Archive for December, 2008
High-Fat Diet Can Disrupt Our Biological Clock
Indulgence in a high-fat diet can not only lead to overweight because of excessive calorie intake, but also can affect the balance of circadian rhythms – everyone’s 24-hour biological clock, Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have shown. The biological clock regulates the expression and/or activity of enzymes and hormones involved in metabolism, and disturbance of [...]
Common Snacking Myths
You have to avoid snacking in between meals when you are trying for weight loss. But, does it mean that snacking is a bad idea? Every individual has their own strategies and belief when it comes to snacking. Here are few common myths and misconceptions regarding snacking. Snacks with reduced fat is healthy It is [...]
4 Must Eat Foods To Stay Healthy
Do you know the more you eat healthy, the less you are prone to diseases? Everyone knows this fact, but fails to implement in your actual routine. As a result, today or further in your life, you will be suffering with various health problems. To avoid all those undesirable health consequences, take steps from today [...]
Avoiding Weight Gain During The Holidays
A recent study says that the average holiday weight gain for Americans is 1 pound. But there are ways you can avoid that all together. Here’s some surprisingly easy ways to enjoy the season without expanding your waist line. Be physically active every day. During the holidays, many of us change our regular exercise routine. [...]
Fast Food Meals Are Smaller, Have Fewer Calories Than Food Served At Restaurants
A new study compares fast food and table service meals at restaurants. Results show that both are larger and have more calories than meals prepared at home, with the typical fast food meal being smaller and having fewer calories than the average meal from a table service restaurant. James K. Binkley of Purdue University used [...]
Why Few Diets Don’t Make Any Sense In Weight Loss?
Have you been told that eat whatever you want to lose weight? Most of the people have heard about them and some of you may even tried and failed in accomplishing weight loss. There are hundreds of diets that promise you weight loss, but in turn give you either weight gain or other health problems. [...]
Healthy Breakfast May Mean Healthier Diet Overall
Breakfast may indeed be the most important meal of the day — as long as that meal is not a doughnut — a study suggests. Using data from a national health survey of U.S. adults, researchers found that people who ate lower-calorie foods for breakfast tended to have a higher-quality diet overall. Furthermore, men who [...]
Few Healthy Midnight Snacks Without Adding Extra Body Pounds
Most of the diet experts suggest not eating anything after dinner, particularly before bed time. But at times, it seems to be very difficult for few of you to maintain. When you are hungry before bed time, even after having dinner, you can’t sleep well. Here is a solution for your problem. You can go [...]
5 OTC Diet Pills – Are They Safe And Effective?
Gaining weight is the easiest thing to do. But when it comes to losing those unwanted extra pounds, nothing in the world seems tougher than that. Losing weight on its own seems very tough and people look around for help. Market is flooded with numerous helps like diet plans, exercise plans and not to forget [...]
Weight Loss Tips For Working People
Do you feel it is hard to lose weight while working in your office? With heavy work at office, it is much difficult for you to choose or prepare healthy meals to satisfy your hunger. As a result, obviously you’ll go for unhealthy or fast food which can lead to overweight and related health problems. [...]
