Study Finds Most Commercial Weight Loss Programs Not Backed by Science

Medicine & Technology Apr 08, 2015

The commercial weight loss industry has grown by leaps and bounds as more and more Americans seek to drop the pounds in any way they can. Today, the industry is worth about $2.5 billion. But, according to a new study, many of these programs are actually backed by any scientifically sound studies.

Too Salty: CDC Warns Packaged and Processed Food Contain Too Much Salt

Apr 03, 2015

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about the salt content found in packaged and processed food, saying that food producers are knowingly and dangerously ignoring the long-standing salt content guidelines.

Your Cup of Joe Could Prevent Skin Cancer

Jan 25, 2015

According to new research from Yale University and the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), drinking coffee everyday could reduce your for malignant melanoma skin cancer.

Why After Recess Is The Best Time To Serve Kids Veggies

Jan 19, 2015

The next time you want to be sure your child eats his veggies, take them outside to play first. A new research study has found that serving lunch soon after recess leads kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Get The Protein You Need Directly from Plants

Jan 08, 2015

On your quest for eating healthier, consider reducing or even eliminating your animal-based protein sources with plant-based sources instead.

Environment May Become Part of New Dietary Guidelines

Jan 06, 2015

When the government releases its next version of recommended dietary guidelines to encourage Americans to eat healthier, environmental concerns could also be addressed as part of the guidelines.

The Skinny On Fast Food: It's Still Just As Bad For You

Jan 02, 2015

Despite the additions of healthier alternatives to the menus of many of the leading fast food restaurants, researchers have found that most of the food still served is just as bad for you today as it was almost twenty years ago.

84 Per cent Of Vegetarians Reconvert To Being Meat Eaters In Just A Couple Of Months

Dec 08, 2014

One of the largest health trends in the 21st century that many people have subscribed to, or at least tried for a bit, is the vegetarian and/or vegan diet. The growing consciousness of a "healthier" lifestyle led to the popularity of going completely green. The shift from omnivore-carnivore to strictly herbivore has been easy for some, and a struggle for others. But a recent study found that going green isn't as easy as it's often made out to be. In fact, the gradual relapse and going back to a meaty diet was observed in more than 80 per cent of vegetarians.