Obesity
The Carbohydrate-Insulin Model of Obesity
Despite intensive research, the causes of the current obesity epidemic remain obscure. When it comes to body weight, the calorie intake minus the calorie expenditure equals the calorie stored. The…
Does Calorie Counting Really Work? A Detailed Analysis
Calorie counting is the new trend among dieters. The Internet is flooded with information on various ways to burn out extra fat from the body. Low-fat, low-carb, paleo and vegan diets are some of…
Stress Can Make You Fat and Diabetic - Cortisol led Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Chronic stress can not only add inches to your waistline but can also make you diabetic. When you are stressed your body secretes stress hormone called cortisol. Cortisol is part of a class of…
Solving the Weight Loss Puzzle: Understanding the Role of BMR, Body’s Set Weight, and Insulin
Whenever we see a thin-looking person eat a lot, we can hear people saying, “Ah, he/she must have a great metabolism.”A common question might pop up in our minds, “What exactly is this…
How Your Gut Bacteria Can Help you Drop a Jeans Size
Gut Bacteria and Weight Loss: Rebalance your gut bacteria and drop a jeans size. The latest research studies agree. So far, the reasons for weight gain were an unhealthy lifestyle, junk foods and…