Decades ago when food processing first began, it became regular practice to alter that which nature provided. Whole, nutritious natural foods that mostly came straight from the farm to the table were replaced by over-processed, refined and chemical laden, mass-produced convenience foods. And fats were no different. Over four decades healthy sources of fats were […]
CONTINUE READINGby TheAlternativeDaily.com Thanks to unhealthy processing methods, chocolate has earned a reputation as a ‘junk food.’ While the candy bars lining the supermarket shelves are certainly not good for you, organic, raw dark chocolate has many surprising health benefits, and is even considered a superfood. But do you know why it is so good for you? […]
CONTINUE READINGCoconut oil contains a unique combination of fatty acids with powerful effects on metabolism. Several studies show that just by adding coconut oil to your diet, you can lose fat, especially the “dangerous” fat in the abdominal cavity. Coconut Oil is High in Medium Chain Triglycerides, Fatty Acids That Boost YOUR Metabolism Coconut oil is […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat Is Cacao? Cacao, also commonly called Raw Cacao, is actually the raw form of Cocoa. The tree that Cocoa comes from is called ‘Theobroma Cacao’. The beans taken from this tree are called Cacao Beans. They can be kept whole, as beans, or processed into Cacao nibs, Cacao Powder or Cacao Butter. All of […]
CONTINUE READINGMy 2013 new year’s resolution was to transform my body. I wanted to put on some size but drop some body fat and still maintain my current level of physical fitness all at the same time. I finally achieved my goal on December 20th but not without some hiccups along the way. In all honesty I […]
CONTINUE READINGOh the dreaded month of December. The month when you undo all your gains with overeating and overindulgence. Or is it? All we keep seeing in the media and fitness articles is how you need to control yourself this Christmas so you don’t pack on the kilos. These articles and news stories tell you how you […]
CONTINUE READINGHave you noticed a range of coconut products popping up everywhere? Coconut water, coconut oil, coconut milk, cream, coconut sugar, coconut skin care and body care products. It seems like the products are all over the place. Coconuts have been around a long time, long before this coconut craze. Did you know that nearly 1/3 […]
CONTINUE READINGSnacking can be the make of break when it comes to your goals. If caught out unprepared, it can lead to desparate stop at a gas station or vending machine where its pretty hard to avoid the fast food junk option. So here’s a list of our favourites. Something thats quick and easy and can […]
CONTINUE READINGThere’s nothing more frustrating than working hard towards a goal to see no results. In this article you will learn simple strategies to effectively speed up your fat burning machine. Recently we ran a series of seminars about the importance of liver health, especially as it relates to fat loss. In those seminars we talked […]
CONTINUE READINGYou’ve probably heard over and over again that carbohydrates are perhaps the WORST thing you could eat when trying to lose fat or transform your body, and for most people, that’s 100% true. The fact is that due to years of consuming a diet full of processed carbs and sugars, most people have grown insensitive to one of […]
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