As you might gather from the name, digestive enzymes help your body break down, or digest, food. While many people supplement their diet with these enzymes as a treatment for pain, prevention of cancer or indigestion, there's very little evidence to support their use as weight-loss aids.
Read more →
To lose 5 pounds in two weeks, you must get really serious about your diet and exercise regimen. This goal -- a 2.5 pound per week rate of loss -- is a bit more than the generally recommended rate of 2 pounds a week.
Read more →
Nearly 40 percent of adults in the United States are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many weight-loss diets leave people feeling hungry, making the diet plans difficult to follow over the long term.
Read more →
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects the large intestines. It causes abdominal pain, gassiness, bloating, diarrhea or constipation.
Read more →
Vitamins are nutrients essential for health. While vitamins alone can't help you lose all those unwanted pounds, not getting enough of certain ones may make the weight loss a little harder. But weight loss is more about calories than vitamins.
Read more →
To lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than your body needs, and skipping meals such as dinner may seem like an easy way to cut calories. It can backfire, however, if it leaves you too hungry or eating too few calories.
Read more →
While many foods at McDonald's are high-carb -- such as fries, burger buns and shakes -- with a few modifications, you can create a low-carb meal with the burgers, cheese and veggies. To help you stay on track, review the menu before you go, so you have a plan in mind.
Read more →
The Body Mass Index is a simple tool that estimates body fatness using a mathematical formula. The only instruments necessary to measure your BMI are a scale, a tape measure -- to determine your height -- and a calculator. If you're unsure exactly how to estimate your BMI, talk to your doctor.
Read more →
It may be rich in B vitamins, fiber and minerals, but brewer's yeast alone isn't going to melt the pounds away. That, however, doesn't mean you can't fit it into a healthy and balanced weight-loss diet. Consult a health care practitioner to discuss supplements and weight loss before making any changes to your diet.
Read more →
People have been eating dates for more than 4,000 years. As one of the sweetest fruits, dates are rich in carbohydrates and provide your body with a healthy source of energy. When you think of dates, you may think of the dried fruits, but you can also eat fresh dates.
Read more →
As a parent of an infant, you know all about sleepless nights. You might even daydream about your pre-baby days, when you used to get a full eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.
Read more →
You know that eating a healthy diet while you are pregnant is one of the most important things you can do to make sure you have a healthy baby. Your diet for pregnancy should include a variety of foods from each of the food groups to make sure you meet all of your nutrient needs.
Read more →
When you are pregnant, your vitamin and mineral needs increase to meet both your needs and the needs of your growing fetus. It is important to follow a healthy, balanced diet to make sure you meet those needs.
Read more →
While the oils in lemongrass tea offer health benefits, including possible protection against cancer, you don't want to drink too much of it. High intakes of lemongrass tea could damage your liver and stomach. It's also not safe if you're pregnant.
Read more →
Tea isn't known to cause food-borne illness. In fact, tea drinking hasn't caused any infectious outbreaks in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, Lipton Green Tea has a "best if used by"
Read more →
Rich in nutrients that promote health, spinach makes a good addition to anyone's diet. While spinach itself does not cause diarrhea, it may not make the best food choice when you have loose stools.
Read more →
Being a mom to an infant has its rewards, but it's also exhausting. When you're breast-feeding your baby, you need to be available 24-7. While you do need to eat more to meet both your and your baby's nutritional needs, you want to make sure your food choices are healthy and nutrient-rich.
Read more →
As long as you're in good health, your liver and kidneys help your body get rid of all the toxic substances it accumulates from the environment and your diet. These toxins are eliminated through your sweat, urine and feces. Detox teas claim they contain substances that help improve your body's natural ability to detox.
Read more →
When it comes to good nutrition for your infant, breast milk is always best. But breast milk is not a good source of vitamin D, and some infants may require vitamin D supplementation -- but this should only happen under medical supervision.
Read more →
Even under normal conditions, blood sugar levels vary throughout the day, but a sudden rise in blood sugar can be alarming. Stress or illness may cause blood sugar levels to rise suddenly. If you have diabetes, a sudden rise may involve diet or medication.
Read more →