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By Ali Wetherbee The new year has begun and it’s time to begin implementing those resolutions! If you’ve pledged to lose weight this year, hopefully you’ve already started hitting the gym and cutting back on junk food. In this second of our 2-part series, we have six more tips to rev up your metabolism and finally lose that stubborn weight. Read the...

By Ali Wetherbee As we say goodbye to 2014 and look forward to the coming year, chances are that one of your New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. It’s the number one resolution Americans make. But, if you’re like many of us, it’s likely that you have already been eating a clean, healthy diet, trying to cut calories, and even exercising...

By Ali Wetherbee Just last week a tragic story made news headlines worldwide. A young woman from Scotland, Cara Reynolds, died after taking a raspberry ketone supplement produced by Forza containing large amounts of caffeine. Cara’s grief-stricken family is now pushing for this product to be taken off the shelves. According to news reports, Ms. Reynolds noticed heart palpitations after taking just...

By Ali Wetherbee On average, men and women gain about 5 pounds over the holidays. Turkey and stuffing, freshly baked Christmas cookies and eggnog, and your mom’s famous cheesy casserole can ruin even the best intentions. The holidays are probably not the time to start a new diet — too many temptations! — but you can keep your weight gain in check...

By Ali Wetherbee Zinc is essential for cell health, growth, and division. It plays a critical role in the functioning of the immune system, the neurological system, and hormone production. It helps the body fight off illness and recover from colds quickly. Zinc is necessary for vision, taste, and smell. It keeps hair, skin, and nails smooth, strong, and supple. It also...

By Ali Wetherbee Metabolism declines with age A decline in metabolism is natural as we age. According to John Berardi, PhD, CSCS, author of The Metabolism Advantage, your metabolism declines about 5-10% per decade after age 25. This means that you may find yourself gaining weight despite eating the same as you always have. A slower metabolism also means you will have...