Hedonic Hunger, or the desire to eat purely for taste and pleasure, triggers overeating and leads to weight gain, according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. When a person eats a pleasurable food, it can trigger reward centers in the brain to promote eating more of said food. The […]

Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and is something more than 11 million Americans use for its health benefits. Improved Strength The strength training you’ll find in Yoga will vary depending on the style, as certain styles such as Power Yoga and Ashtanga are more targeted toward muscle building, while others like Hatha […]

We all know sleep is important for the body, as it gives us time to heal and repair our cells. But, what a lot of people don’t realize is, sleep is also important to weight loss. Here are a few ways to ensure you’re consistently getting the good night’s sleep you need. Create a sleep […]

Tracking your weight loss is much easier if you can take your tracker with you everywhere you go. There are plenty of smartphone apps out there to choose from, so it can be hard to know which one will work for you. My Fitness Pal® This is the food and fitness tracker I use. Once […]

Glucomannan is a soluble fiber that comes from the root of the Konjac plant, native to Asia. In fact, it has been used for hundreds of years in powder and noodle form in Asian cuisine. No-carb noodles are commonly made using glucomannan. If you’re interested in finding the noodles or powder, visit your local Asian […]

Photoshop® is an incredible graphic design tool used by millions of professional every day, but the ability to touch up photos does more than just make them look better. Beyond reducing red eye, it can make acne and weight disappear, while toning your body and even enlarging breasts. While most of us know the magazines […]

African Mango is a fruit native to West Africa. It gained popularity in the diet industry, thanks to an endorsement from Dr. Oz. When so many products are on the market, it can be hard to determine what works and what doesn’t. While not all African Mango supplements are created equally, the fruit has shown […]

As another year quickly comes to a close, many of us are turning to New Year’s resolutions to help clearly define our goals for growth over the next year. Now’s the time to start thinking and planning for what you want to do. According to Statistic Brain, 45% of us usually make one or more […]

For years, we’ve heard that being optimistic can have positive results in your life. The basic idea is that by expecting good things to happen, we can make them manifest themselves as reality in our lives. This idea has gained a considerable amount of scientific credibility since the 1985 study “Optimism, Coping, and Health: Assessment […]

Fucoxanthin is an extract found in many species of seaweed, though most commonly found in brown seaweed. It is widely used in Asian cuisine and is being studied in a clinical environment to determine its health and weight loss benefits. Those who are interested in using it as food can find it in a local […]