Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category
The Imagination Diet: Could It Work for You?
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:53 Comments Off on The Imagination Diet: Could It Work for You?Image credit: tchola Feel like eating chocolate? Some scientists reckon that by imagining tucking into your favorite candy bar, you can reduce the amount you end up eating. A small-scale study carried out at Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania, found that people who repeatedly imagined eating a food ended up eating less of it….
Diet Drama: Giveaway for Young Women
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 10:06 Comments Off on Diet Drama: Giveaway for Young WomenDiet Drama is a new book that addresses body issues and is aimed at young women. Rather than another weight loss book, Diet Drama aims to arm women with realistic information, photos, an facts about their figures. …most diet books are written by a fitness expert who wants to show off their hot bod, and the intent is usually…
Lean Belly Prescription
Monday, December 13, 2010 19:06 Comments Off on Lean Belly PrescriptionThe Lean Belly Prescription is a new book from Dr Travis Stork (M. D.). The urgent-care physician is focusing on visceral fat – adipose tissue that surrounds internal organs. A large amount of research has shown that belly fat carries more health risks than fat stored elsewhere – such as hips or thighs. You know you have visceral fat…
Link Time! Over-eating, Olive Garden Recipes, Losing 100 Pounds, and More
Monday, December 13, 2010 15:39 Comments Off on Link Time! Over-eating, Olive Garden Recipes, Losing 100 Pounds, and MoreIf you liked our recent article on How to Avoid Overdoing it this Holiday Season, then you’re not alone as temptations to over-eat abound this time of year. TipsonHealthyLiving.com brings us some more great strategies on How to Avoid the Over-Eating Trap. It’s OK to enjoy the holiday foods we all love, but in moderation….
Junk Food Companies Target Birthday Kids in Australia
Monday, December 13, 2010 10:09 Comments Off on Junk Food Companies Target Birthday Kids in AustraliaIn Australia, a disturbing new trend is emerging: fast-food companies like Taco Bell and Hungry Jack’s are sending birthday vouchers direct to kids in the mail. The Obesity Policy Coalition has been asking the Federal Government to ban direct mail to children, so far unsuccessfully. The Obesity Policy Coalition includes organisations like the World Health Organisation (WHO), and Diabetes…
Stress Only Slightly Impacts Weight Gain
Sunday, December 12, 2010 10:07 Comments Off on Stress Only Slightly Impacts Weight GainI hate stress. And I’m a mental case, so I don’t handle it very well. Lots of junk food, yelling at people, and watching Planes, Trains and Automobiles on loop. Stress can wreak havoc on your body. Common symptoms of chronic stress include headache, insomnia, depression, high blood pressure, irritability, and I’ve always thought weight-gain was a risk too….
Mediterranean Diet Fights Off Age-Related Weight Gain
Saturday, December 11, 2010 10:05 Comments Off on Mediterranean Diet Fights Off Age-Related Weight GainMy people, the Italians, have known for centuries that the Mediterranean diet keeps you fit and trim. It’s about time the rest of the world caught up. Fannulloni! The Mediterranean diet includes foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, and moderate amounts of fish and wine, but very little saturated fats, like eggs, red meat, dairy products, and poultry….
The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss
Thursday, December 9, 2010 22:25 Comments Off on The 4-Hour Body by Tim FerrissIf you know how successful The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss was, you’ll be excited about the release of his latest book, The 4-Hour Body. It has been described as the result of an obsessive quest, spanning more than a decade, to hack the human body. And, it contains the collective wisdom of elite athletes, doctors, and thousands…
Total Obese Americans to Reach 42%
Thursday, December 9, 2010 10:00 Comments Off on Total Obese Americans to Reach 42%It’s not the bubonic plague and you get it from cheeseburgers, not blood thirsty rats, but the United States is double-chin deep in an obesity epidemic. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity has grown dramatically over the past 20 years. Only Colorado and the District of Columbia have an obesity rate less than 20%….
Poll: Holiday Dieting Pitfalls
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 15:47 Comments Off on Poll: Holiday Dieting PitfallsWhether you are trying to lose weight or just trying to maintain a healthy diet, the holidays can be challenging for the best of us. In fact, diet and fitness related websites see a sizable drop in traffic this time of year as some people adopt an “out of sight, out of mind” philosophy in regards to diet and…