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06/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The 7 ages of appetite: Understand these phases to eat better and prevent obesity

Most people think that the desire to eat is driven by hunger. But appetite is not as simple as originally thought. Learning how it works and the seven phases it goes through over the years will help you make better decisions about what you eat and in the process, avoid diet-related problems such as obesity. […]

06/21/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Meal plans only work if you stick to them and exercise regularly

For most people trying to lose weight, strict adherence to a meal plan is one – if not the only – way to ensure they are successful. A study, however, has shown that just sticking to a meal plan won’t cut it. Relying solely on food supplementation – including meal plans – does not result in greater weight loss. The findings […]

06/18/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Legumes and oily fish can delay the onset of menopause

For a lot of women, going into menopause is one of the worst stages in life. With all the symptoms – fatigue, weight gain, moodiness, hot flashes – most of the time, food is the only comfort. However, no matter how tempting that piece of chocolate is, women might want to resist and opt for healthier choices as […]

06/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

PROVEN: Scientists say a high-fat diet is nutritionally poor and raises the likelihood of disease

High-fat diets are, without a doubt, full of flavor – but that’s all it has going for it. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism had indicated that a high-fat simple carbohydrate diet (HFSC) can lead to structural abnormalities in a person’s vital organs. The findings, presented by researchers from St. Aloysius College and […]

05/24/2018 / By Ralph Flores

This is why they just keep on getting fatter: Obesity dulls the taste, causing people to crave more sugar and salt

Aside from an increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, people who put on a lot of weight have another thing coming for them. Based on the results of a study conducted by Cornell University researchers, obesity can blunt a person’s taste buds, reducing their ability to enjoy the taste of food, especially for the five […]

05/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Intermittent fasting leads to improved energy levels

Turns out, you can live without food – to some extent. This was the case presented by researchers in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, where they stated that intermittent fasting (they called it SER, short for intermittent severe energy reduction) could be a useful way to reduce energy intake; thereby, controlling an individual’s body weight. […]

05/16/2018 / By David Williams

Conflicting messages: Study finds junk food promoted through sports leagues is a harmful contributor to the childhood obesity epidemic

It’s a well-known fact that the media plays a part in the spread of potentially harmful messages to children that might be watching. Now a new study has looked even further into this, and the researchers behind it have singled out the world’s biggest sports leagues as major culprits. According to the study, most of […]

01/22/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Running on empty has its benefits: Fitness experts say do NOT eat before hitting the gym, contradicting a common exercise myth

Is it really better for you to hit the gym on an empty stomach? It’s an odd yet intriguing idea that’s been gaining some traction in recent years. Many expert fitness experts have since and continued to come forward and speak about how this practice may hold the key to losing weight. Less food, more […]

12/19/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Nutritional requirements should match your lifestyle: Study finds female athletes need 50 percent more protein than non-active males

Macronutrients are the lifeblood of athletes. However, while carbohydrates and fat give them fuel and energy, protein lets their bodies recover from the rigorous demands of sports and exercise. According to a new study by researchers from the University of Toronto‘s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE), the Hospital for Sick Kids and Ajinomoto […]

12/07/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Drink water, eat fruit: Fruit drinks marketed to children found to have shockingly high amounts of sugar

According to research published in the online journal BMJ Open, the sugar content of fruit drinks is “unacceptably high.” These refreshments include fruit drinks, and smoothies are some of the worst offenders. The findings revealed that at least half of the products assessed contained almost all of a child’s entire daily recommended maximum sugar intake of 19 grams […]

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