Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among American adults, with the CDC sharing that one person dies from heart disease roughly every 36 seconds. More than 82.6 million men and women in the U.S. have some sort of cardiovascular disease (e.g. stroke, coronary heart disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure). A new study found… Continue reading An Avocado A Week Helps Keep Your Heart At Its Peak
Category: Weight Loss
6 Low Sodium Snacks
We previously shared how sodium can impact weight loss efforts. What we eat has a huge effect on our body, especially if it is loaded with sodium. Foods that are high in sodium are often processed, and can also be high in extra fat and sugar that pack on the pounds. Add in the high… Continue reading 6 Low Sodium Snacks
What’s Shaking?! Can Vibration Therapy Really Help Weight Loss?
Vibration therapy for weight loss likely conjures up the image of a large belt placed around somebody's hips, shaking them. It likely also instills feelings of incredulity that it may be an option for weight loss, as videos of this now-antiquated method are usually shown in humor. It turns out, recent studies have uncovered evidence… Continue reading What’s Shaking?! Can Vibration Therapy Really Help Weight Loss?
Do These 7 Tactics Help Weight Loss?
We’ve explored a variety of weight loss strategies that have been said to help improve weight loss. Some tactics are beneficial, like consuming probiotic-rich foods and drinks which help maintain a healthy gut biome, ultimately supporting weight loss goals. Other methods are debatable and may only show marginal improvement in weight loss, if any at… Continue reading Do These 7 Tactics Help Weight Loss?
Does Cutting Gluten Help Weight Loss?
Gluten free food has become more readily available over the past decade. Some people believe that cutting out gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and some oats, helps keep symptoms like headaches, chronic fatigue, and depression at bay and even aids weight loss. That may be the case for some individuals, but cutting… Continue reading Does Cutting Gluten Help Weight Loss?