(Natural News) Originally developed in the 1920s, the ketogenic diet has increased in popularity in recent years as a weight-management method. A popular diet among athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the ketogenic diet aims to make the body enter a metabolic state called ketosis. While in ketosis, the body uses stored fats as its primary energy source. This, experts […]

(Natural News) Those who manage to lose weight and keep it off have a much higher chance at achieving optimal cardiovascular health, a recent study has found. This is according to researchers from Tufts University, who found that people who successfully maintained their new weight, exhibited stabilization — and even further improvement — in their heart […]

(Natural News) Lack of sleep is thought to cause weight gain. This new research shows how. Published in the Journal of Lipid Research, it showed that participants who slept no more than five hours each night for four consecutive nights reported feeling less satisfied after eating a high-fat, calorie-dense meal. Blood samples showed that sleep restriction […]

(Natural News) Capsaicin is an active compound found in different types of hot peppers. It is responsible for their spiciness, as well as for the health benefits associated with them. One of the most notable things capsaicin is known for is its ability to relieve pain. Several studies have shown that capsaicin can decrease the […]

(Natural News) The practice of drinking green tea originated in Ancient China, where infusions made with the leaves of Camellia sinensis were consumed for medicinal purposes. Green tea is one of the seven ingredients the Ancient Chinese believed were essential for daily living; hence, they made a habit of drinking green tea to support their health. Like sipping […]

(Natural News) Sugar, in and of itself, is not dangerous. But consuming too much too often can trigger chronic inflammation that could lead to a host of health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity. If left untreated, these conditions can increase the risk of premature death. But on the bright side, research suggests that consuming less […]

(Natural News) Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases. This includes abdominal obesity, or having an apple-shaped body; elevated levels of triglyceride, or excess calories that increase the risk of heart disease; low high-density lipoprotein levels, better known as “good” cholesterol; having high blood pressure and […]

(Natural News) South Korean researchers examined the effects of fermented green tea extract on the differentiation of fat cells (adipogenesis) and the synthesis of fatty acids (lipogenesis). They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Green tea is known for its beneficial effects on metabolic health. It is known to […]

(Natural News) Lack of sleep affects how the body metabolizes fat, leading to feeling less full after eating. This predisposes individuals to put on more weight, suggests a study published in the Journal of Lipid Research. Sleep deprivation is a very common problem among adults. According to the American Sleep Association, about 50 to 70 million American adults suffer […]

(Natural News) A recent diet trend is alternate-day fasting (ADF). As its name suggests, alternate-day fasting involves fasting for a day and eating whatever you like without restrictions the next day. It is one of the several varieties of intermittent fasting. Although it can appear extreme to some people, alternate-day fasting is safe and has many health […]