According to an article in the March 2005 Journal of Theoretical Biology, one pound of stored body fat is only capable of generating 31.4 calories of energy per day. Why does this matter?
Cleanse, Detox, Flush - these are all common buzzwords for a similar idea. The concept is to use natural foods or juices to take all the toxic substances from processed foods that accumulate in your body and flush them out of your system to sort of "reboot" your body. Is there any truth to these claims?
I’ve always found the key to weight loss success is setting realistic expectations from the beginning. If you know what to expect, you can manage and even prevent any frustrations from sabotaging your efforts.
Dietary fat has historically had a bad reputation in our society, but we research is showing more and more that refined sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, and other processed carbohydrates are the real source of weight gain and a ton of unhealthy side-effects. Learn how adding fat back into your diet can actually make you thin (and improve your health).
