Seven Foods to Fire Up Your Metabolism, Burn Fat and Improve Athletic Performance

While there's no such thing as a magic potion that will enable you to burn fat and lose weight, by eating certain foods combined with a balanced diet and exercise program, you can burn fat quicker which will lead to improved athletic performance.

Winter weight loss: 10 easy ways to boost your metabolism

It’s already evident that when cold weather comes along, hibernation mode soon follows. A recent Gallup poll confirmed that Americans steadily eat worse and exercise less during the fall and winter months – and even more so in 2011 than last.

Five Secrets to Speed Up Metabolism for Weight Loss

When you are trying to lose weight, finding ways to speed up your metabolism is key. The faster your metabolism, the more calories you burn throughout the day. In fact, Robert Yanagisawa, M.D., says, "The process of metabolism establishes the rate at which we burn our calories...

Killer Combinations

AVENTURA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Did you know mixing cheese or processed meats and antidepressants could spike your blood pressure?  Or that licorice & blood pressure meds could lead to paralysis? If you're not careful, the drugs meant ...

Four Foods an Athlete Should Consume During Weight Training

Weight training can be a very good way for an athlete to gain muscle and strength, burn fat, and it can also boost athletic performance. There are a lot of different aspects that an athlete should consider before starting a weight training program, especially the type of foods he...