31 Aug 2010 There are plenty of drinks that promise to help you lose weight and improve your overall health. Most of these claims are bogus but there is one drink that can help you out. The results of a recent study have been released and suggest that water can help you lose weight. There's nothing magical about water, drinking it won't jolt your body into a fat burning mode nor will it give you a perfect trimmed look overnight. However, if used in conjunction with a calorie deficit, it can help you eat less which will lead to weight loss.

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30 Jul 2010 Too often you'll hear people say they need to lose weight to get healthy. Though the body mass index (BMI) does show an increase in certain health problems after you reach a certain weight, simply being skinny doesn't necessarily mean that you're healthy. There are several key differences between dieting to lose weight and starting a healthy diet that will naturally lead to weight loss.

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11 Jul 2010 A recent federal study has been released showing that 9 out of 10 Americans take in more than the maximum recommended intake of sodium on a daily basis. The recommended intake is 2,300 mg per day and a combination of eating out, buying processed foods and not monitoring sodium intake can quickly put you over the limit. If you are one of the Americans that take in too much sodium, there are some steps you can take to lower your intake.

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15 Jun 2010 As people become aware of environmental problems, 'green' products become popular. Hybrid cars, energy efficient homes and organically grown foods are all becoming mainstream. The organic food industry has been growing very rapidly in the last few years due environmental and health concerns. Before you rush out and convert your pantry into an entirely organic one, consider a few misconceptions that many people have about organic food.

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19 May 2010 Diet and exercise scams are growing at an alarming rate of speed. An increase in the public's awareness of the obesity epidemic combined with a misunderstanding of how to lose weight fuel this trend. Everyone is creating books, diets pills or workout devices that promise quick results with little or no change to your daily routine.

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