The metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that, taken together, increase a person’s risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The syndrome affects a high number of people, especially in the developed countries where the number of overweight people is quite high. The list of symptoms includes insulin resistance, high blood pressure, being [...]

Here are five simple food substitutions that can help you lose more than 10 pounds in the next six weeks. 1. Stick to one serving of cereal. For most people, a typical pour of breakfast cereal is equal to two servings. If you’re trying to lose weight, trim calories by accurately measuring one serving into [...]

Research has waffled back and forth for some time over the fat but fit debate. Does exercise or weight have a greater influence over an individual’s heart disease risk? New research indicates that body weight, regardless of your level of fitness still has a profound impact on your heart. The study discovered that compared with [...]

This guide is for those of you in the gta who’ve  done very little running or no running at all. Although a 5k run is a short distance (3.1 miles), it is still long enough of a race to require proper training and planning before jumping in. Although it is entirely possible to enter a [...]

Between longer work hours and the demands of raising a family, most of us rely on eating out at some point in the week . In fact, a 2008 New American Diner Study finds that away-from-home dining continues to occupy an important place in Americans’ increasingly busy lives. Turns out that the average adult purchases [...]

  Whether it’s just before lunch and your having a challenging day at the office or on your way home and you know that dinner is still a few hours away, everyone has experienced those hunger pains that have us reaching for all the wrong foods. When the time comes to choose your snack, be [...]

The dieting world is full of myths, hearsay and soundbites. We all have heard them a thousand times, but does that make them true? Is it really a good idea to ban sugar completely from your diet? Is it really a good idea not to touch fat and alcohol ever again? This seems to me [...]