It’s true that metabolism begins to slow down as we age, and it can become harder to keep weight off than once before. But this is no reason to assume it’s a lost cause or that our metabolism doesn’t work anymore.
In fact, there are some great ways to keep your system running well no matter your age! Below are two of my quick tips for how to boost metabolism — especially when you’re over 40. Read on to find out how.
Can intermittent fasting work and what are the basic facts of weight reduction.
Stress triggers hormones like cortisol which can make us gain weight or find it harder to lose it.
Sadly, strеѕѕ has a way of finding us іn dіffеrеnt moments and wауѕ. It attacks uѕ frоm multірlе аnglеѕ, and finding іtѕ sources саn bе a tеdіоuѕ jоb thаt еndѕ up increasing іt (ѕіnсе ѕtrеѕѕ іtѕеlf bесоmеѕ a рrоblеm wе’rе аwаrе оf, one wе dоn’t hаvе time tо ѕоlvе). And it doesn’t gеt аnу bеttеr when wе’rе told thаt thе vеrу cause оf ѕtrеѕѕ lіеѕ аt thе core оf mоdеrn life: what аrе wе supposed to dо? Mоvе оut оf town; ѕtаrt a new life on a fаrm?
So, instead of trуіng tо fіnd thе causes of stress, gо fоr a рrасtісаl ѕоlutіоn, something that nеutrаlіzеѕ іt wіthоut you рауіng tоо much attention to it. Here’s some ԛuісk stress busting tips:
Try a simple remedy with two things you could find in your kitchen!
Brushing and flossing at least twice each day, is a god way of keeping them in good health and the gums. Most of us want nice white teeth and as we get older they can discolour, sometimes naturally sometimes because of the foods we are eating.
There are many dubious teeth whitening options out there. Many are harmful to the teeth (potentially damaging to the enamel) and not so good for your health.
I have found three products which appear to safely whiten your teeth, low cost and fairly instant results. It is important to know that some teeth whitening products can make your teeth/gums more sensitive.
If you like Arizona Green tea like me, making your own green tea can sometimes taste bitter in comparison.
I have found a healthy alternative with very little sugar or calories.
Continue reading Green Tea – a replacement recipe to make it even healthier and tastier
I love juices and smoothies and these are just a few of my favourites…
In your blender/vitamix:
1 cup diced frozen peaches
1/2 cup diced mangos
1/2 cup peach juice
1 scoop Forever lite ultra vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup ice cubes and water, as desired
Puree for 30 seconds or until smooth, sweeten with honey, if required, to taste. Makes 1 serving
Vitamin C in mangoes helps reduce wrinkles and the protein helps reduces hunger.
In your blender/vitamix:
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup chilled coconut water
2 tsp lime juice
1 scoop Forever lite ultra vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup ice cubes and water, as desired
Puree for 30 seconds or until smooth. Makes 1 serving
The bromelain in pineapple can ease body aches and pains
Our bodies need water. Ideally you should be drinking around half your body weight (in lbs) in oz of water. In reality this is around 2 litres of water per day. (6-8 glasses). You should increase this slightly if you are exercising, its hot weather, pregnant or breastfeeding.
When our bodies are dehydrated this can cause a number of issues such as:
