blog: Slimming and weight control

Prone to cravings? Unable to control your sweet tooth? Discover the best natural appetite-suppressants for effortlessly curbing your hunger pangs.

Milk, dark, white, fruity or spiced chocolate … What are the pros and cons of chocolate in terms of our health? Which type should you choose and which should you avoid?

If you’re overweight or have developed a paunch, you’re probably suffering from chronic inflammation of your adipose tissue. This is a silent pathological process which sooner or later will become a ticking time bomb, so it makes sense to read up on the latest findings and take action fast.

There are more processed foods in our cupboards and fridges than you might think. Learn how to recognise them and replace them with healthier options.

Which is your morphotype and metabolism according to William Sheldon’s characterisation? Discover how to gain, stabilise or lose weight, depending on your particular classification.

Intake of calories, macronutrients, micronutrients and fibre: finally, a comprehensive article on adult nutritional requirements and recommended intakes.

Coconut water, coconut milk, coconut oil: from fans of the keto diet to the biggest Hollywood stars, it seems everyone’s addicted to coconut! SuperSmart gives you the lowdown on whether these products are good for our health.

Have you heard of chrononutrition, the approach to eating that’s matched to the body’s circadian rhythms? Here are 3 ready-made recipe options for successfully implementing the chrononutrition approach across the day’s meals.

What’s the best way of using phytotherapy to help you lose weight? Discover the 7 most effective plants for burning fat and achieving a trimmer figure.

How can you slim down and lose fat without also losing muscle (and maybe even gain muscle)? We give you the lowdown on daily calorie intake and expenditure.

Would you like to reshape your face with slimmer cheeks? Here are 6 natural and effective tips for losing face fat.

Appearance and health both suffer when we accumulate excess fat. Discover the 4 best fat-burning supplements to help get rid of it.

Are you suffering with swollen ankles or feet? If so, you’ll be pleased to know there are natural ways of reducing and combatting water retention. Here are our five ‘must-try’ tips.

The human body has an unfortunate tendency to develop a spare tyre seemingly at the drop of a hat! Though you can choose to ignore it, here are our tips for those who’d rather get rid of it.

The keto diet, high in fat, produces rapid weight loss. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know before launching into a diet of this kind.

Eating one type of food (apples, bananas, grapes, wholegrain rice, etc.) for several days in order to lose weight and detoxify the body? Discover whether the monodiet is worth following or not.

Struggling to decipher the labels on your cereals, fruit juices and canned products, etc? Read on to discover how to properly understand and analyse a food product’s nutritional value.

If you’re affected by cellulite, you’ll be pleased to know there’s something you can do about it. Discover now the 5 essential plants for helping to fight ‘orange peel’ skin

The high-protein diet encourages weight loss while maintaining muscle mass. How does it work? What kind of menus are involved?

Garcinia cambogia is often referred to as an excellent aid to slimming. Can this Indonesian fruit genuinely help with weight control?

Many people are attracted to the idea of food-combining. Based on avoiding certain food combinations, it may produce rapid and sustainable weight loss. Here we evaluate this diet and provide tips on how to follow it safely.

While many people want to lose weight, others are keen to put it on, either for aesthetic reasons, or as a result of health problems. Discover the best supplements for promoting weight gain.

Lipolysis is the body’s mechanism for breaking down fats to make them absorbable and usable. There are two types: gastrointestinal lipolysis, which takes place during digestion, and adipocyte lipolysis, concerned with stored fat, which is often referred to as ‘fat-burning’. How can you use it to help achieve your slimming goals?

You may have heard that thermogenesis helps you lose weight, but what exactly is it? How does it work and how can you stimulate it to enhance a diet plan? Supersmart has the answers.

Say goodbye to all those low-calorie diets with their risks and yo-yo effects. Much better solutions are available for achieving long-lasting slimming success.

What is the sensation of satiety? How can it help us lose weight? And how do we recognise it? To answer these questions and more, we’ve compiled a summary of 7 key facts on satiety:

We all know it – snacking is one of the main obstacles to staying in shape or losing weight. But it’s not always easy to say no in the face of an intense craving or a dip in energy...

Want to lose weight before summer but don’t know where to begin? Don’t be tempted by draconian diets promising miraculous results! Instead, follow our effective slimming tips. They will genuinely help you regain your figure, without the frustration or dreaded yo-yo effect. Discover our winning slimming checklist and turn your pre-summer weight loss goals into reality!

Are you gaining weight during menopause? That’s not inevitable, and you can still adopt good habits and follow good advice.

Fibers? The active role that they play in maintaining proper digestive system function is just one of many roles that fibers play in maintaining overall health. But we’re eating less and less fiber.

If you’re looking to lose a few kilos without compromising your health and without taking anything, take a look at these golden rules for implementing an effective and natural slimming plan.

With appetite-suppressing, fat-reducing, draining and detoxifying effects, these ‘slimming’ plants are seriously good news for those watching their figures!