Weight Loss and Nutrition Blog
Visceral Fat: What It Is & How To Lose It
Visceral fat is body fat that is stored within the abdominal cavity, further underneath the skin, and surrounding internal organs. Visceral fat is more dangerous to carry than subcutaneous fat because it negatively impacts normal hormonal function in the body. It can increase risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes as well as heart…
Read MoreVitamin D – How much do you really need?
Vitamin D has received a lot of attention in the past several years, but how many of us really understand the role it plays in the body? Vitamin D not only regulates calcium absorption, but also impacts the nervous system and immune system. Your body produces vitamin D through exposing your skin to natural sunlight,…
Read MoreHow Healthy Dietary Fats Can Aid Weight Loss
Your body can use both carbs and fat for fuel, but they’re in no way equal. When your body burns glucose as its primary fuel, it actually inhibits your body’s ability to access and burn body fat. With an ever-present supply of carbs, your liver downregulates the entire fat burning process because it’s not needed.…
Read MoreWeight Management Guide
Don’t wait until it is too late! Being overweight or obese is associated with many of the leading causes of death in the United States, including heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Even if you have normal blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, you may put yourself at risk for chronic illnesses. Being overweight…
Read MoreBeyond Will Power
Brain and gut hormones impact eating behavior and weight loss efforts. Many people who have struggled to lose weight and keep it off suspect there’s more to it than simply eating less and exercising more. The fact that two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese suggest it’s a more complex situation.…
Read MoreSugar
There has been a plethora of evidence in recent years suggesting that an increase in sugar consumption has contributed to higher rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The AHA and WHO are taking notice and setting new guidelines which include keeping sugar at nominal levels. WHO (World Health Organization) recommends that adults and children…
Read More3 Reasons to Avoid All Soda
That innocent-looking can of soda pop – no matter what it’s sweetened with – may be taking a toll on your immunity. Here’s why: People who drink sodas instead of healthy beverages are less likely to get adequate vitamin A, calcium, and magnesium. What’s more, soda contains phosphoric acid that depletes calcium and magnesium. These…
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