Many of us are putting the wrong things in our bodies, foods that are not healthy for us, and paying the price as a result. Energy levels are low, our weight is a disappointment, and there may be other problems as well when the body is unbalanced.

Everyone is in a hurry, often choosing what is quick and easy, but not thinking about what is inside of those processed snacks and meals. Foods with gluten, artificial ingredients, too much sugar, and high levels of sodium are not good fuel for the body. If you are experiencing an energy crash late in the day, have cravings to overindulge, or simply don’t feel your best, consider changing what you are putting into your body.

Introducing a gluten free protein bar

180 Natural Protein Superfood Bars by 180 Nutrition could be the answer you are looking for in a food that is quick and easy for people who are always on the goal. These gluten free protein bars really pack a punch. They’re loaded with natural ingredients from carefully selected super foods. Flaxseed, grass fed whey protein isolate, almond meal, sunflower kernels, chia seeds, coconut flour, cocoa, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, psyllium husks, inactive brewers yeast and stevia are blended together to create an excellent gluten free protein bar for your day.

You can choose a Superfood Bar when you need to grab a quick breakfast and don’t have time to cook, making a much better choice than that frozen meal that is loaded with poor ingredients. Throw a superfood bar into your lunch or use it as a substitute for lunch. When the day is dragging on and your energy levels are dipping down low, it’s time to grab a superfood bar. These bars differ from others because they are loaded with protein and natural ingredients that will boost the metabolism. The absence of gluten is a plus as well. Many people are finding themselves intolerant to gluten. You may be experiencing a variety of symptoms that point to problems with gluten. Weight gain, headaches, cramping, and gastrointestinal difficulties may all be blamed on an inability of your body to deal with gluten. Add all of the other unnatural substances that we put in our bodies and it can really have a negative effect.

Try gluten free protein bars from 180 Nutrition. See what a difference natural ingredients can make in your daily diet. You’ll find your energy levels will stay up and you won’t have cravings to snack on foods that simply aren’t good for you. What you put into your body is important and it’s time you take care of yourself. When you choose the Superfood Bar as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, you’re making a responsible choice.

By Guy Lawrence

If you were looking to improve your finances, would you rather take advise from Richard Branson or a financial advisor who is struggling to pay off his credit card and mortgage (not that they are all like this, but you get the gist), who would you prefer?

When it comes to health and weight loss, I hear a lot of opinions along the lines of ‘I eat a healthy diet but I just can’t seem to shift this flab’. If you want real results it would make sense to learn from people who are living and breathing examples of where you would like to be, then simply copy them. Many people talk it, but the best advise comes from people who walk it.

My fellow CrossFit Bare comrades Josh and Stacey are fine examples of health and athleticism. Stacey also happens to be a CrossFit HQ coach and  has her own nutritional business – Paleo Star – She’s also a qualified dietitian. Even if your not much of a CrossFit or exercise enthusiast, there’s a lot to be learned by simply looking at their typical daily eating habits listed below.

In Josh’s own words

My general eating philosophy is that I eat from natural & unprocessed sources. Grass-fed red meat, hormone free chicken and eggs, and the most notable change in the past 6 months is the elimination of processed sugar. A lot of fresh veggies and dark leafy salads. Fresh (cold pressed) juice every morning and fibrous pulp saved for 180 Nutrition carrot slices (no plug intended). Continue reading →

By Tania Flack – Natural Health Solutions

If there is one meal of the day that I see people struggling with it’s breakfast. I am always disappointed with our Western fixation on toast and cereal for breakfast not to mention washing it all down with a coffee. Our over consumption of wheat and dairy in this country undoubtedly contributes to the increase in allergies seen in Australia in the last few decades.

What ever happened to a high protein breakfast?

Most commercial breakfast cereals are full of sugar and while that may give you a quick pick-me-up in the morning it doesn’t sustain your energy and people are looking for another quick fix to prop up flagging energy levels by morning tea. This can ultimately lead to wild fluctuations in energy and blood sugar levels throughout the day and ultimately contributes to weight gain and fatigue. Continue reading →

Would you like to feel better in the morning, increase your energy level, boost your mood, think more clearly, and do it all while feeling great looking in the mirror?

Okay, stop dieting. Fad diets and eating next-to-nothing “meals” are bad choices for those who want to drop that extra ten pounds. A diet isn’t a lifestyle. In order to lose weight, you’ve got to eat healthy, exercise, and adopt a new way of living.

People looking to fight the flab before swimsuit season usually turn to the latest diet fad that claims to help you drop the weight fast. This choice is not just the wrong one, but it’s dangerous too. “Yo-yo” dieting is the name given to a quick loss (and equally quick return) of body weight, frequently seen as a result of fad dieting. Once the 30-day starvation program comes to an end and old habits return, do you really think the pounds will magically stay off because they know the hell you just endured? Fat chance. According to the National Eating Disorder Information Center, about 95 percent of people who lose weight by dieting gain it all back within one to five years. After all, a diet, by definition, is a temporary food plan.

Keeping your calorie count as close as possible to zero eliminates excess fat automatically, right? That’s another big fat lie. Limiting your calorie intake to an unhealthy, low level doesn’t make you lose weight; as a matter of fact, you might actually gain weight. Your body’s metabolism will slow down to adjust to this low-calorie diet. Plus, if you don’t add exercise, you’ll lose lean muscle mass and your metabolism will slow even more.

People who starve themselves sometimes hit rock bottom and reach the point of eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia. Victims suffer from anemia, osteoporosis, dental problems, chronic constipation, and even loss of kidney function. Eating disorders also have a high mortality rate. You may be thinking, I’d never want to be all skin and bones, so that would never happen to you, but dieting can lead to obsessive thoughts about body weight and eating disorders.

Despite all this, you may still feel as though you want to lose weight. Good news – you can! The best way to weigh what you want and feel amazing is through daily exercise, eating balanced meals, and sticking to the plan. If you’re not big on pumping iron at the gym, there are lots of ways to sneak a workout that are fun, while not being boring or repetitive. Join a yoga class with a friend or spend a summer day swimming in the sun instead of chilling inside. If you’re in a relationship, take a romantic walk together, or if you have younger siblings or babysit, romp with the kids at the park. Any way you can get your body moving will help wake up your muscles and burn calories. Just don’t forget to stretch!

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