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Obesity is on its way to becoming the leading cause of preventable cancer, second only to tobacco usage. According to research from the American Cancer Society, excess body weight is responsible for about 8% of all cancers in the United States, as well as about 7% of all cancer deaths. Being overweight or obese is… Continue reading Obesity Is Linked To Cancer
Last week, I shared how incorporating nuts into your diet can help weight loss and also reduce pain. Here's the fun part- savory recipes to enjoy as you reap the benefits that nuts have to offer. Walnuts: Blackberry Butternut Squash Salad Walnuts have a hefty texture that makes them a good centerpiece in meatless dishes.… Continue reading 6 Easy Recipes That Incorporate Nuts Into Any Diet
Americans love snacking. As a society, we eat twice as many snacks as we did a generation ago. Women, on average, nosh on upwards of 400 snack calories per day, according to federal survey data. Men consume almost 600 calories a day in between meals. This isn’t to say it’s a bad idea. In my… Continue reading Nuts May Help Weight Loss
We all tend to hang out with like-minded people, those who make us feel comfortable and share our values. So if your values center around a sedentary lifestyle and lots of food, you’re likely to associate with people who share that lifestyle. Most of us already have a good understanding of how weight impacts important… Continue reading The Halo Effect
Do energy drinks really give you wings and help you slim down at the same time? Although energy drinks are often marketed for weight loss, science suggests otherwise. If you find yourself reaching for a Monster or Red Bull more often, but aren’t seeing any progress in your weight loss, it might be time to… Continue reading Do Energy Drinks Help Weight Loss?