Category: weight loss

A Common Eating Habit Can Increase Risk of Diabetes by 152 Percent

Eating too fast is a common problem for many people nowadays, owing to a busy lifestyle. For instance, a busy delivery driver can finish his lunch while waiting for two red lights. However, eating too fast can contribute to a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease, and may lead to other conditions. Eating Too…


Dietitian Fact-Checks 13 Popular Weight Loss Tips

Like myths, there can be some truth to these weight loss claims. However, an important skill to develop is the ability to separate fact from fiction. Some key questions to ask yourself are; “does that sound too good to be true?” “Does this make the science sound easy to understand?” and lastly, “what, if any,…


Balance Endocrine in Line With the Season and Lose Weight With Less Effort in Autumn

Weight loss is a vital topic throughout the year. Knowing how to lose weight by making use of the season of autumn is important. Dr. Yu Ya-wen, a TCM practitioner and Head of Taiwan Shangxi Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, shares some tips on how to lose weight by optimizing efficiency with limited effort, in line…


The 16 Most Weight Loss-Friendly Foods on the Planet | Eat Better

Not all calories are created equal. Different foods go through different metabolic pathways in the body. They can have vastly different effects on hunger, hormones, and how many calories we burn. Here are the 16 most weight loss-friendly foods on earth. Sponsored by Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Please click on the ‘CC’ button to activate…


How to Better Regulate Your Thyroid to Prevent Cancer, Fatigue, and Weight Gain

Your thyroid influences how much energy your body burns over a given period of time—also known as your metabolic rate. In turn, this affects your weight loss or gain, how you handle hot and cold, your energy levels, and many other things. A dysregulated thyroid can exhaust you, thin your hair, and make you constipated….


The Lazy Guide to Weight Loss: Using Massage Techniques to Lose Weight

It is that time of year again as we gobble up the big turkey and the two dozen appetizers and desserts at granny’s, whose rule is “no one leaves hungry.” Next thing you know, you have enough leftovers to last until Christmas. Festivities always come with a food coma and a subsequent few extra pounds….


Obesity Increases Risk of Diseases: Eat These Foods Instead

People want to lose weight for different reasons, such as better health or a better body shape. Being chronically overweight or obese does increase the risk of several diseases, including diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, gallbladder disease, and certain types of cancer. No matter what the reasons for losing weight are, there are some weight…


Probiotics 101: A Simple Beginner’s Guide | Eat Better

The bacteria in your body outnumber your body’s cells 10 to 1. Most of these bacteria reside in your gut, and the majority are quite harmless. Having the right gut bacteria is linked to numerous health benefits. These include: Weight loss Improved digestion Enhanced immune function Healthier skin Better mood Plus there is a reduced…


How Long Should I Really Stick to the Keto Diet?

You may already know a lot about the benefits of a ketogenic diet, and you might have even followed it with positive outcomes. However, without knowing one piece of critical information, this diet can be harmful to your health. The key point is for how long you should follow the ketogenic diet. Some people view…


Knee Trouble? Losing Weight May Help Slow Arthritis

Losing excess weight may not only help prevent knee arthritis but also slow its progression in people who already have the condition, a recent study suggests. Researchers found that among over 9,000 middle-aged and older adults, those who managed to shed some extra weight benefited their knees in two ways: They were less likely to develop knee…