Fat has been a matter of huge media interest lately. This is extremely common and increasing problem for all age groups in western society. Many models, movie stars, and some dancer have fear of being overweight (obesity). Some people even don't even eat proper diet in order to stay healthy. I ...

The other "Others" There are some people that don't think of food as anything more than something that keeps them going, a source of energy. These people are usually skinny and eat pretty healthy as a matter of habit. Their bodies tell them what they need and they listen and follow through acc...

Making Money vs. American Health Every year more and more Americans are looking to lose weight and are willing to spend whatever it cost to do the trick. Close to $35 billion a year is spent on weight loss aids and the number is increasing every year (Anderson). As one can imagine, organizations...

Losing weight and feeling great Losing weight is something almost every person wants to do. It is a difficult process that's takes determination and motivation. There are many steps involved in this but the most important thing is to stick with it. The first step in losing weight is t...

The Atkins Diet was first introduced in 1992 by Dr. Robert C. Atkins. This is a high fatlow carb nutritional approach that can positively impact the lives of people facing the risk factors associated with diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. The diet consists of different phases that individ...

Obesity is a disease that affects about one-third of the American population (approximately 60 million Americans). To be classified as obese, one must have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. Obesity is the second leading cause of death in America and is also the cause of other diseases such as t...