What do tapeworms, arsenic, vinegar, and Twinkies have in common? They’ve all been used as weight-loss aids. A supplement produced from an exotic fruit, garcinia cambogia, is the latest weight-loss craze. But the Internet and television are filled with misinformation and hype. Let’s take a look at facts about garcinia cambogia. Garcinia cambogia is grown […]
Obesity and excess weight have become widespread both in the US and worldwide. At the same time, the quest for a “perfect” body clashes with, on one hand, the limits of human physiology and on the other – modern day lifestyles, longer working hours and an increased tendency towards sedentary behaviors. Could a superfood reverse […]
Garcinia cambogia, also known as the Malabar tamarind, is a small, sweet tropical tree fruit shaped like a pumpkin. In the late 1960s, scientists discovered an acid in the fruit somewhat similar to the citric acid found in fruits like oranges and lemons. That acid—called hydroxycitric acid, or HCA—has ridden a rollercoaster ride of popularity […]
Garcinia Cambogia is a tropical plant of Indonesian origin which is widely found in the tropical forests of South-East Asia. It has become popular as a weight loss remedy across the world. It looks like a small pumpkin that’s green in colour. Researchers have worked for years to bring out the potential of this fruit, and […]
Over 75 percent of adults 55 and older are either overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But losing weight at this age, after decades of engraved habits, can be daunting. Thankfully, studies suggest that making small, simple changes — rather than overhauling your entire eating and exercise patterns — […]
