While certain diets can be followed for a myriad of reasons, most often people choose to diet for a certain reason more than any other: for the purpose of weight loss. Now, this post will not dive into the morality of diet culture and all of the surrounding stigma that comes with living in differently sized bodies. That is a much bigger conversation. But I’m going to assume that you are on this page because you are at least somewhat interested in losing weight. So, in this article, we will cover the basics of weight loss meal plans.
That being said, we recommend working closely with your personal healthcare professional to determine ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Nitro Cold Brew
If you are a coffee aficionado, or even just a self-proclaimed lover of Starbucks, then chances are you have heard about nitro cold brew. It burst onto the coffee scene over the last few years and shows no sign of slowing down on the popularity front. And while it is not exactly simple to make nitro cold brew, that has not seemed to stop coffee shops near and far from offering this caffeinated beverage.
So, what exactly is nitro cold brew? What does it taste like? How is it made? What brand is our favorite? If you are looking for the answers to any of these questions, well please, look no further than our guide on nitro cold ...
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The Best Keto Wine & Low Carb Wine Selections
Can the keto diet and wine coexist together? Chances are, your gut instinct tells you that no - these two things can’t exist together. But, in actuality, they can! Of course, wiith the popularity of the keto diet booming more than ever before, companies have listened to their consumers and risen to the occasion. That means that there are keto-friendly products on the shelves of your local grocery store. Keto cereal? Yep, you can find that. Keto pasta? Yes, that too. And yes, you can actually drink wine and keep it keto. And that’s what this article is all about. Let’s dive into the fun topic of keto wine.
The ketogenic, or keto for ...
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The Guide to Healthy Meal Plans
Our physical and mental health is more important than ever. With sickness running rampant the last couple of years, now is a good time as ever to ensure that we are doing everything we can to nourish both our minds and our bodies. Eating a healthy diet is a fundamental part of physical and mental wellbeing.
At its core, a healthy diet or meal plan is one which contains the basic building blocks of life your body needs. This means that it has the macronutrients - or protein, fat, and carbs - it needs to sustain your life. A healthy diet also has the micronutrients - or vitamins and minerals - to promote optimal health. Ideally, you hit a ...
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Go Bananas Over Banana Flour
One of the most basic kitchen staples, flour, has come into question these days for a variety of reasons. Surprisingly, perhaps banana flour is the answer.
More and more people are avoiding flour, ruling out some of their favorite foods in the process. People are skipping out on pastas, pizzas, and sweet treats all in avoidance of the white stuff, believed to be a cause of many health problems such as obesity, stress, and headaches. Some people must avoid flour altogether due to digestive health variances and allergies.
Banana Flour… What’s That?
There is a lot to sacrifice to avoid flour; banana flour reminds us we ...
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The Ultimate Grapefruit Guide
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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All About The Plant Paradox Diet
From the moment we’re smart enough to understand, we’re told we need to eat fruit and vegetables. So when a diet tells you to abandon these healthy foods, of course, it’s going to be called a paradox.
The Plant Paradox diet is highly controversial, based on avoiding the lectin proteins found in plants.
It's the creation of a former heart surgeon, Steven Gundry, who claims lectins produce inflammation. This inflammation can lead to weight gain and diseases, so his diet avoids them—we’ll examine the results of this in detail.
To achieve this, we delve into the following:
The Plant Paradox diet benefits.Plant Paradox diet ...
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Food Combining – Should You Do It?
Food combining involves only consuming carefully chosen combinations of certain foods. Some you eat together, and others should never be mixed. The combinations are designed to aid digestion and weight loss.
We’re going to examine whether or not food combining works and what the benefits of it are.
To answer this, we’ll cover the following:
What is food combining?Is food combining essential?Why should you follow food combining?Reasons why food combining is unnecessary.
What Is Food Combining?
There are variations of food combining, but the basic principles remain the same.
Food combining is all about approaching your ...
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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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