Breastfeeding offers many benefits for mothers — including the potential to lose weight more quickly after having a baby. In fact, many women seem to consider this an important perk (1, 2). The time needed to lose weight postpartum varies from woman to woman, but many nursing mothers report that breastfeeding helped them regain their pre-baby figure more … [Read more...]

The Microbiome Diet is a new, trendy weight loss diet. It was created by Dr. Raphael Kellman and is based on eating and avoiding certain foods in the hopes of restoring gut health. It’s also claimed to offer other benefits, such as a faster metabolism and weight loss. This article reviews the Microbiome Diet and whether it can restore your gut health. … [Read more...]

Though the raw vegan diet isn’t new, it has been regaining popularity recently. It combines the principles of veganism with those of raw foodism. While some people may choose to follow it for ethical or environmental reasons, most do it for its purported health benefits. These include weight loss, improved heart health and a lower risk of diabetes. However, a fully raw … [Read more...]

Many people are interested in boosting their metabolism as a strategy for weight loss. The Fast Metabolism Diet asserts that certain foods eaten at the right times can speed up your metabolism, allowing you to eat a lot and still lose weight. However, like many contemporary diets, it’s gotten mixed reviews. This article reviews whether the Fast Metabolism Diet can help … [Read more...]