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Most dieters only pay attention to what they eat, but do not pay attention to the consumption of beverages that enter their bodies. In fact, a glass of champagne contains 95 calories or the same with a piece of cake.

Two out of three British women do not know the calories they get from drinking alcoholic beverages. They feel quite right at the time they refused a dessert and only eat salad and consume their favorite beverage.

A glass of wine is comparable to carbonated beverages which contain 134 calories. Then two glasses of Gin & Tonics are equivalent with two fruit pudding. (more…)

Most teenage boys like to play video games. They stand for hours in front of a computer screen or television. A recent study revealed that these teenagers tend to eat more after they play video games compared to when they do not play video games.

The study was conducted in Canada, involving 22 adolescent males with normal weight. Their appetite was studied before and after playing video games. They were in a lab for two days. (more…)

Sleeping is very important for human, and a lack of sleep or sleep deprivation will give many disadvantages concerning human health. Another disadvantage of not getting enough sleep is weight gain, this certainly something that people want to avoid especially women.

People who have normal weight will eat more when they lack sleep. A new study from Columbia University found that adults who sleep less, eat almost 300 calories more than those who get enough sleep. This obesity is caused by extra calorie intake which is mostly from saturated fat. (more…)

Most people already know that eating too much and not exercising may be the main cause of obesity. But in turns out that there are many other unique causes of weight gain. Being in an air-conditioned room constantly, pollution, and even drugs can cause overweight. According to Livescience, there are many unexpected things which could contribute obesity. Well here are 11 unique things that can make you gain weight. (more…)

Children whose parents are used to giving foods as rewards, tend to have obesity as adults. A study by Slimming World states that a childhood habit  do have a tendency to obesity than those who were usually rewarded with food, according to the Telegraph.

The conclusion was based on a survey of 2,000 people who in their childhood were accustomed to getting snacks as a reward. Those who have the habit, have a four times greater risk of being overweight than those who were not rewarded with snacks. (more…)