[Study] The One INSANE Health Benefit Of The Tequila Plant That You Knew Nothing About

Posted by Julie Fine on Mar 24, 2014 in Diet It UP, News, Nutrition Science, Study

For many people, tequila has had a promising effect on liquid courage. Now, researchers say the plant used to create it may unlock a number of health benefits, help with weight loss, and even assist the more than 26.2 million type 2 diabetics in America.

Good Carbs Vs. Bad Carbs — How To Tell The Difference [Infographic]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Sep 28, 2012 in Diet It UP, Featured Article, Infographics

Understanding different types of carbs is the golden ticket to weight loss. Here’s the comprehensive visual guide to good carbs vs. bad carbs, the glycemic index, and how it all impacts weight-loss.

19 Ways To Reduce Hunger And Eat Less

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 22, 2012 in Burn It UP, Diet It UP, Food Lists

Dieting and weight-loss are a big, fat, frustrating pain in the butt. Unfortunately, eating less is a just a little bit important when it comes to shedding body fat. That’s why hunger control and appetite are HUGELY important. Here are 20 tips that can have a MAJOR positive impact on hunger levels.

Uberfood: Oatmeal

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 13, 2012 in Diet It UP, Recipes, Uberfoods

Oatmeal is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Really…oatmeal!? Yup, it’s up there with other health powerhouses like salmon, acai, almonds, quinoa, flax, chia, and kale-just to name a few. In its natural form (not with added sugar or preservatives, I’m talking about 100% natural Quaker oats/steel-cut oats) oatmeal is as healthy as it gets, and it’s perfect for weight-loss. Here are a few of the reasons why oatmeal shoots to the top of health food kingdom.

Supercharge Your Day With Orange Juice for Breakfast

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 13, 2012 in Diet It UP, Nutrition Science

Have you ever wondered why orange juice is a staple in the American breakfast? Besides the fact that OJ is delicious and refreshing, there’s surprising scientific rationale to back up the ancient tradition (in America anyway)…

Uberfood: Cinnamon

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 13, 2012 in Diet It UP, Health It UP, Uberfoods

No doubt cinnamon tastes absolutely phenomenal when paired with sweet, fatty, sugary deliciousness, but on its own cinnamon is one of the healthiest substances on earth. It’s pretty incredible that a little sprinkle of brown, aromatic, heart-warming ground cinnamon can pack a multitude of health benefits. Here’s to cinnamon and recreating its image as a health food.

A Picture of HFCS and Obesity…or Two [Infographics]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 12, 2012 in Diet It UP, Health It UP, Nutrition Science