by editor on August 4, 2011
The question of how to burn fat effectively – the right way – has been posed for decades. Over that time, it’s been answered many different ways. I am going to assume that you are trying to burn fat so you can lose weight. Let’s look at how the body burns fat and calories effectively, [...]
by editor on June 27, 2011
Curbing calories is the key ingredient for diabetics seeking to lose weight, and low-fat diets that are either high in protein or high in carbs are equally effective, researchers say. “I think there are two key messages from this study,” said study lead author Jeremy D. Krebs, a senior lecturer with the school of medicine [...]
by editor on June 22, 2011
When was the last time you tried to lose weight, whether 5 pounds, 15 pounds or a whole lot more? Were you successful in keeping the pounds off? If you were, congratulations. If not, you probably tried an extreme approach to improve your looks, rather than focusing on the bigger picture: your long-term health. We’ve [...]
by editor on May 17, 2011
Red, ripe and delicious, strawberries are a little fruit that work overtime for your health. Peak strawberry season is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to add strawberries to your menu for summer weight loss. From farm stands to your local supermarket, these luscious berries are sure to turn up just [...]
GENERAL HEALTH Everywhere you turn, there is a new diet or magic weight loss pill. Each promises to help you lose pounds, shed inches and slink into a smaller size. We’ve seen the grapefruit diet, the cabbage soup diet, the Hollywood diet, the Atkins plan, South Beach, Pritikin, The Biggest Loser, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig [...]
by editor on April 15, 2011
GENERAL HEALTH A Tasty Drink That’s Very Nutritious and Good For You We also wrote an earlier Blog on the benefits of almonds that you may be interested. In addition, we wrote a recent Blog on the powerful antioxidant qualities of walnuts and made suggestions on the benefits of eating a healthy variety of mixed [...]
by editor on April 12, 2011
GENERAL HEALTH Fruit That May Reduce Fat A new study released by the Experimental Biology Organization indicates that blueberries may aid in curbing obesity. Plant polyphenols have been shown to fight the development of fat cells, and induce the breakdown of lipids and fat. This new study was done to evaluate whether blueberry polyphenols could [...]
by editor on March 9, 2011
GENERAL HEALTH You already know the Mediterranean diet — rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and fish — is excellent for heart health. But new research shows that eating this style isn’t just for your heart — it also offers another major benefit: a slower rate of cognitive decline. That’s right — [...]