More evidence links weight gain to meal times

A recent study on obesity and weight gain finds that it is not just what we eat but when we eat it that is important. Evidence for this theory is mounting.

Daily serving of nuts may stave off weight gain

Two new studies suggest that a daily serving of nuts helps stave off weight gain in the long run and benefits cardiometabolic health in women.

Can eating this type of sugar prevent weight gain?

Newly published research finds that mannose, a type of sugar, has surprising effects on metabolism, weight gain, and the gut’s microbiome.

How do you gain weight quickly and safely?

Doctors may recommend gaining weight to athletes and people who weigh too little. We describe 19 foods that can help a person to gain weight quickly and boost overall health.

Canola oil may worsen memory

A diet supplemented with canola oil worsened memory and led to weight gain in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers report.

Heart failure risk may be affected by weight gain

Researchers find that weight gain may overstrain the heart muscle, which, in time, could lead to heart failure.

Artificial sweeteners: Weight loss friend or foe?

Millions of people routinely consume artificial sweeteners. New research shows that artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of weight gain and obesity.

Later meal times can promote weight gain and upset metabolism

A new study shows that tendency to eat later instead of earlier promotes weight gain and raises levels of glucose, insulin, cholesterol, and triglycerides.

Cinnamon may reduce the harms of a high-fat diet

Researchers found that rats fed cinnamon were less likely to endure the damaging effects of a high-fat diet, such as weight gain and increased belly fat.

Mediterranean diet high in healthy fat does not lead to weight gain, according to randomized trial

Eating a non-calorie restricted Mediterranean diet high in vegetable fats such as olive oil or nuts does not lead to significant weight gain compared to a low-fat diet, according to a large randomized trial. The study suggests that current health guidelines that recommend a low-fat, low-calorie diet create unnecessary fear of healthy fats present in a Mediterranean diet, which have known health benefits.

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