weight loss
05/22/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Nutraceutical agent based on compounds found in the Mediterranean diet found to reduce the risk of metabolic disease
A study found that a nutraceutical agent using compounds found in the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of metabolic disease. A team of researchers from Italy aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of a nutraceutical agent that contains fermented red rice, phytosterols, and olive polyphenols. In conducting the study, they recruited 80 Caucasian […]
05/17/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Walnuts reduce hunger and cravings by changing your brain
Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have found that walnuts can “trick” your brain into feeling full by activating an area in the brain that regulates hunger and cravings. The study, published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, is the first of its kind to directly explore the neurocognitive effects that the nuts have on the brain. “We […]
05/16/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Don’t just cut calories; you have to move around to really lose the weight
You can pare your food down to the very bone all you want, but if you don’t pair it with physical activity, the pounds you shed will come back again and again. That’s why a joint team of South African and Oregon-based researchers suggested that obesity is best defeated through exercise rather than diet, according to […]
05/16/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Bacteria in your small intestines may explain why you gain weight
Bacteria in the small intestine may play a role in weight management, according to a study published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe. In the animal study, a team of researchers from the University of Chicago found that germ-free mice lacking in gut bacteria failed to digest or absorb fatty foods when fed with a […]
05/15/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Keto is not the same as Paleo: 5 tips for success
These days, the road to fitness is just riddled with buzzwords that can be downright confusing to a person who’s just starting out. Take diets, for example. There are a lot of similarly themed meal plans that some people think are pretty much the same – like in the case of the paleo and keto […]
05/14/2018
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By David Williams
The definition of insanity… Yo-yoing between a terrible diet and extreme restrictions MAKES you fat; a healthy weight requires consistent healthy choices
If you’re looking for a real solution to the world’s most persistent weight-related problems, you’re better off eating regularly instead of skipping meals. When most people try to lose weight, they often deprive themselves of food, thinking that if eating less will help them to gain less and eventually lose fat on their bodies. Some […]
05/09/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Eat a big lunch but small dinner to lose weight faster and not feel cranky
A lot of things have been said about weight loss. But not many have linked it to the amount of food taken in during lunch and dinner. A recent study has shed light on the relationship of food intake during lunch and dinner. The findings of this study could help people who want to lose weight. Researchers […]
05/06/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Want stronger muscles? You need to exercise AND follow a reduced-calorie diet
Regular trips to the gym are not enough if you want to have those rippling muscles that make you the envy of those who want to look fit. You have to think beyond exercise and work on a healthy diet as well. This is the finding of a recent research on muscle performance in three […]
05/03/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Eat an apple a day to maintain a healthy weight and prevent cancer
An apple a day, indeed, keeps the doctor away: Studies have confirmed that eating an apple a day can help maintain weight and fight against cancer. In a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), it was found that eating more foods rich in flavonols, anthocyanins, and flavonoids – such as apples – was […]
04/26/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Reduce weight and inflammation by combining curcumin and piperine with calorie restriction diet
Turmeric has been making the news lately — and for good reason. The golden-hued spice has been highly regarded for its health benefits for centuries, and the science to support its beneficial qualities is finally catching up. Now, new research has shown that turmeric could be part of a weight-loss supporting, inflammation-reducing cocktail. Past research […]
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