20 Eye-Opening Nutrition Articles From Around the Web

You always try to improve your health, but you feel something's wrong. Something's not working as it should.

And you know what? You're probably right. That's why I strongly recommend you to explore these 20 articles.

Hummus: Is it Healthy?

Healthy Aspirations: The Disconnect Between Americans’ Desire For a Healthy Lifestyle and Actual Behavior

New study links diet soda to belly fat

16 Ways to Lose Weight Fast

Exploring Why Some People Get Fitter Than Others

Restaurant owners who lie to their patrons about organic food menu items

5 types of sugars: Which to reach for and which to skip

Diets: is there any science behind the latest fad regimes?

From Bamm-Bamm Rubble to "Yum Yum": Is the Paleo Diet OK for Children?

Want to Stay Slim? Keep Food Out of Sight

The Best Diet You (Probably) Haven’t Tried

Strategies to Control Cravings

The Healthy Eating Plate now available in other languages!

5 Ways to Eat Healthier Even When You've Failed Before

Diet swap has dramatic effects on colon cancer risk for Americans and Africans

12 Proven Foods and Supps Essential for Every Type 2 Diabetes Diet

Childhood obesity, prevalence and prevention

Sugar and carbs are the obesity culprits, not lack of exercise

Health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption differ by race and gender

Losing The Gut Race: Obesity In America - Why Other Countries Are Slimmer Than Uncle Sam

Plus 10 Articles From My Blog That You May Have Forgotten to Read

Healthy Nutrition Tips: Little Known Ways of Having a Good Health (Part 1)

Healthy Nutrition Tips: Little Known Ways of Having a Good Health (Part 2)

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Almond Milk Nutrition Facts: The Secrets You Need to Know About Almond Milk (Part 1)

Almond Milk Nutrition Facts: The Secrets You Need to Know About Almond Milk (Part 2)

Quick Weight Loss Diets: Little Known Ways of Losing Weight (Part 1)

Quick Weight Loss Diets: Little Known Ways of Losing Weight (Part 2)

Subway Nutrition: Do You Make These 5 Terrible Mistakes?

Mixed Martial Arts Nutrition: 8 Painful Mistakes You Must Avoid

How Safe Is Your Gorgeous Belly From These Shockingly Delicious Foods?

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Quick Weight Loss Diets: Little Known Ways of Losing Weight (Part 2)

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Quick Weight Loss Diets

You work hard. You tried all the magic diets. And you feel unsatisfied. Nothing worked. I’ve been there.  Maybe the following foods will be exactly you need in order to achieve your weight loss goals.

Do you drink wine? 

Well, at least I do. Yea, sometimes I drink just a little bit more than I should. I know you do the same, even if you don’t admit. What the hell, we’re human beings for goodness sake. Even if doctors recommend not more than 1 glass a day.

But with all this freakin’ stress, we all like to break the rules. One, two, or three times a week. So is ok. Or not.

The grapes contain a substance called resveratrol.

Now, this element can only help you if you don’t follow my example, because is a bad one. Hey,  I’m not proud of that. In other words, you MUST be a MODERATE wine drinker.  A glass of wine can help you shed body for about 90 minutes.

Don’t be afraid to taste a little bit of grapefruit

I know. Is bitter. Is disgusting. But scientists say we should consume about half a grapefruit before each meal. Because this could make you lose about 1 pound every week. WOW. I don’t know about you, but that sound good to me.

So how can this happen? Well, grapefruit contains a special compound which can lower the insulin level. That can help you lose weight, for insulin has the role to store fat. Also, these fruits are a fantastic source of protein. Water represents 90% of grapefruit composition, and that can help you eat less.  So, eat more grapes.

Don’t forget about kidney beans

Red beans contain protein and fiber, about 5 grams per serving, sometimes even more. Kidney beans have a serious amount of resistant starch, just half a cup has 2 grams of this carb.

Almonds

They’re soooooooooo damn delicious. The best part, is they’re so effective one it comes about weight loss. Research shows that by adding almonds to your diet, you can lose more pounds than by eating crackers.

Seriously, about 5 cups of green tea are enough

I know you must have heard a thousand times about the miraculous abilities of this downright famous tea.  But many studies have shown how efficient this drink can be on your weight loss efforts. Is full of antioxidants which can help you detoxify your body and lose more weight. Is also perfect for hydration.

Recent research has proven that just 5 cups of green tea a day, can make you shed more body, about two times more than you normally do without drinking green tea.

Speaking of tea, I remember a nice quote:  „Bread and water can so easily be toast and tea.”

Quick Weight Loss Diets: Little Known Ways of Losing Weight (Part 1)

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Quick Weight Loss Diets

Do you want to lose weight? Here some ways to achieve your weight loss goals.

Eat more black beans

Why in the world would you avoid eating these fantastic foods? They're so delicious and in the same time  they're perfect for weight loss. Just a cup of black beans has about 15 grams of protein.

In the same time it doesn't have saturated fat, like red meat does.

Do you have a problem with oats? 

Just a serving is loaded with fiber and has 4.6 grams of resistant starch, a special carb, to improve your metabolism and to help YOU burn more fat.

I just love avocados. What about you?

Anyway, these goodies, are loaded with the so called HEALTHY fats, that can help you burn fat more easily that the ones that are unhealthy, according to health experts.

They’re packed with oleic acid, which is designed to help you feel full throughout the day. Eat about half an avocado everyday. Or at least a quarter.

Also, you must know, these insanely delicious fruits contain a high amount of protein and fiber, which are essential for boosting energy.

I bet you like salmon

Is a fantastic source of lean protein.  Also, it contains zero amount of fat and it’s packed with MUFA. Research has shown that people who followed a diet packed with MUFA, in average, lost about 9 pounds, unlike 6 pounds.

The freaking delicious blueberries

You feel you cold eat a ton of them, without your belly getting tired. These fantastic goodies, contain just about 80 calories per cup, while being packed with 4 grams of fiber.

The amazing broccoli

Doesn't matter they’re raw or cooked. They’re recognized for their abilities to prevent cancer. A cup of broccoli can has just 30 calories, and in the same it’s simply a great source of fiber.

Have you ever heard about brown rice?

Is loaded with fiber. Also, just half-cup is packed with 1.7 grams of Resistant Starch, essential for metabolism and weight loss.

You also must know, that nutritionists say this is a low-energy density food. That means it contains very low amount of calories, but is filling and heavy.

Eat more pears

Did you know that just ONE pear has 15% of the daily required amount of fiber for your body? Research shows that by eating at least 3 pears a day, you can lose more weight that you can imagine.

And please, DON’T get rid of that skin, because the skin is the one that contains the highest amount of fiber.

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