Although protein is only a secondary energy source during times of starvation and stress, you need a certain amount of it in your diet. In fact, skimping on protein can work against your health. Here are six things that can happen you don’t get enough dietary protein.
Are you having trouble getting the ab definition you’re looking for? It’s not as simple as doing tons of abdominal crunches. In fact, there are four main components to getting six-pack abs. Make sure you are addressing each one for maximum success.
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?
When is your go-to time to exercise? For some, an early morning workout works best. For others, an evening workout is most convenient and helps relieve the stress of the day. However, if you’re trying to lose weight, a morning workout may fit the bill. Here’s what a new study shows.
Can drinking more water help you lose more body fat? It’s an intriguing idea and there is some evidence that it can. Here’s what studies show about hydration and fat loss and why you should be drinking more water!
Have you reached a fat loss plateau? Sometimes your body adapts to your diet and exercise program. Other times you need to fine tune your diet a bit more to restart the weight loss process. Often even minor changes to how you eat can have an impact. Here are five ways to break through a fat loss plateau by changing how you eat.
Is doing cardiovascular exercise really a reliable strategy for weight loss? We’d like to think so – but what does science show? Let’s look at the evidence so far.
Weight loss isn’t always easy. You might think you have to lose a significant amount of weight to get health benefits. A new study shows this isn’t so. In fact, you can get health benefits by losing only 5% of your body weight.
Most people weight train to get stronger or build muscle but it can also help with fat loss. What’s the best approach for using weights or resistance to burn body fat? Find out what research shows.
Can apple cider vinegar help you lose body fat? That’s what a recent study suggests. Find out what benefits vinegar may offer in terms of keeping your waistline trim and your body healthy.
Exercise and dietary changes both can help you lose weight and visceral fat – but which is more important? A recent meta-analysis looked at this issue. Here’s what they found.
Everyone needs zinc, although you don’t need it in huge quantities. Yet, many people don’t get enough of this vital mineral. In this article, you’ll find out why zinc is so important and why you may need more of it if you work out.
