Weight loss isn't only-or even mainly about calories. Surprisingly, we gain weight when natural weight-control mechanisms are disrupted by low-grade inflammation that is caused by poor diet and environmental toxins. When people gain weight, the extra fatty tissue produces leptin,...
If you are a "night snacker" or someone for I whom after-dinner snacking significantly contributes to a weight problem, eating...
Laughing out loud for 10 to 15 minutes uses up to 50 calories. People who laugh this much every day could lose...
Most misconceptions about losing weight are based on a kernel of truth. that make them sound true. people who don't...
Raw and undercooked sprouts can be as risky as undercooked beef and eggs. They may carry E. coli and salmonella, which can...
Federal recommendations suggest that Americans eat nine servings of fruit and vegetables a day-up from five servings. Consider the recommendations a goal-not...
This recipe, from the Soy foods Association of North America (www.soyfoods.org), is a great way to incorporate soy into your...
Soy is one of the few foods that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows to have a health claim on...
A new study has found that strong-flavored .[red and yellow onions and shallots tend to have the most flavonoids-antioxidants that help reduce...
We're bombarded by conflicting information about foods and health, and the result is confusion. Is milk good for our bones...
Pour a tall glass of water. While holding your breath and pinching your nostrils, take small sips until you feel like you...
You can freshen your breath by drinking a cup of tea. Polyphenols found in green and black tea inhibit the growth of...