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Are Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem & Jenny Craig Really Healthy?

by Hannah Ash on

For far too long, popular diets have been about one thing, and one thing only: losing weight.  Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, and Jenny Craig are three of the biggest ‘diet’ companies leading today’s market. While these weight loss companies may help folks lose weight , at least in the short-term, do they actually lead to better health, disease prevention, improved nutrition, and long-term lifestyle changes? Read more

Keto Diet: What are the Benefits?

by Sean Sortor on

What are the benefits of a ketogenic diet and how can ketogenic diets help weight loss, cancer, and even the treatment of Alzheimer's disease? Read more

Not So Healthy: Why The Atkins Diet Fails

by Hannah Ash on

You may remember the year 2003: the Concorde made its last flight, Finding Nemo became a smash hit...and the Atkins diet achieved popularity for its purported weight loss magic. Atkins is not as effective, long-term, as it first seems. Yes, you may lose weight. Great, right? Not so fast. Read more

Need a Healthy Diet Plan, But Don't Know Where to Start?

by Hannah Ash on

If you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, or even just plain feeling crappy from a poor diet, you seriously should consider a good clean diet plan or meal plan for at least 30 days. Read more

7 Tricks to Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals

by Sean Sortor on

So you made a New Year’s weight loss resolution did you? Well first of all congratulations! The fact that you’re consciously trying to make a change is admirable. Unfortunately, the odds that you’ll achieve it are not in your favor. We don’t say that to discourage, but to motivate you to not be part of the “quitters.”  Read more