For the next few minutes, or just as you glance over this article, take genetics and obesity out of the equation. Let's say that weight gain or weight loss was 100% in your control. Realistically genetics do play a role for some, but not all. According to the National...
Yesterday I was talking with a couple of friends about diets. Not in the "I-need-to-go-on-a-diet" way, rather in the "it's-important-to-eat-a-heathly-diet" way. In the world of marketing, specialty foods are big business. Organics, gluten-free, allergy-free,...
There is a lot of research out there on alcohol consumption. Many studies have shown the benefits of low to moderate drinking, while other studies have shown that even light alcohol consumption can increase the risk of disease. Both of these pools of study are...
Exercise has a lot of benefits beyond burning calories. A good workout helps us manage stress, balance hormones, increase bone density and tone muscle. Most of us workout at a time that suits our schedule. But if you really want to get down to the nitty gritty of...
One of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to the holidays is to start eating healthier after the holidays. I know, I know. It's the holidays and you (and I) should be able to indulge a little bit more than the usual. But that doesn't mean 24-7 for two...
Inflammatory foods are a sponge for body fat. When our body is dealing with chronic, long-lasting inflammation, weight loss is nearly impossible. Avoiding the foods that trigger inflammation is one of the best things you can do if you want to lose weight. Inflammatory...
