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09/26/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Not ALL fats are bad: Consuming good fats can actually prevent stroke

Fat has become the enemy over the past few decades. These days, foods proudly proclaim their low-fat status on their packaging, acting as though they’re “health food” even if they’re devoid of nutrients and full of other chemicals that make up for the flavor lost by removing fat. While there’s no doubt that obesity is […]

06/25/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Why you should be paying attention to this amino acid if you want a healthier heart

Your risk of developing heart disease is exacerbated by eating fatty foods and engaging in unhealthy habits, but having an overabundance of homocysteine doesn’t help either. The evidence is strong that this amino acid increases your likelihood of contracting heart disease. In the 1960s, pathologist Kilmer McCully encountered two children with advanced atherosclerosis, a disease that doesn’t […]

05/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Cold swim or hot yoga? Science says chilly temperatures make you burn fat faster

Maybe you could switch from doing hot yoga to taking a cold swim to burn fat faster. This is because a study published in the journal Nature Communications found that chilly temperatures make you burn fat faster. In the study, it was revealed that long-term exposure to cold temperatures changes fat cell epigenetics. Epigenetics are […]

01/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Why do we gain weight in winter? Breakthrough study reveals less time in the sun promotes fat storage, as well as making us deficient in vitamin D

According to scientists, “winter weight gain” could be partly caused by a lack of sunlight exposure during winter. Researchers from the University of Alberta have announced that the according to the results of their study, the fat cells under our skin shrink once exposed to the “blue light” emitted by the sun. Peter Light, the senior […]

01/15/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Eat the right fats: Butter vs. margarine

Butter, once touted as a super villain known to cause heart disease and premature death, is now making its way to a superfood status. Does this misunderstood dairy product have you confused too? You are not alone. While margarine and butter may look similar, they are actually entirely different. Butter contains saturated fat, while margarine contains […]

06/20/2016 / By Tara Paras

Sugar is just as addictive as illegal drugs – break the sugar habit now!

Americans consume an enormous 152 pounds of sugar each year – most of it hidden in processed food and drink. Despite the sugar mania that has taken over America, however, the deleterious effects of this sweet substance is rarely documented. Sugar is actually linked to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Studies have shown that an overabundance […]

05/16/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

POOL READY: Get rid of the winter ‘excess’ with these incredible belly exercises

(NaturalNews) The warm weather is here, and if you’re like most people, that means you’re hoping for a not-too-difficult way to shed some pounds and tighten your belly fat. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to get a better-looking belly without the need for costly equipment or heavy weights — and you […]

10/06/2015 / By Greg White

Top 10 food chemicals that are making you fat

It’s no secret that people care about how they look. Countless gym memberships, health routines, artificial formulas and diet programs are concocted everyday; nevertheless, people still struggle to loose weight. Diet and exercise are a great way to maintain a healthy weight, but they aren’t the whole story. Many people fail to consider the chemicals […]

09/23/2015 / By Michael Bundrant

5 Foods that make you want to eat less later

If you want to feel full, you need to put down the donuts and pick up a snack that actually satiates your body. When you opt for a pastry or sugary snack, your body doesn’t feel full because it’s not receiving any nutrients to actually munch on. Luckily, with these five snacks, you’ll finally be […]

09/17/2015 / By Chris Draper

Top 10 ways artificial sweeteners destroy health

Artificial sweeteners were bolstered for many years as a healthy alternative to natural sugars. By matching the taste of sweetness without the calories, artificial sweeteners became immensely popular for people afflicted by obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Once the artificial sweetener saccharin was deemed probably carcinogenic, sugar substitutes fell from their health throne. Speaking from […]

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