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The Role of Intermittent Fasting on Your Testosterone Levels

brandyellen — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:16:53 +0000

If you’re into your health and fitness, it’s likely that you’re already aware of the term ‘intermittent fasting’, which is a method that involves alternate periods of eating alongside periods of fasting. If the word ‘fasting’ gives you chills, the truth is that we all fast naturally in our day to day life. With the average human being sleeping for between 7 and 8 hours each day, this automatically means that we have ‘fasted’ or gone without eating. As we enter a new decade, men’s testosterone levels are at an all-time low. With research carried out indicating that average testosterone levels have been decreasing by 1% each year, low testosterone levels can lead to poor health outcomes. There are natural and easy ways to boost testosterone levels, such as intermittent …

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Paleo Perfection: Simply Sweet Desserts That Are Delicious Too

brandyellen — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 11:48:25 +0000

There are many different nicknames for the paleo diet, such as calling it the hunter-gatherer diet, but the principles remain the same, that this is a modern way of eating based on old values and diet. If you are interested in the idea of living off the land but with a modern twist to suit our current lifestyles, the paleo diet can deliver what you need and want, including some awesome desserts. Here is a look at why you might want to consider a paleo diet in the first place plus some great recipe ideas that include some surprise ingredients. You probably won’t look at zucchini and avocado in quite the same way again, but you will love the desserts they help to create. Image Source: Flickr Positive Influence On …

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Organize Your Food and Kitchen With These 11 Smart Ideas

brandyellen — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 09:28:20 +0000

Do you dream of having your kitchen remodeled, but you simply don’t have the money? We have all been there. Believe or not, there are a lot of homeowners who wish that their kitchens are bigger, brighter, more spacious and well-equipped. While those who can really afford to give their kitchens their much-desired overhaul, there are those who simply can’t. Don’t worry, there are so many ways to keep your kitchen organized and transform it into your very own cooking sanctuary. And this can easily be done with just a few tweaks, cleaning up and changes. How to Organize Your Kitchen in 11 Smart Ways Are you ready to give your kitchen the transformation it deserves? Here are 11 easy ways to pull off an amazing kitchen makeover in a …

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Cooking With Health in Mind

brandyellen — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:34:43 +0000

Greasy hamburgers and oily French fries might sound appealing in your mind, but your heart and other major organs need healthier fare. In fact, many families are trying to eat better today than in previous decades. There’s more information about healthy eating and thousands of recipes found online that makes it easy to alter your meals. Cook with health in mind as you try a few of these clever tips. Swap Out the Oil It’s true that fats do make food taste better. You don’t have to live with tasteless food when you want to be healthy, however. Simply choose your fats with care. Olive oil is one of the best fats to cook with because it has healthy nutrients packed into the bottle. Saute some potatoes in olive oil, …

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First Day of School Snack – Chalkboard Rice Krispies

brandyellen — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:33:00 +0000

That first day of school has happened for some of you out there, but for us it’s closer to the end of August. With that being said I am quickly on the search for ways to make after school snack time easier. I am a work from home Mom who thrives on balancing the ever demanding client schedule plus motherhood schedule. Once back to school season hits here in our household, I will be adding a few things to my schedule. We have a back to school night for all three kids, soccer season will be in full swing and the kids will need me to monitor homework completion happens in a timely fashion. It’s time for us parents to find easy to make snack ideas in a way that …

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8 Vegan Dish Ideas for Your Next Summer Cookout

brandyellen — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:47:14 +0000

Whether you practice a vegan lifestyle, or you want to experience a meatless Monday, there are plenty of tasty cookout choices to offer that are vegan.

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