We have all heard about the recommended amount of healthy fruits and vegetables that we are supposed to consume each day. Do we actually consume that? What Does It Take? On average, 5 to 9 servings from this food group daily is suggested. Is the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables actually beneficial to weight
It is quite common to confuse being thirsty with being hungry. Experts suggest this happens because “the same part of your brain is responsible for interpreting hunger and thirst signals” [1]. When weight loss is your goal, being able to understand what hunger feels like, and how it differs from the way thirst feels, is
There is nothing worse – I repeat – nothing worse than being hungry right after you supposedly had your lunch when you are working towards your weight loss goal. Does your new diet have you down and feeling hungry right away? Maybe it is time to change up your lunch salad just a touch, and
Paprika is a red spice that is universal to many different dishes around the world. Its striking red color is hard to miss, and has been said to be an absolute miracle spice. Its uses go far and wide with its capabilities to obviously flavor a dish, dye cloth, and even decorate a dinner plate.
Kale is one of those “love it” or “hate it” kind of foods. For those of you who have jumped onto the Kale loving bandwagon, it will do nothing but good for you! If you are not a fan of Kale, it might be best to blend it up in a smoothie so you cannot
Some may hate them, and others may love them but there is no doubt that Brussels sprouts are great for your health overall and are approved on pretty much every diet! They are great in lowering cholesterol levels in the body, prevent cancer, as well as have the ability to protect your DNA! There are
Asparagus is a funny, yet delicious vegetable that everyone should learn to love and enjoy! They taste especially great in the hot summer months with a nice steak, burger, or even Salmon Cakes! You can grill them, steam them, or even saute them in a pan with a little olive oil for taste. No matter
The zucchini vegetable is a summer favorite of mine, and for many different reasons. You can do so much with this versatile vegetable and it tastes great in many different dishes. The latest recipe offered to those following the PS1000 diet is the Zucchini Wrapped Enchiladas, and they will not disappoint! This recipe is meant
Almonds are one of the world’s healthiest foods, so it is no wonder they are approved on many different diets around the globe. Whether you like them toasted, raw, baked, or battered with cinnamon and sugar is up to you. No matter how you enjoy your almonds there are some serious health benefits to incorporating
Aioli is a unique yet extremely popular sauce you can add alongside of burgers, sandwiches, or it can be used as a dip for veggies, meats, and hardboiled eggs. The name is rather unique, and its country of origin is Southern France in Provence. Unlike Mayonnaise, this sauce when used in moderation is very healthy