New Year. It's time to start planning a road map that will lead us to lose weight, long term, without feeling hungry or regaining it. If we step on the scale now and weigh ourselves, we've probably gained weight. People put on an average between 3 and 5 kilos during the Christmas holidays. Are you [...]
1. Sugar influences our mood In small amounts, sugar helps release Serotonin, which provides us with a feeling of widespread well-being. However, overconsumption can lead to depression and anxiety. Sudden changes in blood sugar levels can cause irritability, mood swings and nervousness. 2. Sugar accelerates aging The culprit is glycation, a process derived from an [...]
Spoiler alert! The following foods have been shown by science and cultural wisdom to fight cancer! Surprisingly, they aren't necessarily expensive foods, and it can be easy to incorporate them into your diet. 1. Tomato. It's a source of health. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, purifies the liver, reduces cholesterol and also contains [...]
There are animals that have superpowers. Elephants rarely develop cancer despite having a life expectancy similar to that of humans. A team from the University of Utah (USA) identified the cause in 2015. These animals have 38 additional copies of a gene that produces the p53 protein, known for its ability to suppress tumors. In [...]
The holidays are upon us, and so is the feeling of wellbeing and spirit that they entail. One of our favorite parts of the holidays is the feasting that accompanies all this cheer. Turkeys, ducks, pies, candy canes, the works. It wouldn't be the holidays if it weren't for the full bellies and the tastes [...]
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7LrF-4aHRI[/embedyt] 1. Seafood Prawns, crabs, lobster, prawns or lobster are a great ally. They accept wide varieties of cuisine: baked, grilled or even steamed, it is advisable to avoid mixing them with sauces and battered. It is advisable to include them in meals as they "provide high quality proteins, vitamins and minerals: iron, potassium, [...]
Cauliflower. Often ignored, yet always on the top of "healthiest" foods lists. Cauliflower is low in carbs, has incredible anti-cancer powers, and is environmentally-friendly and easy to plant. Not to mention, it can be downright delicious, as Marcel Cocit proves in this recipe for Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic, Olive Oil, and Lemon. Be sure to [...]
Do you love your Keto diet, but still love mashed potatoes just about as much? Well, Love at First Bite's Chef Marcel Cocit has a brilliant way to substitute mashed potatoes without taking on extra carbs, using... Cauliflower! Yes, this cancer-fighting, incredible vegetable can also substitute one of the most keto-UNfriendly tubers, the potato. With this [...]
Our friend Marcel Cocit is one of California's great cooking talents. Though he has experience as a celebrity chef, and has been featured on national television, his catering business is one of his main focuses. One of Marcel's specialities is catering to special dietary needs, from vegan to gluten free to keto. This glazed salmon [...]
Yoga is a gentle cardiovascular activity that sharpens the heart and oxygenates the organs. But what will it do to those love handles? The goal of yoga is not to lose weight, but it is a question that often comes up. Although it is not necessarily the aim of yoga, in many cases it is [...]
