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Study Suggests Diet Soda Makes You Fat
For people who are conscious about their weight, they usually go for the healthier alternatives to eat. That is why some may consider drinking diet soda rather than the normal one. But according to recent research, drinking diet soda may not be a healthier choice, so it seems. Researchers from the Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio conducted a study to see if diet soda does indeed provide ... [Read More]
Can Caffeine Help You Lose Weight?
There has been speculation regarding caffeine's ability to aid in weight loss, or at least prevent weight gain. A few studies suggest that drinking coffee or tea - both caffeine-rich beverages - may slightly increase weight loss, or prevent weight gain. However, according to Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D., of the Mayo Clinic, there is no evidence that increased caffeine consumption leads to signif... [Read More]
Do Protein Shakes Increase Weight Loss?
A lot of fitness buffs consume protein shakes thinking that it could help them lose weight. However, according to Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D., of the Mayo Clinic, though manufacturers of protein shakes claim that their products decrease body fat, there is actually no evidence that support these claims. Contents of protein shakesProtein shake mixes and some-pre made shakes get their protein from... [Read More]
Can Energy Drinks Really Boost Energy?
There are a lot of energy drinks out in the market today. All claim to boost your energy when you need it. But how true are these claims? Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D explains just how energy drinks work. Energy drinks do give you a temporary boost of energy. This temporary energy increase can up to a few hours. But this energy boost usually comes from the drinks' high sugar and caffeine content.... [Read More]
Bottled Water vs. Tap Water
When it comes to drinking water, there is an ongoing debate about which is better: tap water or bottled water. Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. of Mayoclinic did her research about this topic, and here is what she found out: Tap WaterAccording to extoxnet.orst.edu, tap water comes from "either a surface water or groundwater source. These sources are found within a watershed, which are those land a... [Read More]
Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee
Coffee is probably the all-time favorite beverage in many parts of the world. Coffee is a choice beverage for many people worldwide. You can see it anywhere in all its different forms. Although you might have heard a lot of bad press about coffee drinking when it comes to your health, not all may seem that true. In fact, coffee drinking turns out to be quite beneficial. Benefits of CoffeeCoffee ac... [Read More]
Health Secrets of Red Wine
We all know that moderate consumption of red wine is good for the health benefits. Scientists are now finding out why. Recent studies are discovering the disease-fighting properties of the polyphenol called resveratrol, one of the compounds in red wine that appears to improve health. Though scientists have long known that polyphenols, particularly resveratrol, are beneficial to our health, they we... [Read More]
Drink Green Tea To Lose Your Belly
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, drinking 5 cups of green tea every day can help you lose twice as much weight - particularly in your belly. This may be due to catechins, antioxidants found in green tea, which are believed to boost energy and the burning of fats. Experts also think that catechins "may influence body composition in other ways." Aside from... [Read More]
What is Crystalline Fructose?
The use of sweeteners in food and drinks has been a major health issue especially in recent years. High fructose corn syrup is panned for its concentrated sugar content, while artificial sweeteners has worried some consumer as they might increase the risk of certain cancers. Nowadays, some drinks from carbonated beverages, flavored waters, and even "health drinks," use crystalline ... [Read More]
Understanding Importance of Water and Dehydration
On a really hot day and you've been sweating, you get thirsty. Thirst is one of the first signs of dehydration. Dehydration is your body's way of saying it's low on water. Your body loses water when you sweat, pee, and when you have diarrhea or when you throw up. Water is important to keep the body working properly, which is only natural since the body is 60-70% water. When your body loses water, ... [Read More]