Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements such as thermogenics, fiber, protein, bitter orange and conjugated linoleic acid can support weight loss, enhance fat loss, increase feelings of satiety and help build muscle mass.
Shoppers who feel their genes are the reason they have weight problems may want to reconsider their exercise routines. A new study found genetic predisposition to obesity can be reduced by approximately 40 percent by having a physically active lifestyle. ...More
Researchers at South Dakota State University are using spatial analysis to investigate nationwide data to determine factors that influence the predisposition to obesity in various parts of the country. The findings, published in the June 29 issue of the American Journal of ...More
Shoppers who took month-long vacations may be looking to reduce those travel pounds, but a new Swedish study finds overindulging for a short time period can make it more difficult to lose excess weight. ...More
Fermentable carbs, such as those from garlic, asparagus and artichoke, supposedly help reduce appetite; but what’s more they increase insulin sensitivity, which helps to stabilize blood sugar. ...More
Kids who eat school-provided lunch are more likely to become overweight than kids who eat both school-sponsored breakfast and lunch, or kids who don’t eat school lunches at all. ...More
Waist circumference is a better determinate of how long a person will live than body mass index (BMI), according to a new study, which found both men and women with very large waists were twice as likely to die and those with smaller waists. ...More
Nutrition experts argue we should stop focusing on getting specific RDAs from supplements, and simply try to eat healthier whole foods. Shoppers may be accepting this message, but only up to a certain point. ...More
Nearly the entire U.S. population consumes a diet that is not on par with recommendations with the federal MyPyramid, according to a study published online in the Journal of Nutrition. ...More
Studies have shown consumption of green tea may help boost metabolism slightly and aid in modest weight loss, although claims in this area may be out of scope. ...More
Do you often feel sluggish or have a hard time sleeping at night? Have you recently gained or lost weight for unexplainable reasons? Although these are ambiguous symptoms that could be related to a number of things, it may be due to an underactive thyroid gland. ...More
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