Tag: metabolism

5 Weight-Loss Smoothies to Help You De-Bloat and Slim Down

Are you feeling heavy, sluggish, and bloated? A slimming smoothie might be just the ticket for better digestion, more energy, and a boosted metabolism. Do smoothies for weight loss actually work? Research shows that using the right ingredients can create a smoothie that helps you feel lighter and get healthier. For example, a study found […]

4 Simple Ways to Spin Beans and Why They are So Good for You

The longest-lived people in the world have a secret. They’re full of beans. It’s an expression that means that a person is energetic and lively with a spring in their step. Researchers who study the “Blue Zones” where people live extraordinarily long and healthy lives have determined that the regular consumption of beans is one […]

How to Make Your Own Healthy Sriracha Sauce

In some circles, it is known as rooster sauce. This super hot sauce is named after the coastal city of Si Racha, located in the Chonburi Province of Eastern Thailand where local seafood restaurants serve it.

Fasting — A Path To Better Health?

Sometimes, less is more. It’s an adage that applies in many domains within our lives…and in the modern world, it most certainly applies to food. A large volume of research demonstrates that consuming fewer calories leads to better health.

Inflammation Prevents Weight Loss

In my office, I see a steady parade of patients who tell me that they have been eating well and exercising… but the pounds just won’t come off. It’s so frustrating for them, and many of them feel like their doctors simply don’t believe them and assume that they’re not telling the truth about their […]

Breakfast Rx: Homemade Müesli

A good breakfast is a game changer. That may seem like hyperbole — and something your mother always told you — but it’s the truth. In fact, scientific studies show that consistently eating healthfully in the morning is one of the most important things you can do to tip your metabolism in the right direction. […]

When You Lose Weight… Where Does it Go?

Say you just lost five pounds. First of all, congratulations! You are now five pounds lighter! Now that we’re done celebrating… did you ever wonder about a simple, but not so simple question: Where did that extra weight actually go? This is actually a fascinating question… what happens to the weight that you’ve lost? Those […]

Biggest Loser Study Reveals The Sad Reality Of Rapid Weight Loss

“Biggest Losers Become Biggest Gainers,” “The Lost Hope Of ‘The Biggest Loser’” and “’Biggest Losers Lose Battle Against The Returning Bulge” are just a few of the sad but true headlines that started making the rounds at the end of last week. The headlines were responding to a study released last Friday in the journal […]