We often hear that “carbs make you fat”. Well, it’s true – they CAN…. … when you eat them at the wrong times. But if you know how to eat your favourite carbs at the RIGHT times, you’ll never store them as fat. So, here are 3 carb timing tips on how to consume LOADS of carbs and not… Read More »
You’re gonna LOVE this treat I have for you today — especially if you’ve got an extra 5 – 15 pounds you want to disappear! There’s been a recent frenzy over a combo of coffee and MCT oil that cranks up your metabolism. There’s just one BIG problem…it gives you an upset stomach, and worse,… Read More »
You’ve no doubt heard that olive oil is healthy, right? Good for your heart, lowers blood pressure, cools inflammation and extends life span — it’s why the Mediterranean lifestyle is so good for you. But there’s ANOTHER oil that runs circles around olive oil in terms of health benefits, but almost nobody knows about it… Read More »
One of the most common weight loss questions is, “How to get rid of stubborn lower abdominal fat”…or the lower “pooch belly” syndrome. Unfortunately, most conventional “diet” plans that claim to achieve this goal utilise foods that “switch off” your fat burning genes, which in turn forces your body to burn sugars and carbs, INSTEAD… Read More »
Many people are beginning to discover, and are intrigued by a new type of calcium supplement that is made entirely from plants. It is called AlgaeCal and it is the only plant calcium supplement on the market sourced from South American USDA Certified Organic marine algaes. The sales of this plant calcium are beginning to… Read More »
Are you addicted to peanut butter? Do you find it hard to fit it into your diet since it is high in calories? Peanuts have a high caloric density due to their high fat content. A serving (2 tablespoons) of regular peanut butter contains about 180-200 calories. Most peanut butter lovers could easily consume more… Read More »
People who stay up late often develop food cravings and end up eating too much of the wrong foods. This is why late night eating causes weight gain. How do you satisfy your late night cravings without piling on the pounds? The trick is to choose the right snacks that are filling and low in… Read More »
What are Konjac Shirataki Noodles? Konjac Shirataki noodles are made from the root of the Konjac plant (similar to yam). The primary component of the konjac root is glucomannan which is a water soluble dietary fiber. It can be made into konjac glucomannan foods such as noodles, rice, pasta, jelly (konyaku), etc. Appearance and Taste… Read More »
Being on a low carb, moderate protein and high fiber diet has helped me lose excess weight, but it is not without shortcoming. I often get carb/sugar cravings right after meals and in between meals. Having read The Good Fat Diet (previously published as Eat Fat, Lose Fat) book by Mary Enig & Sally Fallon, I realised that my fat… Read More »
Iamgine a berry that makes coffee, lemons or strawberries taste sweet without added sugar or sweeteners. This remarkable fruit is known as the miracle berry or miracle fruit. Miracle Berry/Miracle Fruit Miracle berry is the fruit of Richadella Dulcifica, a shrub native to West Africa. It looks like a cranberry or red olive. What’s miraculous… Read More »