Chia seeds are all over Instagram these days—in everything from puddings to smoothies. With good reason, too. These small black seeds, responsible for a flowering [...]
Overeating has been found to impair blood sugar (glucose) control and insulin levels. A new study suggests that the duration of a bout of overeating can affect how the body [...]
You’ve probably known someone who consumed insane amounts of celery because digesting it required more calories than the food contained. However, the idea of [...]
Coconut oil is widely promoted for weight-loss, but while the promises of coconut oil’s benefit sound great, the research is less clear. A few studies have looked at [...]
Extreme fatigue, a rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and difficulty focusing sound like symptoms that would send most people running to their doctor’s office. But they [...]
Lose 5 pounds in one week! It’s a trope we see everywhere. And while it’s possible that someone can lose that much (if not more) in that time period, it really [...]
Fasting — where you restrict taking in calories for an extended period of time—appears to bring with it some pretty remarkable health benefits. These include weight [...]
For most people, the word fasting brings up the notion of prolonged periods without food or maybe even drink. Some people fast periodically for religious reasons or medical [...]
If you feel like you’re making smart moves to lose weight but the scale isn’t moving the way you want, your diet may contain some sneaky foods that can [...]
By now you’ve probably heard that, barring a serious allergy, nuts are great for you. Underneath their tough shells resides a powerful trio of healthy fats, fiber, and [...]