diet
Tips, tricks, recipes, and hacks to make your diet a successful one.
What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Meat
What happens to your body when you stop eating meat is a question which many people have on their mind nowadays. There is a growing interest in the nutritional requirements and deficiencies of modern man. Vegetarian diets are increasing in popularity, as many are concerned by the impact processed meats can have on our health. Others look at vegetarianism as a way to help shed extra weight, improved energy, reduced risk of heart disease, and as a replacement for supplements. To know how true these claims are, it's important to look at what happens to your body when you stop eating meat.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
The Unknown Heartburn Heroes
I’m a firm believer that you should never leave home without your common sense, except when it comes to a few health myths. For instance, let’s take a look at the popular treatments for heartburn; also commonly known as indigestion or, in some cases, acid reflux.
By Vanessa Fitzgerald9 years ago in Longevity
The Most Gorgeous California Yoga Retreats
Breathe. Stretch. Unwind. Whether you're hoping to become a certified yoga instructor at an intensive two-week program or just relax on a weekend getaway, a yoga retreat is probably the perfect thing - and sunny California is the perfect place. You can camp out in tents and sleeping bags or revel in a luxurious room complete with an organic mattress and breakfast in your room. And when you're not in warrior pose, you can fuel yourself with healthy, fresh (usually vegetarian) meals that will help you feel amazing. At many locations, daily hour-long massages are also included - ohhhhhh yeah. If that's not enough to put you into a complete state of bliss, you can wander over to the hot tub or hot springs and soak away your remaining woes. What are you waiting for? Grab your mat and book your retreat right away - most are filled up a year in advance.
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Longevity
Best No-Greens Salads for a Super Fresh Fall
It's just so HARD when you're still trying to eat healthy and everyone else seems to be scarfing pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. It's fall! It's so cool and crispy! You can eat something cool and crispy too, and it doesn't even have to be rabbit food. Don't get me wrong, lettuce is great, but sometimes you just gotta mix it up and let the other veggies party in your mouth. After you jump in some leaves and let the fall breeze tousle your hair, go chop, slice, and dice yourself up a crunchy bowl o’ nutritious nom-noms. (P.S. I hereby dedicate this awesomesauce list to my sistas in Texas who are like “WHAT. FALL.” It’s a hard knock life when October is still scorching but these refreshing options are gonna get us both through it, homeslices.)
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Longevity
Celebrities Who Are Vegan
Are you curious which of your favorite celebrities are vegan? Nowadays, celebrities will try just about any diet craze, no matter how drastic. Others stick to the well-known favorites such as vegetarianism and veganism. Motives for going vegan are likely more diverse than you might suspect: some transition to this lifestyle because meat or dairy don't agree with them, others to fight against animal cruelty or factory farming. Most vegans state that their health has improved greatly since they made the switch. Below is a list of celebrities who are vegan, as well as the reasons that many of them became vegan and what it has done for their life. Vegan diets have been shown to promote weight loss and improve the complexion.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
Do Cleanses and Detoxes Actually Work?
Health crazes are nothing new, and neither are cleanses for that matter. Colon cleanses, juice cleanses, sugar detoxes, fruit detoxes – if you’ve ever read a magazine, watched TV, or scoured the Internet, than you’ve heard these names before. But what exactly are they and do they actually work?
By Alysha DePerna9 years ago in Longevity
Foods You Didn’t Know Were Vegan
Are there any foods you didn’t know were vegan? Vegans are usually a label-reading bunch. There are many relatively well-concealed animal ingredients in seemingly unlikely foods, so most vegans become vigilant perusers of nutrition facts. Less commonly discussed is the reverse of that situation: foods which are actually vegan but which most people think aren’t. Read on to see how many of these foods you didn’t know were vegan.
By Alicia Springer9 years ago in Longevity
Vegetarian Food Bloggers Who Will Become Your Gurus
There’s nothing worse than staring at the same old salad, day after day, feeling totally uninspired and blah about being a vegetarian. Enter food bloggers Kate, Beth, Kelsey, Laura, Jeanine, and Sarah to save the day. Instead of top hats and bunnies, these magicians use red onions and rhubarb to astound and amaze. Take a tip from these pros and you’ll soon feel that veggie glow come back into your life with a vengeance.
By Sarah Quinn9 years ago in Longevity
Celebrity Food Intolerances
Over 50 million americans suffer from some sort of food allergy. They can develop at any stage of life, but are most commonly diagnosed in babies and small children. You can outgrow many of this allergies, but some decide to stick around. Though it is hard to believe, celebrities are counted amongst the 50 million americans. Celebrity food intolerances are no different than yours and mine. Many don't eat that much to begin with, so their food intake becomes even more limited. This applies to men and women. Some of these famous folks have used their ailment to further awareness and help educate anyone who will listen about the dangers surrounding food allergies.
By Banji Ganchrow9 years ago in Longevity
Best Vegetarian Cookbooks
People who love vegetables indirectly prefer high protein food for themselves. A diet high in protein provides a great collection of amino acids that further act as the building blocks of the cells. A diet high in protein makes the immune system strong against infections and facilitates the functions of all body organs. Cooking method is very important to maintain the protein content in vegetables and non-meat dishes. Vegetables and meat are rich in protein. However, the protein of meat is not destroyed by any cooking methods, while the amino acids of vegetables and many other non-meat proteins are destroyed by some. For example, thiamin is an amino acid that gets destroyed by excessive cooking, leaches out in water, finally evaporates with the steam released during cooking. So when it comes to vegetarian cooking, finding recipes that are well-rounded in nutrients is vital to a healthy lifestyle. Here are few of the best vegetarian cookbooks to help create well-rounded, meat-free meals.
By James Porterson9 years ago in Longevity
