Junk Food

Salt and sugar cravings can sabotage healthy diets and result in the unwanted and unplanned consumption of processed junk food. The following foods can help you to stay on track with your diet and to satisfy your salt and sugar cravings in a healthy way. Nuts and Seeds – To Eliminate Too Much Salt? Although ...click here to read more

To the younger population, energy drinks are a lifesaver and this is because these keep them awake during the day and help them to complete any assigned tasks.  Energy drinks first appeared on the market in the 1960’s in Asia and Europe and were later distributed in North America during the 1990’s.  Energy drinks contain ...click here to read more

One of the top worst offenders when it comes to taking a shot at your good health could possibly be Halloween. Your kids and grandkids get excited for the very reason that you aren’t – Halloween candy is full of sugar, and the specialty junk food isn’t just hard on your figure (something that might ...click here to read more

People around the world seem to have an obsession with bacon; in fact you can find it hiding in all sorts of products, even brownies and birthday cake. Despite warnings that too much can be bad for our health, some researchers argue bacon is getting a bad rap. Meat lovers say it is one of ...click here to read more

Winter not only brings the Holidays which is full of tempting junk food and high calorie feasts, it also brings long, dark, cold and depressing days. This combination is lethal when it comes to your waistline, but it doesn’t have to be. The following tips will help you to avoid the winter fat attack!   ...click here to read more

As seasons change so do our diets and sometimes these changes can have a negative effect on our health.  The fall season brings gorgeous, rich colored food to our diets, but some popular autumn foods that are delicious are also pack with calories that can have a negative impact on your diet, especially if you’re ...click here to read more

Earlier studies have shown that the consumption of comfort foods increases the likelihood of positive emotions, and promotes a calming feeling, especially when he or she is experiencing stress or loneliness.  Based on this effect, the actual identity of a comfort food may vary per individual.  To some, comfort food may pertain to a particular ...click here to read more

The Western diet is said to be one that is associated with wealth and abundance. Why then, is it also considered to be one of the most deadly? Western society has access to so much fresh produce and prime cuts of meat as well as farm fields full of the finest quality grains such a ...click here to read more

If you ask your neighbors if they think they are healthy, chances are they will say “yes”, yet according to extensive market research only a small portion of the population is actually practicing what they preach. The globally-known market research company, NPD group conducted an extensive health study and discovered that while eight out of ...click here to read more

When it comes to the health and well-being of your kids and grandkids, you might have felt like you were being overprotective when you told them that eating that cookie, or brownie, or even drinking that sugared fruit juice was a bad idea. But can you imagine if it was illegal? Now, according to new ...click here to read more

Most chocolate lovers realize that chocolate is generally considered junk food and has a high number of calories, but they can’t resist the temptation to indulge. However, with a shift towards healthier eating, individuals are trying to cut calories from their diets and the first thing that is usually cut from their diets is junk ...click here to read more

Food cravings are often considered as the biggest challenge when one attempts to lose weight.  Cravings are emotions focused on the desire for a food, drink, or chemical that imparts a comforting effect on an individual.  There may thus be cravings for chocolates, donuts, or chips, which are generally considered to be rich in calories ...click here to read more

For decades we have been warned that late night eating can lead to weight gain, with the most common explanation being that our will power tends to be lower and we are more likely to consume high calorie junk food in the wee hours of the night. However, scientists have now discovered that late night ...click here to read more

With the lazy junk food and fast food culture, it is becoming apparent that despite all the tips and tricks given to people trying to make their lifestyles healthier are falling on deaf ears.  But if there was a list of easy tips that only take a few minutes that could put you on the ...click here to read more