Kily Johns
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8 Fenugreek Benefits, According to Dietitians
Everyone has their favorite go-to herbs they reach for regularly when cooking, the ones they grab almost without even thinking about it. Maybe for you it’s garlic or perhaps you favor paprika. But what about fenugreek? The tangy, slightly bitter herb is often used in Indian, North African and Middle Eastern cuisine and can also be enjoyed as a tea.
By Kily Johnsabout a year ago in Blush
Build strength and maintain muscle mass without going to the gym! Here’s how
For far too long, we have been made to believe that muscles are only built in the gym! But that’s not always true. There may be times in life where going to the gym may neither be a choice, nor a possibility. Even if are a gym-loving person, sickness or travel may keep you away from it. As a fitness enthusiast, you may probably worry about losing all your gains that you achieved after sweating it out in the gym. Well, you don’t have to worry, as you can maintain the muscle mass you worked so hard to build. You just have to pick the right exercises that you can do at home or while you are away from the gym.
By Kily Johnsabout a year ago in Longevity
WHAT’S IN THE SHADOWS?
We can thank the mistake. It’s the core reason why Claude Monet—the famed French impressionist painter—came to master his iconic depiction of shadows. For mystery writers, the “error” is especially instructive given our challenge to create the most shadowy of mystery characters: the villain.
By Kily Johnsabout a year ago in Blush
Fat, Sugar, Salt … You’ve Been Thinking About Food All Wrong
In the late 2000s, Carlos Monteiro noticed something strange about the food that Brazilian people were eating. The nutritionist had been poring over three decades’ worth of data from surveys that asked grocery shoppers to note down every item they bought. In more recent surveys, Monteiro noticed, Brazilians were buying way less oil, sugar, and salt than they had in the past. Despite this, people were piling on the pounds. Between 1975 and 2009 the proportion of Brazilian adults who were overweight or obese more than doubled.
By Kily Johnsabout a year ago in Longevity
The 7 Most Effective Weight Loss Tips, Straight From an Expert
Losing weight and getting your body into shape means following some tried and true tips. With expert-approved advice on your side, you'll be well on your way to shedding weight in the safest, most effective manner possible. We chatted with Lisa R. Young, Ph.D., RDN, nutrition consultant, and the author of Finally Full, Finally Slim and The Portion Teller Plan, who shares the most effective weight loss tips to follow for maximum results in your weight loss journey. Keep reading to learn more, and get ready to channel your best, healthiest self!
By Kily Johnsabout a year ago in Longevity
Do You Really Need to Eliminate Seed Oils From Your Diet?
It seems you hear about another food group you need to avoid every day. It might be the sugar content pumped into our foods, GMOs or bread. It can be hard to figure out what is actually good or bad for us after a while. One of the common cooking ingredients that recently landed on the dietary no-no list recently is seed oil. Are seed oils bad for you? No, in fact, they're actually quite healthy, and below we'll explore why.
By Kily Johnsabout a year ago in Longevity
15 Foods That Aren't as Unhealthy as You Think
For some people, coming into adulthood means learning the truth about myths you always heard as a kid, like going outside with wet hair won't give you a cold or how egg yolks aren't bad for you (in fact, they're great for you).
By Kily Johnsabout a year ago in Longevity
12 Nutrient-Rich Foods for a Healthier Brain and Stronger Memory
Even though we may not think about our brains that often, the reality is that it takes a lot of energy to think, move and go about our daily lives. And our brain needs adequate fuel to do its job well.
By Kily Johnsabout a year ago in Longevity
12 Probiotic Foods for a Healthy Gut
By now, you have heard that probiotics are essential for a healthy gut. But what exactly are probiotics, and are they worth the hype? Probiotics are living microorganisms that can help promote the growth of good bacteria in our gut. As such, they help improve gut health.
By Kily Johnsabout a year ago in Longevity