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Protein and Fiber are Key to Losing Weight

Protein and Fiber are Key to Losing Weight

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Researchers at the University of Illinois found increasing protein and fiber intake helped a large portion of dieters in a study lose almost 13 percent of their body weight in...

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Protein and Fiber are Key to Losing Weight

Researchers at the University of Illinois found increasing protein and fiber intake helped a large portion of dieters in a study lose almost 13 percent of their body weight in...

Fasting Before Exercise Burns Way More Fat

Fasting Before Exercise Burns Way More Fat

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Researchers at Nottingham Trent University in England found exercising on an empty stomach allowed people to burn 70 percent more fat than those who ate two hours before exercising.

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Fasting Before Exercise Burns Way More Fat

Researchers at Nottingham Trent University in England found exercising on an empty stomach allowed people to burn 70 percent more fat than those who ate two hours before exercising.

Distracted Eating Could Lead to Overeating

Distracted Eating Could Lead to Overeating

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Researcher shows people who engage in perceptually demanding activities may miss fullness cues and consumed more food than those who eat while performing tasks that required less attention.

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Distracted Eating Could Lead to Overeating

Researcher shows people who engage in perceptually demanding activities may miss fullness cues and consumed more food than those who eat while performing tasks that required less attention.

The Direct Link Between Diet and Depression

The Direct Link Between Diet and Depression

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Young adults with depression had significantly fewer symptoms of depression after just three weeks of switching to a healthier diet.

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The Direct Link Between Diet and Depression

Young adults with depression had significantly fewer symptoms of depression after just three weeks of switching to a healthier diet.

Eating Processed Food Leads to Weight Gain

Eating Processed Food Leads to Weight Gain

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Researchers using a controlled study with 20 healthy participants were able to determine eating a diet of processed food led to increased calorie consumption and weight gain of a pound...

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Eating Processed Food Leads to Weight Gain

Researchers using a controlled study with 20 healthy participants were able to determine eating a diet of processed food led to increased calorie consumption and weight gain of a pound...

1 in 5 Deaths Worldwide Due to Poor Diet

1 in 5 Deaths Worldwide Due to Poor Diet

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A global survey shows that 11 million people die a year as a result of a poor diet. That means 20 percent of the deaths each year are due to...

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1 in 5 Deaths Worldwide Due to Poor Diet

A global survey shows that 11 million people die a year as a result of a poor diet. That means 20 percent of the deaths each year are due to...

Beware of Sugar on Keto Cheat Days

Beware of Sugar on Keto Cheat Days

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Researchers found excess sugar on keto cheat days caused dieters to exhibit signs of cardiovascular damage.

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Beware of Sugar on Keto Cheat Days

Researchers found excess sugar on keto cheat days caused dieters to exhibit signs of cardiovascular damage.

Green Tea Could Help You Lose Weight

Green Tea Could Help You Lose Weight

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Mice fed a fat-inducing diet had less weight gain and lower insulin resistance when they were given green tea.

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Green Tea Could Help You Lose Weight

Mice fed a fat-inducing diet had less weight gain and lower insulin resistance when they were given green tea.

Leftovers Can Trick You Into Eating More

Leftovers Can Trick You Into Eating More

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As restaurant portion sizes have grown, weight-conscious diners wanting to control their intake have started taking more food home. But that choice is leading some well-intentioned people to overindulge because...

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Leftovers Can Trick You Into Eating More

As restaurant portion sizes have grown, weight-conscious diners wanting to control their intake have started taking more food home. But that choice is leading some well-intentioned people to overindulge because...

Cancer Patients Lose More Weight on Ketogenic Diet

Cancer Patients Lose More Weight on Ketogenic Diet

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Cancer patients who followed a ketogenic diet were more successful in losing body fat and lowering their insulin levels compared to similar patients who followed an American Cancer Society-recommended low-fat...

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Cancer Patients Lose More Weight on Ketogenic Diet

Cancer patients who followed a ketogenic diet were more successful in losing body fat and lowering their insulin levels compared to similar patients who followed an American Cancer Society-recommended low-fat...

You Can Keep Your Brain Sharp if You MIND What You Eat

You Can Keep Your Brain Sharp if You MIND What ...

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A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows that eating foods from the Mediterranean and MIND diets translates to a lower risk of memory troubles in...

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You Can Keep Your Brain Sharp if You MIND What ...

A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows that eating foods from the Mediterranean and MIND diets translates to a lower risk of memory troubles in...