Use GLA to keep the pounds off—for good.
New evidence suggests that gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 essential fat, may prevent weight regain following major weight loss. The Department of Nutrition at the University of California conducted a yearlong double-blind study involving fifty formally obese people. They were randomized to receive either 890 mg of GLA per day or the placebo of 5 g per day of olive oil, and their body weight and composition was assessed at 0, 3, and 12 months.
Upon completion of the study, those who received GLA had… Continue reading Categories
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December 17th, 2010Use GLA to keep the pounds off—for good.
New evidence suggests that gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 essential fat, may prevent weight regain following major weight loss. The Department of Nutrition at the University of California conducted a yearlong double-blind study involving fifty formally obese people. They were randomized to receive either 890 mg of GLA per day or the placebo of 5 g per day of olive oil, and their body weight and composition was assessed at 0, 3, and 12 months.
Upon completion of the study, those who received GLA had… Continue reading Top 3 Fat Flushing Supplements
December 1st, 2010
Try my "Trimming Trio" to combat belly fat and weight gain.
Still feeling bloated? Craving carbs and sweets? And feeling tired for no good reason?
These are all too common symptoms this time of year—especially after constant nibbling on those sumptuous Thanksgiving leftovers. But they might also be symptomatic of the Standard American Diet or SAD—too many refined foods and too few healthy fats.
We miss out on the good fats thanks to many so-called agricultural "advances” like eating feedlot grain-fed livestock over animals grazing on grass. Consider that meat from grain-fed livestock has two… Continue reading Shake Down Excess Weight with Delicious Smoothies
March 19th, 2010
You can lose up to 20 pounds—safely—in just 2 weeks!
Want to curb your appetite? Need to boost metabolism so you can successfully lose weight this spring?
With 67% of Americans overweight or obese, most people need to shed some pounds. Even 18% of today's teens are overweight. But losing weight can be dangerous if not done right.
The good news is that high-fiber drinks—especially when you add nutrient-dense berries—help you do just that! New Finnish research reports that a diet rich in berries can reduce inflammatory markers for metabolic syndrome, resulting in belly fat… Continue reading A Safe Way to Shed 10 to 15 Pounds, and FAST!
March 3rd, 2010
Fight fat, supercharge metabolism, and jump start healthy weight loss.
Believe it or not, swimsuit season will be here before you know it. If snow shoveling hasn't done it for your waistline, don't despair. The latest research suggests some smart ways to turbo charge weight loss in just a few weeks.
"Energy presented in liquid form can have satiating power," says recent research in the Journal of American Dietary Association. Adding fiber to low-carb foods helps suppress appetite and allows you to control what you eat.
A recent study in the New England Journal of… Continue reading 
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