Maintaining your blood sugar level is essential to your overall health and helps prevent or delay serious issues. Potential factors that influence your blood sugar levels include genetics, stress levels, activity, and body weight. However, you can also lower blood sugar levels by adopting a healthy diet. To help you choose the best foods possible...
In the weight-loss sphere, the notion of burning belly fat is everywhere. There are diets, exercises, supplements, and even products that claim to flatten stomachs and thin waistlines. It’s no wonder why; protruding bellies are a common insecurity, and the weight-loss industry capitalizes on it. However, most of these gimmicks are not backed by research....
In a bold dietary experiment, Patrick Ensley from Milford, Nebraska, overhauled his eating habits by committing to a full carnivore diet for an entire year. The results? A dramatic transformation that reshaped his health and life, though not without sparking debates about its sustainability and safety. Time For A Change At 300 pounds and struggling...
Ozempic is making headlines once again, not for its intended purpose of managing Type II diabetes, but for its unexpected side effects that are causing a stir among users. Being used as an unapproved weight loss drug, more and more unwanted side affects are being seen by users. From disappearing bums and breasts to the...
Fad diets, exercise trends, and more “low this, free that” food products than we can count, the world is obsessed with the idea of weight loss. This isn’t without reason, considering that 2.5 billion adults are considered overweight around the world, and 890 million of those are considered obese. The most recent trend is the...
Pu-erh tea, a type of fermented tea originating from the Yunnan province in China, has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its potential health benefits. Known for its earthy flavor and unique aging process, Pu-erh tea is not only enjoyed for its taste but also for its medicinal properties. Let’s have a look...
Prunes, also known as dried plums, have been cherished for centuries for their remarkable health benefits. There are many ways to enjoy prunes, from eating them as-is to cooking with them. One of the best ways to experience the goodness of prunes is by indulging in a warm or chilled cup of prune compote. This...
Snacking has been a topic of debate among health enthusiasts, with conflicting opinions on whether it is good or bad. While some believe it can be a healthy habit, others argue that it may lead to weight gain and other health issues. In this article, we will explore the effects of constantly snacking on both...
Millions of Americans are turning to herbal supplements to improve their health and well-being. However, recent research has shed light on the potential risks associated with some popular herbal supplements. These are the dangers of certain herbal supplements, including turmeric, green tea extract, ashwagandha, black cohosh, red yeast rice, and Garcinia cambogia, and their potential...
Losing weight is not easy for many people. While some seem to drop pounds immediately after even just small changes, others can’t seem to get the scale to budge. This has left some scientists to dig a little deeper into the world of weight loss and the human body to truly figure out what gives...
Ozempic, a medication originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes, has gained widespread popularity as an effective weight loss drug. It works by suppressing appetite and helping individuals shed significant pounds. However, while many have celebrated its weight loss benefits, there’s a lesser-known downside to consider: the potential for weight gain after stopping the medication.1...
Should We Avoid ‘Beige’ Carbs? Carbohydrates have previously gotten a bad reputation for spiking blood sugar, causing weight gain, and even contributing to diseases such as cancer [1]. As such, low-carb diets have been around for a while, including the ketogenic diet, which dates back to the 1920s, and the Atkins diet, which dates back...