Tag: weight loss

Remarkable Ways Coconut Oil Naturally Boosts Energy Levels and Supports Weight Loss

While most health-conscious people realize that coconut oil is actually a super food, for quite some time coconut oil has been demonized by the mainstream media due to its saturated fat content. And, another thing the media “forgets” to tell you is: those saturated fats differ significantly from the (toxic) fats found in most conventionally-raised animal products, and the…


Benefits of Ginger for Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease

Ground ginger powder is put to the test for weight loss and NAFLD, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Ginger has been used in India and China to treat illnesses for thousands of years. But, they also used mercury, so that doesn’t really tell you much. That’s what we have science for. But, when you see titles like this…


Hidden Powers of Vinegar–Detox, Tumor-Fighting, Weight Loss, etc

Humans have been taking vinegar for millennia. Yet, in recent times, this bitter-tasting, acid substance seems to enjoy a concentrated popularity. What kinds of health benefits does it really offer? Are the “vinegar-weight loss” rumors true? Are there any downsides to drinking it? The “bitter truth” about vinegar on #VitalSigns with Brendon Fallon. * Click…


Peanuts Good for Weight Loss and Lowering Blood Pressure: Study

A handful of peanuts twice a day before meals can contribute to weight loss and lower blood pressure, new research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) has found. In collaboration with Texas Tech University, the UniSA study assessed two groups of Australian adults at moderate to high risk of type 2 diabetes, testing the…


Does the Milk Diet Work?

Many types of diet meals for losing body weight, which include ketones, fruit juice, and even water, are prevailing. Some celebrities such as Hong Kong star, Gillian Chung, promote the consumption of water only. Recently, Little Red Book, a social media in China, recommended the “Milk Diet” to its netizens. A milk diet is defined…


Are You Among the ‘Diet-Resistant’? Workouts May Be Key to Weight Loss

“You can’t run from the fork.” It’s an old weight-loss saying, reminding folks that diet is more important than exercise when it comes to shedding excess pounds. But is that true for everyone? New research suggests there’s a category of “diet-resistant” people who need to work out and watch what they eat if they want…


To Fast or Not to Fast

What you eat matters. Many studies have shown that the types of food you eat affect your health. But what about the timing? Scientists are just beginning to understand that when you eat may also make a difference. Throughout history, people have experienced periods when food was either scarce or completely lacking, says Dr. Valter…


Overweight? Cumin Spice Works Better Than Obesity Drugs

Cumin, a warm, peppery seed found in spice cabinets around the globe, helped overweight individuals lose as much weight as those taking weight loss medications, with added benefits to insulin levels. If you need to shed some extra pounds, cumin may help, naturally Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) is an aromatic herb that belongs to the Apiaceae…


A Third of Americans Don’t Know They’re Obese: 2 Surprising Causes

What is the obesity situation of Americans? The data appear to be quite startling. According to the latest published data, the results of the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) show that among Americans aged 20 and above, 42.5 percent are obese, and 31.1 percent are overweight. Together, they account for 73.6…


Discover 7 Common Dieting Mistakes

Being on a diet takes lots of hard work and discipline.  If you’ve struggled to lose weight on a diet, you know how frustrating that can be. If you’ve experienced this, you’re not alone.  Many people wonder why a diet doesn’t work for them.  Luckily, research gives clues about diet mistakes that help explain why diets fail….