Allison Nemetz

1 week ago | womansworld.com | Allison Nemetz

Recently, scientists from places like Harvard, Tufts and Stanford got together and chose the bestdiet for women dealing with age-related hormonal changes. Their pick? A science-backed, plant-forward twist on the Mediterranean diet—which is also surprisingly effective for weight loss.

2 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Allison Nemetz

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2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Allison Nemetz

We often hear that protein is key for weight loss after age 50, and for good reason. “It’s true,” confirms University of Maryland’s Pamela Peeke, MD, explaining that older bodies don’t break down protein as well, so we must eat extra to absorb enough. But once we do, we get stronger, healthier and slim down doubly fast, per a Duke University study. Fortunately, increasing your protein intake or following a high-protein diet doesn’t have to be a chore.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Allison Nemetz |Kate Arcell

If you spend any time on social media, you’ve likely seen countless recipes using chia seeds for weight loss. But what makes these tiny seeds so powerful for shedding extra pounds? “Simply put, chia is one of the most effective weight-loss foods in history,” says Bob Arnot, MD, former chief medical correspondent for NBC News and author of The Aztec Diet.

4 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Allison Nemetz

Not long ago, the FDA announced there’s no longer a shortage of Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound or similar drugs used for weight loss. Is that good news for the millions of us who struggle with excess pounds? Not exactly. During the shortage, pharmacies were allowed to make special low-cost ‘compounded’ versions of the meds. But that ends on April 22.