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Much has been written of America’s long struggle with obesity. Unfortunately, the United States’ is far from the only country to struggle with this problem, as obesity is now a worldwide epidemic. Facts and Figures 711 million – according to ...

An Underappreciated Snack Generally speaking, mushrooms don’t usually jump to mind when thinking about healthy snacks. In fact, most people probably think of them as a type of pizza topping and little else. Though they might not appear to have ...

It’s a common complaint – you do your best to diet, yet the extra weight remains. One reason why losing weight can be so difficult is that we often underestimate the amount of calories in foods. Listed below are six ...

How Refined Carbohydrates Affect your Health Chances are you’ve heard a lot about carbohydrates in the past. This attention is certainly warranted, as carbohydrates play a major role in our diets and everyday lives. However, many consumers seem to be ...

At first glance, beans don’t seem to be the most glamorous of foods, and may not appear to be an excellent source of nutrition. Their bland appearance, however, belies their numerous health benefits. By learning more about beans and their ...

Holidays are wonderful time, full of family, friends and food. Oh yes, the food – tasty treats seem to be everywhere at holiday time. Unfortunately, all of this additional snacking soon adds up, leading to bulging waistlines and New Year’s ...

From early adulthood through middle age, it can be very difficult to resist the allure of junk food. Of course, avoiding fatty and sugary items is still a challenge for most past the age of fifty. Likewise, the importance of ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly a third of American adults suffer high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). In addition to putting the body at greater risk of numerous health problems, high blood pressure ...

Even if you’re overweight, eating too much food on a regular basis can be a tough habit to stop. This fact helps to explain the growing rate of obesity in the United States. If a report in the journal Nutrition ...

Generally speaking, weight-related health problems are usually associated with those who are significantly overweight. Being “skinny fat” ‒ that is, have some flab clinging to the stomach and hips ‒ is usually considered to be more of a visual blight ...