A nut higher in calories than many foods and snacks. You might expect that eating them would lead to weight gain? But is there truth to this? Find out what research shows about eating nuts and the impact it has on body weight.
No doubt, WHAT you eat is important but what about when you eat it and how often? Some research suggests that giving our bodies a little “down time” between meals might pay off with a slimmer waistline and better health. Get the full scoop.
A vacation is fun, but, according to a new study, such breaks from routine can lead to “creepy obesity.” Read on and find out what research shows about vacationing and how it impacts your waistline. You’ll also discover tips for staying healthy and in control of your weight when you travel.
Soybean oil – it’s in most of the products you buy at the grocery store and the foods you eat in restaurants. Some people cling to the idea that soybean oil is healthy – but does science support this idea? Find out what a new study shows.
Has it become harder to stay lean than it used to be? That’s what a new study shows. It’s easy to blame the rise in obesity on a bad diet and lack of exercise, but that may not be the full story. Find out why.
If you’re exercising and eating right but still gaining weight, could it be due to a food allergy or intolerance? That’s what some sources suggest. Find out the difference between food allergies and food intolerances and how they might be associated with weight gain.
Is your job a liability to your waistline? If you have an office job, it is. Read on and discover 5 ways an office job makes it harder to control your weight and how to work around them.
Calories – are they all created equal? Some nutrition experts recommend calorie counting as a way to lose weight. You shouldn’t completely ignore calories, but the quality of the calorie you consume counts too. Find out what a new study shows about this issue and why protein-rich snacks are your best bet.
You weigh one day and you’re right where you should be. The next morning, you’re up two pounds. What causes daily weight changes? Find out more about those frustrating bump ups in weight.
What’s the verdict on late night snacking? Does it or does it not make it harder to control your weight? Find out what recent research shows about this issue and how to tame the late-night snacking beast.
Is working a full-time job a risk factor for weight gain? Whether we work or not isn’t always a choice, but if you do work a job, it could make it harder to control your weight, based on recent research. Find out what this study shows and find out how to avoid the weight gain pitfalls of working a job.
Diet quality versus quantity – which matters most when you’re trying to lose weight? A new study looked at this issue and revealed some interesting insights about what to eat and not eat when your goal is to slim down. Find out what they are.
