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

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