How Can a Diet Rich in Whole Grains Help You Lose Belly Fat?

By Taylor Hazlehurst

Celebrate a Healthier Lifestyle (and leaner midsection!)A diet rich in whole-grains will help you lose more body fat from the lower abdomen than one containing refined grains such as white bread, pasta, or rice, especially if combined with a structured weight management program, claims a major study by the American Dietetic Association.Whole grains are rich in fiber, allowing the body to keep a healthy lower bowel system and stay regular. This is an important factor alongside a weight loss program, since some dietary changes can constipate the system, causing stress. Stress is a major component for weight gain, especially in...

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Your Heart Needs an Active Rest

By Taylor Hazlehurst

When you’re working hard in the gym, what do you look like when it’s time rest? If you look anything like me, you look like a pancake sprawled out on a yoga mat staring at the ceiling like you are fighting to “walk into the light.” Dead. Dead is how I look. But, unfortunately, resting this way is not doing your heart any favors. Our hard working hearts needs an "active rest", allowing your body to continue to pump a healthy flow of blood (nutrients) and oxygen. Without movement during rest, you are not helping your body to circulate blood,...

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The Problem with Protein Powder

By Taylor Hazlehurst

Wait! Read this Before you turn on the blender... Do you remember when we learned that many alternative sweeteners actually contained a lot of chemicals and were unhealthy? Or even (way back in the day), when we learned that corn and potatoes weren't actually as healthy as other vegetables? Well, a new diet declaration is about to hit the streets: There are problems with your beloved protein powder!While it would seem that any protein powder from whey to milk to egg, would be created purely, since it is marketed as a health supplement, many are significantly lacking in quality ingredients....

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The ABC's of Daily Juicing

By Taylor Hazlehurst

Who has time to wash, chop, and juice fruits and veggies all day? No one! But, we can’t ignore the powerful benefits of antioxidants found in pomegranate, the fabulous fiber in field greens, and all of the delicious superfoods on the market today. The facts are in, and hands down we all should all be juicing daily! Juicing has become all the rage because, believe it or not, you can get the same buzz (only a lot healthier!) than the buzz you get from caffeine from a freshly squeezed juice. When your body absorbs the antioxidants and vitamins you...

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Weight Loss brand BalanceDiet acquires 1800 WEIGHT LOSS in select regions

By Tracy Sailors

Read about more growth from BalanceDiet and our 1800 WEIGHT LOSS healthy eating plans now available regionally. Enjoy our award winning products and supplements delivered with award-winning coaching plans and support. (reposted from Joinelements.com) MIAMI, FL (12/3/2014) - The BalanceDiet Company, billed as "America's Fastest Growing Weight Loss Brand" has announced a joint venture partnership and regional acquisition of 1800 WEIGHT LOSS, beginning in Florida weight loss and Georgia weight loss markets.The acquisition continues to build momentum for the popular, healthy lifestyle company who has made significant strides in that past 24 months through a mix of strategic acquisitions and...

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