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Why you should not skip meals
We think by skipping a meal we can reduce the calorie intake and lose weight, and get thin. However the opposite is true when you repeatedly skip meals. Here’s why. When you skip a meal your body goes into fasting mode. Occasional fasting may help improve your health but continued habit of fasting is not good for your body. When you fast or skip a meal your body first starting to burn carbohydrates... [Read more]
Maintaining proper nutrition in the golden years
Good nutrition during your golden years could lessen the effects of most common illnesses such as osteoporosis, gastrointestinal ailments, high blood pressure, heart decease and other chronic ailments. You need to maintain good eating habits in order to maintain quality of life. Poor health can lead to longer time period to recover from an illness. When you get older, you are prone to develop various... [Read more]
Dieters Share Success Strategies
TUESDAY, April 10 (HealthDay News) — Many obese Americans who try to lose weight are successful, at least short-term, using traditional methods, according to a new study. Original post: Dieters Share Success Strategies Read More →
Autism may be linked to obesity during pregnancy
Obesity during pregnancy may increase chances for having a child with autism, provocative new research suggests. See the original post here: Autism may be linked to obesity during pregnancy Read More →
Schiff Nutrition buying Airborne for $150 million
Vitamin maker Schiff Nutrition International Inc. is purchasing Airborne Inc., a dietary supplement provider, from GF Capital Private Equity Fund LP for $150 million. Here is the original: Schiff Nutrition buying Airborne for $150 million Read More →
Little goes a long way with nuts in a healthy diet
Nuts often get a bad rap because of their high fat content. But the fat in most nuts is the healthy unsaturated variety. View post: Little goes a long way with nuts in a healthy diet Read More →
Diet, Smoking May Affect MS Progression
FRIDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) — Dietary factors and cigarette smoking may alter the course of disease in patients with a milder form of multiple sclerosis, a new study finds. More here: Diet, Smoking May Affect MS Progression Read More →
Weight-loss surgery cut blood sugar more than drugs
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Weight-loss surgery did a better job of controlling type 2 diabetes in overweight and moderately obese patients than the most advanced medical treatment for the disease, researchers said on Monday. The study, conducted at the Cleveland Clinic and presented at the annual scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology in Chicago, showed that patients who underwent... [Read more]
Role of plate size and portion
The size of a plate plays a huge role in the size of your meal. In a larger the plate, you tend to fill it with more food. Smaller plate will help you to have less. Combine the size of the plate with another measure, portion control. A healthy mix of fruits, vegetable and less meat will add the required nutrition that you need without adding too many calories. Plate size and portion control are... [Read more]
Obese kids have hard time sticking to low-carb diet
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – When it comes to managing children’s obesity, cutting portion sizes and cutting carbohydrates can work equally well — though carb control is tough for many kids, a new clinical trial finds. Many adults have tried to win the battle of the bulge by shunning carbohydrates, especially highly refined or starchy carbs like white bread and potatoes. But much less... [Read more]