Tag: Weight loss
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Does water wash away weight?
A 2024 meta-analysis by Chien et al. in the journal Nutrients found a limited association between increased water consumption and weight loss. However, they did find that substituting water for calorie-containing drinks was associated with weight loss. Another 2024 review in JAMA Network Open by Hakam et al. found that more water intake was associated… Read more
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Should you supplement with yeast for weight loss?
A study by Jung et al. in the journal Nutrition suggests that yeast hydrolysate can reduce body fat by an average of 2.6 kg over 10 weeks. Another study by Santas et al. in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture also showed an association between polysaccharide-rich hydrolysate and weight loss. This time,… Read more
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Can cumin spice up weight loss?
Omid Mohammad Tavakoli-Rouzbehani et al.’s review and meta-analysis of research on cumin suggest that regular cumin use decreases BMI by about 0.88 kilograms per square meter and helps reduce waist circumference. Cumin can be used to season meat and vegetables. Baked goods can also benefit from the addition of cumin. Taco and chili dishes frequently… Read more
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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
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Vinegar and weight loss, is it helpful?
In Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Kondo et al. reported an association between 12 weeks of 15 mL or 30 mL of vinegar, 1-2 tablespoons, and lower body weight. A meta-analysis by Daniela Valdes et al., published in 2021 in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, found inconsistent results on weight loss from… Read more
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Will capsaicin heat up your weight loss?
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
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Garlic increases flavor and decreases weight. A win-win!
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
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Ginger for Weight Loss
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
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Why Vegetables Should Be Your Weight Loss Best Friend
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
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Green Tea for Weight Loss: An Easy Habit to Increase Metabolism
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