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Drop The Diet Drinks
Diet sodas can be a major crutch for people with a sweet tooth who are trying to get lean. And while...
Sharon OrtigasMay 19, 2017 -
The Big Fat Flu
Forget that yearly flu shot, get into the gym instead. According to an animal study published in the Journal Of Nutrition,...
Sharon OrtigasMay 18, 2017 -
The Danger Of NFL Sundays
Scientists are discovering that short bouts of intense laziness are almost as bad for you as some sessions of HIIT are...
Sharon OrtigasApril 24, 2017 -
Fat-Fighting Antioxidant
Rutin is a type of antioxidant flavonoid that is found in figs, buckwheat, tea, and apple peels. It’s been known to...
Sharon OrtigasApril 24, 2017 -
Melatonin For Fat Loss
A new study published in the journal Clinical Endocrinology indicates that regular use of a melatonin supplement results in a leaner,...
Sharon OrtigasApril 23, 2017 -
Take A Tryp
You probably know of tryptophan as an essential amino acid that is infamously found in turkey. According to your uncle, it’s...
Sharon OrtigasApril 21, 2017 -
Vitamin D-Mand
The reasons to take vitamin D just keep adding up. Not only are most Americans deficient in this important nutrient (which...
Sharon OrtigasApril 21, 2017 -
Fat-Eating Bugs
A study published in the International Journal Of Food Sciences And Nutrition examined the role of probiotics, the good bacteria that...
Sharon OrtigasApril 18, 2017 -
Lean And Green
Chlorophyll is a name of green pigments that are found in leafy green plants such as spinach, wheatgrass, and forms of...
Sharon OrtigasApril 18, 2017 -
Early Birds Get The Burn
Bleary eyed, pre-dawn bouts on the treadmill before your first meal may not sound like a ton of fun—but science is...
Sharon OrtigasApril 11, 2017 -
Fat-Fighting Fruit
A recent culinary fad may also prove to be a new weapon in the battle of the bulge. Acai, the trendy...
Sharon OrtigasApril 11, 2017 -
No Protein? No Problem
There’s a reason no one cycles protein the way they do carbs: Because protein is awesome and you always want get plenty of it....
Sharon OrtigasMarch 27, 2017 -
“Cap” The Calories
Turns out the burning sensation you get from chili peppers isn’t just for your taste buds. Capsaicin—the culprit in chili peppers...
Sharon OrtigasFebruary 14, 2017 -
Treadmill Of Terror
Every workout program could use a dose of intense cardio. By Eddie Avakoff, owner of Metroflex LBC Treadmills are criminally...
Sharon OrtigasJanuary 30, 2017 -
Fitbit Meets Fitbite
Wearable technology has made a huge impact on fitness, and now it might even influence your eating. The Journal Of The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics...
Sharon OrtigasDecember 27, 2016