Do you include oily fish such as salmon or sardines in your diet? If you do not, I highly recommend it. It is a good source of protein and healthy Omega-3 fatty acids.

Did you know that oily fish could help you lose weight or even help banish obesity? Yep, it is true. According to a recent study, if you supplement your diet with some fish oil, you will lose weight.

Oh, you have to exercise a little as well, but you can eat whatever you want, so it is a swell deal - - or can you? If this sounds painfully familiar, you probably have read my recent article about alleged weight loss benefits of Tonaline CLA.

Well, now a new study found that a group of overweight-to-obese adults (more…)

The Dorm Room Diet promises safe weight loss in a nutritionally challenging atmosphere of the college dorm rooms. Daphne Oz did not just write another book, she avoided the dreaded “freshman 15″ weight gain by following her own program.

She comes from a family with a strong medical background. Her farther and two grandfathers are cardiac surgeons. Her grandmother is a nutritionist. Yet, carrying 175 pounds on her 5-foot-8 frame, she was overweight.

This book is not about convoluted dieting rules. It provides college (more…)

If fat loss supplements need another controversy, Tonalin CLA can help. Holiday binge eaters can rest at ease. If you take some Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), you can keep your weight and fat gains at bay - - or can you?

A recent study “sought to determine if CLA would help overweight adults reduce body fat and prevent weight gain during a six-month period that included the holiday season.”

What was the result of this study? In their press release, they call the findings “dramatic”. [Shudder] The CLA group lost 2.2 pounds of fat and 1.3 pounds of weight, while the placebo group gained 1.5 pounds of fat and 2.4 pounds of weight.

“CLA may serve a critical role in reducing the cumulative weight and fat gain…“, the study concluded.

I think the result of this study is dramatically depressing. Your body (more…)

Primal Defense Probiotic is a well-known supplement from Garden of Life family of products. It contains a blend of 12 microorganisms, also known as “gut friendly bacteria”, or “probiotics”.

Beneficial bacteria are a cornerstone of any probiotic supplement, but Primal Defense Probiotic claims to be different. It uses a proprietary blend of fermented whole foods that naturally contain multiple strains of probiotics.

A number of Colony Forming Units (CFU) in a probiotic product is an important factor, because it determines its potency. The recommended daily intake ranges from 1 billion to 50 billion units. Unfortunately, this product does not indicate CFU count.

I also did not find a customary “use by” date. It has an expiration date, but other manufactures state a “use by” date. It is an assurance, that a claimed CFU count of viable bacteria will be present in a product up until this date. (more…)

With so many coral calcium supplements on the market, how do you tell which product is the best? Do all coral calcium supplements deliver the same benefits? These are just a few of the questions I have seen relating to coral calcium supplements.

On my recent excursion to a local health food store, I finally had enough time to waste, so I decided to survey a coral calcium scene. It was a good decision and I was not disappointed. The selection was truly impressive and very informative.

By examining one particular brand of coral calcium, I quickly learned that in order to achieve maximum health benefits, I need to use a liquid form of coral calcium, because in this form, coral calcium may help prevent 22 different diseases, including cancer, loss of libido, and obesity. (more…)

Body Mass Index (BMI) and BMI Calculators have been the talk of a diet and fitness community for as long as I can remember.

On its website, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declares that BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness, while National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute states that BMI is a measure of body fat.

It is no wonder that so many people continue using BMI to assess their body composition and weight loss progress.

Its use is not limited to the public alone. Health care professionals use BMI as well. In many states, it is one of the mandatory measurements for preschoolers and schoolchildren.

The connection between American obesity crisis and the use of BMI has (more…)

The Fat Smash Diet has everything one would expect to find in a diet designed for celebrities to lose weight. Detox, provocative hypothesis and elaborate recipes - are just a few tricks of the trade employed by this diet to help you lose weight. Yet, the question remains – does this diet work?

The author of this book is Dr. Ian Smith; he is a diet and exercise expert on a popular Celebrity Fit Club show. With The Fat Smash Diet firmly holding on Amazon bestsellers list, my curiosity finally picked enough to review it.

The Fat Smash Diet is a 90-day, four-tiered nutritional and exercise program. Your fat smashing experience starts with a “detox” phase. In this unnecessarily restrictive phase, you are only permitted to eat fruits and vegetables, while exercising for 30 minutes, five days a week. (more…)