Eating chocolate is not all pure pleasure – it makes you put on weight and you can develop a habit. Some of us should definitely control ourselves. Or avail ourselves of the latest development in the sweet-tooth technology. Full story

“Fat Controller” in the intestines could be the key to preventing obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disorders, scientists claim. They identified an enzyme responsible for whether the fat we eat is converted into energy or stored as extra pounds, Daily Mail reports. Full story

Scientists found calcium consumption promotes successful weight loss by dieting and maintains normal body weight. Angelo Tremblay and his team from Laval Medical School reported the results of 15 weeks long weight loss program. Full story

In this article we are going to tell you about top 6 foods which are not simply weight-friendly but are also good to burn excessive fats. Learn more about them below. Full story

Scientists have offered us yet another explanation why we gain excessive weight. It turned out that the propensity to adiposity is proportionally linked to how much of dopamine is produced in our "feel good” brain zone. Dopamine levels affect how much pleasure we get out of tasty food. Full story

An internal condom has nothing to do with contraception. The novelty is designed to reduce the absorption of nutrients in small intestine, thus promoting weight loss. The US-based GI Dynamics has developed a new way to treat obesity which could be cheaper and safe alternative to the current surgical methods of weight reduction. Full story

It is not for nothing that doctors encourage us not to eat anything two hours before bed. This tip is true for everybody, not only for those dieting or having weight problems. By having a meal, you activate your digestive system. And it means some job for your body to do when it's getting ready for the night's rest. Full story

Ancient Greeks called this farinaceous dish "happiness and blessing". And residents of Apennine Peninsula and Padana lowlands are sometimes ridiculous in their love to pasta. Once, Italian representative at an international fishing competition revealed that the secret of his success was a bait of boiled elbow macaroni. But is it "figure-friendly" to eat pasta? And if yes, what is the best way to prepare it so that you don’t gain weight after eating it regularly? Full story

Our body does need salt. And we do eat it every day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner – during every meal we eat salt. At the first glance it seems we always know how much salt we’ve eaten today. But in reality we eat more salt than it seems every day. And that’s because we actually don’t see it. Learn how to find hidden salt! Full story

Sushi boom has waned in many countries across the world. It seems, everybody has ever eaten sushi. For many people, this initially exotic Japanese dish turned into a regular item on menu. But the dispute over whether sushi is healthy or not is still hot. Here we are going to try to answer the most common questions about sushi. Full story

A group of American neurophysiologists lead by Gene Wang from Brookhaven National Laboratory studied the brain activity of 23 healthy men and women after they stayed off-food for 17 hours. After the "diet" the scientists asked the participants either to think about the most delicious food, or to mentally suppress thoughts about food. The study used positron emission tomography to examine the brain activity. Who do you think found it easier to complete this task? Full story

"She looks stunning", you hear your friends and family whisper as you walk down the aisle. It is every girls dream to look drop-dead gorgeous on the day. Good nutrition and exercising is the way forward to reach your weight loss goal. Start with the following suggestions to prepare your body for the Big Day. Full story

BMI (Body Mass Index) is a popular measurement used to determine if a person is below, within, or above a healthy weight range. BMI does not measure fat mass but measures appropriateness of a person’s weight in relation to their height. To calculate your BMI you need to divide your weight (in kilograms) by your height squared (in meters), just use the formula on the picture. The resulting is the number of kilograms per square meters of body surface and is compared to reference ranges to indicate your weight status. Full story

Calories consumption has been a much-discussed topic for a long time. Some people count them; others just eat less to lose weight. But there are many facts about calories few of us are aware of. Do you know we spend 60 calories per hour while asleep? And how to calculate your daily calorie intake depending on your weight? What is a calorie anyway? Learn about the facts about calories below. Full story

Researches from a wide range of US and EU Universities, including University of Leeds, teamed up to create the list of foods that make us younger and prolong our lifespan. The list is based on the latest findings on biochemical mechanisms of cells aging. Each item on the "long-liver's menu" contains active elements that influence complex biological processes in a positive and effective way. Full story

Do you like vegetables? Do you eat them on a regular basis? Do you think they are beneficial to your health? In fact, by far not always. Cooked vegetables may contribute to caries formation, warns the study conducted at the University of Dundee, Scotland. The results were published in European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry. Full story

International research group discovered six genes responsible for excessive weight. In the course of large-scale study, they studied the genome of 90 thousand people. As a result, the scientists found six genes that are somehow responsible for packing on extra pounds. Five out of six genes regulate appetite and have nothing to do with metabolism. Full story

The concerns about healthy diet are growing as the mankind packs on more pounds. Worldwide obesity plague drives scientists to seek out new ways to fight excessive weight. The scientists in their crusade against obesity encountered many eye-opening experiences. For example, Shropshire doctors revealed why almost all people had been neat and healthy long time ago. Full story

Scientists from the Copenhagen University (Denmark) believe that dark chocolate reduces cravings for "bad" foods. Not only is it rich in antioxidants, but it also reduces cravings for fat, sweet, and salty foods. As part of the experiment, the scientists monitored the influence of dark and milk chocolate on the organism of young people who did not eat for twelve hours. Full story

South Korean scientists discovered that tangerine consumption reduces obesity, liver fat, and lowers fat accumulations in abdominal cavity. Researchers observed obese school students for two months. The students were given tangerine drinks on a regular basis. The participants also engaged in gymnastics as part of the study. Full story