The word ‘fat’ comes with a whole lot of negative connotations, but it’s crucial to remember that healthy fats are essential to help you lose weight. Although it was often thought that a low-fat diet would help us lose or maintain a healthy weight, the truth is that we need fats to function correctly. The key is…
Calcium is something we all need in our diets for good health, but while you’re cutting calories to lose weight, there is a risk that you might not be getting enough of this important nutrient. However, forgetting to include calcium-rich foods in your diet could actually be a bad idea, as many studies have shown…
Fruit is way more than nature’s candy; packed full of nutrients and fiber, fruit is the sweetest way to eat your way to weight loss and good health. So, as the temperatures start to rise, forget slurping on ice cream or guzzling a cold can of sugar-loaded soda, and sink your teeth into some of these deliciously…
Low carb? Low fat? Calorie counting? With each new post on social media, people suggest a new diet to lose weight quickly. We mostly hear recommendations for low-carb or low-fat diets while always staying aware of total calories. All of the different advice can be confusing, so here we’ll talk a little about the pros and cons of…
It’s almost New Year’s Eve, so you may be thinking about some resolutions… or reflecting on past years’ resolutions. One of the most common changes people hope for is improving their eating habits. Unfortunately, this healthy resolution – like most others – is often abandoned after a few weeks or months. The main reason we…