Weight Loss and Nutrition Blog

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.…

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…

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…

We often get the question on how much water they should drink a day.  To calculate how much water you need each day take your weight in lbs and divide it in half, this is how much water you need to drink in ounces.  For example: 200 lbs / 2 = 100 oz of water…

What is all this talk about cortisol? Cortisol is a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. Different amounts of cortisol are released throughout the day, with the highest amounts released in the early morning. Cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, and provides energy by stimulating fat and carbohydrate metabolism. In addition, cortisol helps to…