Aging is a gradual process that happens over years. Have you ever wondered what causes us to age? Genetics is a factor but diet and lifestyle are no less important. Discover four factors that contribute to aging and what you can do about them.
Have you ever wondered what controls your desire to eat? Leptin is a hormone that controls appetite and metabolic rate. Find out how this hormone affects your weight – and your appetite.
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 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.
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.
Do you know how much sugar you’re getting in your diet? Most people underestimate their sugar intake for a variety of reasons. This article discusses how to keep tabs on the sugar in your diet and how to cut back without experiencing sugar cravings.
It tastes crunchy and nutty, and it has a surprising number of health benefits. Find out how adding a tablespoon or two of flaxseed to your morning cereal can pay off with better health. You’ll also discover how to maximize its health benefits.
Find out what causes this increase in waistline and belly fat with age and what you can do about it.
Annual HFCS consumption increased from ZERO in 1966 to a whopping 62.6 pounds per person in 2001. Consequently, HFCS is now one of the #1 sources of calories for all Americans!
High fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, is the most common sweetener found in processed foods and beverages today. Should you be concerned?
What you eat plays a role in weight loss, but so do hormones. Here are five key hormones that regulate metabolism and fat-burning.
