Higher intakes of dairy calcium increase fat excretion.

A study just published in the International Journal of Obesity is helping to clarify the mechanism behind the previously-documented association between calcium intake and obesity. (more…)

Successful weight loss requires, above all, the right mindset.

So many factors can make or break a weight loss program.  When programs succeed, credit is usually given to factors like diet, willpower, supplements, and proper exercise.  When programs fail, that’s also where the blame usually falls. Those factors are important, but what’s perhaps more important is something that doesn’t get discussed as often; the psychology of successful weight loss.  And there’s much more to that than simply willpower. (more…)

A stress herb that lowers cholesterol, another body blow for fructose, and a big sigh of relief for popcorn lovers. Find out what else is new in our roundup of the latest nutrition research.

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More Protein Helps You Lose Weight? Yes

Bodybuilders and fitness athletes have known it for a long time; if you want to lose body fat a low-glycemic/high-protein diet is the way to go.

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Natrol Carb Intercept: A Phase II Carb Blocker Supplement

Q: I recently purchased 3 bottles of Natrol Carb Intercept & have a couple of questions:

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There has never been a magic bullet for weight loss, and short of drastic measures like surgery, there never will be. Everyone knows that crash and fad diets don’t work, just as everyone should know that improving the diet and increasing physical activity (exercise) do work.

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