High-fructose corn syrup: What are the concerns?

High-fructose corn syrup seems to be a common ingredient in many foods. What are the concerns about high-fructose corn syrup? Answer from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. High-fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener and preservative. High-fructose corn syrup is made by changing the sugar (glucose) in cornstarch to fructose — another form of sugar. The [...]

The #1 Habit Making You Fat: You Use Artificial Sweeteners

From Dr Oz:  The average American consumes 24 pounds of artificial sweeteners each year, a habit that could actually be making you heavier. Studies show how these substances may confuse the body’s regulatory systems that control hunger. Whenever you eat, your body is trained to expect calories, but it’s not getting them when you eat [...]

“Loving my body almost killed me”

In Brene Brown‘s post today (her personal website), she introduced Jess Weiner, a successful-in-life woman who was forced to face the truth about her obesity. You can see it here: For years, Jess Weiner urged women to accept their weight as is. She, after all, was a happy, successful size 18. But when her doctor warned that [...]

Anti-Cancer Foods

Many practitioners of natural medicine, and more Western doctors, are recommending courses of supplements that boost immunity and fight the growth of cancerous cells. These can include vitamins and minerals, as well as extracts of plants and mushrooms, the juices of berries and exotic fruits, and ocean-based supplements. When consulting with multiple health professionals, it’s [...]

3 Easy Ways to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Overview You may have heard about the childhood obesity epidemic and maybe even have some concerns about your own children. If they do not have a weight problem now, that is good news. But, you can be proactive to prevent obesity from ever happening in your family. Children are impressionable. They learn most of their [...]

Natural Fat Burning Remedies

Wouldn’t it be great if you could take a supplement and your excess weight would just melt away? Doctors, scientists and companies specializing in weight loss have been looking for a magic pill for forever. The truth is that there is no magic pill. The REALLY good news is that there are natural fat burning [...]

Is It Time to Get Help Managing Your Obesity?

Are you struggling with obesity? Have you tried to lose weight and just can’t seem to make it happen? First, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Losing weight is a challenge. The good news is that there are numerous resources to help you manage weight loss and obesity. Here’s how to know when [...]

Sleep Your Way to Skinny – How Good Sleep Helps You Burn Fat

Sleep affects your weight and people who get better sleep weigh less. Studies have actually shown that by taking measures to improve your sleep can help you lose weight. Why Sleep Matters While we are sleeping, our bodies are recovering from the day. Our organs, hormonal systems and cells take this down-time to regroup. If [...]

Are you saying that my iPod or iPad will help me lose weight?

It’s amazing how much technology has changed our lives. We can communicate with someone halfway around the world via instant message or video chat. We can transfer money from one bank account to another with the click of a button. We can also manage our health, burn fat and lose weight with the help of [...]

Green Tea For Fat Burning?

You know that green tea is great for your health. It detoxifies. It has an abundance of antioxidants. Antioxidants help your cells by getting rid of free radicals (they damage cells) in your body. These are two fantastic health benefits, but you might be surprised to know that Green Tea can help you burn fat [...]

7 Fat Burning Foods

You have to eat, but if you’re on a diet or trying to lose weight you have to be especially careful about what you eat. I’m sure you’ll be happy to know that there are delicious foods you can eat that will actually help you fight fat. Here are seven of the winning fat fighting [...]

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