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The new rules of weight loss

The ever-growing obsession with beauty and weight loss has seeded the growth of some very extreme ways to get thin. There’s the diet pill, fad diets, the cleanses and my personal favorite, (if only out of sheer bewilderment) the waist trainers that women are using, which are basically corsets that rearrange your internal organs to Read More


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Research shows just 7 days of overeating and inactivity causes insulin resistance

Obesity is now so bad in America that doctors have coined a term, metabolic syndrome, to cover the laundry list of symptoms associated with the extra fat. Among these are type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. While these might seem like obvious additions to the list, the reason has not been clear until now. In Read More


Top 10 food chemicals that are making you fat

Top 10 food chemicals that are making you fat

It’s no secret that people care about how they look. Countless gym memberships, health routines, artificial formulas and diet programs are concocted everyday; nevertheless, people still struggle to loose weight. Diet and exercise are a great way to maintain a healthy weight, but they aren’t the whole story. Many people fail to consider the chemicals Read More


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5 common food cravings, and what to eat instead

Everyone gets food cravings, but is it the chocolate you really need, or the magnesium that it contains? Obviously, everyone needs some chocolate or some potato chips once in a while as a little treat, but learning to eat healthier, more nutritious foods instead can help you maintain or lose weight. It’s not simply a Read More


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Top 12 foods for a flat tummy

Being bloated is a terrible feeling. It makes you self-conscious and can even ruin what would otherwise be a good time. Well, say goodbye to that bloated belly. Here are 12 foods to fight bloat and bring you peace of mind: Papaya – contains papain, a protein-digesting enzyme. Avocado – contains lipase, which helps break Read More


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Millennials, Gen Y need to eat less, work out more than previous generations to avoid obesity: research

According to a recently published report that calls into question the ethics of the group that published it, 25-year-olds are now faced with the task of exercising harder while eating less than their predecessors if they hope to lose weight. Coming out of York University, this study certainly boasts impressive numbers by analyzing data of Read More


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Does eating breakfast help with weight loss? Research provides definitive answer

For many pseudo-informed health gurus, the diet is a mysterious realm of half truths and confusion. Instead of doing research, they’ll spout off popular “facts” they’ve picked up without knowing the truth behind these urban legends. Such is how it is in the case of breakfast. One of the most debated topics among fitness enthusiasts, Read More


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Research shows reducing saturated fat to be pointless

Saturated fats have always been seen as one of those evils of dieting. Said to be the bringer of heart attacks, clogged arteries and death, health nuts do whatever they can to avoid even looking at it. However, a systematic review of the subject was recently released by one of the prevailing and most revered Read More


5 reasons wheatgrass is the ultimate diet hack

Wheatgrass is one of the best foods to add to your diet. Why? It’s a nutritional powerhouse that will supplement your best efforts at eating healthy. It provides a serious punch of nutrition, even in small amounts. That’s why they sell wheatgrass shots at health food stores and shake bars. It’s not just a fad; Read More


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5 key essential oils for weight loss

Essential oils are the perfect companion on your journey to lose weight. With their metabolism-boosting, appetite curbing, mood-enhancing effects, combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan – you’ll find the perfect recipe for success. Grapefruit essential oil – Excellent for boosting energy, preventing water retention and suppressing appetite. 1-2 drops with a glass of Read More