f you haven’t added soy to your holistic weight loss plan, you might want to do so soon. Research shows that this high-protein food can reduce body weight, increase metabolism and improve blood cholesterol and blood pressure. It may be especially beneficial for post-menopausal weight gain.

On paper, getting rid of body fat seems simple — eat fewer calories, exercise more. But, the reality is that shedding extra pounds is more difficult in practice. These tips will help you to embrace three rules for burning body fat from Tom Venuto, author of The Body Fat Solution.

In the past the general rule for effective, permanent weight loss was to lose weight slowly and steadily – about two to four pounds each week. However, a new study conducted at the University of Florida suggests that the best way to shed pounds and keep them off is to lose weight quickly in the initial stages.

Learn more about the different benefits of quick weight loss revealed in the study and six healthy ways to lose weight quickly starting today.

Many of us choose to cut carbs to shape up for summer, especially if we’re in a hurry. However, our bodies need carbohydrates for energy and other processes in the body. So this season, try these healthy ways to cut back on the ultimate comfort foods so you can lose weight naturally.

Contrary to common belief, the real causes of overweight and obesity include chemical toxicity, stress, emotional issues, bad nutrition, and even parasite infestation. Not surprisingly, lifestyle is a huge factor. According to Dr. Georgina Salgado Chavez, author of Quick and Easy Tips to Lose Weight, the new generation of overweight and obesity problems came about with the Industrial Revolution. Learn how this naturopathic doctor’s holistic approach to weight loss in her new book can help you.