Weight Loss is a real health issue with so many people today, and there's just so much conflicting information that it's no wonder people don't know what to do or which plan to follow.

We used to think that eating low fat is most important, but now we hear eating low-carb is more important.

Many used to think that losing weight is just a matter of cutting a meal or two out, but recent research shows that eating more meals a day is better.

Some say simply exercising more is the key, while others say just make some changes in diet or add some pills to help lose weight.

Some say to do a lot of aerobic exercise every day. Others say lift weights.

But other factors may come into play besides the usual diet and exercise strategies, for some people to lose weight and keep it off.

Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst has studied this field extensively, and has now released a report showing that many of the typical foods we eat cause problems in our digestive tract that makes losing weight a losing battle for many people.

One such problem is deposits of harmful plaque, and another is harmful parasites. Both these issues make it increasingly difficult to maintain good health and a proper body weight, over time.

The research also is showing that once these stomach and colon issues are resolved, weight loss becomes much easier to deal with.

There is no "magic pill" when it comes to weight loss, but there are solid facts.

Yes, there are foods we eat that work against our weight loss goals - like high-glycemic carbohydrate-rich foods.

Exercising every day will always be an important part of a diet plan, of course.

These exercise and food choices won't be effective, however, till we deal with any digestive issues as discussed above.