Research: Vegetarian diets may increase depression in men
Vegetarianism may not be the answer for men Figure 1: Woman with vegetables We have all read the articles or watch the news on TV…
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Research: Turn out the lights and lose weight
Visitor Question: Does glucomannan work?
Glucomannan: A weight loss cure or wallet lightener? Glucomannan or Konjac Root I recently saw an ad on a website for a supplement called glucomannan….
Recipe: Green Persimmon Pineapple Smoothie
A tangy smoothie with the taste of persimmons. Persimmons are grown all over the world. They have a sweet, almost honey-like flavor. These treats are…
Research: Nuts reduce weight regain
Nut consumption appears to reduce risk of weight gain and obesity Assorted Nuts There has been prior research to look at nuts and increased weight…
Research: French fries linked to higher risk of mortality
Increased consumption of french fried potatoes tied to increased risk of death. french fries I love french-fried potatoes. The smell of these little golden…
Editorial: ethics of nutrition and supplement sales
Time to change the supplement rules and enforcement Supplements I am sure you remember the snake oil salesmen from the old westerns. In a not…
Recipe: Banana, Ginger, Kiwi, Peach Smoothie
A delicious breakfast or an afternoon snack. A flavor blast of peach, ginger, kiwi, and banana gives you a smooth texture like a milkshake that is…
Myth: Beer causes abdominal obesity
Beer does not cause a beer belly. Beer belly I have often joked that I have a six-pack abdominal that is covered by a…
Research: Study confirms link between walnuts intake and weight loss
walnuts Walnut consumption tied to weight reduction and improved satiety Everyone who is trying to lose weight is looking for a strategy to assist them…