The Link Between Teenage Hormones and Weight Gain
Hormones and weight gain are an inevitable part of puberty for teens. Boys and girls alike will show signs of increased weight, but this fluctuation is completely normal and healthy. Unfortunately, for many teenage girls the onset of weight gain can become the beginning of a life-long diet. Tempering this reaction is crucial to preserve the health and wellbeing of your teen. Combating the effects (more…)

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Diet and Weight Loss - Article
These statistics fueled an estimated $2 billion market in the United States for weight loss pills, drinks and programs in 2001, many of which were scientifically ineffective, highly impractical, not supported by the FDA or simply unsafe.Of particular concern, Zwiefel noted the significant rise in health-care costs due to […] (more…)

Five Reasons NOT To Lose Weight
Enough of the diet gurus, the nutritionists, and the weight loss experts, let’s enjoy ourselves for a while. The diabetes and clogged arteries will overtake us all too quickly. For today, let’s feast freely at the banquet of life. (more…)

Recipe for Crunchy Breakfast Oats
If you are on a weight loss campaign, you must always make time to have a healthy breakfast. Skip breakfast and you only eat the wrong foods later in the day - you are sabotaging your weight loss program.

This is one of my favorite breakfast dishes. It’s nutritious, has a low glycemic load (GL) and […] (more…)

What is the Right Nutrition for Teens?
What is the right nutrition for teens? Over the years, studies, research and
diet fads have led consumers on a wild goose chase in search of proper diet and
nutrition. Today’s healthy foods were yesterday’s risks. How can anyone be sure
that today’s selections are the healthiest options for future strength and
wellbeing?While many eating trends have deviated from the basic principals of (more…)