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08/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Portion control: Eat your fruit, don’t drink it; study finds consumption of fruit juice contributes to weight gain

Fruits are really meant to be eaten, not drunk. That’s the conclusion of a recently released study that found out drinking 100 percent fruit juice contributed to weight gain instead of weight loss. The Seattle-based researchers recommended people eat whole fruits if they want to really shed some pounds, reported a Newswise article. “American adults gain an […]

07/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists reveal that restricting eating to a 12-hour window prevents obesity

Australian researchers report that restricting yourself to eating within a 12-hour window can help you avoid obesity. In an article on Health Medicine Network, the researchers show the results of a mice model where animals on a high-fat diet gained less weight when they were only allowed to eat during half the day. Mice are […]

05/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Don’t just cut calories; you have to move around to really lose the weight

You can pare your food down to the very bone all you want, but if you don’t pair it with physical activity, the pounds you shed will come back again and again. That’s why a joint team of South African and Oregon-based researchers suggested that obesity is best defeated through exercise rather than diet, according to […]

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 […]

05/06/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Want stronger muscles? You need to exercise AND follow a reduced-calorie diet

Regular trips to the gym are not enough if you want to have those rippling muscles that make you the envy of those who want to look fit. You have to think beyond exercise and work on a healthy diet as well. This is the finding of a recent research on muscle performance in three […]

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 […]

02/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Lose weight standing around: New study finds standing rather than sitting for six hours per day prevents weight gain, aids weight loss

An easy way to lose weight is to stand instead of sitting. A new study discovered that standing rather than sitting for six hours each day could prevent weight gain as well as help lose weight. The study was carried out by a team of researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, New York that […]

12/04/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Food quality found to impact risk of cancer regardless of weight: Choosing natural foods over processed foods keeps the nutrients-to-calories ratio properly balanced

If you know someone who eats whatever they want and never seems to gain any weight, it’s normal to feel a little envious. However, they could be doing their body just as much harm as they would by gaining weight. This is according to a new study that reveals the quality of your food counts […]

11/23/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

10 tips for avoiding holiday weight gain

It’s that time of the year again. The festive season is upon us, which means a lot of eating and drinking are going to happen in different parties and get-togethers. To avoid the holiday weight gain, here are 10 ways you can prepare your body to shed some pounds before Christmas. Exercise regularly – This […]

11/17/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Experts share 8 tips and tricks for staying in shape through the feasting season

Deck the halls with boughs of…food! No, wait, holly. All kidding aside, it’s already November, which means that you’re probably preparing for several feasts before the end of the year. This does not give you an excuse though to gain unwanted pounds. Here are eight expert-recommended tips and tricks to avoid the holiday weight gain. […]

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