The answer is always the same–a diet of low-fat, high-fat, high-carb (read: high-carb, low-carb, and low-fat). This is where you might be confused–the idea that you can lose fat without a ketogenic diet, but actually do so with a low-fat diet–because it’s the same idea that you hear in all the fat loss books. This […]
Most people who get sick won’t lose as much as people who drink water. However, sometimes, if you do something that isn’t healthy, that might mean you need to drink more water. Drink lots of water before you go to sleep. This helps neutralize the acidity in your body and you can flush out any […]
Yes. You can lose more weight drinking apple cider vinegar than drinking any other drink. How do you make “apple cider vinegar”? In some countries you can buy it in pill or bottle form. You need an open fermentation bottle or two so you can use them. Other people recommend using baking soda or baking […]
It can be hard to get motivated when it seems impossible to lose weight in the first place, even though you have the power and will to do great things. But you can help prevent weight gain by creating a routine that keeps weight off. To get started, here are 5 simple steps you can […]
Yes, it does, which is a problem for dieters who want to avoid the greasy taste of hydrogenated fats or to lose weight. But it also works as a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It is recommended for all types of skin and hair, including sensitive ones like dry elbows or knees. It works for acne […]
Dobson believes there may be less fat on the surface of the mouth because chewing gum reduces the amount of saliva needed to dissolve food. Although the amount of fat is decreased, the amount of lipase does not decrease. “When people chew, they don’t get all the nutrients like they would if they didn’t chew,” […]
The majority of weight loss occurs as a result of energy deficit and nutrient depletion. At least part of the energy deficit must occur from a deficiency in one or more of the macronutrients, which will decrease your body’s ability to manufacture or use that macronutrient. It is best to replace the energy deficit with […]
Your diet is a huge factor. It’s the best predictor of whether you’ve lost (or not) weight. Your own diet will have a bigger impact than how you diet for other health issues. It’s also worth noting that when you weigh yourself regularly, it’s possible that you’re getting close to your goal weight. You should […]
A study that was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology suggests that chewing gum used with a cream containing high-fat ingredients such as fish oil may be especially useful for reducing the appearance of the body fat on the face: The researchers conducted an observational study at the University of California […]
Weight loss is associated with less sleep, but it goes both ways. “That’s a great question because in humans it often doesn’t matter whether you have less sleep or more sleep and some of that goes into the diet as well,” said lead author Dr. Svetlana Ivanova, an assistant professor in the department of psychology […]