Now that its spring and its almost summer, you probably never knew that some outdoor activities can take the place of your boring gym regimens just to lose weight. Hiking According to Everyday Health, a half-hour of cross-country hiking bur [Read More]

Bariatric surgery can help obese people with weight loss. Excess weight is a big risk factor for Type 2 diabetes, so it makes sense to try to figure out whether the surgery could help control diabetes as well. So far the answer is yes, at least f [Read More]

To lose weight is tricky enough without having to figure out which pointers are the real deals and which are full of hot air. Wondering what’s what is nothing short of proper analysis and with support from the proper scientific and medical rese [Read More]

And the problem with these diet myths is that people still believe them until now even after numerous articles written on the contrary. Unfortunately, the internet offers up some ridiculous diet myths, particularly in the realm of nutrition, that [Read More]

From broccoli and green beans to spinach and green peppers, count all the ways you can fill your plate with greens! Properly prepared, green veggies add color appeal to your meals. Cooked just until tender-crisp, they add flavor appeal. Besides th [Read More]

Though they aren’t sweet, avocados are actually fruit, and they have unheralded health benefits. Avocados provide heart-healthy folate; vitamins E, C, and B6; potassium; and soluble fiber. Their fat is mostly monounsaturated, the kind that’s hear [Read More]

If you read health headlines, you know that obesity is today’s top health epidemic. Why the alarm? Among other reasons, obesity has been cited as a major cause of death and disease, increasing the risks for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressur [Read More]

Your kitchen is stocked with vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables. Now, how do you get those nutrients to your dinner table? Store and prepare fruits and vegetables with care. Improper food storage and prep can leave some nutrients behind. To keep m [Read More]

Dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day. However, a new study suggests that when it comes to the optimal amount of salt in our daily diet, there may be more leeway than we thought. The new [Read More]

And the problem with these diet myths is that people still believe them until now even after numerous articles written on the contrary. Unfortunately, the internet offers up some ridiculous diet myths, particularly in the realm of nutrition, that [Read More]

For years, losing weight was a matter of eating well and exercising. Weight loss, it seems, has been at the center of national discussion on obesity and its health-related issues. Being overweight is often a problem on many levels, from physical [Read More]

Scientists say that faux sugars activate the brain’s pleasure center, without satisfying it, which triggers an increased desire for sweets. That’s probably why statistically, people who drink diet beverages aren’t slimmer. One report found [Read More]