Tag: Weight loss

  • Will capsaicin heat up your weight loss?

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    Capsaicin is an active part of chili peppers. A meta-analysis by Zhang et al. in the British Journal of Nutrition showed associations between capsaicin, decreased BMI, decreased waist circumference, and weight loss. Another meta-analysis by Whiting et al., published in the journal Appetite, highlighted associations between pre-meal capsaicinoids and lower calorie intake. After eating capsaicinoids,… Read more

  • Garlic increases flavor and decreases weight. A win-win!

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    A meta-analysis by Fu et al. in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies showed a correlation between garlic and a decrease in BMI, waist circumference, cholesterol, glucose, and diastolic blood pressure. Other studies have found correlations between weight reduction and garlic in mice. Lee et al. in The Journal of Nutrition postulate that multiple mechanisms, such… Read more

  • Ginger for Weight Loss

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    Most people have heard of ginger for nausea. Did you know that it can also help with weight loss? Reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (the gold standard) suggest that ginger can help with weight loss, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and body fat percentage. A meta-analysis by Rafieipour et al.… Read more

  • Why Vegetables Should Be Your Weight Loss Best Friend

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    If you want to lose weight, you are probably thinking about focusing on calorie counting, portion control, or the latest diet trend. However, I challenge you to consider one less popular strategy that consistently proves effective: increasing vegetable intake. Let’s consider why vegetables are weight loss superstars and how to incorporate more veggies into your daily… Read more

  • Green Tea for Weight Loss: An Easy Habit to Increase Metabolism

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    People have celebrated green tea’s health benefits for centuries. Recently, it’s gained significant attention as a potential weight loss aid. But does it help with weight loss? This blog looks at some science behind green tea and weight loss. What makes Green Tea Work? Green tea contains several bioactive compounds, with catechins being the most… Read more

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

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    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