Eating fish and taking fish oil supplements can help you to lose weight, according to a new study from Australia. According to researchers, the healthy omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil increase fat-burning by improving blood flow to muscles during exercise. In the study, people who walked or ran 45-minutes three time a week, […]
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Study: Fish oil helps you lose weight
Published July 31st, 2006 in Exercise, Weight Loss, Healthy Foods, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsStudy: Low GI-index diets best for weight loss, cardiovascular health
Published July 27th, 2006 in Weight Loss, Healthy Foods, Anti-Aging, Heart Health and Health Studies. 0 CommentsA diet based on healthy low glycemic index carbohydrates (AKA “good carbs“) may be best for losing weight and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study from Australia. The study was one of the first to compare low GI diets (such as the South Beach Diet) with high protein diets (such […]
Study: Fruit & fiber keys to maintaining healthy weight
Published July 19th, 2006 in Weight Loss, Healthy Foods and Health Studies. 1 CommentEating more fruit and dietary fiber each day can help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid obesity, according to a new study from University of Southern California. Just more evidence that eating a diet high in fiber, fruit, vegetables, and complex carbohydrates (like whole-grains) is the key to losing weight and maintaining a normal […]
Study: The bacteria in your gut might make you fat
Published June 14th, 2006 in Weight Loss, Healthy Foods and Health Studies. 0 CommentsThe type of bacteria you have in your gut may determine whether or not you become obese, at least accoring to a new study from Washington University. It appears that certain varieties of intestinal bacteria are more effective than others at “processing” food and turning it into energy. Researchers believe that changing the mix of […]
Study: Low-carb diets don’t lead to weak bones
Published June 7th, 2006 in Bone Health, Weight Loss and Health Studies. 1 CommentFollowing a low-carb diet does not lead to weaker bones, according to new research from Florida. Bone loss due to a change in blood acidity has long been a concern related to low-carb, high-protein weight loss diets. This, along with other recent good news (see below) involving low-carb eating, should make fans of the popular […]