do these fats protect your heart, but they also help to reduce belly fat. Discover the four healthiest sources of these good-for-you fats and how to add them to your diet.
April 29, 2012
Four High-Protein Dairy Sources That Boost Fat Loss
When you’re planning the day’s protein, don’t forget about dairy. Dairy foods that are high in protein help to trim body fat, especially around the tummy. Here are four belly-blasting dairy options and the amount of protein in each.
April 29, 2012
6 Tips for Healthy Snacking
Snacking helps to keep your blood sugar and energy level up. If you choose snacks wisely, they also help to reduce how much you eat when mealtime rolls around. On the other hand, bad snack habits can add inches to your waistline. Here are six tips for snacking smartly.
April 29, 2012
Does Your Metabolism Have to Decrease With Age?
Most people gain weight as they age, and they blame it on their metabolism. It’s true that basal metabolic rate slows down with age, but is this inevitable? Find out what you can do to keep your metabolism from slowing down with age.
April 29, 2012
How a Diet of Processed Foods Leads to Body Fat That Is Hard to Lose
The booming business of processed meals, snacks, and beverages has surged over the past 50 years. Convenience foods with chemical ingredients replace traditional home-cooked meals. Snack foods promote excess calorie consumption. Sweet beverages increase your appetite. These products are charged with flavor and entice you to eat more and more.
April 22, 2012
April 22, 2012