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Positivity While Dieting

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It’s no secret that dieting can be plain hard, and frustrating  at times. It is not like that all of the time, but there will be lows and highs with your journey to weight loss. I will outline some key tips to maintaining positivity while going through the PS1000 Plan whether you have 10 pounds to lose or 100 pounds to lose. The mindset is going to be the same for everyone! One of the biggest problems of going through a diet is to feel like you are alone with no support. This simple point will lead many people down the road of failure, so don’t be afraid to get connected to those who are also on the same journey as you are! Tip #1  Get Connected As I mentioned above, it is important to seek advice and camaraderie with people who are going through the same program as you are! If you are one of those people who need help with the program, you might be surprised to find you really just need a little support along the way. For some this comes easier and to others being social is lik

The Health Benefits of Eating Asparagus

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Asparagus is a funny, yet delicious vegetable that everyone should learn to love and enjoy! They taste especially great in the hot summer months with a nice steak, burger, or even  Salmon Cakes ! You can grill them, steam them, or even saute them in a pan with a little olive oil for taste. No matter how you decide to enjoy asparagus, it is definitely good for you and it betters your health in a variety of ways! It does take quite some time to get your harvest of asparagus going if you are trying to grow them from scratch, so I recommend you simply purchase them at the grocery store! From seed to harvest it takes a total of three years to get asparagus, which is a long time to wait! [ 2 ] So who is the largest producer of asparagus in the world today? China. They are very patient over there! According to World’s Healthiest Foods, “ Recent research has underscored the value of careful storage of fresh asparagus. The key scientific finding here involves respiration rate. Like all vege

Add To Your Diet: Meet Your Daily Produce Goal

We have all heard about the recommended amount of healthy fruits and vegetables that we are supposed to consume each day. Do we actually consume that? What Does It Take? On average, 5 to 9 servings from this food group daily is suggested. Is the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables actually beneficial to weight loss? How much do we actually need, and what does a serving of fruits and vegetables actually look like? Are there other benefits to changing our diet? Simply put, fruits and vegetables are foods that are low in energy density, which means that they don’t have as many calories per gram compared to other foods like cookies, bacon, breads, jams, and cheeses [This means that eating more fruits and vegetables in place of those other food options reduces your calorie intake while still making you feel full]. That is a great step toward weight loss. Meet Your Daily Goal It may surprise you to know that only 1 cup of leafy greens, or half a cup of other chopped ve