Eating foods that are high in saturated fats has always been discouraged by the nutritionists and health experts. It is a decades-old belief that saturated fat is a leading cause of heart woes and other related cardiovascular diseases. Food products that are high in fats like red meat and dairy products including butter and cheese are considered as a big no no for health conscious … [Read more...]
White Bread Eating can Lead to Obesity, Weight Gain
Despite being staple diet in most pantries, the truth behind white bread is that it doesn’t add any nutritional value. The bread contains a high amount of sugar and it cannot completely satisfy your hunger so you start feeling hungry within a few hours. A new study presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Bulgaria this week suggests that people consuming large amount of white bread are … [Read more...]
Harvard Student Janetzko lost 125 pounds, but still felt fat
Every obese person wants to lose weight and sometimes they are able to shed those extra kilos too. But the next hurdle comes to their way is adjusting and embracing with their own new body. John Janetzko, a 24-year-old chemistry Ph.D. candidate at Harvard, struggled from the same situation when he lost significant 125 pounds and still felt he is fat. These days, young Janetzko feels more … [Read more...]
Good Brown Fat New Analysis through MRI Scan found by Scientists
In a major discovery, researchers have found presence of good ‘brown fat’, which helps in burning calories, in an MRI scan of a living adult. According to the researchers, the discovery may help in treating problems of obesity and diabetes in many cases. Unlike white fat that is responsible for obesity, brown fat helps in burning calories and controlling weight. The scientists believe … [Read more...]
