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Sadly, many dieters - including myself - miss out on one simple rule when we try out a new diet, and it way too often cost us our success. So here it is, as a reminder. Don’t let your protein intake fall short. Of all the foods you might eat while on a fat loss diet, protein is probably the most important. The right amount of protein will take you to the Promised Land, flowing with good health and energy. Protein combats hunger, stabilizes blood glucose levels, and prevents lean muscle loss. The result is a raised metabolism and accelerated fat loss. Aim to consume some in every meal and snack. For some unexpected sources of protein, consider quinoa, avocado or bulgur in some form. And, you may ask here, what the heck is "bulgur"? Bulgur wheat, yes it is a grain, is surprisingly nutritional and has a number of health benefits, including its ability to improve digestion, stimulate growth and development, stimulate circulation, aid with sleep, prevent chronic disease,...

Well, it may very well sound like a stupid question to many of you, of course the air we breath have an impact on how we feel. But did you know every breath you take could be literally draining your energy and even making you fat?! As a matter of fact, NASA scientists have tested this and found that not only can breathing too much bad air directly cause symptoms of exhaustion and lethargy, but it can also increase hunger, lead to weight gain, migraines, irritability and even contribute to the epidemic rise in diabetes! To be honest, I just recently discovered all of this, and more, myself in a brand new book called " Thin Air " by Brad Pilon. I’ve been applying a few of the quick tricks in the book and my energy levels are through the roof already after only a few days!

Scientists say they finally have settled one of medicine's biggest debates, after a huge study found that anti-depressants work. A study, published in the Lancet , which analysed data from 522 trials involving 116,477 people, found 21 common anti-depressants were all more effective at reducing symptoms of acute depression than dummy pills. This is big news. Many people, myself included, have been convinced that in many cases those pills are only placebo. I am very happy to have been wrong on this one, because major depressive disorder is one of the most common, burdensome, and costly psychiatric disorders worldwide in adults According to lead researcher Dr Andrea Cipriani, from the University of Oxford, the most commonly prescribed anti-depressants work for moderate to severe depression. And that is very good news for many patients. “ End Your Depression ” is a complete source of information that will guide you through the different types and causes of depression and give ...

The New York Times had an article yesterday, " How Our Beliefs Can Shape Our Waistline ", about how our beliefs about how much we exercise may substantially influence our health and eventually longevity. The article was based on a study made by researchers at Stanford University, published in Health Psychology, basically hints that upending our thinking about exercise might help us whittle away pounds, whether we work out more or not. This is something I've been thinking a lot about lately. More and more people are starting to believe in manifestation and things like that, and many of them claim to get really great results. I think there might be something in it, after all the old Voodoo-rites was greatly based on peoples belief too, according to scientists. However, I am trying out a program called " Trajectory Manifestation ". I have no clue whatsoever if it will work for me or not, but that much I cab already tell you; It feels great!

Many are the studies showing different health benefits of red wine. Alex Therrien over at BBC use a nice headline today: " Red wine compound 'could help tooth decay and gum disease fight '". How lovely and wonderful isn't this nectar of gods, it cures everything from diabetes to bad teeth depending on what researchers you believe. Well, this time, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , scientists looked into whether wine polyphenols might also be good for oral health. And sure enough  it is. And jumping over all the cellular and microbiota talk, you can head over to the original article if you want to glance at those, they the findings said could ultimately lead to new dental treatments. I admit I rather have a glass of red wine than a visit at the dentist. These polyphenols, however, are also found in coffee, green- black- and red tea, lemon juice, blueberries... Well, in a lot of different stuff. Don't...

Most of us have, every now and then, a feeling that the doctors don't always do what is best for us, that they more think about their wallets than our health. Well, in some cases that even might be true, but generally speaking I tend to believe they are hard working sincere men and women. Then I stumble over an article like this, " 10 biggest health scams exposed ", written by Jessica Coffey . There are some really disturbing claims presented in it - almost sound conspiratorial at some places - but the whole thing is too long to refer in this short text. I quote a few short lines from it, you can read the whole article HERE . "In the past 30 years, the number of vaccines parents are supposed to give their children has tripled (and, not coincidentally, so have disease rates). And to make matters worse, there are more vaccines being rolled out every year. One of them is so dangerous we haven't had to wait 10 or 20 years to see the devastating side effects....

As most of us already know ultra-processed foods are not known for their health qualities. Still it is so hard to resist a doughnut to your cup of java and a piece of candy every so often. Researchers have discovered that people who eat more ultra-processed foods have a higher risk of cancer. Such foods are the ones with unrecognizable and unpronounceable words on the list of ingredients -- anything from the candy that turns your tongue blue to healthier-sounding canned soups packed with artificial flavors, additives or emulsifiers. There is a good article about this in the Jama Network if you want to read more about the study. The scientists found that a 10% increase in the proportion of ultra-processed foods in the diet was associated with a significant increase of greater than 10% in risks for overall cancer and breast cancer. But none of this come as news, folks, we all know all of this deep down inside already. Next time you feel the urge to get a snack, you might glance i...

As we all now, a healthy lifestyle involves eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and managing stress effectively. You need to spend time with your family and friends and live a good social life to be at the top of the world. Making healthy choices every day can affect more than your physical appearance - it can also increase both the length and quality of your life by boosting your immunity to disease and keeping you emotionally healthy. In this blog I will try to give you some ideas of how to achieve all of that.