Why are women more likely than men to gain weight from cold weather? It’s easy to blame your winter weight gain on the comfort food you’re eating and the hibernation mindset that’s keeping you from venturing out into the cold...
Tag: genomics
What Are the Common Causes of Obesity? What To Do About Them
Obesity is commonplace. More than 42 percent of Americans are obese. The rate of obesity has gone up by 12 percentage points over the last 20 years. One reason why is that there are many causes of obesity. Yet very few people...
The Influence of Genes on Hunger and Satiety and What You Can do About It
When it comes to weight loss, most people focus on the basics: macronutrients, micronutrients, and the overall composition of their meals. However, there's another critical aspect to consider and that is our behavioral responses to food. These behavioural responses can...
7 Common Cardio Mistakes to Avoid for Weight Loss
Did you know that over 40% of US adults are obese? As a result, many people focus on cardio to help aid with their weight loss. You cannot exercise the pounds off if you do not address nutrition and hormonal...
How Fat Slows Down Metabolism And How To Speed It Up
Many people will say to me, “my metabolism has changed and that is why I am gaining weight”. In fact research over the past 2 years is proving the opposite to be true. As there is an increase in Visceral...
Sesame Ginger Tofu
Really fragrant and aromatic, this Sesame Ginger Tofu recipe with green beans is perfect over some steamed veggies. Vegan, gluten-free, and healthy. YUM! Ingredients: Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4 1 pound organic, non-GMO...
Why Artificial Sweeteners Are a No-Go For Fast And Healthy Weight Loss
Sugar is the archenemy of anyone who’s trying to lose weight or lead a healthier lifestyle. It’s gotten a bad wrap over the years and for good reason – it packs on unhealthy fat and can damage your pancreas. Not...
Nearly 50% of People Have Natural Protection From High Blood Pressure Due To Their DNA
How To Deal With Hypertension Even if you’ve never had high blood pressure (hypertension), you’ve probably had your blood pressure checked numerous times throughout your life. You typically get checked every time you visit the doctor’s office. This is because...
How to Control Your Appetite and Lose Weight
Over 70% of Americans are considered either overweight or obese. We try and try to exercise and lose those extra pounds, but often exercising just isn’t enough. We need to moderate our diets too. But giving in to your body’s cravings is...
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D
As long as you spend enough time in the sun, your body will have enough vitamin D to function optimally, right? Not exactly. It turns out that your genes play a bigger role in your vitamin D absorption than you...