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Are Starch Blockers From White Kidney Beans a Viable Weight-loss Aid?
In the past, white kidney bean supplements have been widely promoted as a type of “starch blocker”, a weight loss aid said to work by interfering with the digestion of starch. There’s a substance in white kidney beans that inhibits … Continue reading
Pyruvate for Possible Weight Loss
Looking for a supplement that may help with weight loss that you can take in conjunction with eating right and exercising? Preliminary studies have shown that Pyruvate may be something to look into. Pyruvate supplies the body with pyruvic acid, … Continue reading
5-HTP for Depression, Migraines, Weight Loss and Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Many antidepressant drugs work, at least in part, by raising serotonin levels. The supplement 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) has been tried in cases of depression for a similar reason: the body uses 5-HTP to make serotonin, so providing the body with 5-HTP … Continue reading
Understanding Portion Control
Most people consume far more calories than they realize. The culprit? A warped sense of portion size. According to a survey conducted by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), most Americans (78%) still believe that the kind of food … Continue reading
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Be Your Own Diet Detective: Finding the Right Diet For You
One week you’re stuffing your face with protein. The next week, a new diet urges you to dump the protein and load up with carbohydrates. Talk about redefining yo-yo dieting. So do you continue with your current diet? Or will … Continue reading
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10 Weight Loss Tips to Get You Started
When it comes to weight loss, it’s always a hard road to travel. After all, you’ve spent years gaining weight and losing it all is not going to happen overnight. Also, there’s no one solution that’s going to work for … Continue reading
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