How is this for a controversial heading?! 90% of you are probably shaking their heads and thinking, is this woman out of her mind? Hasn't she read anything about weight loss strategies? After all, there are thousands of magazine articles, online health advice pages, blog posts, tv shows and government (!) agencies that say that…
Continue reading ➞ Why Exercising Does Not Help You to Lose Weight
I was very lucky this morning as pomegranates were on special at the supermarket, less than half the price! Of course I took advantage and bought a bagful, pomegranates are fantastic! These red jewels taste absolutely delicious! Sweet and tart and juicy, they go with almost anything. I sprinkle them on my muesli, my salad,…
Continue reading ➞ Pomegranates
We all have read them. Countless articles in magazines and sometimes even whole books on how to lose weight. We all have a friend or colleague who has lost weight and swears by the method they used. But how do we know what actually works and if it works for us? How many crash diets…
Continue reading ➞ Successful and not so Successful Diet-Related Weight Loss Strategies
I am a smoothie addict. I have one on most days and mostly after a workout so it is like my treat after sweating it out. I chose this title because I do think a healthy dose of vitamins helps our mental well being. There are whole books on nutrition and depression for example. Even…
Continue reading ➞ A Smoothie a Day Keeps the Blues Away
You probably know this feeling. You are working hard on getting in shape for your beach holiday. You are giving it your all to be nicely toned to show off your bikini. You work out at the gym, you run, you watch what you eat, you reduce your alcohol and sugar intake. And then, finally,…
Continue reading ➞ Strategies for Keeping in Shape on Vacation
How many times have you asked yourself this question? How often has a friend complained to you that they are not losing weight despite eating clean and working out? I hear it all the time. At the gym, in my family, among my friends. It’s happened to me too. People at the gym saying “you…
Continue reading ➞ I Am Watching What I Eat And I Exercise, So Why Am I Not Losing Weight?
The US Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and of Agriculture (USDA) must jointly publish every 5 years a report containing nutritional and dietary information and guidelines for the general public. These guidelines influence policies and funding of schools lunch programs, federal nutrition assistance programs like food stamps and nutrition education. The new guidelines…
Continue reading ➞ New US Dietary Guidelines 2015-2020
These are the habits that worked for me, and most of them I still follow to keep the weight off. Everyone is different and not all of these habits may work for you, but maybe you find some inspiration and ideas here. Drink Water I stick to still water and herbal teas most of the…
Continue reading ➞ The Habits that Helped Me Lose 30 Kilos and Keep them Off
I came across an article today, with above title, in a women's health magazine issued in the Middle East. As a plant eater I am always interested what new research is out with regard to healthy nutrition and balanced diets. The article tries to show that a meat-less diet can cause mental deterioration. Two studies…
Continue reading ➞ Where’s the Beef
I use this cookbook almost daily at the moment, my family is crazy about the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! But this cook book contains a lot of other delicious and easy to prepare recipes that my whole family loves, so I highly recommend it. Isa has totally opened my eyes to vegan cooking, and thanks to…
Continue reading ➞ Basic Cookbook for Fabulously Healthy Vegan Dishes
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