Category: Health and Fitness

Weight loss retreats will help you lose weight but you will also learn the habits that will make sure you don’t gain it all back when you…

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So you’ve recently been thinking about going into yoga and want to learn about the benefits. Doing yoga all by yourself is pretty great but a yoga retreat can take things on a much higher level. To put it simply, the benefits of yoga retreats are unlimited but I feel that we should add more context to it and explain what exactly you can gain by attending a yoga retreat.

Here is a slight…

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Fat camps are much more than just losing weight and going home to your old life. They are a way to transform your life by learning quality skills and habits that will help you progress even further. It’s more about learning how to improve your lifestyle and put all of that knowledge into practice later…

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Part of making sure that the food you eat is healthy is making sure it is safe to eat. You should eat a variety of whole foods for optimal health, but it’s just as important that the food you eat is handled and prepared properly so that you, your family, and your friends don’t become sick. It’s easy to relax the rules in your own kitchen but try to resist the temptation. In light of recent…

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Regular exercise is an important part of reaching and maintaining your weight-loss goals. Just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean you can neglect your workouts. However, even though it’s essential to exercise year-round, it’s also important to remember that exercising in hot weather puts your body under additional stress, increasing your risk of heat-related illnesses such as cramps,…

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In the late 1990s, NASA stated that the perfect meal for astronauts on long-term missions was quinoa. That’s because quinoa is rich in minerals and amino acids. To the general population, quinoa has been a bit of a mystery until recent years. Over the past two decades, quinoa production has increased by about 50% thanks to its growing popularity in Australia, Europe, and the United States.

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Near the end of the year, many people find their thoughts turning to warmer temperatures and the holiday festivities. One of the most fun activities this time of year is eating – appetisers, party food, sweets, and large holiday feasts. It may be the season to be jolly, but that doesn’t mean it has to be the season to gain weight. Keep a handle on the scale this holiday season by following a…

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Almost everyone has experienced it at one time or another – the weight loss plateau. You’ve seen the number on the scale drop consistently week after week, but suddenly, you can’t get it to budge no matter what you do. This is extremely common after the first few weeks of starting a new diet and a primary reason so many people give up. It’s understandable: you’re working so hard and…

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You already know that fruits are good for you. They’re packed with fibre and nutrients that are essential to maintaining optimal health. They’re naturally delicious and make great snacks and desserts, too. There are countless varieties of fruits, from the traditional to the exotic, so try these tips for working more of them into your diet.
Keep it around
It’s hard to eat fruit if you…

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Fats are essential to any healthy diet. However, fats are not all created equal. To make sure you stay as healthy as possible, it’s important to eat healthy fats in small amounts as part of your balanced diet. However, all fats – healthy or not – will contribute to weight gain if eaten in large amounts. Fats contain more kilojoules than proteins and carbohydrates, so limiting fat is likely…

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