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Alli: Friend or Foe?

Alli: Friend or Foe?

  Orlistat, commonly known as Alli, is an FDA approved dietary aid which is gaining popularity for its role in helping individuals lose weight. The basic idea behind its effectiveness is that Alli prevents the body from absorbing a portion of the fat eaten. The key here is staying on a diet which is low [...]

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Fire Up Your Metabolism

Your metabolism, the rate at which your body burns calories, is influenced by many factors. Your genetic makeup, sex, bodyfat composition, and age all play a role in how effective your body burns calories. As it has been widely publicized, the case for breaking up your meals into smaller portions to combat overeating and weight [...]

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