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09/03/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

More than a habit: The formerly obese have increased hunger hormones for two years after dramatic weight loss

Severely obese individuals have more hunger hormones for two years after dramatic weight loss, a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism discovered. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology who looked at the impact, both short- and long-term, of weight […]

07/20/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Adding walnuts to your diet can help you lose weight and improve your heart health

Walnuts aren’t just good for salads. Researchers from the University of California San Diego in La Jolla have found that they can also be used to supplement a reduced-energy diet and that they provide results similar to conditions under a weight loss intervention. The findings of this study, published in Nutrition Journal, looked at whether adding walnuts to a diet can affect weight, […]

06/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Tea found to prevent fat storage in the liver, lower blood glucose

Tea, particularly its green and black varieties, can prevent fat storage in the liver and lower blood sugar, according to the study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Tunis EL Manar and the University of Carthage in Tunisia and Université Paris […]

06/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Probiotics and a healthy diet hasten weight loss

Looking for a new strategy to lose weight faster? Adhere to a healthy diet and take probiotics. A study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that a healthy diet together with probiotic treatment could speed up weight loss. In the study led by the National Taiwan University, researchers aimed to determine if a probiotic […]

06/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Double whammy: Chemicals found in everyday products such as fast food wrappers found to sabotage metabolism, contribute to weight gain

Gains made from weight loss diets and regular exercise can be compromised by chemicals in the utensils and packaging used to prepare and store otherwise healthy food. This is the conclusion of a Harvard-led study that found a correlation between obesogens and weight increase among dieters. The technical term for obesogens is “perfluoroalkyl substances” (PFAS). They […]

06/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Does Garcinia cambogia really help obese people lose weight?

Obesity and overweight are serious problems the world over, but a study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine may have revealed an unlikely ally in garcinia cambogia, with results indicating that it can help in weight loss. The study, led by researchers from the University of Cordoba in Spain, looked at the effects of garcinia cambogia and […]

06/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Examining the long-term effects of Garcinia cambogia on weight loss

A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has examined the effects of the treatment of garcinia cambogia and glucomannan on long-term weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. The study authors found that both treatments reduced weight and improved lipid and glucose blood profiles of the study participants. Researchers […]

05/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Bacteria in your small intestines may explain why you gain weight

Bacteria in the small intestine may play a role in weight management, according to a study published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe. In the animal study, a team of researchers from the University of Chicago found that germ-free mice lacking in gut bacteria failed to digest or absorb fatty foods when fed with a […]

05/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Debunking the metabolism excuse: Nutritionists say that metabolic rate doesn’t vary much from person to person…stop blaming your metabolism for your weight

If you’re not into physical activities or don’t like regularly going to the gym, you’ve probably used the line “I can’t lose weight like other people do because of my metabolism” one too many times as an excuse. But did you know that our metabolic rates aren’t that different after all? The U.K.’s National Health […]

04/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

If you really want to keep the weight off, eat good food regularly and don’t go on fad diets

Regularly eat good food and ditch fad diets if you really want to maintain a healthy weight, according to a study published in the journal Eating Behaviors. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki, also found that going on a diet and skipping meals makes a person gain weight faster instead of […]

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