Put simply, metabolism refers to the biological processes in the human body that convert food to energy. Of course, there are many factors that affect metabolism like age, body composition, diet, and even genetics. Understanding how metabolism works and what will increase it are important to reaching your health goals.
Fast-food salads can be deceptively unhealthy. Avoid them as much as possible if you’re trying to eat healthy or control your weight – and choose these other fast, but healthy, options instead. Don’t settle for a salad that’s loaded with all the wrong ingredients that puts a fast-food burger to shame. It’s all too common in the fast food industry.
Although it is relatively easy to treat hypothyroidism, many people fail to recognize the main symptoms and therefore end up suffering from a reduced quality of life for years. Read on to learn about the ten main signs that you should see a doctor to discuss whether you have hypothyroidism.
Can reducing the size of your bites help you consume fewer calories? Find out what a new study shows about bite size and calorie consumption, and discover more ways to trick yourself into eating less.
False fat, or excess inflammation and bloating around the midsection, can account for pounds of excess weight many people battle. Proponents of False Fat diets point out many dieters struggle with an extra five or ten pounds of weight – especially around the midsection – not for lack of exercise or overindulgence, but because they’re eating the wrong foods.
Are weekend overindulgences making it harder for you to lose weight? They may be doing more damage than you think. Find out what research shows about weekends and weight control, and how to indulge on the weekend without gaining weight.
Can the smell of the food you eat help you control your weight? That’s what a new research study suggests. Find out how the aroma of food affects portion size and how to use food odors to your advantage.
Growth hormone is a hormone produced naturally in the pituitary gland of the brain. It has a variety of important functions, and it even plays a role in building a lean and defined physique. Find out why role growth hormone plays in body composition and how to boost levels of it naturally.
Vegetables are not only good for you from a health standpoint – they also help with weight control. Discover three ways vegetables can help you control your weight while keeping you healthy at the same time.
We have receptors on our tongue that can detect the taste of something sweet, salty, sour, bitter and savory, but what about fat? The taste of fat may be joining the ranks as a taste your taste buds can sense and respond to, and, this may explain why some people crave fatty foods.
There are lots of subtle influences on how much you eat when you sit down to a meal. Now new research shows that how many calories you take in and how fast you eat is influenced by who you eat with. Find out how your choice of dining companion can influence your weight.
Are you a fidgeter? Have you ever wondered how many calories you burn during the day from moving your legs and arms and squirming in your chair – and whether it gives you any fitness or weight control advantage? The results may surprise you. You’ll also discover how to train yourself to fidget more.
