23Apr 2015 by owner

A Beer Brand that Improves Appearance + Slows Aging?!

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Can this new beer really deliver the fountain of youth?? There’s a new trending belief in Japan that orally consuming collagen, a protein found in connective tissues, can make your skin more beautiful.  As humans age, the body’s supply of collagen is reduced, which is one of reasons why wrinkles might appear.  Many Japanese women buy collagen-rich supplements such as pills, powders and food in an effort to preserve their youthful glow. This new light beer is called Precious, sold by Suntory, contains two grams of collagen per can, along with five percent alcohol, and clearly is targeted at women.  The company’s first commercial promoting this product features model popular Anne Nakamura and comedian Ken Watanabe, who declares that “guys can tell if a girl’s taking collagen or not.” Before you get your…
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22Apr 2015 by owner
Eat THIS Veggie to Burn Belly Fat FAST!

Eat THIS Veggie to Burn Belly Fat FAST!

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In general, incorporating more vegetables into your diet (like your mom said...) can help to shrink belly fat and promote weight loss.  Vegetables help make you feel FULL on fewer calories, which is especially important when you’re trying to lose weight. But WHICH veggie has special chemicals that help to burn MORE BELLY FAT OFF FAST? ASPARAGUS!  Add this green guy to your diet to help reduce extra abdominal fat with no extra effort! Not only does asparagus acts as a natural diuretic to relieve water retention, which causes bloating and puffiness in the stomach, it also has the ability to flush waste products such as undigested foods from the body.  This is due to its low sodium content coupled with an amino acid called asparagine. Asparagus us a great source of…
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15Apr 2015 by owner
Top 7 Healthy Snacks To Eat At Your Desk

Top 7 Healthy Snacks To Eat At Your Desk

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The ideal office snacks are “well constructed mini-meals” - that means food combos that contains protein, fat and fiber, while also being low in calories. It’s tough to find all those elements in a single snack, but try these 7 options to satisfy your hunger while at work, while boosting your METABOLISM + ENERGY levels! CELERY + HUMMUS: Hummus, made with sesame seeds, contains lots of nutrients and beneficial fibers called lignans that improve blood profiles, normalize blood pressure and enhance vitamin E absorption. STRING CHEESE: High in protein, it offers a bit of fat and has only 80 calories. HARD BOILED EGGS: One egg has around 70 calories and is packed with five to six grams of protein. APPLE WITH PEANUT BUTTER: This snack has the magic combination of fiber, protein and fat. ALMONDS:…
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08Apr 2015 by owner
5 #DietHacks for Bikini Abs in No Time!

5 #DietHacks for Bikini Abs in No Time!

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1.  SNACK at this "Magic Hour" Try eating a snack that contains PROTEIN between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Go for a protein shake or bar, a piece of low-fat cheese like string cheese, or some almonds paired with an organic apple. No matter what, do not miss that snack. It's important because it boosts metabolism and balances blood sugar. The more stable throughout the day you keep your blood sugar, the lower you keep your insulin levels, and excess insulin makes you store fat around your middle. Additionally, eating every three to four hours (small meal or snack) will keep your blood sugar even, but many people tend to go five or six hours between lunch and dinner without eating. 2.  Shake on the NATURAL SEA SALT Use natural sea salt or kosher salt,…
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01Apr 2015 by owner
5 BEST Fast Food Choices for on the go!

5 BEST Fast Food Choices for on the go!

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Sometimes you just have to MAKE DO with what you've GOT when you're super busy...but that doesn't mean you have to BACKSLIDE on your HEALTH + FITNESS goals! Let's face it - we're ALL busy!  In a perfect world, we would all employ private chefs to make every meal and snack fresh, organic, and totally in line with our fitness goals.  BUT since most of us haven't reached that level yet, here are some FAST FOOD HACKS from HEALTH Magazine (www.health.com) that can help make your day EASIER + still keep your nutrition ON POINT! McDonald's Kim Lyons, former trainer on The Biggest Loser and author of Your Body, Your Life My picks: Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich, fruit and walnuts, black coffee. "I don't just look at calories, but at…
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01Apr 2015 by owner
How can Drinking HOT LEMON Water help you LOSE WEIGHT?

How can Drinking HOT LEMON Water help you LOSE WEIGHT?

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Many of us have heard that drinking HOT WATER with LEMON is GOOD for multiple reasons...and most of us don't really know what exactly those reasons are... So here it is - the short version - on how drinking HOT WATER with LEMON as a part of your daily routine can help you achieve your weight loss + fitness goals! It helps you detox every day: While lemons may seem quite acidic, they're a surprisingly good source of an alkaline food that can help balance your body's pH.  The combo is great for waking up your liver and flushing out nasty toxins, especially first thing in the morning. It wakes up your digestive tract: This simple yet powerful beverage stimulates your gastrointestinal tract — improving your body's ability to absorb nutrients…
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10Mar 2015 by owner
#NutritionHack – 9 Foods to Eat to Boost your Metabolism NOW

#NutritionHack – 9 Foods to Eat to Boost your Metabolism NOW

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9 foods to eat / drink to turbocharge your metabolism, giving you MORE ENERGY while helping to shed unwanted pounds and KEEP THEM OFF! Greek Yogurt and Lemon:  This indulgently flavored dynamic duo will help you start your day with a mega metabolism boost. The vitamin C in the lemon can help your body absorb the metabolism-boosting calcium in the Greek yogurt. Sage Leaf Tea:  Compounds in sage leaf tea help move sugar out of the blood and into your cells, sending the message that it's time to start breaking down nutrients to use for the entire day. Having one cup of this tea with breakfast can help keep your metabolism revving all day long. Chili Peppers:  Chili peppers get their heat from a bioactive compound called capsaicin, which may help curb…
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10Mar 2015 by owner
Don’t Miss these 5 Core Daily Nutrition Needs

Don’t Miss these 5 Core Daily Nutrition Needs

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For most of us, in our busy days we have countless important things to remember and endless "to-do" lists that just seem to keep growing...  But we still want to make sure we keep our nutrition on point to promote a health heart, mind, body and skeletal system, as well as boost the immune system to fight against the effects of stress. To simplify your life, here are 5 core daily nutrition needs found in a multitude of sources that should be incorporated into your daily intake.  (At least this is a short "to-do" list!) Fiber:  Integral to digestion, fiber can be found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Fiber can also lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Add foods like raspberries, steel-cut oatmeal, lentils and cooked artichokes…
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