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Ask most experts and they’ll tell you that a diet high in sugar contributes to obesity and weight gain. But have you ever wondered why? Read on and discover five ways a diet rich in ultra-processed carbohydrates and sugary fare makes it harder to control your weight.
You hear a lot about insulin resistance these days because it’s a growing problem. It’s also a risk factor for other health problems. Are you at risk for insulin resistance? Find out more about what causes it and the role that lifestyle factors play in preventing it.
You’ve heard of omega-3s, omega-6s and even omega-9s. Now there’s a new “fat” on the block – omega-7s. These fats may have benefits when it comes to your health. Find out why research is focusing on omega-7s, the benefits they may offer and where you find them.
You may have heard that you’ll burn more fat if you do cardio in a fasted state, first thing in the morning. Is there any truth to this idea? Most importantly is it likely to help you achieve your fitness goals? Get the full scoop on fasted cardio.
Inflammation can damage tissues and increase the risk for health problems – and diet plays a role in systemic inflammation. What about carbohydrates? Is a high-carbohydrate diet pro-inflammatory? Get the full scoop
Insulin resistance is a growing problem – and one that lifestyle has a direct impact on. Insulin resistance increases the risk for health problems as well as weight gain. Here are five lifestyle habits that promote insulin resistance and how to correct them.
You hear a lot about the health benefits of juicing these days. But is juicing really as good for you as people say it is? Find out the pros and cons of juicing at home and other ways to get the benefits of juicing without using a juicer.
Want to get full faster? Take a closer look at the composition of what you’re eating and the variety of items you’re putting on your plate. These factors can impact satiety and how quickly you feel full and satisfied. Discover five ways to boost satiety by changing the composition of your diet.
Sugar has gotten a bad rap lately, but how much does added sugar in foods and beverages really affect your weight? A recent meta-analysis looked at the issue of sugar in foods and beverages and how it impacts weight for the average person. Find out what this study showed and discover other compelling reasons to cut back on sugar.
Insulin has the important function of allowing glucose to enter cells, but too much of it can create problems for your waistline. Insulin is a fat-storage hormone that makes it more difficult to lose body fat. But why? This article discusses how insulin makes it hard to shed body fat and what you can do to lower your insulin levels naturally.
Fructose and high-fructose corn syrup has been in the limelight recently, and not all experts agree on whether high-fructose corn syrup is worse for you than table sugar. Now a study sheds new light on the issue by looking at what happens in your brain when you drink a fructose-sweetened beverage. Find out more.
Still counting calories regardless of its composition? That’s not always the best approach to weight loss or health. What’s just as important is calorie quality. Find out why calorie quality counts and how to choose your calories wisely.
