Coconut Oil
MCT Oil benefits – evidence based
MCT oil or median chain triglycerides oil is an extract from edible oils such as coconut or palm oils. It is tasteless, and can be either colorless or slightly yellowish.
Coconut Oil
Saturated fat – is it really bad for you?
Saturated fats have been part of our diet for hundreds of thousands of years. They were only vilified 40 years ago for political reasons, rather than evidence based science. Since…
Weight Loss
Should we count Calories to lose or maintain weight?
Calories are a crucial factor in maintaining a balanced weight. But is counting Calories and controlling Calories intake an effective method in weight loss or management programs? Find here why…
Water
How much water should you drink to lose weight?
There is some evidence showing that water consumption may help reduce weight, but only in those individuals who are dieting for weight loss or for weight maintenance. In other words,…
Weight Loss
Obesity in England – Statistics
Note: Body Mass Index (BMI) is used in order to measure adults who are overweight and obese in England. The statistics presented in this article have been collected from The…
Weight Loss
Obesity in adults – Global Statistics
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is obtained by dividing the weight in kilograms by the square of the height in meters (kg/m2) and is commonly used to define overweight and…
Weight Loss
Obesity in United States – Statistics
United States has the highest obesity rates in the developed world. (read more..) The following image shows the obesity prevalence in United States. (1, 2, 3, 4) Note: Body Mass…
Fat and Cholesterol
Does eating nuts make you fat?
People generally think that because nuts are very high in energy nutrients, especially fat, they must be adding to weight gain. To understand why there is such a widespread concern,…
Caffeine and Coffee
Does green coffee bean extract help in weight loss?
The purpose of creating a green coffee extract was to produce a supplement containing a high level of and concentrated chlorogenic acid, which is believed to have various health properties…
Caffeine and Coffee
Does caffeine help in weight loss?
In the long term, however, caffeine has shown to not be effective for weight loss. By taking caffeine on regular basis, our bodies become desensitized and the effects of caffeine…
Fiber
Fiber for weight loss – what is the evidence?
Dietary fiber is not a magic solution for weight loss. There is no strong evidence of long term, direct effects of fiber on weight loss and more studies are needed.…
Weight Loss
Does skipping breakfast help you lose weight?
Scientists have found by using MRI images of the brain that after a period of fasting, that we experience a hunger or craving for high calorie foods. Three regions in…