Freydis Hjalmarsdottir, MS Protein is a key nutrient for weight loss. In fact, adding more protein to your diet is the easiest and most effective way to lose weight. Studies show that protein can help curb your appetite and keep you from overeating. Therefore, starting your day with a high-protein breakfast may be an effective weight loss tip. Should You Eat Breakfast? In the past, skipping breakfast has been associated with weight gain, but we
Joel Marion Upon awakening this morning, the obvious answer to the question “what’s for breakfast?” was eggs. You see, I like eggs and tend to eat a lot of them. I mean, who doesn’t love a good omelet, right? Now, I’m sure you’ve heard a time or two before that you should be mindful of consuming too many eggs as their cholesterol content is rather high. I’ve even heard the recommendation that eggs should only
Dr. Mercola Your body houses some 100 trillion bacteria. In essence, we’re little more than walking microbe colonies. These organisms perform a wide variety of functions, and we’ve now come to realize that they need to be properly balanced and nourished if we want to maintain good physical and mental health. While the Human Genome Project (HGP) was expected to result in gene-based therapies to more or less rid us of disease, it actually revealed
Adapted from Kris Gunnars Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that you must get from the diet. These incredibly healthy fats have important benefits for your body and brain. However, most people who eat a standard Western diet are not eating enough omega-3 fats. Not even close. This is the ultimate beginner’s guide to omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that your body needs, but can not produce on its
Dr Westin Childs Here are several tips you can start doing today to ACTIVELY avoid the chemicals that are likely interfering with your thyroid function: 1. Stop touching receipts! Receipts have bisphenol-A (a known thyroid blocker) that is absorbed through the skin whenever you touch one. 2. Drink out of Glass containers: Avoid plastic containers, water bottles, and canned foods. These have BPA and aluminum in them. 3. Drink filtered water only: Get a reverse