Many people believe that losing weight is all about calories, and consuming fewer calories than you burn is the only way to shed pounds. However, current research on obesity and weight gain do not support the idea that…
One aspect in particular of the Trump administration’s 2019 budget proposal has the internet reeling: its proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The current program offers prepaid cards, topped up weekly by the federal government,…
The ketogenic diet is well-known as one of the best diets for keeping you feeling full, but sometimes you need a little pick-me-up to get through a busy week! Finding keto-approved snacks can be hard when you’re always…
“Food deserts” are defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as areas of the country, usually impoverished, without ready access to healthy food.1 This does not mean, however, that these populations have zero access to food whatsoever; instead,…
The frontlines against sugary cereals have long been established. However, as is usually the case when it comes to the sugar industry, government regulations are flaky and stale. As people in the U.S. and the U.K., the heaviest…
A study from January 21, 2018 reports that more Americans would rather change their diet (46 percent) than exercise more (44 percent). Among these findings, more women (51 percent) would rather lose weight through dietary efforts. Likewise, more…
A recent study found the drug Metformin to be effective against thyroid cancer in the absence of glucose. More importantly, a ketogenic diet may improve the effectiveness of your treatment with Metformin. What is Metformin? Metformin is a…
With a host of fitness program apps to choose from, it can be rather tricky to identify which will be the one best suited for you. Rather than find an app that fits your unique lifestyle, skill level,…