When it comes to weight loss, sugar is the enemy, right? Well, not so fast! Researchers are finding that certain sugars are more responsible for adding pounds. And there may be no bigger culprit than that of fructose. This simple sugar has been found to turn into fat at a remarkable rate; much faster than [...]
Entries from September 2008
Not So Sweet: Fructose Can Fuel Fat-Building, and Fast!
September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: bariatric medical news · dietary information · weight loss news
Pregnancy and Obesity: A Dangerous Combination
September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
A growing body of research has shown that It’s no secret that the United States is experiencing an obesity epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 25% of the country’s entire population is now considered obese. And this dramatic weight gain is “expanding” into many areas of the population, especially that of pregnant [...]
Tags: bariatric medical news · bariatric research articles
Research Suggests Obesity May Be A Genetic Matter
September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
Despite our best efforts – the seemingly endless exercise routines, the soul-crushing dieting – losing weight always seems to be an unattainable goal. But as new research suggests, it may not all be your fault! You see, recent studies have found that a person’s likelihood for obesity may all be due to their genes!
In this [...]