Research: Unsaturated fats may help prevent weight gain
Unsaturated fats, especially polyunsaturated, help reduce age-related weight gain. Dietary fat content and change in the composition of the fats you eat and their effect of weight…
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Myth: To lose weight, you need to avoid snacks
Should you avoid snacks to lose or maintain weight loss? I have read and heard the claim that snack cause weight gain and should be…
Weight Loss Tip: Skip the Guilt
Guilty feelings can sabotage your weight loss program. Eating a meal is associated with pleasure and enjoyment, but can also create guilt and shame. We…
Research: The Southern diet is more than just terrible for your waistline
The Southern diet is linked to a higher risk for hypertension. The fact is that most of us love the Southern diet. I grew…
Research: Caloric reduction may help weight and lower cardiac risk
Lowering your calorie intake, without exercise, can help you lose weight and lower your risk of cardiac disease. We have all heard the mantra…
Research: Behavioral Health Interventions Recommended In Obesity
New guidelines point to a higher level of weight loss success with behavioral interventions. Obesity is a scourge on modern society. It is…
Research: Healthier habits will build both a thinner waist line and high quality of life.
Healthier habits are the key to a lower weight and higher quality of life. The concept of weight loss seems like such a simple concept,…
Research: More weight loss equals even lower risk of metabolic syndrome
Research: More weight loss equals an even lower risk of metabolic syndrome – Higher amounts of weight loss appears to lead to an even lower risk of metabolic syndrome. Although 5-10% weight loss should be the goal, we should continue to suggest more weight loss in certain groups that could use large amounts of weight loss. I would recommend that you use this as motivation if you are at a high risk for metabolic syndrome.
Myth: Ten thousand steps or bust
There is nothing magically about 10,000 steps Today, it is near to impossible to walk the streets without finding a self-proclaimed expert that will swear that…
Research: Less healthy choices by Mom increase obesity risk in their children
Mothers lifestyle choices play a significant role in childhood obesity risk The goal in writing this article is to expand your understanding of the effects of…