Weight Loss

The Truth About Obesity and Physical Activity

February 12, 2016 by Mathews McGarry
Last updated on: February 12, 2016

You have probably heard the good, old mantra – it is not food that is making you fat, it is the chronic lack of physical activity. In some cases, the adage is true: you cannot expect to lose weight unless… [read]

Why Counting Calories Doesn’t Work

January 20, 2016 by Charlotte King
Last updated on: January 20, 2016

For years now, we have been taught to count calories, to balance the ratio of our calories in vs calories out for the most effective way to lose unwanted pounds. But does this system work for the countless number of … [read]

Top 7 Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

June 20, 2015 by Evlin Symon
Last updated on: June 28, 2015

A staple in the Mediterranean, extra virgin olive oil can be found in most dishes originating from the region. The oil is also a main ingredient in the Mediterranean diet that was developed as a way to safely lose weight… [read]

Is Your Gut Health Making You Fat?

June 16, 2015 by Charlotte King
Last updated on: February 21, 2016

Did you know that your human cells are actually outnumbered 10 to 1 by the bacteria in your gut?You are actually more bacteria than human being! And that’s why the composition of the bacteria in your gut majorly affects not… [read]

Can Exercise Change Our DNA?

May 15, 2015 by Pano Savvidis
Last updated on: August 24, 2018

We all know that exercise is good for our bodies. We’ve known it from our earliest school days when we were encouraged to take up sports and stay active. However, what many of us don’t know is just how deep… [read]

How Green Tea Can Significantly Improve Your Health and Help You to Lose Weight

November 25, 2014 by Sarah Williams
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Green tea is one of the natural foods that can increase fat loss. The Chinese have known for centuries about the many benefits of green tea, using it to treat headaches, body aches, and poor digestion. The Chinese also revere… [read]

What is a Cyclic Ketogenic Diet?

May 12, 2014 by David Jockers DC, MS, CSCS
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Burn Fat and Build Muscle with a Cyclic Ketogenic Diet What constitutes an optimal physique? This is different based on each individual’s unique genetic potential but researchers would agree that we should have a moderate to thin structure and good… [read]