Tag: Fruit

  • Is fruit a sweet way to lose weight?

    A literature review by Hebden et al. in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition found an association between fruit consumption and a lower risk of weight gain over time. Another review by Bertoia et al. suggests that total fruit intake is associated with 0.53 fewer pounds per daily serving, berries are associated with 1.11… Read more

  • Weight Loss “Hacks”: What does the research say?

    I recently read Dr. Michael Greger’s book How Not to Diet. I thoroughly enjoyed it but wondered which interventions are the most powerful.  So, I did a bit of my own digging. Based on the current medical literature, it appears that the effects on weight loss can be ranked as follows: 1. Green tea: Green… Read more