Are Dates for Weight Gain or Loss?

Dates

When it comes to weight gain or loss, many factors can influence changes in our body weight, including diet, physical activity, genetics, and medical conditions. However, another factor that can affect our weight is the consumption of dates. Dates are a fruit that is high in sugar and calories, but they also offer several health … Read more

Chia Seeds Benefits for Weight Loss

semillas de chia

Weight loss is a common goal for many people, and there are countless diets and weight loss products on the market. However, some of these products may not be effective or may even be harmful to your health. One natural and effective way to support weight loss is by incorporating chia seeds into your diet. (See … Read more

Spirulina Smoothie for Weight Loss

Spirulina Weight Loss Smoothie

Spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, has gained popularity in recent years due to its numerous health benefits, including aiding in weight loss. Incorporating spirulina into a smoothie can provide a powerful boost of nutrients while supporting weight loss goals. (This also helps mask the flavor of spirulina. See What Does Spirulina Taste Like?) In … Read more

Can I Drink Chia Seeds Before Bed for Weight Loss?

Chia seeds with clock

If you’re on a weight loss journey, you may have come across suggestions to drink chia seeds before bed to aid in the process. Chia seeds are a nutrient-packed food that have been linked to various health benefits, including weight loss. (See How to Drink Chia Seeds for Weight Loss) However, is it genuinely wise … Read more

Is Chia Pudding Good for Weight Loss? Here’s What to Know

chia pudding

Chia pudding is a popular breakfast and snack option that has gained popularity in recent years due to its health benefits, including its potential for aiding in weight loss. (See Is Chia Pudding Healthy?) In this post, we will look at if chia pudding is a good solution for weight loss, the benefits of it … Read more

Heart-Healthy Overnight Oats Recipe

Heart-healthy Overnight oats

Here is a heart-healthy overnight oats recipe that you can prepare ahead of time and enjoy for breakfast. This recipe is high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats, making it a nourishing and satisfying breakfast option. The chia seeds and berries also provide antioxidants and other nutrients that can support heart health. (You can learn … Read more

Are Chia Seeds Keto Friendly? A Close Look

Chia seeds on keto

Chia seeds are small, nutty-flavored seeds that are native to Central and South America. They are a type of flowering plant in the mint family and have been a staple food in the diets of the Aztecs and Mayans for centuries. Chia seeds are highly nutritious, containing a good amount of fiber, protein, plant-based omega-3 … Read more

What Are Antioxidants? (Here’s What You Should Know)

What are antioxidants

Antioxidants are great for your health and your well-being! In this post, we will take a look at antioxidants and learn what they are, what they are good for, where to find them, and more. What Are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are substances that can protect the body from damage caused by molecules called free radicals. Free … Read more

Heart-Healthy Plant-Based Meals & Recipes

Heart-Healthy Plant-Based Meals and Recipes

Studies and evidence are showing that a Plant-Based Diet, and especially a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet are great for heart health! (You can learn about starting a WFPB Diet at Whole Food Plant-Based Diet (WFPB) Beginners Guide) In a previous post, we looked at some great heart-healthy Plant-Based Diet foods. In this post, we will … Read more

Best Heart-Healthy Plant-Based Diet Foods to Eat

Heart-Healthy Plant-Based Foods

If you are looking to improve your heart health, a Plant-Based, or Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet may be just the right ingredient! Heart-Healthy Plant-Based Foods The plant-based diet contains many heart-healthy foods.  These foods in their whole forms contain tons of nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants that are all great for heart health, and for lowering … Read more

How to Use Chia Seeds for Weight Loss – Simple Effective Methods

How to use chia seeds for weight loss

Chia Seeds are an awesome superfood that are packed with nutrition and health benefits.  (Learn more about chia seeds in our Chia Seed Guide) Did you know that Chia Seeds might also help to aid you in weight loss as well? In this post, you’ll learn why Chia Seeds could help you to lose weight, … Read more

WFPBNO Diet – Meaning, Experience, Thoughts & Weight Loss

WFPBNO Diet Whole Food Plant Based No Oil

Our family has been doing the Whole Food Plant-Based Diet for years now, and without knowing it, we were eating the WFPBNO diet for some time as well without knowing it.  I even experienced some automatic weight loss on WFPBNO without even trying. Since then I’ve made some slight modifications to the WFPBNO diet based … Read more

Vegan Diet for Weight Loss Shown to be Very Effective

Vegan Diet for Weight Loss

Here’s some great new proof of the power of a plant-based or vegan diet to promote weight loss as well as manage blood sugar levels. Researchers from Yale School of Medicine along with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine released this study after following 244 overweight men and women over 16 weeks. Half of the … Read more

The Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Diet of a Cardiologist

Hearth Healthy Diet of Cardiologist

Are you looking for how to keep your heart healthy or how to improve your heart health?  Did you know deaths from heart disease are the number 1 killer in the U.S.?  That’s why heart health is so important. We are going to look at how to improve heart health naturally. Have you considered what … Read more