Sugar is toxic to the gut, your metabolism, and your diet, but new research is finding added sugar is toxic to the mind. And none of us want to lose our memories as we get older. Further, this great article from Mindful News & Tips offers even more reasoning for how destructive added sugar is to your diet plan. Here are some very notable points to know from this article: “Research indicates that a diet high in added sugar reduces the production of a brain chemical known as a brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Without BDNF, our brains can’t form new...

If you are not sure why fiber is an absolute key to weight loss, read this great article from Women’s Health Magazine. Highlights include: “…fiber is basically the Golden Girls of the nutrient world. However, it's also essential for weight loss.” "Fiber is about as close to a magic weight-loss ingredient as you can get", says Keri Gans, R.D., author of The Small Change Diet. "Unfortunately, most of us aren't getting enough of it", she says." “The average woman should be getting 25 to 30 grams a fiber per day”  "All of your meals should include at least eight grams of fiber..." If you are interested in...

IF losing weight is your goal, how should you exercise? A fantastic article from Women Health Tips offers answers to which fitness plans are best for sustainable, healthy weight loss and how to cope with the increased appetite that comes from working out. “…the downside is that exercise can increase your appetite, which explains why some people tend to overeat, specifically high-fat foods, after workouts, reports a 2011 British study published in the Journal of Obesity.” “The general consensus from experts, according to the Mayo Clinic, is that cutting calories is more important than exercise for weight loss. However, that doesn’t...

The Silver Fern™ ELEVATED program is centered on science support for adding probiotics to your weight loss program to improve fat loss results. More and more news like that found here at FitBodyBuzz supports probiotics as part of a healthy weight loss program. Here are some interesting takeaway points from FiBodyBuzz’s article: “According to a study whose findings were published in the journal Lipids in Health and Disease, certain probiotics have the ability to inhibit the absorption of dietary fat and increase the amount of fat excreted from the organism with feces.” “Probiotic drinks will suppress your appetite and make you...

Probiotics are all the rage in the health news world, but what you may not know is that prebiotics are equally important if you are to get the best results from a good probiotic. Tribe By Noire’s article, Lose Fat And Fix Your Gut With Prebiotics, tells why and how to implement prebiotics into your diet. Here are some of our favorite points from the article: “If you don’t know, the live bacteria of probiotic foods help tremendously in fighting off any issues in the gastrointestinal tract and maintaining a positive environment in the digestive system which ultimately lead to fat...

Probiotics are growing in popularity like crazy. We get a lot of people asking why they need a probiotic. Here are 7 great reasons to buy and start taking a probiotic, according to Amy from the A Healthy Life For Me blog: Other good reasons to take probiotics? 1. Probiotics can help you fight depression and get rid of anxiety. 2. Probiotics help to reduce bad cholesterol in your body. 3. Probiotics can help you to avoid diabetes.  4. Probiotics can be the key to helping you overcome irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, such as bloating, gas, and constipation. Bottom line:...

Next time you reach for a Diet Coke, you might as well just grab a Classic Coca-Cola because both drinks may be similarly detrimental to your health, according to a recent study mentioned in a recent article posted by The Telegraph. If you think artificial sweeteners are the way to go for getting skinny, think again. According to The Telegraph’s article posted on October 21, 2016, “Two diet drinks a day could double the risk of diabetes, study finds.” Artificially sweetened products are definitely NOT the place to look to succeed on any diet. “Two fizzy drinks a day could double...

More and more news is coming out on Intermittent Fasting, that once again supports what we have been saying in our Silver Fern™ ELEVATED weight loss program. Notable in the article is that the benefits of intermittent fasting go well beyond just weight loss. Here are some key takeaways from the article: First off, the concept of fasting isn’t new, but this dieting approach has been gaining popularity recently. Although fasting can result in weight loss, that’s not the only benefit. Other perks include antiaging effects, and, according to a study in the journal Cell Metabolism, reducing the risk of...

Our good friend, Charity from A Vibrant Life, appeared on the local Salt Lake News to promote our Silver Fern™ Elevated Plan. Listen to how it can change your gut health and help you to permanently lose weight. Download your free copy today! Click here to read the entire article.

I have digestive issues that I don’t really like talking about. I’m a very healthy 76, and have been a vegan for the last 22 years. I’m writing this anonymously because despite my overall good health, I do have some digestive issues that are a little embarrassing. I’ve spoken to enough vegans to know that my problem is pretty common among vegans and It can be a real challenge for people converting to a vegan diet for the first time. I’m talking about gas and bloating. For most of my time as a vegan I’ve tried to eat as much...

Total Carbs Vs. Net Carbs… What’s the Difference? Not all carbohydrates (carbs) are bad, and some of them are vital to maintaining good health. For example refined sugar and white flour are “bad” carbs, because they are just empty calories and eating too much of them isn’t healthy and may lead to weight gain (and worse). Bad carbs typically cause a spike in blood sugar. Dietary fiber, on the other hand is a carb, but one that is very good for you. Good carbs like fiber and non-sugar natural sweeteners don’t cause a spike in blood sugar and are often...