Erica Mesirov

Bacterial imbalance causes digestive disorders, fatigue, weight gain, cravings and a host of other problems. The good bacteria found in fermented foods and probiotics, can be taken to help balance the digestive tract and ease related issues. Miso, sauerkraut, tempeh, kefir and yogurt are fermented foods you can take to eliminate the bad bacteria.

Most of the marketed ready-to-go foods are unhealthy and processed. They do not have much of a nutrient value. Try all or any of these 20 breakfast recipes that can energize you every day. Having a healthy breakfast each day will help you keep active all day.

Weight x .45 = A, Height (Inches) x 0.25 = B. BMI = A/B². The problem with BMI is that is doesn't account for your bone density, weight or muscle mass. Increasing muscle could increase your BMI, depending on your build. BMI may not be as accurate as other fat testing methods such as Dexa scans and hydraulic testing, which look for fat than mass.

Detox can help you get rid of body toxicity contributing to weight loss. It can heal digestive system imbalances that causes weight loss failures. Most detoxes are high in foods that support balanced blood sugar levels. It can also help release physical and emotional stress. It awakens the taste buds to flavors of nourishing foods. Detox with foods across all categories.

It contains medium-chain saturated fatty acids in the form of lauric acid that lower cholesterol. It stimulates an under-active thyroid and its anti inflammatory qualities heal gut issues like IBS. Its positive effect on insulin helps diabetics. It supplies energy (ketones) to brain cells, protecting you from Alzheimer’s. It can be used to moisturize your skin and for oil pulling.

Detox is the best way to make your body weight-loss regime ready. It works by removing excess toxins from your body, improving digestive system, regulating blood sugar levels, making you love healthy food, relieving stress. Not being a prey to - fad diets and completely giving up on proteins, are few things to be noted while beginning the detox.

Start by transitioning to your approach to the foods bad for you. Make small changes that you can follow, not just not but in the future. Take your time and transition to a better way of eating. Start with a healthy breakfast, maybe granola with honey, then reduce the quantity and finally have it without honey. Remember that all meals should be low sugar.

In the past, nutrients were needed only to carry out our basic functions like digestion and hormone production. But due to the toxins we are exposed to today, our detox systems need a lot more nutrients to flush them out and keep us away from headaches, fatigue and eczema. Even if you are healthy, support your diet with multivitamins to help the detox process.