As the new year approaches, we’re all thinking about getting our summer bodies ready, making the move to healthier foods, and working off all that weight we gained. But don’t surrender yourself to a lifetime of lettuce leaves and carrot sticks just yet; there is still hope. For years, we’ve been under the impression that…

Who doesn’t love a hot bath? There’s nothing more relaxing and rejuvenating than sliding into a bubbly tub after a long day and basking in the heavenly scents and warm water. But could this type of relaxation also be beneficial for your waistline? A 2017 study, published in Temperature, analyzed 14 men in two different…

If you think fiber is something elderly people add to their water to stay regular, it’s time to take another look at this nutrient. Fiber – a plant-based carbohydrate that can’t be digested and passes through the body relatively intact – has numerous health benefits including lowering your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some…

While warmer temperatures have us dreaming of all the succulent barbecue eats and tasty fairground foods to come, we know that indulging in our favorite treats often comes at the price of feeling bloated. Whether your temporary bulge is a result of acid reflux or poor digestion, we’ve discovered that you can actually eat certain…

What are the signs of ketosis? If you’re thinking about starting the ketogenic diet, you’ve probably asked yourself that question. After all, the whole point of following the eating plan is to change the way your body gets energy — and the only way to do that is by getting your body into ketosis. What…

If you’re one of the folk who thinks yoga is all relaxation and stretching, you’re in for a surprise. As a yoga instructor, I’ve seen countless students completely transform their bodies with a regular yoga practice. That’s right, yoga can help with weight loss — but maybe not in the way you’d think.  We may…

When you want to make a list of superfoods, it’s hard to know where to start! There are so many amazing foods and superfood powders out there, and each one comes with its own long list of health benefits. But you have to begin somewhere — so dig into the list of fat-burning, thyroid-reviving, metabolism-boosting…

One of the most common reasons why people abandon their diets is because eating plans are hard to stick to — especially when it comes to ready-made foods. Nutrition labels can be super confusing, particularly for people following restrictive eating plans like the keto diet. But it doesn’t have to be that way anymore, thanks…

You may have heard recently about a strange new trend: drinking pickle juice for weight loss. (Yes, really.) Sure, we love the taste of a fermented cucumber in its tasty rind, but why on earth would anyone drink the salty-vinegar juice on its own? Turns out, hordes of people are turning to the beverage for…

We aren’t here to judge anyone who may have overindulged during the holidays. That’s all part of the fun, right? But we understand if you’re hoping to melt a little excess belly fat as you start the new year — and we’ve got good news: Sipping on a deliciously refreshing beverage can help! The answer?…