Focusing on the energy density of the diet is an effective way of controlling hunger

Evidence presented by leading scientists at the British Nutrition Foundation's (BNF) 'Satiation, satiety and their effects on eating behaviour' conference in London, shows that energy density – the energy (or calories) per gram of food, may provide a key to tackling the alarming rise in obesity. By 2050, it is estimated that over a half of UK adults, and about a quarter of all children under 16 could be obese. “Understanding how we can manipu... [more]

Graze throughout the day and enjoy seeing your energy levels rocket

As National Fitness Week gets into full swing, former fast food junkie Simon Lovell - now a personal trainer with Fitness First and author of the new Lunch Box Diet - shares his own tips on dieting, eating when exercising and getting the most from your food. “Having been someone who has been addicted to unhealthy foods, I know what it can be like to get out of the trap,’’ said Simon. “But as soon as you start to feel the benefits of optimum nu... [more]

Chocolate can provide several health benefits

Chocolate is frequently blamed for the UK’s growing obesity problem. But eaten in moderation as part of a healthy balanced diet, chocolate could actually provide several health benefits, according to keepthedoctoraway.co.uk. Cocoa, the basic ingredient of chocolate, contains powerful antioxidant substances called flavonoids. “Antioxidants help our bodies to resist the damage that can be caused by ‘free-radicals’. Free-radicals are creat... [more]

Sleeping killers (BBC News)

Why obesity is leading drivers to sleep at the wheel

Reconsider your opinion of soybeans (The Pratt Tribune)

Kansas farmers grow more than 115 million bushels of soybeans, but in a state where tags on a goodly number of vehicles proclaim “Eat Beef” and milk mustaches are a recognizable advertising icon, not many soybeans, except as cooking oil, make their way to the table. Soybeans are livestock feed, not human fare.

Expert debunks popular food myths (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

You wake up in the middle of the night with hunger pains ricocheting through your stomach. Your first thought is bread and peanut butter waiting in your kitchen. But you've always heard that snacking at night is one of the worst things you can do if you're trying to stay in shape.

VIYO VETERINARY Getting pets back in shape was never this easy (dBusinessNews.com)

Viyo Veterinary, developed by veterinarians for veterinarians, is the first product that provides cats and dogs with all essential nutrients in just one highly palatable drink.

High calorie diet increases chances of having a boy: Study (NDTV)

In a finding that adds some credence to grandma's tales that eat "bacon for boys", a new research has found that taking a high-calorie diet during early stage of pregnancy increases the odds of having a boy from ten to 11 in every 20 births.

'Eating for two' may harm baby (Times Online)

Pregnant women are often assumed to be “eating for two”, but a high-calorie diet may also be influencing the sex and health of their child, researchers say.

'New' Atkins diet review from two experts (The Alexandria Town Talk)

USA Today asked two nutrition and obesity experts to comment on "The New Atkins for a New You."

Eating breakfast, fatty diet around conception 'increases odds of having baby boy' (Sify News)

Want a baby boy? Well, then eat full breakfast and fatty diet during early pregnancy, suggests a new study.

Boys and girls differ in genetic response to what mom eats (Science News)

Placentas of female fetuses more sensitive to maternal diet

Eating breakfast, fatty diet around conception 'increases odds of having baby boy' (New Kerala)

London, Mar 9 : Want a baby boy? Well, then eat full breakfast and fatty diet during early pregnancy, suggests a new study.