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Our quest to shed off extra pounds is never ending. A lot of us fall for those fad fast weight loss programs and some of us opt for safer although longer route to weight loss. Personally, although I have been told many times that I don’t need to shed a pound, I still think I’d [...] . . . → Read More: Tofu Can Quash Your Appetite

A diet rich in magnesium is  known to significantly cut ones chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Therefore, it is imperative to up our intake of this mineral. The recommended daily allowance is 320 to 420 milligrams and it can easily be achieved by opting to eat spinach, almond or even a peanut butter sandwich. [...] . . . → Read More: Shunning Diabetes

Tofu is typically considered as a good source of protein. Thus, a diet  high in soy protein  helps in reducing cholesterol and the risk of heart disease (I’m not that sure though if it is also good for alleviating joint pain). Reality is that, every 3 ounces of firm tofu made of calcium sulfate and [...] . . . → Read More: Heart-healthy Tofu

If you’re thinking that ephedra diet pills are the only things that work in banishing those extra pounds, think again. How about pears? Yes, the fruit pear! They are now recognized as having more fiber at six grams per medium sized pear. They are great at filling you up so you won’t have to keep [...] . . . → Read More: Pears