You can double your pleasure by shedding those extra pounds while improving your mood at the same time. By following a low-fat diet, you could not only lighten your load by carrying around less weight, but also gain a lighter attitude.

Sticking to either a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, or a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet can melt the pounds away over time, but only low-fat diets will result in both weight loss and long-term mood improvement. Read the rest of this entry »

A new study suggests people who choose plain water to quench their thirst over other beverages have healthier diets.

According to Reuters, the study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who drink water tend to eat a diet higher in fiber and lower in sugar and calorie-dense foods.

According to researchers involved with the study, the findings do not prove that drinking water makes people eat healthier. Rather, it suggests a connection between the two. Read the rest of this entry »

New research is showing that diet and exercise may prevent individuals from developing diabetes.

A study found in The Lancet discovered that by adding an exercise regimen and developing a healthy eating lifestyle could cut the risk of diabetes by more than one-third for susceptible people.

Usnews.com reports that diabetes natural remedies such as dieting and exercising are also more effective than pharmaceutical drugs. Read the rest of this entry »

What do you think are the three or so most important supplements someone might want to take daily?

What supplements are the most important depends on your gender and your age. If your diet is lacking, a basic multivitamin is a good idea, which simply assures that you are getting the recommended daily doses of a number of essential vitamins. Beyond this, if you are a woman, I recommend you consider both calcium (600 mg twice a day) and magnesium (200 mg twice a day).  Read the rest of this entry »

Most of us have heard throughout our life that eating fruits and veggies is very important…  It really is true that eating fresh fruits and veggies every day is essential to a healthy diet and a healthy body.

If you are not eating your daily greens and colorful fruits, now is the time to start introducing these into your diet. Read the rest of this entry »

The scientists are modifying a well known additive used as a thickener in foods like salad dressings and ice cream into a weapon against obesity.

The team is converting the starch-like substance called gellan gum into a liquid which can be drunk but then turns to a gel when it reacts with the digestive juices in the stomach.

The substance, which contains virtually no calories, then slowly breaks down in around six hours. Read the rest of this entry »

In this five-day low fat,  eat low calorie plan is nutrient packed. If you stick to the meal plans you should be able to drop a dress size. There’s a list of snacks to choose from too.

What is it?

A low-fat, nutritionally balanced five-day plan designed to leave you feeling and looking trim. Follow it exactly and you could lose enough weight to drop an entire dress size. Read the rest of this entry »