Posts Tagged weight gain

Fruit Juice Smoothies Have Far More Sugar Than Is Healthy For You

Fruit Juice Smoothies Have Far More Sugar Than Is Healthy For You

If you’re on the path to losing weight, then imagine the following… You’re faced with one of two options for your afternoon snack; a chocolate bar or a pre-prepared fuit smoothie. It’s a no brainer, right? The smoothie is the far better option for shrinking the waistline, and in turn, lowering your risk of heart disease. Think Again New research published in BMJ Open confirms what many health professionals have believed: sugar content in fruit juices and smoothies are too high. In addition, a new article was published titled, “How much sugar is hidden in drinks marketed to children?” Firstly,

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The Link Between Medication & Weight Gain

The Link Between Medication & Weight Gain

When most people talk about weight gain the conversation usually revolve around lifestyle factors. Eating too many calories, drinking alcohol, not exercising enough and the list goes on… However, one common reason making people fat is the use of common drugs. Fat Gain & Medication The current statistics show up to 15% of weight issues are caused by medication. This is three times more than genetic factors. Some drugs increase appetite and others impair the bodies ability to burn calories. Some drugs make us store excess fluid and make us look puffy. A Reference Guide Over the counter drugs such as

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