How to Beat Colds and the Flu

Despite living a healthy lifestyle, 5% to 20% of the U.S. population gets the flu each year, according to the CDC. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized each year as a result of flu complications, and about 36,000 people actually die from the flu.

With cold and flu season quickly approaching, now is the time to talk about prevention. Here are the most healthy choices you can make to prevent being affected by the cold and flu bug:

LAST CHANCE! FREE Special Health Report – 5 Foods That Kill Fat

This is your last chance to get Fitness and Nutrition Specialist, Mike Geary's, FREE Health Report – 5 Foods That Kill Fat. It will disappear from our Facebook page on April 1st.

In his report, he reveals some shocking facts about some of the foods that you are probably already eating.

Some of these foods are marketed to you as “health foods” but are actually silently making you gain extra stomach fat!

Some of the foods will actually surprise because you may think they are healthy, but they can actually help you to burn off stubborn abdominal fat faster.

Pilates: Great to Burn Fat

Pilates is often thought of as a toning exercise for those who are attempting to achieve a rocking body like many Hollywood celebs.

You may think you have to already be in decent shape to participate in Pilates. In fact, Pilates is an amazing way to burn fat! AND, it has many other health benefits as well.

How Does Pilates Help You Burn Fat and Shed Unwanted Pounds?

Prevent Diabetes and Lose Weight at the Same Time

Looking good isn’t the only reason to lose weight. It just might save your life, especially if you adopt a healthy menu to lose the weight. To lose weight properly, you should be eating the same foods that can help prevent a number of life-threatening diseases such as diabetes. Obesity is a definite pre-cursor to early mortality according to many studies. If you can’t lose weight or lose weight easily, it may be due to the types of foods you are consuming, even if you are consuming small amounts.

Diabetes claims over 70,000 lives per year, and in the case of type 2 diabetes, it’s highly preventable and even reversible with dietary changes and weight loss. Let’s get a jumpstart and prevent diabetes while losing weight at the same time.