With the epidemic in obesity and Type II diabetes, people have started cutting calories to get to their optimal weight. Many dieters often give up their efforts because they hit a plateau and can’t seem…
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It’s summertime, and the living is easy! And why not? We may still have our work routines, but with longer days and phenomenally beautiful weather, there’s definitely more time for sports, mini-road trips, romance, new…
By now, most of us realize that if we’re overweight, we’re probably eating too much. However, that realization doesn’t mean that it’s always easy to combat our obesity-promoting cultural influences. That’s where the “smart” part…
Does your diet promote chronic inflammation? While most Americans might be baffled by the question, it’s one we should all be able to answer. Why? Because it’s becoming increasingly clear that chronic inflammation is at…
If you’re reading this, you have already be enjoying whey protein shakes on occasion. Should you make them a daily essential? Maybe, if you believe in working smarter rather than harder When it comes to…
As you may know, obesity in the U.S. has become such an astronomical problem that it is now─quite literally─an epidemic. From 1980 to 2012, adult obesity rates have doubled, but even more shocking is that…
While most people happily await the arrival of spring, many allergy sufferers are slightly less enthusiastic. Seasonal allergies─also called hay fever─come with pesky symptoms like an itchy throat, nose and eyes, sinus congestion, sneezing and…
Isn’t it ironic? As challenging as it is to actually shed those cumbersome extra pounds, doing so may only be half the battle. Why? Because you also have to keep them off! Many people find…
Do you know how much sugar you consume daily? You may not, since there is currently no requirement that added sugars be shown separately on the ingredient labels of commonly consumed American food products. While…
It’s probably safe to say that the problem of overweight kids is worth addressing. Did you know that between 1980 and 2002, obesity prevalence literally tripled in children and adolescents aged 6 to 19 years?(1)…