Originally posted 2016-07-14 12:24:58. Previous studies show that eating more protein can help people lose weight. Not only does protein increase the amount of calories burned, it also seems to reduce calorie intake by suppressing appetite. The ketogenic diet is usually much higher in protein than the normal Western diet. As a result, it may […] More
Originally posted 2016-07-12 03:40:55. You’ve probably heard quite a bit about this new “magic cream” from West Africa called Botcho cream. Maybe it even brings to mind memories of the Egyptian Magic Cream hype a few years ago, and you remember shelling out big bucks for a product that was essentially glorified Vaseline mixed with […] More
Originally posted 2016-07-06 19:20:20. Inflammation underlies most diseases. The purpose of inflammation is to help the body heal and protect against further damage. However, chronic inflammation is harmful and involved in the development of many lifestyle diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. Recently, researchers tested the effects of sugar on inflammatory markers. Here is […] More
Originally posted 2016-07-03 19:16:42. Growing evidence shows that probiotics may promote weight loss. Probiotics are defined as live bacteria that have health benefits when consumed. Research indicates they may even retain some of their health benefits when they’re expired. Recently, Japanese researchers compared the weight loss benefits of a live and heat-killed probiotic known as […] More
Originally posted 2016-06-30 19:58:50. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are long-chain omega-3 fatty acids that are well known for their health benefits. Both are found in fatty fish, as well as fish oil supplements. Most research has examined their combined health effects, but few studies have compared them. Recently, a large Canadian study […] More
Originally posted 2016-06-28 13:45:05. L-carnitine is a nutrient and weight-loss supplement. Some evidence suggests that supplementing with L-carnitine may promote weight loss. However, studies have provided mixed and inconclusive results. For this reason, a group of Iranian researchers combined the results of several L-carnitine trials in a meta-analysis. Here is a summary of their findings. […] More
Originally posted 2016-06-26 00:18:31. Most people get the common cold a few times per year. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to reduce your risk of catching one. Most importantly, you can live a healthy lifestyle and follow a wholesome diet. In fact, research indicates that certain nutrients can make a difference. These […] More
Originally posted 2016-06-18 17:04:08. What is Psyllium Husks? Also referred to as isabggol or ispaghula, the Psyllium seed Husks are a part of the plant Plantago ovate which is a native of Pakistan, Bangladesh and India. Psyllium seed Husks are mostly used to assist in the loss of excessive weight and to relieve digestion issues such […] More
Originally posted 2016-06-16 13:50:06. The GM Diet also known as the General Motors diet is simply a weight loss management plan. As the name suggests, the plan was developed by General Motors Corporation (GM). GM developed the plan back in 1985 to help their employees stay in shape. The weight loss management plan or diet […] More
Originally posted 2016-06-12 17:50:04. Low Carb Vegetables Foods such as bread, pasta and grains are deemed unacceptable by some people as a result of the amount of carbs they contain. Vegetables on the other hand are split into two nutritional categories; the starchy vegetables and the non-starchy vegetables. You may end up gaining more weight […] More
