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SKIP BREAKFAST, LOSE WEIGHT? NOT SO FAST

In a very recent study of Harvard School of Public Health, researchers tracked 27,000 men for 16 years. They found participants who skipped breakfast were 27% more likely to experience a heart attack or to die as the result of coronary heart disease attack. The increased risk was seen after adjusting for age and lifestyle factors – like obesity and smoking – according to the study. Harvard’s report suggests the impact of skipping breakfast has less to do with calorie consumption and more to do with the stress it causes on your body . “As we sleep all night we are fasting, and so if we regularly do not 'breakfast' in the morning, it puts a strain on our bodies that over time can lead to insulin resistance, hypercholesterolemia and blood pressure problems, which can then lead to heart disease,” says Leah Cahill, study author and research fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health. Cahill says the timing of breakfast first thing in the morning provides the protecti...

How To Calculate Body Fat Percentage

Would you like to know how to calculate your body fat percentage? When most of us think about about losing weight, the amount of fat you are carrying around is actually much more important than weight. If you should be measuring anything, it should be body fat percentage, not weight. Your weight does not accurately reflect the level of your fitness. Read more »

Aerobic Effort for Best Fitness

No matter who you are on the globe, you have to own aerobic exercise. It is required for a sound body and a quality life-style. It has the majority of pros and can make you feel greater in most aspects you could have. Why should you are doing aerobics? Read more »

BENEFITS OF RED RASPBERRIES

Red raspberries are some of the most popular berries consumed around the world. However, these bite-sized morsels of sweet and juicy goodness are as healthy as they are delicious. Not only are they recommended to be eaten for optimal health , they are also getting a reputation as being a dieter's best friend . It may be hard to believe that one small berry can be packed full of so many benefits, but it is. Below are five red raspberry nutrition facts you should find interesting regardless if you are trying to lose weight or not. Weight Loss According the United States National Library of Medicine, the rheosmin in raspberries can boost weight loss. Raspberry keytones can increase oxygen consumption, heat production, and enzyme activity in certain fat cells. This all amounts to increased metabolism. By eating raspberries, your body might be less likely to deposit fat into your cells. It may even use some of the stored fat to convert to energy. Also, this reduces your ri...

WHY REFINED CARBS MAY CAUSE FOOD CRAVINGS

Sugary foods and drinks, white bread and other processed carbohydrates that are known to cause abrupt spikes and falls in blood sugar appear to stimulate parts of the brain involved in hunger, craving and reward , a new research shows. The findings suggest that limiting 'high-glycaemic index' foods could help obese people avoid overeating . The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, investigated how food intake is regulated by dopamine-containing pleasure centres in the brain. Study leader Dr David Ludwig, of Boston Children’s Hospital in the United States, said: "Beyond reward and craving, this part of the brain is also linked to substance abuse and dependence, which raises the question as to whether certain foods might be addictive ." "This research suggests that based on their effects on brain metabolism, all calories are not alike," he said. " Not everybody who eats processed carbohydrates develops uncontrollable food cr...

EATING FRUIT AND VEGGIE BOOSTS YOUR MOOD

There are lots of good reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables. They’re low in calories and rich in all the good things your body needs – vitamins, minerals and cell-protective antioxidants. Not to mention they contain a wealth of phytochemicals that could lower your risk for diseases like cancer – but what can they do for your mental outlook? Plenty, according to the results of a new study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology . A team from the psychology department at the University of Otago in New Zealand asked 281 young people to complete a 21-day online food diary. Partecipants were asked to report the number of servings eaten of fruit (excluding fruit juice and dried fruit), vegetables (excluding juices), and several categories of unhealthy foods like biscuits/cookies, potato chips and cakes and muffins. Researcher Caroline Horwath said the results showed a strong day-to-day relationship between more positive mood and higher fruit and vegetable consumption,...

POWER COUPLES: FOODS THAT WORK BETTER TOGETHER AND EATEN WHOLE

A growing number of foods have been shown to have a "1 plus 1 and getting 4 instead of 2" effect (the total is greater than the sum of the individual parts). Different components in a single food can work together to benefit our health, and so can components in different foods that are eaten together . When foods are “bioavailable,” they’re ready for the body to absorb and use. But we often unwittingly make decisions that interfere with the body’s ability to maximize these “good” nutrients. The concept of "food synergy" is that foods affect our health in a number of complex ways, and we may get even more bang for our buck when certain foods are eaten together. Food synergy brings us back to the basics: for good health, it's important to eat a variety of whole foods. In the past 10 years, research has come a long way toward understanding just how food synergy works, according to Elaine Magee, M.P.H., R.D., author of a recent book on the topic . "It's...

LACK OF PROTEIN LINKED TO OVEREATING AND WEIGHT-GAIN

The human need for protein is so powerful that they tend to overeat to consume more, according to a research published in Obesity Reviews . Our bodies need daily nutrients — and one of the most important ones is protein, found in meat, fish, legumes, eggs and tofu. Protein alone doesn't do our body much good, but when digested, it is broken down into essential amino acids that our bodies need to function properly. Protein is crucial to the body's make-up. It helps build bones, muscles, skin, and blood, as well creating enzymes, hormones, and vitamins. It's not that we don't enough protein, though. “We are definitely usually getting the right amount of protein, it’s just that we are eating it in the wrong balance with other foods ,” said Dr. Alison Gosby, a University of Sydney postdoctoral research fellow. “The strength of our nutritional drive for protein is frightening within our current nutritional environment, where a large number of low-protein, high-calorie food...

The GI Diet: Part of the War on Fat

You might have heard of the GI diet and wondered if it had anything to do with the nation’s military forces.  Actually, this meal plan is not connected with any branch of the armed services.  But it is definitely an important part of the war on fat.  By following the GI diet, you might be able to successfully fight the battle of the bulge. To begin with, it is important to define our terms.  GI refers to glycemic index.  The GI measures just how quickly the body breaks apart food in order to develop glucose, which has been referred to as a major energy source for the body Read more »

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What's lurking in YOUR salad? Experts warn prewashed spinach still contains 90% of its bacteria and can cause food poisoning

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Sweet News: Dark Chocolate May Prevent Obesity And Diabetes

If you’re going to munch on chocolate, choose dark chocolate. It’s something that has gained popularity as growing research points out the various health benefits of eating dark chocolate in moderation. Antioxidants and flavonoids make it so good Studies have shown that dark chocolate, which is rich in flavanols — a type of healthy antioxidant — can improve your cardiovascular system. Chocolate is also filled with other types of antioxidants and flavonoids , the latter of which are found in various fruits and vegetables. Flavanols are the main type of flavonoid in cocoa, and have been shown to improve vascular health by lowering blood pressure, improving blood flow to the brain and heart, as well as boosting the clotting properties of blood platelets. Not all chocolate is created equal In fact, that strong bitter taste in really dark chocolate comes from flavanols. That’s why processed chocolate — which goes through plenty of steps to reduce that bitter taste — is sweete...

SOUPS THAT CAN HELP WEIGHT LOSS IMPROVING SATIETY & BOOSTING METABOLISM

Soup is often listed as one of the foods it’s a good idea to add to your diet if you want to lose weight. But with so many different varieties to choose from, ranging from thin consommés to rich, creamy soups – not to mention myriad slimming soups from cabbage to crazy – many of us are left wondering what the best soup for weight loss is. Soup and weight loss: the scientific evidence Increasingly, research has revealed that consuming soup improves satiety (the feeling of fullness at the end of a meal) so that we eat less and take in fewer calories which is great for weight loss. Eating soup appears to be far more effective – and a whole lot tastier – than drinking a glass of water with a meal to help fill us up, the latter of which is often a top diet tip. In a study from Pennsylvania State University, researchers asked women to eat chicken casserole, chicken casserole with a glass of water, or chicken casserole with the same amount of water added to make a sou...