The Benefits of Consuming Healthy Fat for Fat Loss and Overall Health While we often don’t think of it this way, fat is quite an essential nutrient. It is one of three macronutrients our bodies need to function optimally (the other two are carbohydrates and protein). Dietary healthy fat supplies the body with fatty acids. Fatty acids are essential to vitamin absorption, healthy skin, growth, fertility, and bodily function regulation. In addition, healthy fats burn fat and build muscle. What Science Has to Say About Fat In general,…
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Supercharge Your Immune System with Mushrooms
Supercharge Your Immune System with Mushrooms The healthier your immune system is, the stronger it will be. Consistently nourishing the body with vitamins and minerals and keeping it hydrated will strengthen the immune system. Also, using immune-boosters and immune-modulators may boost the immune system. In the case of immune-modulators, mushrooms stand out. Ancient civilizations like Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese used mushrooms to fight infections and various diseases. Mushrooms provide nutrients like fiber, protein, vitamins B, C, D, E, and minerals such as potassium and selenium. In addition to these…
Herbs and Spices that May Strengthen the Immune System
Herbs and Spices that May Strengthen Immune System Responses Over the past several decades, there has been emerging interest in the human immune system. Experts have discovered the many repercussions of a weakened immune system response. A body with a weak immune response has a more difficult time combating viral infections (e.g., coronavirus/COVID-19), pathogens, and other foreign substances. Dietary and lifestyle habits affect immune health, altering both innate and adaptive functions. A daily diet of necessary nutrients is essential for building and supporting a healthier immune system. The immune system’s cells include…
Two Sneaky Ways Junk Food Weakens the Immune System
Junk Food is All Around Us Junk food is the go-to food for many Americans. It is becoming a global staple as the obesity rate continues to rise worldwide. What is it about junk food that has hooked millions of people – taste, convenience, price? Likely, it is a combination of all three. Food companies invest millions of dollars into research and development every year to study the driving influences of people and junk food. They also identify how to get consumers hooked. Junk Food is Nothing But Empty Calories…
11 Supplements that Could Fight Intense Sugar Cravings
11 Supplements that Could Fight Intense Sugar Cravings Sugar addictions and cravings can make it challenging to adopt a healthy eating lifestyle. Eliminating unnecessary excess sugar from the diet and curbing cravings may seem like a challenging task, but it is achievable. Several supplements may help reduce sugar cravings. Listed below are a few of the supplements that may help reduce or prevent sugar cravings. L-TRYPTOPHAN: When a person consumes sugar-laden products, serotonin, one of the “happy hormones” (also a neurotransmitter), is released. A person feels happy…
Stuck in the Past? Here are 7 Ways to Forgive Yourself for Past Mistakes
Stuck in the Past? Here Are A Few Ways You Can Help Forgive Yourself We all have things in our past that we’re not proud of and regret doing. Many of us have accepted the things we can’t change, learned from them, and moved on. However, there is a certain number of us who struggle to do this. They can’t seem to get over their past missteps and mistakes, and they let those things continue to haunt their daily lives. They find it difficult to forgive themselves. If you…
6 Common Mistakes That Make Us Pack on the Pounds … Again
6 Common Mistakes We Make That Lead to Weight Regain With the New Year now in full effect, many of us will embark on another attempt to lose weight. How can we avoid another year of potential disappointment? Keep reading! Losing weight is one of those things that we all try now and again. Unfortunately, the vast majority of us underestimate just how difficult it can be to stick to a diet, resist unhealthy fatty foods (most of the time), and introduce an exercise routine into our busy lives.…
Does Obesity Age the Body Faster? According to Research, Yes
What Is Obesity? Obesity is a common medical condition in which a person carries too much body fat for their sex and height. It is a worldwide health concern because of the environmental, lifestyle, physiological, and genetic factors that contribute to it. BMI (body mass index) indicates whether a person is obese or not based on height, sex, and weight. A BMI of 30 or more usually indicates obesity (an exception to this may be where the body composition has a high muscle-to-fat ratio, for example, bodybuilders, and athletes). How…
Fight Intense Sugar Cravings with These Herbs and Spices!
14 Herbs and Spices that Could Fight Intense Sugar Cravings! Many foods contain sugar, which has a bittersweet reputation. When we consistently satisfy sugar cravings by eating sugary foods, our weight loss efforts get stalled and our health suffers. Processed foods are high in added sugar and lack vital nutrients. What leads to sugar cravings? Sugar cravings are common, but what stimulates them? Several regions of your brain play a crucial role in craving sensation. Sugar activates the opioid receptors in your brain, triggering your neurological rewards system. As a…
14 Powerful Teas that May Burn Fat and Promote Weight Loss
14 Powerful Teas that May Burn Fat and Promote Weight Loss Tea is well-known for its health benefits. However, one often-overlooked benefit is weight loss. Listed below are different types of tea shown to contain fat loss properties, which are potentially helpful to those on a weight loss journey. Green Tea Green tea is one of the most popular herbal teas on the market today. It is abundant in antioxidants that may benefit health and stimulate weight loss. Green tea contains Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG may help the body burn…