You’ve heard that sugar and processed carbohydrates are bad for you and contribute to weight gain. But why? Here’s why sugary, ultra-processed foods expand your waistline and how to avoid the health perils of too much sugar and junk food.
Ultra-processed food and junk food is linked with obesity and weight gain, but why? Here are three probable reasons munching on processed fare expands your waistline and leads to weight gain. Stick to whole foods if you value your health!
It’s common knowledge that junk food isn’t good for you. But do you know all of the reasons why? Here are six reasons you should steer clear of highly processed convenience food and fast food. Some of them may surprise you!
Lack of sleep makes you feel tired and less productive, but it also increases the risk of weight gain. In fact, sleep impacts your body weight in at least four ways. Here’s what they are.
Protein supplements and shakes are quick and convenient, especially when you’re too busy to eat a meal, but they’re not calorie-free. Are protein shakes likely to cause weight gain? According to a new study, it depends on when you drink them.
After menopause, your estrogen level drops. Unfortunately, most women also gain weight during and after menopause. Is this due to lack of estrogen? What role does estrogen play in maintaining a healthy body composition?
We think of fruit as being a healthy food – and it is. Fruit of all shapes and colors is filled with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. But, some people believe that it causes weight gain. Is there truth to this idea?
Do you experience anxiety when you step on the scale and discover you’re up three pounds since yesterday? Don’t worry. You probably haven’t gained a significant amount of body fat. Here are three reasons you weigh more that have nothing to do with gaining body fat.
You’ve probably heard that being overweight or obese increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. But, it’s more complicated than that. At what age you’re obese matters too. Find out more.
Are you nuts about nuts? For good reason! Nuts are one of the healthier snack choices out there. Here are six health facts you might not know about nuts.
You’ve lost weight and now you want to KEEP it off. Sometimes, that’s the hardest part. Here’s what science says about keeping the extra pounds you lost from coming back.
We’re quick to blame weight gain on factors like fast food and lack of exercise but some studies suggest that pesticides are a contributing factor too. Is there truth to this?
