Is a low fat diet a good strategy for weight loss? Foods that are high in fat are usually high in calories, but eating low fat has other disadvantages. Find out what they are.
Did you know that just 30 years ago only one in ten people were overweight? Not so today. Currently, health researchers estimate that two out of three people are either overweight or obese.
Sugar has gotten a bad rap lately, but how much does added sugar in foods and beverages really affect your weight? A recent meta-analysis looked at the issue of sugar in foods and beverages and how it impacts weight for the average person. Find out what this study showed and discover other compelling reasons to cut back on sugar.
Sometimes making small changes can lead to big health benefits. Research already shows that too much sitting increases your risk for mortality even if you exercise daily. When do people do most of their sitting? At work. So why not stand? Find out the benefits of standing at work and how to be more active on the job.
Most of the supplements you see advertised for weight loss have no benefits, and at worse, they may be dangerous. On the other hand, certain dietary components do seem to have an impact on fat loss. An example? Vitamin D and calcium. Find out what recent research shows about how they influence fat loss.
You’ve seemingly done everything right. You diet and exercise and still you can’t seem to lose even a pound. You may have a condition that is driven by hormone imbalance known as weight loss resistance.
Insulin has the important function of allowing glucose to enter cells, but too much of it can create problems for your waistline. Insulin is a fat-storage hormone that makes it more difficult to lose body fat. But why? This article discusses how insulin makes it hard to shed body fat and what you can do to lower your insulin levels naturally.
Do you begin the day with a bowl of oatmeal? That’s a good choice, but you can maximize the health benefits of your morning cereal with these healthy add-ons. Pump up the nutritional power of your morning oatmeal and begin the day right.
Wanna stop a craving? Reach for a square of chocolate. Research suggests that dark chocolate may curb cravings for fats and sugary foods while offering other health benefits. Find out more about this guilt-free indulgence and how to get its benefits.
How do you chew your food? It matters when it comes to controlling your weight. Find out what research shows about your chewing style and how it affects how much you eat and how quickly you get full. Find out more about the science of chewing and satiety.
When you reach a weight loss plateau, it’s tempting to cut your calories further, but this usually isn’t the healthiest or most effective option. Try changing your cardio routine instead to challenge your body in a new way. This is a good way to “shock” your system and restart the fat loss process. Find out more.
Genetics are one factor that impact a person’s risk for obesity, but genetics can be modified by environment – but it’s important to start early. Recent research shows the roots of obesity may extend all the way back to in utero and that factors like birth weight have a major influence. Find out how birth weight influences later risk for obesity and other “early” factors that affect the risk.
