Archive for October, 2008
Brain’s Reaction To Yummy Food May Predict Weight
Drink a milkshake and the pleasure center in your brain gets a hit of happy — unless you’re overweight. It sounds counterintuitive. But scientists who watched young women savor milkshakes inside a brain scanner concluded that when the brain doesn’t sense enough gratification from food, people may overeat to compensate. The small but first-of-a-kind study [...]
Don’t Skip The Super Foods
Even if we endeavor to follow a healthy diet, most of us skip many healthy foods that are both nutritious and energizing. Here is a selection of super foods you may never have heard of or have simply forgotten about to ensure you pack power into your diet. If you want to fill your kitchen [...]
Fructose Sets Table For Weight Gain Without Warning
Eating too much fructose can induce leptin resistance, a condition that can easily lead to becoming overweight when combined with a high-fat, high-calorie diet, according to a new study with rats. Although previous studies have shown that being leptin resistant can lead to rapid weight gain on a high-fat, high-calorie diet, this is the first [...]
Key Components Of Balanced Nutrition
As we all know, a nutritionally -balanced diet is essential for us to stay healthy and fit throughout our life. However, very few actually follow a routine that regularly balances nutritional needs. Before instituting a balanced nutritional regime, it is essential to understand what it actually entails. Well-balanced nutrition includes the correct proteins, carbohydrates, fats, [...]
How Fatty Foods Curb Hunger?
Fatty foods may not be the healthiest diet choice, but those rich in unsaturated fats – such as avocados, nuts and olive oil – have been found to play a pivotal role in sending this important message to your brain: stop eating, you’re full. A new study by UC Irvine pharmacologists shows that these fats [...]
Successful Ways To Deal With Emotional Eating
While everyone knows that food fulfills more needs than that of your stomach, the extent is seldom understood. When you are happy, you may crave a pizza. When you are depressed or sad, a scoop of ice-cream or cookies may make you feel better. This shows that food does more than just satisfying your hunger. [...]
Obese Diners Choose Convenience And Overeating At Chinese Buffets
When dining at Chinese Buffets, overweight individuals serve themselves and eat differently than normal weight individuals. This may lead them to overeat, according to a recent study by Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab. Compared to normal weight diners, overweight individuals sat 16 feet closer to the buffet, faced the food, used larger plates, ate [...]
Assess Weight According To Your Height
Do you know how much you should weigh according to your height? Do you know how to compare your weight and height? Many people worry about their body weight because of fashion trends and celebrities’ physical appearances that dictate the ideal body image. However, these ideals don’t necessarily represent healthy weight ranges. Remember that maintaining [...]
Overeating Causes “Vicious Cycle” Leading To Obesity
A recently-conducted study revealed that overeating causes the brain to go haywire. Eating like a swine will trigger a vicious cycle and you will want to eat more. Overeating also surely cause a cascade of damage to your organism and create the conditions to develop illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and other. The first [...]
6 Quick Weight Loss Tips For Your Child
Does your child have a weight problem? Controlling or dropping the weight of your child is essential. This can help prevent many abnormal health risks such as heart disease, diabetes and emotional problems in adulthood. To help your kid avoid all these dangerous health risks, here are certain tips that can help you eliminate your [...]
