Most of us are quite aware that sugar – other than what occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables – is not healthy for us. And this is true whether or not you have an issue with your weight. Let’s dig into the reasons for this, looking especially deep into that sweet culprit, high fructose cornContinue reading “High-Fructose Corn Syrup & Other Sugars”
Tag Archives: body fat
What Is Skinny Fat?
Today I read a Facebook post that mentioned “skinny fat.” I thought that this unfortunate phrase could be either a typo or a joke, but instead discovered that it’s a true health concern. Metabolically-Obese Normal Weight (MONW) is a real condition that increases your risk factors for the same diseases as typically found with obesityContinue reading “What Is Skinny Fat?”
BMI, Waist Circumference & Waist-to-Hip Ratios
Many experts agree that weight and body mass index (BMI) are insufficient to assess our health. This is because exercise, which is clearly healthy, builds muscle mass. Muscle is significantly more dense than fat, so it is possible to gain weight and actually be thinner and healthier than you were at a lower weight. BMIContinue reading “BMI, Waist Circumference & Waist-to-Hip Ratios”
Maintain Weight Loss 