Those of us with a bit of belly fat may take comfort in the fact that our excess weight is confined to our gut.
That can’t be as bad as being fat all over, can it?
Yes, actually it can.
Researchers have found that having the proverbial “pot belly” while being thin elsewhere is worse for your health than being fat everywhere.… Read More
The perfect weight-loss diet does four things…
Researchers have found that one eating plan may be all these things and more.
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago gathered 23 obese volunteers.… Read More
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not only miserable, it’s frustrating.
More than 1.6 million Americans suffer from the condition. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the two principal types of IBD.i
The stomach cramps, pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and other symptoms of IBD can severely limit your quality of life.ii
The worst part? … Read More
Groundbreaking studies of an ancient Indian herb bring great news for people who can’t control their sugar cravings…
Researchers have found that this natural remedy helps control blood sugar, increases natural insulin production, and even fights belly fat.i
It could be a godsend for people with diabetes. And it may help Americans end their addiction to sugar.… Read More
By now, most health-conscious people know that zero-calorie artificial sweeteners are useless for weight loss. In fact, they actually make you gain weight.
But researchers also have found that they are dangerous to your health in another way that may surprise you…
They damage your blood vessels.i
A study from Marquette University is the most in-depth look ever at the biochemical changes caused by artificial sweeteners.… Read More
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is notorious for causing headaches, allergy symptoms, and other unsettling health problems.
MSG is a so-called “flavor enhancer.” It’s added to some processed and Asian foods.
For decades, food manufacturers have denied that it causes any problems. But the ill effects are so common that they even have a name:
Chinese restaurant syndrome. It’s also referred to as MSG symptom complex.… Read More