A major study, published in 2025, on the link between the intake of various food groups and risk of overweight and obesity found diets rich in whole grains, legumes, nuts, and fruit are linked with a lower risk of overweight and obesity (8)
Personally, I find solace in adaptogens like ashwagandha and rhodiola, which play a role in balancing cortisol levels
The compound appears to work by increasing intracellular NAD+ levels (through preventing nicotinamide consumption by NNMT), which activates sirtuins and enhances mitochondrial function and fatty acid oxidation, while also promoting a phenomenon called "browning" of white adipose tissue - the transformation of energy-storing white fat cells into metabolically active beige/brown adipocytes that burn fatty acids for thermogenesis rather than storing them
Chewing your food well makes it more readily digested in your bowel
"Liraglutide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes"
GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide are commonly prescribed for diabetes and obesity