Childhood Health “Facts” You Should Forget
Bella Breakdown We’ve all heard the drink eight glasses of water a day speech, but some experts are saying to forget what you know because none of it is true. Here are just some of the “health” myths we should all let go of. You have to wait an hour to swim after you eat: As kids, we all grew up being told that swimming right after a meal will cause you to get cramps or will lead to drowning. However, studies have shown that full bellies aren’t fatal when swimming in a body of water. Though you just...
How To Stick To Maintain Your Diet When You Go Out
Bella Breakdown Being on a diet doesn’t mean that you can’t have a good time when you go out for drinks. While knocking back whiskeys and cokes all night won’t be good for your body, here are some other ways to have a good drink while maintaining your body. If you just can’t seem to shake your love of wine during a night out try turning it into a spritzer. One glass of white wine has around 120 calories. Making it into a spritzer, pour a half-portion of wine into a glass and top it off with as much...
Bun Alternatives To Change Up Your Burger For The Better
Bella Breakdown With the 4th of July fast approaching the want to pig out on delicious barbecue foods, but they need to be healthy is a big obstacle. To help you enjoy that delicious burger while still staying healthy, here are some bun alternatives that will keep you eating clean. If you like lettuce on your hamburger then try using it as a bun instead just a topping. Using Romaine lettuce would be the best option since Romaine lettuce is a good source of fiber, Vitamin C and K, and potassium. If lettuce isn’t your thing then you could...
Drinking Coffee Could Help With Weight Loss
Bella Breakdown We’ve all heard the reasons why drinking coffee is bad for you. It stains your teeth, stunts your growth, et cetera, et cetera. However, a new study has found that drinking coffee can assist you along your weight loss journey. In a new study, researchers found that coffee might be a factor in burning calories through stimulating certain fat cells, known as brown adipose tissue, into releasing their energy. The study was conducted by the University of Nottingham scientists and used thermal imaging to monitor participants’ brown fat reserves. Brown fat cells are used to primarily burn...
The 7 Foods That Are The Best For Your Liver
Bella Breakdown The liver is the most powerful organ in the body and what many people forget to take care of. From smoking to drinking it is easy to forget to take care of your liver, but here are foods you can eat to keep the organ strong and healthy. Tea is one of the easiest ways to keep your liver in good condition. A Japanese study showed that drinking 5 to 10 cups of green tea a day improves blood marker in liver health. Grapefruit is a bitter and tart fruit, but the antioxidants naturally protect the liver....
