A new study has found that there is one common food item that most Americans need to dump from their diet.
Most of us eat it every day. We may even think it’s healthy. But it gives you 100 extra empty calories a day. That means you’ll gain more than 10 pounds over a year.1
Striking this food from your diet not only can help you lose weight… It can lower your blood pressure—and lessen sugar’s harmful effects on your health.… Read More
Do you drink diet soda because you think it helps stop you from gaining weight? Think again.
A new study shows that diet soda makes you hungry to point that you can increase your caloric intake by as much as 50%.1
It’s just the latest research showing that artificially-sweetened soda may be even worse for your health than the sugary variety.… Read More
Do you think your tax dollars should be spent to make you sick? Of course not.
But that is exactly what researchers found when they set out to determine the effect on public health of $170 billion in government farm subsidies.
The federal government uses your tax money to pay for corn, soy, wheat, and dairy farming. This keeps these foods cheap.… Read More
Losing weight on a high-protein, low-carb diet has an unexpected benefit. Besides a slimmer body, it can help you sleep better.
That’s the finding of two new Purdue University studies that show going on a high-protein weight loss plan improves sleep.1
In the first study, 14 overweight men and women increased their protein intake while reducing overall calories. This had the effect of lowering carbohydrates.… Read More
When you walk into the gym and you want to improve your heart health, you know where to go. The cardio machines.
If you want a muscular physique, you head to the weights.
But what kind of exercise should you do if you want to live longer? Penn State researchers believe they have the answer.
… Read MoreMove over red wine. Research has found that an ingredient in beer has surprising health benefits.
A new study at Oregon State University found that a natural substance in hops lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar, and reduces weight gain.1
Xanthohumol (XN) is a natural flavonoid found only in hops. Hops are the flowers of a perennial vine native to Europe.… Read More