I've never like the word obesity - it has a terrible connotation and frankly labels make me uncomfortable. So let's agree that now that I am back on board writing for this site, that we'll assume that most people who come to read the information and to blogs here - want to lose weight. With that in mind, let's look at why you want to... Read more
Two dieticians were asked by a functional food site to do more than just offer - eat less, exercise more; steer clear of fast food and french fries. Though Americans have heard these mantras time and again, obesity rates indicate that many of us are failing miserably in maintaining our health. Suzanne Dixon and Dave Ellis, two... Read more
The FDA has put out a warning regarding a number of dietary supplements which are considered "diet aids" and which may be contaminated with some serious ingredients.
The drugs on the list are available over-the-counter or by internet sales. They may have on their labels the comforting words "all natural" or "herbal ingredients" but... Read more
Go to the MidWest and the typical lifestyle habit you will see - people eating many, if not most of their meals at buffets and cafeterias and people who are not exercising because they don't find their physical community "exercise friendly."
This new study out of Washington University St. Louis also offers that people spend much of their... Read more
when you are identified as being overweight or obese, you are told all about health risks assicuated with that weight that include:
heart disease
diabetes
metabolic syndrome,
cancer
arthritis
stroke
and these health risks are then used as reasons to inspire you to watch your weight, avoid weight gain or to reduce, if you are... Read more
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