How To Keep From Overindulging This Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, celebrations will be full of good cheer, family fun, and most of all food. But how can we enjoy ourselves without popping a button? Though the holidays are joyful, the average American gains an average of 10 pounds during this time of year

What Is Beta-Carotene? What Are The Benefits Of Beta-Carotene?

Beta-carotene is a red-orange pigment found in plants and fruits, especially carrots and colorful vegetables. The name beta-carotene comes from the Greek beta and Latin carota (carrot). It is the yellow/orange pigment that gives vegetables and fruits their rich colors

In Obese Patients, Carbs At Dinner-Time Only Increases Satiety, Reduces Risk For Diabetes And Cardiovascular Disease

An experimental diet with carbohydrates eaten mostly at dinner could benefit people suffering from severe and morbid obesity, according to new research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The diet influences secretion patters of hormones responsible for hunger and satiety, as well as hormones associated with metabolic syndrome…