Intermittent fasting has been a popular trend for some years now. In contrast to most diets it does not focus on what you eat but much more on when you eat. With Intermittent Fasting you switch between fasting periods and eating on a regular schedule. What does the science say about it? Studies about intermittent fasting have shown that it can be effective to weight loss and people have less muscle loss compared to calorie restricted diets. A 2014 study showed that fasting may be beneficial for delaying the aging process and age-associated diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes and hypertension. Most promising results were found in relation to prevention of…

We have all heard of the latest diet trend of eating a high fat and low carb diet or low fat, higher carb diet to see the best weight loss results. Spoiler alert! What if we told you, you don’t need to choose one for weight loss? What if you could eat your carbs and your fats and still lose weight? Would you believe it? We are here to tell you that you can still lose weight while eating the foods you love. It’s all in moderation. It will not matter in the long run if you choose a high fat diet if you are still eating too many calories…

What is Quercetin?  Quercetin is the most abundant natural pigment found in plants. It is an antioxidant flavonoid that protects your cells from unstable reactive molecules. (1) The best sources of quercetin are: Onions Apples Asparagus Red leaf lettuce Tomatoes Broccoli Peppers Peas Grapes Cherries Berries Apples Tea Coffee Red wine  Possible Health Benefits of Quercetin Quercetin protects you from these cells. Damage to your cells caused by reactive molecules is linked to chronic disease and illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart disease, inflammation, diabetes, dementia and some cancers.(2) May lower inflammation related to chronic disease: When your cells are damaged your immune system kicks in and causes inflammation.…