Probiotics: the cure for your IBS woes?
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) serves as something of an umbrella term that covers a variety of truly-not-fun symptoms of digestive distress. These symptoms of digestive […]
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Are blueberries a weight loss fruit?
We’ve talked about the potential for citrus fruits and even simply higher-fruit diets to help with weight loss. So perhaps it should come as no […]
If you enjoy yogurt, you might also enjoy a healthy weight
We have discussed the role probiotics and a healthy gut microbiome might play in weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. But just because probiotics […]
Does soluble fiber influence weight loss?
In the health and wellness world, there is growing debate about whether fiber can help aid weight loss or if fiber is weight loss’s enemy. […]
The simplest weight loss key yet?
Is weight loss as simple as eating the foods that are traditionally thought of as healthy? Maybe so. Fruit and vegetables for weight loss: the […]
Do carotenoids impact weight loss? Or weight gain?
You may be familiar with carotenoids, such as beta-carotene (the precursor to vitamin A) that give some plants their orange-ish colors, and their positive effects […]
The truth about polyphenols and weight loss
If you are a regular reader here, you know I am a major proponent of incorporating health-boosting foods first, then allowing a healthy weight to […]
Can olive oil help aid weight loss efforts?
Let me tell you how happy I was to find this research! If you love olive oil as much as I do, you will want […]
A delicious spice for weight loss: what do we know about curcumin?
Curcumin is a polyphenol found in large quantities in the spice turmeric. Besides being a component of many “pungent” spices found in foods, curcumin has […]
Can you lose weight by eating beans?
While some of the time beans may make you toot, all of the time they always carry a lot of nutrients which is why many, […]