Here’s a great story. A 55 year old man walks into his doctor’s office for a checkup. The physician, who has know the man for many years, warns him that his cholesterol and blood pressure levels are too high, and … Continue reading
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10 Reasons to Quit Soft Drinks
Let’s admit it. We’re a nation of junkies addicted to sugary soft drinks. Decades of clever advertising and cheap unlimited access have made us slaves to sugary pop. We must stop this nonsense. Here are 10 reminders why you should … Continue reading
UK Weight Loss Advertising Guidelines: No More BS
The Brits have an obesity problem, just like we do. And they have their fair share of weight loss products and services, just like we do. They also have someone responsible overseeing the ads for these types of services. Just … Continue reading
The Nutrition Lessons We Can All Learn from Dr. Oz & The Biggest Loser
The new year is upon us, and weight loss is something most people have on their mind. How timely to read a Slate article on one of America’s most beloved and popular adviser on the matter – Dr. Mehmet Oz. It’s quite a … Continue reading
The Fat Lie We Tell Ourselves
Some interesting stats on Americans’ weight and attitudes were published by Gallup yesterday. As everyone know, over the last 20 years our collective waistline has grown and we have gained an average of 15 pounds of weight per person. But … Continue reading
The Halloween Diet – Watch a Horror Movie, Burn 150 Calories!
Just in time for Halloween. A study conducted by British researchers from the University of Westminster has shown that watching horror movies can help lose weight. The increase in heart rate and adrenaline rush increase the body’s basal metabolic rate … Continue reading
Weight Loss Through REAL Food
We found this in our inbox the other day: I have shared Fooducate with tons of my family & friends….and will continue to do so. My wife finally asked me to help her lose a few lbs, and instead of … Continue reading
Argghh!!! Instead of Water, Kids are Switching to Diet Soft Drinks
New here? Get our iPhone or Android App to scan & choose healthy groceries! In the last decade, the number of children consuming diet soft drinks has doubled. In 1998, only 6% drank diet cola, but by 2008, the percentage rose to 12.5. For … Continue reading
Obesity as an Investing Megatrend
Merrill Lynch, a subsidiary of Bank of America, released a new report – Globesity — The Global Fight Against Obesity – looking at the growing problem through the eyes of Wall Street. There are 4 growth areas according to the … Continue reading
Weight Loss: It’s About Food, Not Exercise, Say 2 New Studies
New here? Get our iPhone or Android App to scan & choose healthy groceries! Are you frustrated that despite your strict exercise regimen you are not losing weight? Are you running 5 times a week and disappointed to see the pounds dropping off much … Continue reading