Archive for November, 2008
Phone coaching plus supplement boosts weight loss (Reuters)
Reuters - Men and women in a weight loss program that combined personal telephone coaching plus a weight-loss supplement doubled their weight and body fat loss over those using either intervention individually, researchers report.
Low potassium linked to high blood pressure (Reuters)
Reuters - In a multi-ethnic population-based group of 3,303 adults, half of whom were African American, a low potassium level in the urine correlated with high blood pressure, regardless of the level of salt (sodium) in the diet or cardiovascular risk factors.
Don't Rely on Diet to Prevent Weight Regain (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Nov. 7 (HealthDay News) — If you've just lost weight and are
trying to keep it off, don't rely on diet alone to keep those unwanted
pounds at bay. It may not be enough, no matter what kind of "maintenance"
diet you follow, researchers say.
Energy-dense foods may raise diabetes risk (Reuters)
Reuters - A diet packed with energy-dense foods, those containing more calories per volume, may increase a person's risk of developing diabetes, new research suggests.
More dairy foods in the diet may boost fat burning (Reuters)
Reuters - Eating plenty of dairy foods may help people who are trying to maintain their weight to burn more fat and eat more calories without putting on excess pounds, according to new research published in the journal Nutrition & metabolism.
Kids mimic parents' diets from an early age (Reuters)
Reuters - Parents who want their preschoolers to eat their vegetables may need to take a hard look at their own eating habits, new research suggests.
"Smart Swap!": Ben and Jerry’s
Time for a “Smart Swap!” — a food switch that will save you tons of calories!Ben and Jerry can both remain your buddies if you’re trying to lose weight. …
Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals Recalled
Nestlé Prepared Foods Company is recalling frozen chicken meals that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The following products are…
‘Tis the Season for Strength-Training
During hectic times of year — like prepping for the holidays — it’s easy for us to put exercise on the back burner. Sometimes the best you can hope…
"Smart Swap!": Applebee’s
Eat better than “good” in the neighborhood tonight. At Applebee’s, swap a Grilled Steak Caesar Salad for a low-fat Blackened Chicken Salad to save 765 calories.
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