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.
Think you’re immune to type 2 diabetes because you’re thin? Not necessarily so. Type 2 diabetes is on the rise and even normal weight and thin people can get it. Find out why thinner people get type 2 diabetes and how to lower your risk.
If you’re like most people, you have cravings for unhealthy foods, usually ones that are high in carbs like chips or cookies. Have you ever wondered what causes them? Are the biological or strictly psychological? Find out what the current thinking is on this and some simple ways to keep cravings at bay.
Processed Gluten-free products contain just as much sugar as their conventional counterparts. As far as your body is concerned, you are basically eating a product that is made entirely of sugar.
Working out is challenging enough without feeling queasy at the same time, but this is a common complaint among people who work out. This article discusses causes of nausea during and after exercise along with possible solutions.
Most weight loss programs require prepackaged foods containing ingredients that stimulate appetite, intensify cravings, and lead to weight gain.
Low-glycemic diets like the South Beach diet have been popular for a while now, but how important is it to follow a low-glycemic diet? Find out more the shortcomings of depending on glycemic index for making food choices, why glycemic load is a better measure and why knowing either value isn’t as important as you think.
Sugar has a bad reputation in the nutritional world, and it comes in many forms and “hides” in a variety of processed foods. Here are five other facts about sugar that could be affecting your health that you’re not aware of.
Sugar is a root cause of many of the most common health problems today. Since so many health authorities focus their contempt on fats in the diet, it’s no wonder people tend to have no idea just how sugar affects the body.
Although weight problems can be the result of gluten intolerance, quick weight loss is common among many people who eliminate wheat from their diets.
Refined sugar is a health hazard for many Americans. Although natural sweeteners are a better alternative, you should still use them in moderation.
Here are four types of foods to avoid if you want to keep your appetite under control and avoid an increase in hunger. Find out more.
