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So, you have heard many times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And, it's true. In fact, it's right there in the name. Breakfast is the first meal of our day and it breaks the fast we've undergone through the long hours of the night. The problem with breakfast is that so many people are in a hurry and breakfast is the first thing they throw out the door when they are running low on time. Here's why you should think again when you choose to skip breakfast.

Skipping Breakfast Causes Weight Gain

When you skip breakfast, you are setting yourself up for a bad day. That's because you are now running on empty. And, when your body is running on empty, you often crave sugary, fatty foods. While you might be able to ignore your hunger with the hustle and bustle of your morning routine, it will kick in eventually. And, when it does, your hunger pains are going to be pretty intense. The higher your hunger levels, the more food you will consume. So, skipping

It is no secret that fatty foods cause all sorts of health problems. Obesity, heart problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes have all been linked to following a diet high in the wrong fatty foods. While there are a lot of foods that can cause you major health problems, there are some fatty foods that are good for your body. The key to balance here is knowing what fatty foods are good and which ones are not. When you get in the habit of choosing healthy fats you will notice a change in your weight and your overall health. So, what foods should you work hard to avoid at all costs?

Sugary Drinks

It's understandable to get bored with plain old water after a while. But, there are many options to turn to, should your taste buds need a change. Soda, fruit drinks, and sports drinks are all sugar-filled beverages that you should avoid. They can be linked to weight gain and other negative body effects. There is a lot of truth in the fact that sugary drinks are filled with

The secret to consistent weight loss is a combination of healthy foods that supports your metabolism. When you eat, the foods you choose either aid your metabolism or slow it down. Although there are a lot of “bad” carbohydrates available, your diet should have a combination of protein and carbohydrates to be successful.

Protein and carbohydrates are both essential nutrients that play very different roles in our bodies. They are needed to effectively fuel our bodies. But, it is important to make sure we are eating the right combination of protein and carbs and the right kinds. If we don’t pay careful attention to this fact, we can be headed towards weight gain instead of weight loss.

Protein’s Role in Weight Loss

Protein is an important part of many different parts of our body. It helps our muscles, hair, skin, and bones. Protein from food is broken down to

One of the most common complaints of those who choose to change their diet for weight loss is that they get bored. Sometimes a little variety to shake things up can be the key to consistency. But, many of us get in a routine and don’t optimize our options. This leads to taste bud fatigue. And, we deny our bodies several health boosting nutrients that we simply overlook.

Protein is a key ingredient to satisfying hunger and maintaining weight loss. While protein shakes and protein bars are great options to bring to work for lunch or to grab on the go for breakfast, adding a homemade lunch or dinner option can make eating healthy more fun. So, we put together 5 healthy lunch ideas for those on a diet that don’t take a lot of work in the kitchen.

Mediterranean Lunch Box

This combination of Greek salad, hummus, and grapes makes 4 servings and each is packed with 37 grams of protein

It’s no secret that most of America strives to be the perfect version of themselves. Who is the prettiest? Who has the best hair? Did you see that man’s muscles? And, of course, who has the best body? Improving your lifestyle and working hard to reach your goals requires a lot of change if you want to be successful. Just as you will need to change your mindset, what you eat, and how active you are, you will notice changes occurring in your body as well. But, what changes are normal?

One of the most common questions we hear when it comes to changes in the body with a new weight loss routine is: does a high protein diet cause bloating? The quick answer is no. Quality protein does not produce gas, which is the leading cause of bloating. If you are experiencing bloating when you start your high protein diet, chances are there is another culprit serving as the cause. When we

Have you decided it’s time to lose weight and get healthy? That’s great! But making sure you are setting yourself up for success rather than failure is just as important as deciding to make a change. Developing healthy exercise and eating habits needs to be a way of life, that’s why many people refer to it as a lifestyle change rather than a diet. If you want to be successful in dropping the number of pounds you have set in your goals, it’s important to maintain it as well. Setting up a plan of attack is one way to move yourself towards weight loss success.

Where to Start?

By plan of attack, we mean what efforts will you have to make to shift your lifestyle towards a healthier way of eating and a successful way of losing weight? Start by sitting down and planning things out. If you are beginning a new diet, plan your grocery list. Look at your schedule and decide what time of day would be best to fit in your exercise routing.

We have all heard the saying, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, if you aren’t eating the right foods, that saying is meaningless. So, what are the most important foods we should be eating to maintain a healthy diet and give our body the best kick start for the day ahead? Here’s our list of the best foods to eat to start your day and some great breakfast recipes to pair with your diet. Great Ingredients Bring Great Results In general, many dieting blogs tell us to stock up on protein, fruits, whole grains, and vegetables. But, what ingredients are helpful to us when we are whipping up a healthy breakfast. The most beneficial ingredients to include in your breakfast leave use feeling full throughout the morning. Including these can prevent weight gain, boost your memory, lower your risk of diabetes, and leave you feeling happier which can lead to a more productive day. Consider including these in your morning recipes:

• Eggs

The Diabetic Diet is a healthy eating plan that controls blood sugar. Eating the healthiest foods, in moderate amounts, and sticking to regular meal times is the premise of the diabetic diet. It focuses on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and its positive effects make it the best eating plan for everyone not just diabetics.

Why Follow the Diabetic Diet?

When someone is diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, the doctor will send them to a dietician to develop a healthy eating plan that controls blood sugar, manages weights, and controls the risk factors for serious illness such as heart disease.

When we consume excess calories and fats, our body responds by creating an undesirable rise in blood glucose. In addition to diabetes, this leads to a high risk of serious health problems resulting from our dangerously high glucose levels. Long term complications can ultimately cause ne

Believe it or not, there is an addictive culprit lurking in the background of our most common foods, causing you to gain weight daily. Having become one of the biggest health concerns, processed sugars are in far more foods than we realize. From ketchup and dressings to French fries and cereal, processed sugars are added to the foods we eat daily to increase flavor, change texture, and even add color. But, the empty calories we take in from processed sugars leads to major weight gain. Besides eliminating the risk of weight gain, eliminating sugar from your diet has many other positive health effects.

• Eliminating sugar from your diet can lower blood pressure. One of the major risk factors of consuming too much sugar is an increase in blood pressure. This can lead to serious health issues.
• It reduces your cholesterol levels and your risk of heart attack.

It is no secret that stress has major effects on our body. When we undergo severe, chronic stress, the visible effects can be readily seen or felt. Headaches, muscle tension, digestive issues, depression, and sleep deprivation are a few side effects of stress that can manifest themselves in how we feel. But, in addition to the visible symptoms, stress can wreak havoc on our body and directly affect our metabolism. How Does Stress Affect Our Metabolism? A high level of the stress hormone cortisol can influence our metabolism in a way that leads to weight gain. In addition to affecting our metabolism, cortisol can up our appetite, cause us to crave all the wrong foods, and build belly fat. Although we can practice many stress reducing practices, some life circumstances simply eliminate the possibility of reducing our stressors. If you can’t fix what is causing you stress, making small changes to offset its effect can reduce the likelihood of gaining weight from stress. Choose yo