Artificial Sweeteners and Weight Loss
When it comes to weight gain, sweet and sugary foods are some of the worst culprits. From sugar-glazed donuts to double fudge ice cream to sodas packed with high fructose corn syrup, few foods have the capability to induce quick weight gain the way sugary treats do. Foods heavy in simple carbohydrates—like those packed with sugars—cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, which stimulate the production of insulin in the beta cells of the pancreas. Insulin helps us by...
Read More...Ephedrine for Weight Loss: Stimulants and Safety
It's no secret that maintaining the discipline required for most weight loss programs is difficult, both physically and mentally. It takes quite a bit of willpower to continue a restricted diet and to exercise regularly, and it's human nature to try to find an easy way out: that's why many people turn to ephedrine for weight loss and other products that supposedly allow us to cut corners while still achieving satisfactory weight loss results. In the quest to provide products...
Read More...The Role of Antioxidants in Weight Loss
Within the past several years, antioxidants have become a popular topic of discussion in the health and nutrition worlds. But what could be the role of antioxidants in a weight loss plan? Could they actually be used in combination with diet and exercise to achieve quicker and more effective weight loss programs? The answer is yes! While antioxidants won't actually promote weight loss the way heavy exercise or dietary restrictions will, they can still keep us healthy while we...
Read More...Weight Loss Supplements
Weight loss supplements get so much attention these days, that people have forgotten about the good old fashioned way to lose weight, i.e work hard, work smart, have patience, and be persistent! The new age, pop-a-pill culture is growing rapidly day by day and more people would rather pop a pill than hit the gym. Who do we blame for this? The media, or our own laziness? I think both need consideration. I'm not going to take any sides here. I'm just going to state the...
Read More...Nutritional Supplements
If one wants to lose weight efficiently, it is better to eat 6 small meals a day rather 3 large meals per day. The reason is because six meals a day spaced out 2-3 hours will speed up your metabolism and also give you the necessary energy to burn fat. However, it can be quite time consuming to prepare all these meals everyday. This is why it is recommend to take a nutritional supplement such as whey protein isolate, which can be bought at all nutrition stores and some...
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