Few people get long-term weight loss success from dieting. There’s another approach that’s gaining followers. It’s called intuitive eating. Can this style of eating help you lose weight? Find out what we know so far about intuitive eating and how it differs from dieting.
We think of obesity and weight gain as being a product of eating too much and moving too little, but its’ more complicated than that. Some sources suggest that difficulty losing weight may come from a deficiency of certain dietary micronutrients. Is there any evidence of this?
Ultra-processed foods aren’t good for your health, but they’re also linked with weight gain and a widening waistline. Now, a new study shows just how damaging ultra-processed food is to your body weight. You’ll also discover why these foods pack on the pounds.
Prebiotics are related to probiotics, but they aren’t the same thing. Ideally, you want both in your diet – but can they help you lose weight? Find out what science says about gut bacteria, prebiotics, and the impact prebiotic-rich foods have on body weight.
Can the foods you eat give your metabolism a boost? You hear a lot about metabolism-boosting foods, but how much truth is there behind the idea that specific foods can help you lose weight? Here’s what science shows about foods that elevate your metabolic rate.
You’ve heard that sugar and processed carbohydrates are bad for you and contribute to weight gain. But why? Here’s why sugary, ultra-processed foods expand your waistline and how to avoid the health perils of too much sugar and junk food.
Intermittent fasting is a popular trend these days and it has apparent health benefits. But what if you’re trying to maintain or gain muscle mass? Can fasting in this manner make it harder to build or keep the muscle you gain through strength training?
Are you an avocado lover? According to a study, avocados contain a compound that lowers the risk of obesity. Here’s what the study shows and why avocado is a healthy and tasty addition to your diet.
We know that lifestyle factors impact blood sugar control. You might think if you’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you’ll always have it. However, new research suggests that losing weight soon after the diagnosis may send type 2 diabetes into permanent remission. Here’s what you need to know.
Do you have a muffin top you’d like to get rid of? Here are 6 common reasons people develop a muffin top, or excess fat around the waist, and what you can do from a lifestyle perspective to trim it down!
Ultra-processed food and junk food is linked with obesity and weight gain, but why? Here are three probable reasons munching on processed fare expands your waistline and leads to weight gain. Stick to whole foods if you value your health!
Many people want to get down to their ideal body weight, but too many are willing to adopt unsafe and unsustainable practices to do it. It doesn’t have to be this way! Losing weight should make you healthier, not endanger your health. Here are 6 weight loss practices to avoid.
