Archive for the ‘Diet’ Category
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
A meta-analysis of low fat diet studies has shown that fat restricting diets are no better than other reduced calorie diets for overweight and obese individuals. In several cases the control group achieved better results than the low fat group.
There were no significant differences in cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure or blood glucose.
PMID: 18646093
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Monday, August 25th, 2008
Olibra, a fat emulsion product derived from palm oil and oat oil, appears to be an effective appetite suppressant. Those consuming yoghurt with olibra experienced reduced hunger and had less desire to eat. They also had a longer time interval between consuming the yoghurt and the time when hunger scores returned to ...
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Monday, July 21st, 2008
Increasing your intake of magnesium can help you avoid the metabolic syndrome and associated weight gain. Magnesium intake is inversely associated with the metabolic syndrome, with higher levels reducing its prevalence.
The researchers also found a significant inverse relationship between magnesium intake and BMI. Fasting glucose was also improved with more ...
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Monday, July 14th, 2008
As a follow-up to Fruit Juices May Contribute to Obesity, a recent study found that small amounts of 100% fruit juice does not increase obesity risk in young children. The previous study examined adolescents and did not specify whether 100% fruit juice was used, making me question the conclusions of ...
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Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Eating a moderate protein diet of about 25% calories from protein may be nearly as effective as a higher protein diet of around 40% calories from protein without the potential negative effects of a higher protein diet.
Subjects placed on a moderate protein diet with exercise achieved nearly identical weight loss ...
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Monday, June 2nd, 2008
Using a high-protein, reduced carbohydrate, meal replacement shake in combination with a combined aerobic and resistance training exercise program can significantly improve your weight loss results.
A recent study showed those receiving meal replacements achieved superior results compared to those that did not. Those receiving meal replacements achieved twice the weight loss, more ...
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Monday, May 5th, 2008
High fructose corn syrup, a common sweetener of beverages, reduces insulin sensitivity and may contribute to heart disease. The type of high fructose corn syrup used in soft drinks consists of 55% fructose and 45% glucose... a ratio similar to table sugar.
Drinking a fructose sweetened drink at each meal increased fasting glucose levels and ...
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Monday, April 28th, 2008
Giving children green tea and flavored milk to drink may reverse the childhood obesity epidemic, presenting a healthy alternative to soda and HFCS sweetened pseudo-juices.
Obese and overweight Japanese children drinking high catechin green tea experienced significant improvements in waist circumference, blood pressure, and LDL cholesterol. The researchers found that green tea was safe ...
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