If you want to lose weight, don’t ditch fat. If you want to lose fat, one of the worst things you can do is stop eating it, especially nutrient-packed sources such as avocado. High-quality fats are essential to optimal health, not to mention the production of muscle-building and fat-burning testosterone. “Whatever nutrition plan you’re following, a good starting point to ensure your daily fat intake is divided equally between monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated fat sources,” says Dr John Berardi of Precision Nutrition. The only type to avoid are trans fats, which are rarely found in natural foods but are common in fried or baked goods, snacks and fast foods. They have been linked to serious health issues including heart disease,...
Here’s why being more “present” when you eat can make you leaner and healthier. You may be familiar with the concept of “mindfulness” and “mindful eating”, and here’s what it means – and why being more mindful around meals will make a huge difference to how great you look and feel. Mindfulness is simply the practice of paying attention (in a non-judgemental way) to an activity. It’s a very effective method to manage stress: one study found regular mindfulness meditation actually changes the structure of the brain, creating more neural connections, which might protect us from depression and dementia. Ultimately, being more mindful gives you a different perspective on your thoughts and feelings and helps you approach situations in a...
As we age, it's critical to ensure we have enough of this key protein. Collagen-along with hyaluronic acid-forms the "intracellular cement" that literally holds us together. There are several different types of collagen, but type II is by far the most abundant in our bodies, representing 30 percent of total body protein and up to 70 percent of the proteins in our connective tissues. Aging and Skin Health As we age, a lot happens in the collagen-rich support structure of the skin (the dermis). First and foremost, the activity of the fibroblasts-the cells responsible for making collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid-slows down. The dermis is also less able to protect itself from damage and is more prone to dehydration. All...
One important lesson to teach your children is the importance of taking care of the environment. Something as simple as cleaning up after yourself at the beach or park can make a huge impact. Not only will your child do this but they will encourage their friends to do this as well. No lesson is too small when it comes to the environment as these things add up over a lifetime. Most people think to be eco-friendly that they will have to change their life immensely, but this could not be further from the truth. Small tweaks in lifestyle and purchasing habits can reduce waste immensely. The following are ways that you can help your family live in a more...
Practical tips that will help you put yourself in a better position to succeed Whatever you’re looking to achieve in your life, you are going to face some setbacks. How you respond to those will play a big part in whether you are successful or not in your endeavours. But being resilient is easier said than done. We spoke to mindset coach Caroline Britton who works with athletes and entrepreneurs, about six methods you can try to improve the way you approach your goals. Each can work in its own way, but Britton recommends starting with the first three in order. 1. Know Your Why “When you’re trying to take your performance to the next level it takes a lot...
