Another day, another diet. There are probably as many diets in the world as there are days in a year. And fad diets always seem to captivate people who are searching for nutrition guidance. That's why we want to provide you with the info you need to learn about what diets are safe and sustainable and which ones may not be. This week we're focusing on the grapefruit diet.
The grapefruit diet’s intent is fast weight loss. It’s a short term dietary regime where you eat grapefruit with every meal. Your other meals include eggs and protein-rich meats. Fat is also a factor in the diet, along with some vegetables.
The principles behind this ...
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The GOLO Diet
At Ultimate Paleo Guide, we've long given you information on paleo, keto, and generally whole-foods based diets. But we want to be sure you're armed with information on all types of diets so you can make the best decision for your health and your body. This article is going to explore the GOLO diet.
The GOLO diet is a regime where you don’t count calories or even track nutrients. It’s also a diet you can follow with the help of a purchased program. You follow it for 30, 60 or 90 days after buying the plan of your choice.
The GOLO diet is believed to boost your metabolism and energy levels. It’s also supposed to balance your insulin and ...
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The 411 on Zero-Proof Drinks
Sometime you’re in the mood for a cocktail, but you’d rather not drink alcohol. You might try zero-proof drinks!
This article explores the growing demand for zero-proof drinks, and it also outlines their benefits and possible side effects. We’ll also share three recommendations so you can experiment with zero-proof drinks on your own.
What makes zero-proof drinks different is that a substitute non-alcoholic liquid is used, one that tastes like what it’s replacing. In other words, a “non-alcoholic” whiskey or absinthe is now on the menu.
What are Zero-Proof Drinks?
Cocktails bring together a blend of ingredients and alcohol, ...
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Balsamic Marinated Pork Chops
You know my love for the grill year-round. But that love gets even bigger in the summertime. These Balsamic Marinated Pork Chops will help you up your grill game.
The key to these delicious pork chops is to make sure you marinate them long enough. Aim for at least two hours, but if you can - aim for overnight. I like marinating mine in a glass container, ensuring that the marinade completely covers the meat. When marinating, be sure to keep it in the fridge if you're doing it overnight.
The ingredients for these pork chops couldn't be simpler. And that's really where the beauty lies. For the marinade, you'll need a high-quality olive ...
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Recipe Roundup: Paleo Instant Pot Recipes
Are you in desperate need of Instant Pot recipes? Lately, the Instant Pot has been my best friend.
With many parts of the country opening up, some might find themselves having difficulty remembering how they ever managed their busy lifestyle pre-quarantine. Managing many tasks and errands oftentimes can leave cooking out of the question.
I’ve run into this issue far too many times, which has led me to resorting to a spoonful of peanut butter for dinner or even quickly buying something from a gas station or McDonalds. Not only is this unhealthy, but these kinds of habits can put a dent in your wallet.
Countless individuals can ...
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What’s A CSA? Should You Join One?
There’s nothing like a mysterious acronym to get you intrigued. If you’re here, you’re probably curious about what a CSA is.
Let’s start by unveiling the name: the abbreviation stands for Community Supported Agriculture.
Learn the fundamentals of CSA:
What a CSA is.How it works.Benefits.How to get involved.
What is a CSA, and How Does It Work?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is exactly what the name implies.
A regular community—like yours—agrees to support a local farm operation in exchange for access to fresh produce.
Before the start of every growing season, members of the CSA buy shares of the ...
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How To Eat Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit can look intimidating if you’ve never handled one in its natural form before. You may also be curious about what ways you can indulge yourself in the flavorful fruit.
This article is all about how to eat dragon fruit. That includes scrumptious recipes as well as how to identify and select prime candidates for your consumption. Plus, we delve into the nutritional perks—spoiler alert, there are quite a few.
How to eat dragon fruit:
Buy ripe ones only.Cut it up and eat it raw.Use it in a smoothie.Try sorbet.
What Is Dragon Fruit?
Admit it—you must be at least a little interested in the origins of this odd-looking ...
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Salted Honey Strawberries with Coconut Whip
Are these salted honey strawberries with coconut whip meant for breakfast? A snack? A dessert? All three? Who knows?? Whatever time of the day you eat it, I guarantee you're going to devour it.
The is summertime simplicity at its best. With only five total ingredients, it doesn't get much simpler - or yummier - than this combination. Obviously, if berries are in season where you live, that's going to make this dish way better. But we can't all help the season we're in - and even with not-so-seasonal berries, this will still be delicious.
One trick to making this recipe the best is can be is to let the strawberries, salt, and honey ...
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Your Guide To Dry Fasting
You’ve probably heard various celebrities and fitness experts tout the benefits of fasting. The principle is pretty straightforward: you don’t eat for a set period of time.
But what’s dry fasting?
Consider this your guide to the practice. Discover purported benefits, potential side effects, and how to do it. We also discuss who should and shouldn’t try this technique and why.
What to know about dry fasting:
Health benefits.Risks.How to do it.Who shouldn’t do dry fasting?
What Is Dry Fasting?
Dry fasting—also known as waterless fasting—might be new to you, but it’s existed for centuries.
Physicians have advocated ...
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Why You Should Eat More Purple Vegetables
If there is one thing that we have all learned about ourselves during this quarantine, it is that snacking is too easy and even a bit dangerous. One minute you’re opening a bag of tortilla chips, the next minute, you’re inhaling chip dust. While some might say, “Just stop snacking!” a better approach would be to snack smarter and equip your fridge with delicious and more attractive foods.
The Importance of Eating a Colorful Plate
It’s acceptable to occasionally satisfy a craving for burgers, chicken fingers or other junk food. However, it is important to monitor how frequently these foods are consumed due to the addictive ...
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