Weight Loss Success Stories – Low Carb Diet

Are you looking for inspiring weight loss success stories? Find out how I lost 29 lbs in six months on a low carb diet without increasing exercise levels. In May, 2008 I quit smoking. Over the next six months I gained 45 lbs (20 kg) because I switched one hand to mouth habit (smoking) with [...]

Monosodium Glutamate Side Effects on Obesity

Aside from it’s primary purpose, there are several monosodium glutamate side effects. Technically speaking, monosodium glutamate is a “flavor enhancer”. It stimulates the taste-buds, making them more sensitive to flavor. This improves the taste of food, or rather, our bodies response to that food. If that was all MSG did, there wouldn’t be an issue. [...]

Best Fiber Supplement for Weight Loss

Everybody knows that fiber is good for them. But what is the best fiber supplement for weight loss? There are so many fiber supplements on the market these days. You have metamucil, benefiber, fiber choice, citrucel, kronsyl, equate, vetasyl and many more. Unfortunately, the down side is that these supplements are expensive so you certainly [...]

Soluble Fiber vs Insoluble Fiber in the Diet

When it comes to soluble fiber vs insoluble fiber you might wonder what the difference is. To understand the difference you first need to understand what dietary fiber is. Dietary fiber is the edible portion of plant cell walls. Fiber is difficult for the body to digest. In fact, the body doesn’t digest it at [...]

What is the difference between glycemic index and glycemic load

Understanding the difference between glycemic index and glycemic load is important for those who need to lose weight. But first we need to understand the definition of the two terms. Definition of Glycemic Index: The glycemic index, referred to as the ‘GI’ is a calculation of how specific carbohydrate rich foods affect blood sugar levels [...]

Good Fat vs Bad Fat

When it comes to the topic of good fat vs bad fat, there are several things that must be considered. First of all, fats are required for optimal function of the human body. Fat plays several essential roles in the body including: Provision of the essential fatty acids linoleic and linolenic acids which the body [...]

Developing Healthy Weight Loss Habits

Do you feel like you’re getting nowhere with your weight loss efforts? Do you feel like losing weight is too difficult? Do you find it difficult to incorporate weight loss strategies into your lifestyle? Do you feel like you have more weight gain habits than weight loss habits? Try not to become too upset about [...]

Weight Loss Super Foods

Many people wish they could lose some weight. But it’s hard to commit to changing eating habits. Is this how you feel? Congratulations, you are completely normal. Voluntarily sacrificing unhealthy foods that once provided the backbone of your diet is a major step that many individuals are unwilling to make. Thankfully, you don’t have to [...]

The Fastest Way To Lose Weight

Do you know the healthiest and fastest way to lose weight? Most people have some idea about how to lose weight. Not only do many children see examples of dieting from their parents as they grow up, we are also surrounded by weight loss information in our everyday lives. You’ll hear it on the radio, [...]

Gastric Bypass Surgery complications

Many obese people nowadays considering gastric bypass surgery are concerned about gastric bypass surgery complications. Unfortunately, there are few resources available to explain these complications. Some resources that are available are written in incomprehensible medical jargon making them hard to understand. Consequently, there is a huge demand for information that is written in words that [...]

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