Before you reach for your next bite of chocolate, discover this tasty morsel’s weight-control powers
Could the most-craved food in the U.S. actually help you to lose weight? On average, Americans consume almost 12 pounds of this tasty treat per year—a potentially hefty number to add to waistlines around the country. But there is good news. [...]
Scientists identify natural compound that may influence appetite and encourage positive weight-management habits.
Everybody, it seems, wants to lose weight. Meanwhile, researchers seem to be constantly searching for the Holy Grail of weight-loss science: a compound that curbs appetite. Now it seems that you may be able to influence your hunger with the help of yet [...]
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Can Green Tea Help You Lose Weight
by Jacqueline Metcalfe
Studies suggest active compound enhances metabolism and promotes healthy weight control
Regardless of what you do or where you live, you probably feel a keen desire to lose weight. You aren’t alone. Recent research suggests that the number of extremely obese Americans has reached more [...]
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Increasing Fiber Intake Aids Weight Loss
by Claudia Marquez
Fiber supplements help obese patients lose weight, study reveals.
Want to drop a few pounds without diet pills? Consider trading in your white sandwich bread for whole wheat.
Fiber first won its nutritional stripes because of its cholesterol-lowering effect. But now fiber’s least-publicized benefit could be its [...]
As researchers race to develop magic pill, experts reveal unique, natural weight-control strategy for men.
Popular thinking promotes the idea that exercise and willpower alone will lead you to the promised land of a ripped physique, six-pack abs and rock-hard muscles bristling with sex appeal. But science is quickly showing that, even with all the mental [...]
Carbohydrates may once again reclaim their position on your plate, thanks to Professor Gideon Davies. This chemistry professor at the University of York in the U.K. recently received the prestigious Blue Riband Award for his research on carbohydrates and digestive enzymes.
A traditional plant known to encourage weight loss is found to be effective at reducing glucose levels. The Banaba leaf, native to India, Southeast Asia and the Philippines, has been the focus of clinical studies worldwide. This discovery shows promise for helping glucose-intolerant individuals to lose weight.
For millions of people, ‘twas the season for guiltless feasting. After all, you only enjoy traditional holiday fare like pumpkin pie and the increasingly popular deep-fried turkey once a year, right? According to government studies, most people expect to enter the new year heavier than before. Even though the average increase is just over one [...]
When we experience physical, mental or emotional stress, our bodies produce cortisol. As part of the primitive “fight or flight” response, cortisol increases appetite so that you can eat and replace the carbohydrates and fat that should have been burned to get your body through the stressful event. Chronic stress keeps cortisol levels elevated and [...]