Tag: diet

Study Identifies Worst Fattening Foods

Study Identifies Worst Fattening Foods

Over a time span of more than 20 years scientists followed the food and lifestyle habits of more than 120,000 people and looked at what foods caused the worst weight gain. It comes with a surprise.

The Spot Reduction Myth

The Spot Reduction Myth

Can you really pin-point fat loss to your thighs, belly and other problem areas by doing special exercises?

Anna Kournikova Joins Freak Show

Anna Kournikova Joins Freak Show

Popular weight loss show “The Biggest Loser” took another step to further establish itself as irresponsible television entertainment: the producers hired former professional tennis player Anna Kournikova to replace Jillian Michaels in the role as trainer.

10 Weight Loss Supplements Versus Science

10 Weight Loss Supplements Versus Science

What do green tea, black tea, chili peppers, coffee, pure caffeine, calcium, conjugated linoleic acid, fish oil, flax oil and drinking cold water have in common? They all are sold as or said to be weight loss aids, that supposedly increase your metabolism, burn more calories and let you lose weight almost effortlessly. What does […]

Is Your Salad A Salad?

Is Your Salad A Salad?

Potato chips become “veggie chips”, sugar-laden milkshakes “smoothies” and sweet sodas turn into “flavored water” – a study in the Journal of Consumer Research looked at how names influence even health-conscious individuals into making unhealthy choices.