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06/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Bitter melon extract found to help treat diabetes with its anti-obesity effects
Bitter melons may taste unpleasant to some people, but its health benefits cannot be denied. In particular, a study in China suggested that oil extracts from bitter melon seeds have the potential to support weight loss. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, also pointed out that consuming bitter melon […]
06/12/2018
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By Ralph Flores
The sex-weight connection: Understanding the role the brain plays in body weight control
Aside from morphology, there are a lot of ways males are widely different from females. One of these, as discussed in an article in the journal Nature Communications, has to do with how either sex gain weight. The paper, authored by researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine, indicated that while the underlying process in the phenomenon is still unclear, understanding how […]
06/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
PROVEN: Scientists say a high-fat diet is nutritionally poor and raises the likelihood of disease
High-fat diets are, without a doubt, full of flavor – but that’s all it has going for it. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism had indicated that a high-fat simple carbohydrate diet (HFSC) can lead to structural abnormalities in a person’s vital organs. The findings, presented by researchers from St. Aloysius College and […]
06/06/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Midnight snacking makes you fatter
Watching out what you eat is just half of the battle. According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, when you eat also plays a role in weight gain. In particular, late-night consumption of food – especially before going to sleep – has an important role in the composition of the body. […]
06/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
What you should and should not eat before and after a workout
One of the most common misconceptions people have with working out is that it’s focused on the activities that you’ll be doing when you hit the gym. However, what most people don’t realize is that preparing for a workout starts with what they put in their bodies before and after one. In an article in Self.com, registered dietitian […]
06/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Cutting your calories by just 15% can REVERSE aging
The road to aging gracefully starts from your plate. Based on the findings of researchers from the U.S., reducing the number of calories you consume today could lead to the reduced risk of age-related diseases in the future and may help you live longer. The paper, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, looked at the results […]
05/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Are you really that fit? New study finds that we tend to overestimate how active we are
People have differing concepts of physical fitness. Some people believe that going to the gym counts as adequate physical activity, while others believe that outdoor activities such as jogging and walking are the way to go. However, an international study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health says that neither idea is an objective […]
05/24/2018
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By Ralph Flores
This is why they just keep on getting fatter: Obesity dulls the taste, causing people to crave more sugar and salt
Aside from an increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, people who put on a lot of weight have another thing coming for them. Based on the results of a study conducted by Cornell University researchers, obesity can blunt a person’s taste buds, reducing their ability to enjoy the taste of food, especially for the five […]
05/23/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Rose hips could be an effective treatment for obesity
Roses are famous all over the world because of their sheer beauty, but that’s not all the plant has to offer. For thousands of years, people have turned to the rose plant not for its flowers but for its fruit, the rose hip. In particular, the fruits have been used in traditional medicine to treat a number of […]
05/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Intermittent fasting leads to improved energy levels
Turns out, you can live without food – to some extent. This was the case presented by researchers in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, where they stated that intermittent fasting (they called it SER, short for intermittent severe energy reduction) could be a useful way to reduce energy intake; thereby, controlling an individual’s body weight. […]
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