You wouldn’t eat 22 packs of sugar!
You wouldn’t eat 22 packs of sugar. Why are you drinking them?
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Rethink Your Drink
This picture compares the sugar contents of different drinks. The best and healthiest drink among all drinks is water. If you like to have some taste, why not add a tiny slice of lemon or other fruits to that? How about this refreshing drink? It’s so easy-to-prepare and you only need fresh fruits,
Health benefits of raisins
[Last updated: November 8th 2012] Because of high fiber content, raisins are good aid in digestion. Also they’re abundant in minerals which are essential for bone health. More importantly, raisins are good source of antioxidants which fight against free radicals and help us to live younger and longer. Now a new body of research shows
HOW MUCH SUGAR ARE YOU CONSUMING?
This image shows the sugar content of different foods. Although it doesn’t differentiate the type of sugar (i.e. refined vs. natural), it is useful to have a general picture on the sugar contents of these foods. You should note that even some fruits have moderate sugar content, but this sugar is less harmful than the
Serving Sizes Around the World
More than 1/3 of Americans are obese, and obesity is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. Part of the problem is diet, but also a huge part of the problem in America is serving sizes. The designers of this infographic did some comparative research on serving sizes around the world. For example: The average
You are not your bra-size, nor are you the width of your waist
You are not your bra-size, nor are you the width of your waist, not are you the slenderness of your calves. You are not your hair color, your skin color, nor are you a shade of lipstick…
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10 Commandments of Weight Loss:
Last Updated 10/23/12 Weight loss is not only limiting the food we eat and enough exercise. Weight loss is multi-dimensional: It requires long term commitment and a change in lifestyle. There are so many areas to mess up! Check out these amazing weight loss commandments, learn them, live them, whenever you need motivation repeat
Psychology of weight loss:
Psychology of weight loss: 1- Make it your choice 2- Be realistic 3- Tame the hunger in your head 4- Find some support
How To Detoxify Your Body
[Last Update: 25 October 2012] Detoxification simply means cleaning your body. In this diagram you can find simple ways to detox your body. The only issue we have with this detox program is MEAT! It’s better to have less amount of meat when you’re in detox and eat plenty of fiber, veggies and fruits. Also
What to eat and when
Some foods are better to be consumed everyday; On the other hand, some foods are better to be eliminated from our tables. Check out this poster to learn more about what to eat and when to eat:
Black pepper as fat fighter
A new Korean study published last week in the Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry indicates that piperine may have a significant role against the formation of new fat cells. Piperine is an abundant compound in black pepper and is responsible for the special taste of black pepper. This may clear the way for the new
Obesity: Complex, but Conquerable
The United States, and many other countries face a rising and alarming obesity problem. We are quick to blame individuals for eating too much or exercising too little, but in truth, the causes are more complex and involve many factors. Check out this infographic to see some facts behind obesity, its causes and some solutions
Gordon Ramsay’s Broccoli Soup
I’m a fan of broccoli and cheese; so when today I bought some broccoli, I planned to make some creamy broccoli soup. I googled for the recipe, but what surprised me was that most of the recipes have chicken/vegetable broth in them. If you’re vegetarian and you look for a vegetarian recipe, you’d be disappointed
Sweat is FAT crying
This is a beautiful poster for those who look for more inspiration to push a little harder and run a step further. Good luck! Don’t forget to check out what happens when you lose fat. For more inspirational posters click here.
Your favorite food fat content
In this image you can compare the fat content of several most favorite Chinese, Indian, and other ethnic foods (plus fast foods). What surprised me was the huge amount of fat in doner kebab and relatively less amount of fat in a McDonald’s burger (probably because 1/4 pounder is not a full portion!). Also the
