Hair loss is a very common topic in almost all weight loss forums. If you find a group of people talking about weight loss, you will almost always see someone talking about hair loss as well. It is a complex subject, and in order to really understand it, you have to know the basics of how hair grows and falls out in general. There are four basic stages of hair growth and during some of this time, you naturally lose hair. This happens constantly, as your hair is constantly going through these phases. THE FOUR BASIC STAGES OF HAIR GROWTH: Anagen Phase — 80-90% of your hair is in this stage ...

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Unpacking the healthy, and not-so-healthy, benefits of meat substitutes

Let’s talk exotic fruit, dragon fruit to be exact. You may have seen these in the store and wondered what on earth they were. Dragon fruit is known for its wild appearance with bright pink and green colors -almost like the scales of a dragon itself. They are the fruit of a cactus plant and are native to Mexico, Central America, and South America and are also known by the names, pitaya or strawberry pear. Chinese legend states that this fruit was born from the fire breathed by a dragon in battle. While that story may seem a bit hard to believe, their health benefits are even more unbelievab...

GOLO partnered with nutritionist and certified personal trainer Bethann Wagner to create three healthy and tasty summer salad recipe ideas inspired by the GOLO metabolic meal plan. Perfect for late summer dining, Bethann’s recipes focus on fresh seasonal ingredients like tomatoes, kale, arugula, and onion. She also selected a variety of lean and nutritious proteins like chicken, crab, and shrimp for her recipes. Check out Bethann’s flavorful summer salad recipes below: Recipe #1: Spicy Shrimp and Kale Salad Bowl (Serves 1) Ingredients for each bowl: 3 ounces of shrimp 1/2 cup of cooked ...

Why your gut health is critical to your overall health, especially your immune system Today now more than ever its essential to stay as healthy as possible. The immune system is our body’s defense against illness and disease. Approximately 70% of our immune system lives in the gut, which makes it important to maintain the proper balance of this delicate “ecosystem”. The word “gut” refers to your stomach and intestines. The health of your gut is measured by the amount and types of bacteria that reside in your gastrointestinal tract which impacts your overall wellness. Signs of poor gut healt...

With the last days of summer on the horizon, now is a great time to take steps to improve your eating habits by taking full advantage of the seasonal fruit and vegetable options currently available. In addition to being delicious, fresh fruits and vegetables are important sources of nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants. The experts from The University of Delaware 4-H Program developed a list of nutritious fruit and vegetable options that are perfect for late summer eating. Take a look at their top 10. Watermelon: Juicy, refreshing, and offers excellent hydration for the body. Tomatoes: N...

Cucumbers are great for weight loss, but they have many more benefits as well. Check out these fun facts about this little green veggie: The term “cool as a cucumber” isn’t just because they have so many health benefits (which naturally is super cool) but because of its ability to cool the temperature of our blood! Perhaps you had one too many drinks last night? Well, cucumbers contain sugars, B vitamins and electrolytes to help replenish the nutrients you may have lost. Got a case of bad breath? Snack on a few cucumber slices and it will be gone, naturally! Cucumbers can help with hydrati...