The Fat Loss Authority- How to Lose Weight

The secret is out: food can be your best weight loss ally. Whether you need to burn fat, relax or simply energize your body, food can help. The more you know about food, the more you can use it to fight the battle of the bulge!

{When you need an energy boost fast, consider these weight loss foods for energy!}

There are plenty of good weight loss foods out there and some of them also help boost your energy levels. Keep reading for good weight loss foods that boost your energy. Click here to continue reading

It’s no secret that water is an essential part of looking and feeling good, that’s why models and actresses are always toting a bottle of water with them. Despite all our knowledge on the many advantages of drinking enough water, many of us choose soda, juice or energy drinks instead.

{Drink more water…it makes everything better!}

If you ever wonder why the beautiful people look more…well, beautiful, the answer is water. Good old-fashioned clear water. Keep reading to find out why you should drink more water! Click here to continue reading

One fruit that most don’t ever think about eating that can offer a nice change of pace and help you get more variety in your diet is the black currant. Most people only know black currants from black currant pie, but there’s so much more that you can get from this fruit than that.

Let’s take a quick look at what you need to know about the black currant fruit.

Major Nutrients Found In Black Currants

The black currant is a fruit that’s rich in vitamin C content, with one cup providing you with over 338% of your total daily needs. In addition to that, it’s also an excellent source of iron, potassium, as well as manganese, and will promote steady energy levels in

If you’re looking for a fast and easy source of protein, canned tuna really can’t be beat.  This is a versatile meal option any time you need something quick and want minimal prep work.  You do need to be careful how much canned tuna you eat regularly however as it does tend to contain a bit more mercury, especially if you’re eating the albacore variety.

Let’s have a look at the main nutritional stats for canned tuna in water.

Major Nutrients Found In Canned Tuna

Canned tuna is high in protein and low in fat making it perfect for those who are on a fat loss diet. It’s also a very rich source of tryptophan, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, as well as vitamin B1, all

One type of seafood that many people love to indulge in and treat themselves on occasion with is crab.  While it definitely does take a bit of work to get the meat out of the shell, there’s no question that crab does have a unique taste and offers some powerful nutritional benefits.

Let’s take a look at what crab has to offer you so you can decide if it’s something that you want to begin including in your diet plan.

Major Nutrients Found In Crab Meat

As you can see above, crab is an excellent source of protein and is low in saturated fat as well.  Crab, as long as you’re eating the real variety and are not having imitation crab will also be lower

Getting more fish in your daily diet is one of the best ways to promote overall better nutrition because of the fact that fish is such a healthy choice.  Being low in fat, high in protein, and virtually carb free, whether your goal is muscle building or fat loss, you really can’t go wrong with this option.

Haddock is one fish that some people tend to forget about which is unfortunate because it offers numerous health benefits.

Let’s have a closer look at the nutritional content of this nutritional powerhouse fish.

Major Nutrients Found In Haddock

As you can see from the chart above, Haddock is almost 100% total protein content with just a minuscule amount of fat which is going to be of the healthy variety.  This fish

When selecting which carbohydrates to add into your nutritious diet, brown rice should be at the top of the line.  This form of carbohydrate is much more slowly to digest in the body than white rice is, so will be a much healthier choice for when you’re trying to maintain steady energy levels and prevent blood sugar drops.

Brown rice does take a little longer to prepare than minute white rice, but the effort will be well worth it.

Let’s take a quick look at the main nutritional considerations you need to know about brown rice.

Major Nutrients Found In Brown Rice

Brown rice is an incredibly rich source of manganese, providing over 85% of your daily requirements in just a single cup.  It’s also full

By far one of the most popular protein sources consumed by those who are looking to improve their health and build lean muscle mass is chicken breast.  Chicken breast is a lean source of protein that’s very easy to prepare and can be cooked so many different ways that you can rest assured your taste buds will never get bored.

Let’s take a closer look at the nutrient values for chicken so you can see why it’s such a wise decision to include this into your daily diet.

Major Nutrients Found In Chicken:

The first major nutrient that you’re going to take in when consuming chicken breast is tryptophan, which is a specific amino acid that is actually going to help relax the body and make

This time of year always makes me feel more tired and exhausted. It’s come to the point where Daylight Savings is circled on my calendar like a family members’ birthday! During my office work days, I can remember my visits to Tim Horton’s – the Canadian version of Starbucks – increasing as the weather changed and so many things starting up again.

[Once someone yawns, it's like an open-mouth game of dominoes. We all fall down...]

Just thinking about all the activities we commit our time to – job, kids going back to school, fundraisers, driving kids around to extra-curriculars like hockey or piano lessons – makes us all feel so fatigued.

Je suis fatiguee, but why?

Pardon my french, but it’s one of my first french phrases I learned back

On June 14th when I decided to give up alcohol of any kind for 30 days I had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into.

Originally, the goal of this challenge was to experiment with my body to witness what, if any, affect the absence of even the limited amount of alcohol that I do consume would have on my overall health.

However, this challenge quickly evolved into a battle of wills and the ultimate social experiment before I could say, “I’ll have a virgin Pina Colada please“.

[Sure sheep are cute, and love to party, but it's best to climb out of the pen and think for yourself]

I never realized what a central