Diet & Nutrition

Most people know the obvious reason for weight gain – consuming more calories than you burn. If, however, you are watching what you eat, exercising regularly, and still gaining weight, there could be some other causes. Here are three hidden causes of weight gain that might explain where the extra pounds are coming from. Lack

Who doesn’t love to sit down with a bowl of Halloween candy or a huge plate of dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas? Like anything you eat, sweets need to be consumed in moderation. Sugar does occur naturally in fruits, vegetables and grains, and that’s fine. When you consume too many foods with added sugar, you

You don’t have to spend long in the vitamin and supplement aisle of just about any store to realize that there are a lot of vitamins and supplements advertised as essential for good health. Thankfully, you don’t have to go broke buying hundreds of bottles of vitamins. Which vitamins does your body really need? Let’s

A typical person should drink 64 ounces of water a day. That breaks down to eight 8-ounce glasses. There are factors that can increase the amount of water you need. These include your fitness routine or activity level, what you weigh, certain medical conditions, and whether it is hot or cold outside. Drinking Water for

Two of the most frustrating things to encounter when you’re working so hard to lose weight are not losing weight even though you feel you are doing everything right or actually gaining weight. It is so tempting to throw in the towel when you’re faced with either of these scenarios. Here are a few hacks

Eating less sugar, reducing your calorie intake and increasing daily physical activity is key to losing weight. That’s why many people swap regular soda for artificially sweetened diet soda or use Splenda or another low- or no-calorie sweetener in their morning cup of coffee. However, how effective are artificial sweeteners? There is a large debate

Mornings are hectic. Getting the kids off to school. Getting ready for work. It’s easy to cut corners and sacrifice a healthy breakfast. However, breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day, especially if you are trying to lose weight. Having a breakfast packed with fiber, protein and fat is vital for keeping