A surprising strategy that can help with weight loss is reducing red meat consumption. Many studies have found that vegetarians and vegans tend to have an overall lower body mass compared to those who eat meat. Lower body mass can be attributed to the vegan/ vegetarian diets being lower in saturated fat and higher in fiber. Another study done in Europe found that eating processed meat is linked with weight gain due to processed red meat being high in saturated fat as well as

Activity tracker, smart watch, fitness tracker, whatever you want to call them - these devices have taken the world by storm in recent years. Studies have shown a positive correlation between activity tracking and weight loss. The World Health Organization recommends getting a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity (think walking, jogging, swimming, mowing the lawn) every week for adults. One study done in Norway showed that only 30% of women and 22% o

If you’ve ever tried to diet, you know that in the long run, dieting does not work. Research shows that "you can initially lose 5 to 10 percent of your weight on a number of diets” but ultimately the weight not only comes back, but people tend to gain more. If you find yourself stuck in the cycle of dieting, losing weight and then gaining it back, it might be time to change your approach. Instead of trying a new diet, another option to lose weight is intermittent or time-rest

High intensity interval training or HIIT has become very popular in recent years. But what exactly is HIIT, how do you do it and is it actually beneficial for weight loss? HIIT is a form of cardio where you perform an exercise at maximum effort or "all out" in a quick burst followed by a short period of rest. A high intensity workout increases your body's need for oxygen during recovery due to the maximum effort-style and is the "reason why intense exercise will help burn mo