A Research Scientist's Take on Belly Fat: Why You Get It and How to Lose It
The new USDA MyPlate diet advice dooms Michelle Obama’s campaign against obesity to fail. If anything, in the world of body fat loss information overload, it is just another special interest diet. It serves the special interests of agribusiness, not of human health. What a shame. [Read more…]
Atkins diet reviews often de-emphasize the critical role of the Atkins diet induction phase. This phase must be followed closely to reset the metabolism of carbohydrates that cause weight gain. Fortunately, this phase is temporary, usually two weeks long, not a lifelong strategy. Here are the keys to succeeding with the right start during the induction phase. [Read more…]
Bisphenol A health effects include getting a fat belly. Let’s delve into the world of a chemist (me) for a moment and see what we can find that will help you get rid of some fat. Today the topic is plastics, or more specifically, plasticizers. Here is what you should know about how they can make you fat. Yes, really. [Read more…]
Quick weight loss seems to be all the rage for TV shows and weight loss programs. You can, indeed, lose a pound a day or more by dieting. However, the results will certainly not be what you are looking for. [Read more…]
The Contrave diet pills will apparently be the next toxic and dangerous weight loss medication to be adopted by the bozos at the FDA. Their panel of expert scientists voted 13-7 for approval and 11-8 (with one abstention) that additional studies be performed on potential heart risks. This is an all too familiar story that will lead to death and damage by yet one more unnecessary drug. Here is what you should know before considering it for your own use. [Read more…]