The Blue Zones Diet: What Can We Learn from the World’s Healthiest Adults?
Can the Blue Zones Diet help you live past 100 years old?
It might, based on research from the healthiest places in the world.
This article will look at diet and lifestyle practices common to the Blue Zones, and explore why people in these regions live longer than those from other parts of the world.
[Discover More…]Weight Loss Macros: Are They Your Formula for Success?
Counting weight loss macros has become a popular approach to losing weight, because you can essentially eat what you want – to a degree. In fact, macro counting is sometimes referred to as flexible dieting, or IIFYM (“if it fits your macros”). So, what are macros and should you be counting them if you want to lose weight? This article looks into the role of macros and whether or not keeping track of them is a viable way to lose weight. Click here to subscribe Macronutrients for Weight Loss Macronutrients (macros, for short) include protein, fat, carbohydrates and water. These are nutrients that we need in large amounts for energy (calories) and optimal health. Like calorie counting, macro counting promotes weight loss by creating a calorie deficit. However, it’s a bit more complicated because it requires that you hit three[Discover More…]
7 Weight Loss Tips That DON’T Work If You Have Hypothyroidism
When it comes to weight loss, there’s a mountain of information to absorb.
Most advice comes from national government guidelines, which are designed for the average healthy person.
But what if you’re not the average person?
Generalised health recommendations don’t always apply to those with medical conditions… Especially an underactive thyroid.
This article looks at 7 popular weight loss tips and why they don’t apply to those with hypothyroidism.
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