One of my biggest struggles when it comes to weight loss is my sweet tooth. I’ll spend the entire day eating healthy, and following my meal plans. But once I’m finished with dinner and bedtime is drawing near, the sugar cravings begin. I usually give in and eat some dessert because I’ve been strong all […]

It amazingly difficult to get trustworthy information in a world that is geared towards you buying whatever the biggest seller is offering. The ability to pull oneself out of that (even to have the desire and wherewithal to want to do that) is a truly admirable feat. Eating is as vital to our survival as […]

Hemp seeds come from the hemp plant (cannabis sativa), a fibrous species of plant most well-known for its historical use in making textiles, rope and paper. Hemp and its derived seeds are not the same plant as its THC potent cousin, marijuana. Hemp has been grown and used extensively in all parts of the world […]

Is it even possible to engage in physical activity while stoned on marijuana? The very idea seems to be a contradiction. Several famous athletes testify the substance makes them mellow, relaxed and focussed on their sport, yet many medical professionals maintain that marijuana has no athletic-related performance-enhancing potential and in fact impairs coordination, perceptual accuracy […]

Diabetes and heart disease are among the top killers for both men and women in the industrialized world. The problem has its roots in many sources—foods that are overflowing with unhealthy chemicals, foods that are served in large proportions, a lack of regular exercise among the majority of people, and the rising rates of obesity […]

Weight gain, disrupted sleep cycles, chronic pain and other physical drawbacks are often considered an inevitable consequence of old age. Although the aging process is inevitable, many of the side-effects commonly attributed to age are not. In many cases, these setbacks can by mitigated by a change in lifestyle and eating habits. Since the internet […]

I am a breakfast skipper. I know that I shouldn’t be, and that breakfast is important, but most mornings I just can’t seem to find the time. But I know that I’m not the only one, breakfast skipping is becoming the norm these days among adolescents, and obesity is steadily on the rise. New studies […]

Glucomannan, also called Konjac or Amorphophallus rivieri, is a soluble fiber with very beneficial properties. It is estimated that our ancient ancestors ate up to twelve pounds of food daily, and there is no sign that they suffered from chronic illnesses like obesity, diabetes, and cancer at the same rate that modern humans have. The […]

Natural health enthusiasts have long looked for a legendary sweetener that would add sweet flavor to their food while avoiding dangerous spikes in blood sugar. A purported miracle began gaining steam around 2010, and its name was agave nectar. Taken from the agave plant, best known for producing tequila, the sweetener was embraced fiercely as […]

What’s the master weight loss hormone? Insulin. Learn to control your body’s insulin response and your body will stop being inclined to store fat, according to best selling author and researcher Gary Taubes. Insulin’s job is to remove sugar from the blood. Released by the pancreas, insulin sends blood sugar to the fat cells, where […]

Did you think there were only five mistakes beginners make when trying to lose weight? Guess again. Here are five more, according to Daily Burn. 1. Eating process food Unless you eat right, you’ll never uncover the muscle hiding behind all those layers of fat. You can exercise all day every day and still never […]

A recent study by the New York Nutrition Obesity Research Center has taken on the ever debated topic of oatmeal versus cereal for breakfast. What they found surprised them, as the results raised more questions than answered. A small study, a group of 18 average weight and 18 overweight participants were given different breakfasts of […]

What would you do if the man you adored started regressing before your eyes? Kamara Manthe shares her brave story. Note: The following article originally appeared in the January 2015 issue of Good Housekeeping. If I had known that every day I would lose a piece of Jason, a lot of our days might have […]

No, this is not a blame your family so you don’t have to take responsibility plea… Still, if you’re intent on losing weight, you must take into account how supportive your family is going to be. The more supportive, the more likely you are to succeed. And, it’s common that a family member’s lack of […]

A hormone treatment frequently used to help men suffering from prostate cancer may be doubling their risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research presented on Monday. The study’s results are so concerning that doctors may now discuss the new information with patients before they choose their treatment. One of the most common cancers […]