If you’ve heard of the Khardasians, you’ve heard of Flat Tummy Tea, or shakes, or lollipops. This dynamic “dietetic” duo is plastered all over Instagram in pastel pink and grey. The brand claims that by drinking a shake, sipping some tea, or sucking on an...
Tag: weight loss
Is yoga actually good for you?
In recent years, exercise has a tendency to be seen as more of a trend than a necessary component of living a healthy, balanced life. The popularity of new exercise fads can make it seem like there is a one-size-fits-all approach to working out. It’s...
HealthTap’s doctors answer the top 5 nutrition questions
Every month, we round up the top questions asked by users on HealthTap. March is National Nutrition Month, so to celebrate, here are the top 5 nutrition and food questions our HealthTap users have asked our doctors. 1. What are the top factors of...
Truth about juice cleanses and liquid diets
No offense to juice—but what’s with all the hype? Chances are you’ve seen a new juice shop pop up on every other corner. And social media is full of perfectly cropped juice shots in every shade of the rainbow. So are juice cleanses another harmless...
Do you need to cut carbs to lose weight?
Should you cut carbs to lose weight? Ah, the question on everyone’s minds, one that seems to spur endless debate. With the rise of paleo, Whole 30, and even the keto diet, low-carb diets reign supreme in the wellness world right now. Carbohydrates are under...