‘Smart Foods’ Could Fight Obesity
‘Intelligent foods’ could hold the key to fighting obesity. So say Dutch researchers who say it may be possible to create foods which tell your body that you have eaten enough. They believe these foods could contain a special chemical which mimics the natural message our stomach sends the brain when it is full. The idea is that if the … [Read More...]
Now Olive Oil Can Help You Feel Full
[sociable/] Olive oil is a key component of a healthy Mediterranean diet. Now there’s also new evidence that the healthy oil can aid in weight loss and maintenance – by helping you to feel full. Researchers discovered that just the smell of olive oil can help increase feelings of satiety and could potentially help you to cut around 175 … [Read More...]
The Noodles That Could Help You To Lose Weight
[sociable/]We often hear that carbohydrates are bad for us when it comes to our weight. But could Zero Noodles be the exception? Virtually calorie free with no fat or sugar, they have been touted as the Holy Grail of dieting… if you forget the fact that they apparently have very little taste. It seems that taste is not important to UK dieters, … [Read More...]
Shocking Court Case for ‘Misleading’ Kirstie Alley’s Organic Liaison
Kirstie Alley’s Organic Liaison weight loss supplements have come under fire in a lawsuit by a woman who claims she didn’t lose a single pound while on the star’s programme. Kirstie has previously publicly credited her proprietary Organic Liaison products as helping her to lose 100 pounds but lead plaintiff Marina Abramyan complains the … [Read More...]
TWO hours brisk walking to burn off a cheeseburger
If you knew the number of calories in a quarter-pound double cheeseburger, would it dissuade you from eating it? Chances are, according to scientists, no, it wouldn’t. You’d eat it regardless. If, however, you learnt that you would have to walk briskly for TWO HOURS in order to burn off those self-same calories that could well make you think … [Read More...]
Eat A High Protein Breakfast To Avoid Evening Snacking
[sociable/] We are often told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now new research shows that eating the right breakfast may actually help to control appetite and prevent unhealthy snacking all the way through to the evening. Eating a breakfast rich in protein significantly reduces unhealthy snacking on high sugar and high fat … [Read More...]
Folllow An Avocado Diet For Good Health
[sociable/] If you’re limiting your avocado consumption to Guacamole now and again, you’re missing a health-giving trick. New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that the humble avocado really is a wonder food. Not only can it improve the quality of your diet and nutrient intake, but it can also help … [Read More...]
Stand Up To Lose Weight
[sociable/] We all know that having a sedentary lifestyle isn’t good for us, but sometimes it seems inevitable; if your job involves long periods of sitting down, for instance, you’re going to be inactive for most of the day. Office workers who spend all day behind a desk, however, may want to reconsider when they learn that standing up for … [Read More...]
Considering a Post-Christmas Diet? Use a Mobile App
[sociable/]If you’re planning a post-festive diet for the New Year, you might want to also use a mobile app to help you lose weight. According to a recent study by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, using a mobile app that tracks eating and fitness activity can help you to lose an average of 15 pounds and help you to keep it … [Read More...]
Lose Weight without Dieting: Choose Low Fat Food
[sociable/]It sounds too good to be true, but you really can lose weight without going on a diet. Researchers who examined 33 trials across America, New Zealand and Europe discovered that you can lose up to 3.5 pounds, slim your waistline AND cut down on bad cholesterol by doing one simple thing… choosing low fat foods. While you won’t … [Read More...]
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