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Research shows that vegetarians are less likely to be overweight or obese than their meat-eating counterparts. But some vegetarians find they put on pounds when they switch over to a vegetarian diet. If you’re a vegetarian whose clothes are fitting a bit too snug, take a closer look at what you’re eating. Here’s why you’re gaining weight on a vegetarian …

You already know that excess fat pads your hips and tummy and makes it more challenging to look good in a teeny, tiny bikini – but does it change your DNA too? The idea that being overweight alters the genetic material that controls  cells is an intriguing one – but according to new research published in BMC Medicine, this idea …

According to the World Health Organization, obesity rates are climbing at an alarming rate. In 2008, more than 200 million men and 300 million women worldwide are overweight or obese. Although obesity can be prevented through proper diet and exercise, not a lot of overweight individuals bother to watch what they eat and/or adopt an active lifestyle for some reason …

Raspberry ketone is a natural, aromatic phenolic compound found in raspberries and other types of berries. This compound is what gives raspberries its distinctive scent. Used for decades in various raspberry-scented foods, cosmetics, and bath products, raspberry ketone now comes in supplement form and is being marketed as a weight loss aid. Breaking Down Fat With Raspberry Ketones Raspberry ketone …

A new fitness trend promises to help dieters burn off 11% more calories while exercising and another 13% more after you stop exercising. Sounds too good to be true? It’s called HotPants and it’s creating quite a frenzy among people looking to lose more weight. In UK, 100,000 HotPants were sold in less than 10 weeks. The Zaggora HotPants was …

It seems today that people are obsessed with all kinds of diets. There are diets for losing weight, diets for gaining weight, muscles and a whole bunch of others. Some diets work really well but there are also those that serve no purpose at all but surprisingly, a lot of people tend to follow certain meal plans or instructions when …

Ah yes, ginger, not all love this ingredient as they smell funky but did you know that ginger roots can help benefit your health in big ways? Ginger is grown as a root and is not only used as a cooking ingredient. In fact, ginger is also used in drinks like tea, bear or ale. It is also a good …

Looking to lose more weight? Eating fiber-rich food not only helps shed unwanted pounds, it could also prevent the onset of chronic diseases such as heart diseases, digestive disorders, and even cut the risk of developing certain types of cancer! Fiber-rich food is effective in helping dieters lose weight because it makes one feel fuller longer. Fiber also binds with …

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the world. Since 2008, more than 40 million school children are obese and the numbers continue to grow each year. Obesity is one of the most preventable diseases in the world but unfortunately, at least 2.8 million deaths are linked to being obese or overweight. Although countless …

Did you know that some of your favorite alcoholic drinks pack a lot of calories? In fact, the popular Cosmopolitan contains about 200 calories per 4 ounces!  If you don’t want your diet to cramp your style on a Saturday night with the girls, consider ordering these low-calorie alcoholic drinks instead: Bacardi and Diet Coke Bacardi is not only a …