You already know that exercise is an ally when it comes to losing fat, but researchers have discovered another reason why. Exercise causes release of a hormone from the heart that “turns on” your body’s ability to break down fat stores. Find out more about this fascinating development.
Having trouble losing weight on your own? Get your spouse or significant other involved and lose weight as a team. Research shows you’ll have more success this way. This article also gives suggestions for how to lose weight with your spouse.
Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? Most people aren’t. Now you have another reason to enjoy high-fiber foods. Discover three ways that eating more fiber helps with weight control.
What’s the best diet for reducing deep belly fat? Find out what recent research shows about diet and visceral abdominal fat and diet and what steps you can take to reduce deep abdominal fat.
Leptin resistance is a common problem among people who are overweight and obese, and it makes it considerably more challenging to lose weight and maintain it. There are natural ways to reduce inflammation, which should have an impact on leptin resistance. Eliminate processed foods and high-glycemic carbs, and add more fruits, vegetables and fatty fish to your diet.
Oh, that pesky belly fat. One kind makes it harder to zip up your jeans, but the type you really have to worry about is visceral abdominal fat that lies deeper. Two hormones make it harder to fight the battle of the abdominal bulge – cortisol and insulin. Find out how these hormones affect belly fat and what you can do to help keep them in check.
Although weight problems can be the result of gluten intolerance, quick weight loss is common among many people who eliminate wheat from their diets.
Can making the switch to a vegetarian diet help you lose weight? Find out if vegetarian diets make weight control easier and how to avoid the pitfalls of going vegetarian.
“Silent” inflammation is thought to contribute to a variety of diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune diseases and even Alzheimer’s disease. Many people have this type of low-grade inflammation without being aware of it, and diet plays a role. This article discusses the importance of eating an anti-inflammatory diet for good health and how best to do it.
Kitchen makeovers are not cheap; if you are on a budget, make changes gradually, starting with the worst food offenders. The next time you go grocery shopping, stick to diet-friendly rules.
Two diets ranked highest in U.S. News and World Report annual ranking of weight loss diets – Weight Watcher’s and the DASH diet. Most people are already familiar with Weight Watcher’s, but fewer know about the DASH diet. Find out why it may be the healthiest eating plan of all.
It becomes more difficult to lose body fat as you move out of your 20s, and it can be particularly challenging when you hit middle-age, but have you ever wondered why? This article discusses three physiological factors that make fat loss more difficult with age and offers tips on dealing with this problem.
