As you grow older, it often becomes more difficult to manage your weight. However, the reasons may be different than you think. A recent study challenges the conventional wisdom about metabolism across the lifespan. Rather than slowing down in middle age, human metabolism seems to remain stable from 20 to 60. That’s according to a groundbreaking study at Duke … [Read more...] about The Surprising Truth about Losing Weight After 40
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How to Avoid a Food Coma
What happens after Thanksgiving dinner at your house? Do you spend time catching up with family and friends, or do you collapse on the couch feeling like a beached whale? The medical term for that condition is postprandial somnolence, but you probably call it a food coma. It’s not just limited to the holidays either. You may feel tired and bloated after a big lunch or … [Read more...] about How to Avoid a Food Coma
A Quick Guide for Cutting Down on Sugar
Most people love sugar. It’s sweet, great for giving us spikes in energy, and a wonderful way to indulge in something special when you want a treat. Unfortunately, as great as sugar might taste, it’s not so great for your health. Added sugars are responsible for around 17% of the total calorie intake of adults in the US, and all that sugar leads to weight gain. If extra … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide for Cutting Down on Sugar
What You Need to Know About Sugar
Have you ever wondered if you’re eating too much sugar? The truth is sugar is prevalent in our everyday lives. Sugar is added by food manufacturers to almost every processed food - pizza, canned food, pastas, ketchup. Although sugar may taste great, it’s possible that too much sugar causes you more harm than good. Sugar itself is a group of molecules. There are … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Sugar
The Secret to Cutting Back on Added Sugar and Salt
What if there was one thing you could do that would eliminate 80% of the excess sugar and salt in your diet? You can eat healthier without giving up desserts and potatoes! If you’re like the average adult, you’re likely eating too much sugar and salt. Most of that comes from processed foods you buy in supermarkets and restaurants. To make matters worse, many of these … [Read more...] about The Secret to Cutting Back on Added Sugar and Salt