by James Zane Johnson There is a tool that can help you lose weight or maintain that trim figure as you get older: the Glycemic Index. This is basically a listing of numbers that reveals how quickly certain foods produce a spike in your blood sugar levels. The faster the spike the worse the food is for your waistline. This may seem confusing, but it is actually a very simple way to lose weight if you understand how to use it. In the recent past everyone was trying out diets that completely eliminated carbohydrates, but luckily that fad has been replaced with more sensible thinking. Your body needs...

by James Zane Johnson Making the decision to lose weight is usually pretty easy, but deciding which weight loss program is right for you is not so simple. After all you have tried to lose weight many times and weren’t successful. You have taken pills, shakes, and even supplements and they have all failed. How can be sure you will choose the right program to help you shed the pounds you need to lose? No matter what your motivation for losing weight, it is a hard endeavor to take on. You can try to do it by yourself, or you might want to begin a program. Choosing the right program will mean the...

by James Zane Johnson Everyone needs to know the importance of a healthy diet. Because there are so many advantages that eating healthy food brings, it’s amazing that there are people who do not care to eat right or even don’t care what they eat at all! This is the main reason for heart problems and obesity. With all the statistics, people still don’t consider changing their eating habits. With so many takeaway outlets out there, eating healthy almost becomes impossible. People will often come up with all sorts of excuses such as they could not afford, find or prepare these foods....

by James Zane Johnson Resveratrol is known to come from the Japanese knotweed. It has been shown to be a huge benefit in regards to cancer, diabetes, and many other diseases that we encounter throughout the course of our lives. With one study, they found that animals that are on diets that contain a high level of fat content, but took the drug, were able to maintain a balanced blood sugar level. This is not the case for the rats that were not taking the drug as they were found to be at a 30% higher risk level of death due to the same diet. This shows a bit of support of the claims that Resveratrol can...

by Jeremy James Liddle Everyone says to eat more fibre. Easy to say but hard to do? The talk may be everywhere, but why is it so? The risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease can be reduced by maintaining a high fibre diet (approximately 30-40g per day). It is also a great way to help feel full quicker and lose weight. The best sources of fibre are plant foods: whole grain cereals, vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts and seeds. It is important for the gut to function properly. However, it is also important to drink lots of fluids in order for the fibre to swell and act as a...