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Men better able to control food cravings

michael — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:06:38 +0000

Image via Wikipedia Men are more likely than women to be able to resist a plate full of tempting treats, American research suggests. In an experiment in New York, a group of 23 volunteers were asked to try to suppress their hunger. The men seemed to do better and brain scans later revealed they had [...]

Fat Fact and Fiction

michael — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:29:54 +0000

Fat has gotten an undeserved bad reputation. There are unhealthy fats but good fats can help you lose weight and decrease many health risks, including heart attack, stroke, and cancer. Click here to read more. . .

Morning Protein Helps You Feel Full Longer

michael — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:52:56 +0000

Image by Getty Images via Daylife Getting a good dose of protein for breakfast helps you maintain a sense of fullness throughout the day. A study published this fall by the British Journal of Nutrition(1) concluded that when people ate high-quality protein foods, from sources such as eggs and lean Canadian bacon, for breakfast they had [...]

Hypnosis for Weight Loss

michael — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:36:16 +0000

Hypnosis is an effective weight loss treatment. When integrated with a total weight loss program benefits can extend for years. Research confirms this. But, beware of claims made by people trying to sell you their hypnosis products or services. There are some wild claims out there. Click Here to Read More...

FDA Warns Against Dangerous Diet Supplements

michael — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:52:32 +0000

Image via Wikipedia The AP reports that FDA testing found almost 30 dietary supplements that can harm you. Many contain sibutramine, a powerful appetite suppressant that’s a chemical cousin of amphetamines. It can cause heart attacks, strokes, heart palpitations and other problems. Some contain phenolphthalein, a chemical long used as a laxative, but which is [...]

WebMD’s Top 10 Diet Stories of 2880

michael — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:15:48 +0000

Image by sean dreilinger via Flickr Why are you gaining weight? How can you get rid of belly fat? And what are the secrets of the “skinniest state”? Those topics are among the 10 most viewed diet stories on WebMD for 2008. 5 Surprising Reasons You’re Gaining Weight The Flat Belly Diet [...]

Carbs and Weight Loss – What to Believe?

michael — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:07:14 +0000

Scientific studies conflict on the issue of low carbohydrate and low glycemic index diets.

Calories Do Count

michael — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:54:14 +0000

Image via CrunchBase The New York Times reminds us that calories do count and that people are returning to the older notion of counting calories rather than attempting complex food balancing diets. The article also mentions that food providers are starting to post calorie information on packaging and menus. Companies are also beginning to offer [...]

Eating At Buffets Plus Not Exercising Equals Obesity In Rural America

michael — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:27:42 +0000

Image by amanky via Flickr In a study, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine found that, In small towns in the Midwestern United States, people who eat out often at buffets and cafeterias and who perceive their community to be unpleasant for physical activity are more likely to be obese. While that may [...]