According to recent studies over 50% of the British population could have some form of food intolerance that results in weight gain. This percentage is alarming given that weight gain can lead to insulin resistance and diabetes.
A big part of the problem is that the foods we are fed from a very early [...]

Recently diagnosed with Insulin Resistance or Pre-Diabetes?
A diagnosis of diabetes or pre-diabetes can seem over whelming. The doctor gives you the diagnosis but who is there to help you figure out what to do next?
90% of adult onset diabetes is reversible through diet and exercise. What diet? Which exercise?
Don’t be uninformed! Get  the information [...]

The Glycemic Index Diet is helping millions of insulin resistant people world wide to control spikes in their blood sugar levels and has resulted in untold tons of relatively rapid permanent weight loss.
The diet is based on the glycemic index which measures how fast the body digests various foods and turns them into glucose or [...]

Many people think that because fruits are sweet that they must also cause high blood sugar which is not healthy for the insulin resistant and diabetics. The question is not whether or not a person with insulin resistance should eat fruit but rather how much and what kinds of fruit you should be eating.

Last night on the Biggest Loser, the editor in chief of Prevention Magazine asked the contestants the following question about diet soda and it’s link to Insulin Resistance.
Question: “True or False? Switching from regular soda to diet soda will help you live longer.”
Answer: “False. Regular and Diet soda can more than double your risk for [...]

Some studies have noted that chromium has a benefit on lowering heart attack risk, and may help boost HDL levels. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has stated that an Adequate Intake (AI) for chromium is 25-35mcg per day, which was concluded by estimating the average amount of chromium a healthy American obtains from the foods [...]

Cortisol is a chemical substance produced by the adrenal glands. When the levels of cortisol in the blood stream become high the HPA axis feedback mechanism turns off the corticotrophin-releasing hormone. This is a signal for the brain and adrenal glands to decrease the production of cortisol. Under continuous periods of stress this feedback system [...]

Just by watching an hour of TV, or flipping through your favorite magazine you know of the thousands of weight loss “plans” or diets that are around today. For women with PCOS, it may be a bit misleading or confusing…. we know we’re supposed to watch our carbs, only eat “good carbs” as this is [...]

The South Beach Diet is often misclassified as a low-carbohydrate diet.  You may be wondering if you can only eat bacon and eggs for breakfast, a pound of hamburger for lunch followed by a nice thick steak for dinner.  The answer is no. Instead of focusing on eliminating certain food groups, the South Beach Diet [...]

The Zone Diet as a weight loss program has been discussed in detail by Dr. Barry Sears in his book The Zone: Revolutionary Life Plan to Put Your Body in Total Balance for Permanent Weight Loss.
What does ‘Being in the Zone’ involve and more importantly, is it a healthy weight loss regime? Barry Sears, as [...]