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Do you find that losing weight is just an impossible goal to achieve? Here’s a video about weight loss success stories of women who lost at least 100 pounds each, that reveals an important point when it comes to dieting and achieving your goals.
Do you know the best way to determine your ideal body weight? Many people think you should use the body mass index (BMI) chart, which is widely referred to in nutrition and weight research studies and found in some doctors’ offices. But there's a better way.
Two days ago when I wrote a story suggesting that watermelon is one of the best ways to break a water fast, one person commented and suggested eggs or avocados too.
This simple yet flavorful dressing is so delicious and healthy, you may want to skip the salad and just drink it by itself!
Your child’s bedtime may be predictive of his or her risk of being obese later in life.
Why did your diet plan fail last time? It is likely that you have not chosen a diet that fits with your lifestyle.
Do you regularly use artificial sweeteners to help with your dieting? A new study reveals that one artificial sweetener may actually be causing an increase in your appetite.
Vegan, vegetarian, carnivore, pescatarian...the list goes on. Labels are all around us and have literally defined our identities since birth. But these labels don’t have to keep you confined any longer. It’s 2016 and we can customize absolutely everything in our lives at the touch of a button, so why not do the same for our diet?
The gut is known as the second brain and probiotics act as brain food for the gut! Our bodies are full of good bacteria that maintain a delicate balance of homeostasis, but too much bad bacteria can lead to mild to severe ailments and even depression.
No one I know drinks beer for its nutritional or health value, but plenty of brew drinkers who have an eye on the scale may be interested to know how many calories, carbs, and other nutrients are in each cold one they consume. That interest will be satisfied in the near future now that some of the biggest brewers in the United States say they will provide nutritional information on their products.
Fasting is easy, but one has to be careful on how to break the fast.
To meet the challenges of water fasting, some people like to know if adding flavor to your water is OK during water fasting. Here is why it's not recommended.
Here’s the latest on a popular herbal tea as discussed by a “Medicine Hunter” on how it decreases body fat.
Have you heard of metformin? If you have Type 2 diabetes, your doctor probably ran it by you. It's a medication for blood sugar control. Interestingly, it can also help you lose weight.
Are you concerned your feet will get smaller after you lose weight and force you to get new shoes?
People who fast regularly for spiritual or dietary reasons sometimes say that fasting is more difficult during the evenings, during the dinner time than in the mornings or the afternoon. Why is this and what you can do about it.
Unless you’ve been exiled to Siberia, you surely have heard about the new app taking the world by storm, Pokemon Go. This free interactive game uses live maps in real-time to send users on a city-wide mission to “catch em all”.
The benefits of cacao have been known for ages among the Incas in Central and South America where it was known as “the drink of the gods”. It has long been used to treat a variety of ailments, increase lifespan, boost energy, induce euphoria and even clear the skin. When paired with coconut oil, this magnificent duo makes getting healthy, tasty and incredibly rewarding.
Some of us are simply better learners than others. If you struggle with memory problems, you may want to try this simple diet change.
Being that are our skin is the body’s largest organ, it stands to reason that there are things we should be doing to care for it each and every day. However, many of us go through our daily routines paying very little attention to our skin. In fact, there are a lot of things that we do that end up leading to clogged pores and a dull complexion. These skin “no-nos” should be avoided to help keep skin looking and feeling great.
As cold therapy becomes increasingly popular for many people's beauty and fitness regimens, NASA scientist and UC Irvine Professor Dr. Wayne B. Hayes has created a "cool" way to burn hundreds (500+) calories a day with the creation of his Cold Shoulder Vest.
Outdoor grilling is a much-anticipated ritual of summer. The smell of grilled vegetables, fish, and meats wafting through the evening air is enough to inspire any of us to relax and enjoy ourselves this summer. Grilling is easy, effortlessly delicious, and can be healthier. However, did you know that grilling can also create toxic compounds that are linked to adverse health effects that range from headaches and respiratory irritation to many forms of cancer?
Are you tired of trying to measure everything out for counting calories while on a diet? Researchers have developed an easy-to-use method to help people estimate surprisingly accurate portion sizes using only their hands to simplify dieting using portion control.
Have you wondered if Japanese tea can help you lose weight and have a healthier body?
In spite of what you may see or hear on the news, in some cases rapid weight loss is something to be worried about rather than to cheer about. Case in point, here’s one woman’s rapid weight loss story that is a warning to others.
Have you considered liposuction to help you get rid of stubborn fat but want to know all the details about the procedure first?
Have you given up sandwiches to meet your dieting goals? It’s not necessary if you learn how to do sandwiches the right way with this diet sandwich how-to advice from Dietitian Patricia Bannan. Plus, one example on how to create a healthy and delicious tuna sandwich without the mayo.
You may be familiar with the science of happiness, a positive psychology approach to understanding how gratitude, self-reflection, and forgiveness can boost your sense of well-being. But did you know that research suggests fruits and vegetables may hold the secret of happiness?
The secret to a better milkshake for feeling fuller may have more to do with something scientists call “phantom fullness” than it does with what sticks to the ribs the longest. Here’s what type of shake may be the better one for your weight loss success.
A new study finds that eating this type of food supplement, based on a molecule produced by bacteria in the gut, reduces cravings for high-calorie foods.