When you think of the Swiss and Swiss cuisine, you may picture the Swiss Alps. Maybe you think of their famed neutrality and peace keeping. Most of us probably think of sweet, delicious chocolate. Chocolate is eaten all over the world, but the Swiss have really mastered this treat. They haven’t, however, mastered a calorie-free, healthful version.
Are you hooked on your morning cup of java? Drinking coffee has health benefits and some people think it helps control their appetite. Does sipping coffee really help with appetite control? What about its effects on metabolism? Find out more about coffee and its impact on appetite and metabolism.
How aware are you of how and what you’re eating? It’s easy to fall into the trap of mindless snacking and making the wrong food choices out of conveniences. Here are five of the most common “bad eating habits” that make it hard to control your weight along with ways to correct them.
Still confused about dietary carbohydrates? Many people are. Here are some common misconceptions about carbohydrates and why they’re still an important part of a healthy diet – if you choose the right ones. Find out how to make smarter carb choices.
Fats, carbohydrates and proteins – your body can use them all to produce energy to fuel muscle contraction. How does it know which one to choose? Find out more about fuel usage during exercise – when your body uses carbs and when it turns more to fats – and what factors influence it.
Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties that may offer protection against some diseases including heart disease. Now there’s evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may help you get more benefits out of a strength-training program. Here’s why.
There’s growing evidence that vitamin D is important for weight control – and for your overall health. You may have a low vitamin D level and not know it
What is it that motivates you to eat – or to overeat? Your appetite is regulated by a complex group of peptides including appetite hormones like leptin, produced by fat cells. Leptin turns off your appetite and reduces the desire to eat. Ghrelin, a hormone produced by the lining of your stomach has the opposite effect – it strongly stimulates the desire to eat. Think mad rush to the refrigerator! These hormones exert their effects on a portion of your brain called the hypothalamus.
Is aging a product of oxidative stress and free radicals – or IS it? This article discusses the evidence for and against the free radical theory of aging and the role free radicals play in health, aging and longevity.
Losing weight is part of the battle but maintaining it can be tough too. One problem is resting metabolic rate slows down after weight loss. That means you have to reduce your calorie intake to compensate. On a positive note, research suggests that altering the composition of what you eat may reduce the compensatory decline in metabolic rate that happens after weight loss. Find out more.
Why are carbs more important if you exercise? There are three main reasons carbs are important if you workout. Here’s why you need them.
Chances are you’re eating more sugar than you think, especially if you’re buying packaged foods. Are you ready to cut back on sugar? Discover six benefits of cutting back on sugar in your diet and how to get them.
