According to the American Heart Association (PCA), one third of children and adolescents and 66 percent of the adult population is overweight or obese. If the trend continues, there will be a reduction in life expectancy of our children, making it the first generation to live less than their parents. Obesity in simple form is ...
Unlike other, more restrictive diet plans, snacking is a perfectly acceptable part of a low carbohydrate diet—provided your snacks are all found on the low carb list. Snacking is not only okay, it’s also beneficial in many ways. Eating small amounts over the course of a day has been shown to speed up the body’s ...
Weight loss surgery, commonly called bariatric surgery, is a last resort for those who are seriously overweight or morbidly obese. If you just want to lose a few pounds, even 50 pounds, weight loss surgery is not for you. However, if you are 80-100 pounds or more over weight, then it might be worth considering. ...
It is difficult in the world we live in to watch as so many children are literally overburdening their bodies at such young ages by being overweight. These children simply cannot run, jump, and play with the other children because their bodies simply will not allow them to do so. For these children, dieting is ...