Most people eat their food in a rush. As a result, they spend limited time chewing. Why is this bad? Research shows a link between how we chew and how much we eat at a meal. Plus, eating fast without thoroughly chewing can lead to other problems as well. Find out why how you chew your food influences nutrient absorption and food intake and how chewing longer can work in your favor.
People who burn the midnight oil may have more trouble controlling their weight. The reason? It could come down to changes in the levels of two key hormones that control appetite. Find out how lack of sleep affects appetite hormones and your ability to lose weight.
Do you “cheat” on your clean eating plan with a cheat meal or a cheat day on a regular basis? Is this a good practice or does it hinder weight loss? This article discusses how refeeding affects an important hormone that controls your appetite and metabolism.
You might think how a food tastes drive you to eat, but research shows smell plays an important role too. Do people who are overweight perceive smells differently than thin people? This article discusses the role smell plays in the drive to eat. It also focuses on research suggesting some people may be more “aroma sensitive” and overeat as a result.
If you’re trying to lose weight, you need to create an energy deficit. One way to do that is to reduce the number of calories you take in each day or increase the number you burn off. Unfortunately, lowering your calorie intake consistently usually leads to a weight loss plateau. In response to this, some people turn to calorie cycling. What is calorie cycling and can it help you lose weight?
You hear people talk about reaching a “healthy weight” but what does that really mean? Just as importantly, what’s the best way to measure it? Find out more about the different ways to determine if you’re a healthy weight and what their limitations are.
Can you burn more fat while doing your daily activities? It’s possible – and you don’t need the latest diet pill to do it. New research looks at how fat-burning could be increased by doing something simple – turn back the thermostat. Get the full story.
Feeling hungry isn’t a prerequisite for losing weight. In fact, if you feel hungry most of the time you’re doing something wrong. In this article, you’ll discover seven ways to not feel hungry when you’re trying to lose weight.
There are right ways and wrong ways to lose weight. Many people choose the “wrong” path and end up frustrated. Here are five weight loss practices to avoid along with healthier alternatives to help you get to your goal weight and stay there.
Having trouble losing weight? The most obvious reason is you’re snacking too much, eating the wrong foods and not staying active enough. On the other hand, overeating and under-exercising aren’t the only things that make it harder to shed body fat. Here are some other factors that can make it more difficult to reach your weight loss goals. Some of them may surprise you.
Are there more overweight women or overweight men? Weight issues are often believed to be more common among women – but are women just more concerned about their weight than men? Find out more about the obesity epidemic and how it’s affecting both sexes.
Ever wonder why some people are naturally thin and struggle to put on weight? Of course, genetics are a factor. Scientists have discovered a gene anomaly in people who struggle to gain weight. Find out more about this finding and other reasons why some people have an easier time avoiding weight gain than others.
