Scientists from the University of Nottingham have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate ‘brown fat’, the body’s own fat-fighting defenses, which could be the key to tackling obesity and type-2 diabetes. The pioneering study, published today in the journal Scientific Reports, is…
By Amanda Froelich What if the secret to losing weight sustainably, healing from debilitating diseases, and cultivating more self-confidence was to eat more fruit? The sweet, luscious flesh of plants is what 33-year-old Rebecca Rosenberg claims helped her lose 80 pounds, heal from a disease…
In experiments with mice, Brazilian scientists demonstrated that a moderate training protocol reduced liver fat and made the organ more sensitive to insulin, even before loss of body weight occurred Research conducted at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo State, Brazil, shows that…
People eating ultra-processed foods ate more calories and gained more weight than when they ate a minimally processed diet, according to results from a National Institutes of Health study. The difference occurred even though meals provided to the volunteers in both the ultra-processed and…
By Mae Chan The timings of our meals effect our ability to lose weight, so the integration of sleep rhythm data would help to build more effective personalised diet guides, experts have said. Recent research has highlighted fundamental changes in our knowledge about the workings…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP Cayenne pepper is a type of chili pepper that belongs to the genus Capsicum and is a cultivar of the Capsicum annuum species. Many people use cayenne pepper to add a little spice to a meal. It’s also been used for thousands…
By Melinda Cafferty, Natural Blaze It’s hard to heed diet goals and eat right – something inside of us kicks against our very best intentions. But what if you could bypass the monkey-mind and go straight to the heart by using mental imagery to affect profound change?…
By Gabriel Neal, Texas A&M University When my brother and I were kids back in the ‘80s, we loved going to Long John Silver’s. But it wasn’t just for the fish. It was for the vinegar – malt vinegar. We would uncap a bottle at…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Scientists are always looking for the most perfect, most exotic superfood that will do away with our belly fat woes. Have they found the holy grail hiding in the Amazon? Before we blame all obesity on “overfed” overeaters, it’s important to remember that…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP Hibiscus herbal tea is more than just a delicious beverage. The health benefits of hibiscus tea are what make it so special. Hibiscus tea is made from the deep magenta sepals of the roselle flower and is thought to be native to…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Sucralose is a common artificial sweetener sold under the trade name, Splenda®. The last time I went on the Splenda® website, it discussed the decades-long process of finally obtaining FDA approval. This probably won’t surprise our readers, but the findings of a new study…
Catherine Gillespie, Drake University Eating disorders affect at least 30 million Americans and have the highest mortality rates of any mental disorder. Those who survive eating disorders often have a long, difficult journey ahead of them. Eating disorders are classified as mental illnesses characterized by…
Laurel Mellin, University of California, San Francisco With springtime comes the desire to shed those few extra pounds, in preparation to don swimsuits and head to the pool. This year, new obesity research is making it easier to find a pathway that is right for…
David Prologo, Emory University Imagine that you are running a company, but you cannot get to your goal because all of your good workers keep quitting. For 30 years, your response to this problem has been to criticize the workers and say they are stupid…
By Sara FL Kirk, Dalhousie University and Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Dalhousie University The scent of baked goods wafts towards you as the supermarket doors glide open. Your stomach rumbles and your mouth waters at the sight and smell of so much food. Approximately 40,000 products are…
By Natasha Longo We are conditioned to eat. It doesn’t matter what culture or where we are geographically located, we always set up patterns to eat at certain times of the day. We even do it unconsciously. What if we broke that pattern? What if…
By Anna Hunt One of the fastest ways to lose weight and improve your health is by eating foods that induce the body’s state of nutritional ketosis. When this occurs, the body burns fat instead of sugar as its may source of energy, as well…
By Lisa Egan Are you stressed out? Is it hard for you to lose weight? Is there excess fat hanging around in your belly area? If you answered yes to those questions, exploring the relationship between those problems is crucial to your health and well-being. And…
By Mat Lecompte, CPT Everybody, at some point, has attempted a diet, and you’ve probably asked yourself why it isn’t working. Whether you’re trying to knock off a quick 10 pounds before a vacation, fit into a new outfit, or improve your overall health, diets are…
By Mae Chan Forget counting calories. New research suggests that a diet low in BCAAs may help weight loss and combat the metabolic problems that occur in diabetes and obesity. Proteins are macronutrients that people must consume in abundance to meet the body’s need for…
