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07/20/2016 / By Vicki Batts

This Ayurvedic herb can help boost muscle size, strength and recovery

Ashwaganda root extract is known to be one of the principle herbs of Ayurvedic medicine. But new studies suggest that it may be more than that soon. The study, reported in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Medicine, suggests that supplementation of the root may improve muscle size and strength, as well as […]

12/21/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Lose weight naturally with apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is prized for its curative and preventive properties. But, did you know that it could also aid in weight loss? Studies show ACV can indeed help you shed the pounds by increasing your levels of satiety. A 2005 study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that participants who ate […]

12/04/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Mega-study shows low-fat diets don’t work

A meta-analysis of over 68,000 adults has revealed that low-fat diets are not any more effective for long-term weight loss efforts than higher fat or lower carb diets. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology published the review, which featured data pooled from a whopping 53 randomized trials that compared the effectiveness of low-fat diets to other […]

11/19/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Sugar makes you sick, and science just proved it

Sugar doesn’t have to make you fat to make you sick — at least, that’s what researchers say. According to a study recently published in the journal Obesity, chronic diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and type-2 diabetes in children used to be rare. Children didn’t use to have serious risk factors for […]

11/13/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Study shows chocolate enhances weight loss

New research suggests that one of your favorite treats might actually help boost your weight loss efforts. That’s right, chocolate can actually help you slim down! The main ingredient in chocolate is cacao powder. Cacao is rich in theobromine, a seldom-acknowledged compound with amazing benefits. Theobromine boosts your mood, staves off hunger and helps keep you […]

11/12/2015 / By Vicki Batts

How to improve digestion and fight disease with spirulina

Spirulina is one of the most potent superfoods you can find. This nutrient-dense, blue-green algae is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein and a variety of amino acids. Spirulina is known to boost the immune system, fight cancer and help prevent degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. With its incredible combination of antioxidants, it can help […]

11/06/2015 / By Vicki Batts

8 Healthy foods to help you lose weight

With all the weight loss mechanisms available today, it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s not. Many tips and tricks promote unhealthy habits or suggest damaging pills and surgeries to lose weight. The truth is, just a few changes in your daily diet can help shed the pounds in a safe and natural way. […]

11/05/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Watermelon can keep you pain-free post workout

Weight lifters, runners and cross-fitters rejoice: there is a food that can help reduce the symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). We all know that over-the-counter painkillers do little, if anything, to reduce that familiar, “I can hardly move my legs,” post-workout sensation. If you’ve ever had to walk up a few flights of […]

10/29/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Is yacón syrup the newest miracle weight loss aid?

Yacón is a South American plant often cultivated for its edible roots, which can be juiced and made into syrup. The high fructooligosaccharide content of yacón has recently gained much attention, especially from health-conscious consumers. The fructooligosaccarides in yacón act as prebiotics, which support healthy intestinal flora. They also function as a type of soluble fiber […]

10/22/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Want to boost weight loss? Try turmeric

Turmeric is widely regarded as a “magic” herb, if you will. It’s known to help fight off cancer cells and disease. The potency and efficacy of its healing compound, curcumin is of particular interest to science with its ability to actually kill off cancer cells. However, curcumin may have another, more mundane but yet still […]

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