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The Awesome Tough Nutrition Quiz!

The Awesome Tough Nutrition Quiz!

You think you know your way around carbs, protein, vitamins and all the rest? Take this quiz on nutrition and find out if your knowledge is as good as you think it is!

Are Chocolate Lovers Thinner?

Are Chocolate Lovers Thinner?

Chocolate contains a lot of fat and sugar, yet, despite that fact, people who regularly eat chocolate supposedly are thinner than those who don’t. That was the result of a study done at the University of California at San Diego, now being talked about everywhere. Is it too good to be true?

The Full Bar – Does It Really Work?

The Full Bar – Does It Really Work?

The other day I saw an advertisement for a very interesting product, well, maybe I thought it was a bit weird more than interesting. It was a commercial for the “Full Bar” that comes with “weight loss surgery principles”. Now let’s examine that.

Just Seeing Food Makes You Hungry

Just Seeing Food Makes You Hungry

You drive home from work, see a big advertisement from a fast food restaurant and feel you actually are hungry. Sounds familiar? Researchers from Germany’s Max Planck Institute now proved that just seeing food indeed influences key hormone levels regulating hunger.

Disrobing Dogma – Low Carb And Ketogenic Diets In Weight Loss

Disrobing Dogma – Low Carb And Ketogenic Diets In Weight Loss

Low carb nutrition for weight loss is is currently a very popular concept. But is there any scientific evidence that shows low carb or ketogenic diets are superior to others?