Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that a very low-carbohydrate diet results in greater improvements in weight, glycemic control, and systolic blood pressure than the DASH diet. (more…)
Did you know that around one in three adults are overweight in the United States? While many strive to lose weight and keep it off, the weight loss process can be incredibly difficult to maintain. With that in mind, we interviewed Dr. Oster, whose new book The Three Rules to Lose Weight and Keep It Off Forever provides life-long sustainable practices to help you look and feel your best. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a plant-based diet is associated with decreased trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels, weight and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and offers a healthy alternative to a red meat diet. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After twelve-weeks of time-restricted eating, study participants with metabolic syndrome (Mets) experienced weight loss, healthier body composition, lower blood pressure, and decreased levels of cardiovascular disease-promoting lipids. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 16-week low-fat vegan diet decreased body weight and fat and improved glucose metabolism in study participants. (more…)
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study validates the association between weight loss and type 2 diabetes mellitus remission. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Watermelon consumption significantly improved satiety and significantly reduced body weight, BMI, waist/hip circumference, and systolic blood pressure in obese and overweight individuals. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eight weeks of daily supplementation with different oils found that coconut oil had a greater effect on glycemic control, weight loss, percent body fat, and reduction in waist circumference.
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Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Compared to the control group, participants who consumed 5 grams of spinach extract for three months had significantly reduced body weight and total and LDL-cholesterols, and experienced increased fullness, reduced hunger, and a reduced urge for sweets and chocolate. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with 800 mg of curcumin with added piperine and phosphatidylserine significantly improved weight loss and reduced waist size and hip circumference in participating subjects compared to control. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After 24 weeks, those on the almond diet (a low carbohydrate diet that included 84 grams of almonds) had significant decreases in blood lipid values, blood pressure, and body fat compared to those on a complex carbohydrate diet.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In reviews, consumption of soy isoflavones in postmenopausal women improved blood sugar, insulin and body weight. (more…)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A herbal formula with 5-HTP resulted in a 29.2% increase in feeling full in a study with 77 healthy women. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Triglycerides decreased in those taking vitamin D by 17% more than in the placebo group and a marker of inflammation decreased by 7% more. (more…)
