Smoothies can add many extra calories to your day or help you burn fat. It all depends on the Ingredients. “There’s no magic smoothie that burns belly fat, but the right ingredients can keep you full, balance blood sugar, and support weight management. Protein, fiber, and healthy fats are key to making a smoothie that…
Trying to slim down while keeping your gut happy? Yogurt might be one of the easiest ways to help. According to nutrition expert and personal trainer Mary Sabat MS, RDN, LD , certain yogurt brands are loaded with probiotics, protein, and healthy fats that can support digestion, speed up your metabolism, and even help reduce…
An expanding waistline is more unhealthy than you think! Excess belly fat is a sign of visceral fat, which is located deep in your abdomen and wraps around your vital organs, causing serious health issues. Most people don’t realize they have it, but it’s a hidden health concern not talked about enough. Too much abdominal…
Extra inches around your midsection causes more health problems than you think. Excess abdominal fat can indicate a bigger problem–visceral fat, a type of fat that wraps around your organs and is linked to heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, increased blood pressure, Alzheimer’s, and more. Visceral fat is bad for your overall health, but the…
Why Protein Is Crucial for Fat Loss If you’re aiming to lose fat, you must increase your protein intake. But first, ask yourself, “Am I getting enough protein?” Lisa Fields’ article, “Are You Eating Enough Protein?”dives deep into this topic. Lisa, a respected health and fitness writer, highlights how protein does far more than just…
When you’re in the mood for a gourmet salad, sandwich, or hot soup in a bread bowl, Panera Bread is a go-to for premiere food. While the menu caters to a more health-conscious crowd many items are still not any healthier than you find somewhere else. Several of their salads are loaded with sodium, their…
