Diets are notoriously ineffective, and rarely work well in the long term. In fact, “dieting” is one of the strongest predictors of future weight gain, according to the National Institutes of Health. Restricting and telling yourself you can’t have something gives it power and allure, making you crave it more. Instead of going on a […]
Conquer Your Food Cravings
Craving something salty or sweet? Cravings are the main reason why people, even those who live a healthy lifestyle, get stuck and some studies have even shown it to be gender specific. Women tend to crave more sweets than men and eat them more frequently, especially during their menstrual cycle. Here are a few ways […]
Is Dark Chocolate Good for You?
Many people have heard, “dark chocolate is good for you,” but is it really? Let’s first talk about three types of chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate. Chocolate’s darkness is determined by the proportion of cocoa solids made from cocoa beans, mixed with cocoa butter, and sugar. Milk chocolate is the most popular […]