5 Affordable Foods for Blasting Abdominal Fat

Whether young or old abdominal fat is unhealthy, raises disease risks, and is not pleasant to look at. The older you get, the more it accumulates, and there is growing evidence that abdominal obesity increases Read more

5 Simple Tips for a Lean and Healthy Body

When it comes to diet one size doesn’t fit all. With all the diet plans and weight loss books on the market, it can be more than confusing for the consumer to find the plan that best fits. Every author that launches a new book markets the eating plan as the one that works. The truth is Read more

Sugar-free, Reduced Sugar Sweeteners, and Weight Loss

Pretty much everyone is aware that too much sugar can be a hindrance to weight loss. And lots of artificial “no calorie” and natural “low calorie” sweeteners have popped up as a substitute to get the sugar out of our diet. But, there can be confusion over how safe and effective these sugar replacements are in weight loss.

Okay, sugar is natural, so why is it so bad for you? In a nut shell, sugar contains glucose, a simple carbohydrate which provides our bodies with energy like the fuel in our cars. However, with the high glycemic index (GI) rating of 65+, refined sugar readily triggers an insulin response resulting in a message from your brain to Read more

Resistant Starch and Weight Loss

Resistant starch is getting some attention lately, but many people who want to lose weight may not be aware of what it is and how adding more of it to their meals might hinder their weight loss efforts.

It’s probably been a part of your diet all your life. It’s found in everyday foods like Read more