If you can stomach it, an India-based dietitian is recommending eschewing processed baked goods and meats, deep-fried foods, and sugary drinks to blast belly fat. “Sugary drinks promote fat storage around the abdomen,” Dr. Mrinal Pandit told SheFinds last week. “High sugar intake is linked to increased visceral fat, which is associated with metabolic disorders.” More … Read more
Losing weight can be difficult, but there’s one simple way to jumpstart the process, experts say — you’ll shed unwanted belly fat and feel better in just days. There’s only one catch — that simple way is to stop eating a certain type of food that Americans are addicted to, often out of necessity, thanks to … Read more
Evan Roberts had a message for the “fat” Rangers fans celebrating their improbable 6-5 overtime win over the Islanders in Sunday’s Stadium Series. “All you fat Rangers fans that walked out of that building last night, all pumped up, beating your chest, little brother this, little brother that, understanding it’s the same crap as if … Read more
Hasta la vista, Mediterranean diet? No bull, the Atlantic diet — the traditional eating plan in northwestern Spain and northern Portugal — is said to ease belly fat and improve HDL “good” cholesterol levels. The diet consists of a lot of fish and seafood, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, olive oil, dried fruits (particularly chestnuts), … Read more
Turns out this myth is nuts. For decades it’s been widely believed that eating nuts causes weight gain. Tree nuts in particular have a high calorie and fat content, prompting skepticism as to whether they should be incorporated into a healthy diet. However, a groundbreaking new study published in Nutrients has uncovered that nuts do … Read more
Smoothies are refreshing, tasty and convenient — but are they really good for you? According to one registered nutritionist, the drink could actually make a person gain weight — and she advises her clients trying to lose weight to avoid them. Angela Clucas, who is based in the UK and posts on her Instagram account … Read more
Packing it on around the middle as we age can significantly heighten risk for disease, experts say. But the visible bulge many of us are battling, made up of subcutaneous fat, isn’t the major culprit, turns out. That award goes to the hidden, toxic deposits known as visceral fat, buried well below the surface, crowding … Read more
“Gimme more.” Britney Spears has confessed that she is a “passionate eater” to her fans on Instagram, getting real about her weight in a recent post “Food is my weakness I will admit it !!!” the 42-year-old pop star captioned a photo of a white chocolate brûlée” from New York City ice cream shop Glace … Read more
What a gut punch. Experiencing simultaneous fat and sugar cravings is what makes dieting so challenging, researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia reported in a study published Thursday in the journal Cell Metabolism. Researchers found that the way fat and sugar impact the brain, via distinct pathways from the gut, leads to … Read more
The feud between Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy Kimmel looks tame compared to the one between Stephen A. Smith and Jason Whitlock. The ESPN “First Take” member went on a no-holds-barred 40-minute diatribe on the “Stephen A. Smith Show” on Wednesday to air his grievances with Whitlock after he recently called into question claims made in … Read more
This menu might make your stomach churn. A former vegan is touting her “high fat carnivore diet,” which consists of noshing on sticks of butter and whipping up a 10-egg scramble every single day. The TikToker, known only as @steakandbuttergal, shared her cholesterol-heavy daily eating plan in a clip that has racked up 1.2 million … Read more
A mom-of-three is warning other women not to purchase illegitimate Ozempic, saying a “skinny jab” she bought online “triggered organ failure.” Lynsay McAvoy, 42, suffered a severe allergic reaction to the medication, which she purchased in April 2022. At the time, she weighed just 112 pounds. McAvoy didn’t disclose the brand name of the jab she … Read more
It’s been a roller coaster ride for this couple. An embarrassing incident at SeaWorld in Florida led a theme park-loving husband and wife to make a series of drastic lifestyle changes, SWNS reported. “In 2017, I sat in a test seat ride for Mako at SeaWorld and unfortunately the bar to secure me in just … Read more
She’s marriage material — if only she was fit enough. A TikToker was gobsmacked to receive a “crazy” message from a supposed Hinge match who ended their brief relationship via text, saying that his “life revolves around staying fit.” She interpreted his message as “being told that I’m too fat for this guy,” despite planning to … Read more
An estimated one in nine adult women struggle with an abnormal and painful fat buildup in the lower body — and no amount of diet or exercise can help. Lipedema, a relatively common but often overlooked disease, causes fat to accumulate in the lower part of the body, primarily the butt, thighs and calves. For many women, … Read more
Even if you can’t see it, fat buried deep within the belly can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. That’s according to research released by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) on Monday. Visceral fat, which surrounds the internal organs in the belly, has been linked to brain changes that could point to future dementia … Read more
John Stamos revealed while appearing on “The Howard Stern Show” Tuesday that his alcoholism had once been so bad, that he completely forgot he was cast in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2.” Even more, he doesn’t recall being on set. According to the now-sober Stamos, he was hanging with cast mates Rita Wilson and … Read more
A cretin has been labeled a “narcissist” online after boasting that he can’t stop cheating on his wife after she purportedly became “fat” and “unattractive.” He detailed his appalling alleged extra-marital affairs in a Reddit post blowing up online. “I can’t stop cheating on my fat useless ugly wife and I don’t feel bad,” the … Read more
All-too-common fructose — found in table sugar and high fructose corn syrup, used widely in everyday foods like ketchup — has long been considered a major reason why Americans pack on the pounds. Now, scientists say they’re closer to figuring out exactly what makes the suspect sweetener such a sticky business for those struggling to … Read more
Cardio may be good for your health in the long run — but it may not be the best method to burn fat and build muscle. A study has found that those who did strength training lost more fat and had better blood sugar maintenance than those who did cardio or a combination of both. … Read more