(Natural News) One of the better ways to lose weight is through reducing calorie intake. One low-calorie diet, in particular, requires cutting consumption to 1,200 calories. Called the 1,200 calorie diet, this diet option is not like other diet strategies such as the ketogenic diet — it targets no specific food group. Instead, what matters is that you keep within the […]

(Natural News) Eating a low-carb diet can potentially lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight. A team of researchers from Ohio State University observed the effects of a low-carb diet on participants with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome. The team discovered remarkable improvements in the participants’ […]

(Natural News) Many weight-loss diets claim to reduce weight at least two pounds each week, and they generally deliver on their promise to the letter. But Spanish researchers warn that body fat didn’t comprise much of those lost pounds – instead, a person mostly lost water. They advise dieters to take a consistent and patient […]

(Natural News) Intermittent fasting and morning workouts do not ordinarily go together. However, people who want the benefits of both practices have ways to ensure that fasting and exercise work together. With intermittent fasting, people fast for 12 to 20 hours. Doing so limits the daily eating window to as little as four hours. This […]

(Natural News) We all know the risks associated with being overweight. Being obese dramatically increases the chances that we will develop type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or cancer. Nonetheless, federal statistics indicate that obesity in the United States increased from 34 percent in 2007-08, to 40 percent in 2015-16. Does this mean […]

(Natural News) The ketogenic (keto) diet was developed in the 1920s to treat pediatric epilepsy. But according to a study, the keto diet could also be used to promote weight loss in obese or overweight patients with cancer. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and published in The Journal […]

(Natural News) Despite the health risks associated with yo-yo dieting, many people often go on crash diets to lose weight fast. However, a study warns that erratic weight gain and loss may negatively affect your heart health. The study, which was published in the journal Circulation, was conducted by researchers from the Catholic University of Korea. Yo-yo weight […]

(Natural News) The thought of fasting to lose weight isn’t an attractive one. Many diets fail because people deprive themselves, and fasting sounds like the ultimate deprivation. However, dismissing the concept of intermittent fasting to shed some unwanted pounds could mean you’re missing out on an approach that recent research shows can truly yield positive […]

(Natural News) The ketogenic or keto diet has gained much attention all over the world due to its supposed weight loss benefits. People who follow this diet limit their carbohydrate intake while increasing their consumption of dietary fats. Because of this, the body shifts from burning glucose from carbs as its energy source to using […]

(Natural News) Most people think that growing old means forgetting more things. However, there are cases wherein this indicates the onset of more sinister diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. For an average American, the risk of developing these diseases stands at a whopping 45 percent once they reach 85 years old. This highlights the importance of taking […]