As we age, our bodies are programmed to accumulate excess body fat. There is no single cause. On the contrary, multiple obesity factors predispose us to this age-induced weight gain. The encouraging news is that proven methods exist to correct these obesity inducers. You will not find them, however, in a single pill. For example,… Continue Reading
Excess ingestion of fiber-poor carbohydrates in the diet, like sugar and white flour, contribute to surplus body fat by rapidly increasing blood sugar and by converting to triglycerides that bloat fat cells. Compounds that slow the rate of complex and simple carbohydrate breakdown and absorption can be important components of a weight management program. Natural… Continue Reading
Scientists have intensely focused on finding out how calorie restriction so radically extends life span. In response to reduced calorie intake, beneficial “youth” genes are activated while detrimental “senescence” genes are disabled. These favorable gene expression changes play a critical role in the ability of calorie restriction to slow aging. The good news is that… Continue Reading