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]

The simple way to lose weight without losing your mind - cook yourself thin

Dieticians and nutritionists agree that low-fat, low-calorie cooking skills, along with a basic knowledge of food labels and portion sizes are the key to keeping trim. The fact is, most of us don’t need to revolutionise our eating habits, we just need to tweak a few things. To drop a dress size in 6 weeks the average woman only needs to lose between 1 + 2lbs a week. The first ‘Cook Yourself Thin’ book was the sensation of 2007, selling 135, 0... [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]

Health Canada Launches the Translated Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide for First Nations, Inuit and Metis in Four ... (Marketwire)

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 9, 2010) - Today, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, is pleased to announce that Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Métis is now available in four Aboriginal languages.

Health Canada Launches the Translated Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide for First Nations, Inuit and Metis in Four ... (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - Today, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, is pleased to announce that Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Metis is now available in four Aboriginal languages. "Our Government is ensuring that information about healthy eating is more accessible to Aboriginal people in Canada," said Minister Aglukkaq. "This food ...

PETA urges people to avoid fish-eating in Tamil Nadu (New Kerala)

Chennai, March 10 : Activists of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are running a campaign to appeal people in Tamil Nadu to desist from the habit of eating fish, as it is a risk to human health for the chemical toxins, besides suffering of the animal.

Nutrition expert to discuss obesity (TCU Daily Skiff)

For students with mid-term papers, exams and projects piling up, it's easy to forget about a well-balanced diet. Students of all majors will get the chance today to listen to one of the leading doctors in eating disorders and behavioral science. Daniel Kirschenbaum, professor of psychiatry and behavioral health sciences at Northwestern University Medical School, will explain the details about ...

Study shows strawberries can provide immense health benefits (News-Medical-Net)

When it comes to eating healthy, most people know it's a good long-term choice, but what they may not know is that eating certain foods daily can provide immediate health benefits.

Eating Green: (The Bottom Line)

"Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances of survival of life on earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet." - Albert Einstein What images come to mind when you hear the word "vegetarian" or "vegan?" Some people think of the stereotypical hippie wearing a "Save the Animals" tee shirt and eating tofu.

Women Helps Kids With Eating Disorders (KPRC Local 2 Houston)

A woman's struggle with an eating disorder as a child prompts her to help others going through their own, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Health care is chewing us up (The Wenatchee World)

“What we have now is untenable over time,” said billionaire investor and financially astute person Warren Buffett, in a CNBC interview on health care reform last week. “That kind of a cost compared to the rest of the world is really like a tapeworm eating, you know, at our economic body.” That is vivid imagery, the tapeworm metaphor, but sadly apt. If everyone knows one thing about the American ...

Family health action plan offered (BBC News)

Personal action plans are to be offered to families to cut obesity and to encourage healthy eating and more exercise.

McAttack — critics of Weight Watchers deal wrong, says health consultant (Crikey)

It's too simplistic to say that sales data from McDonald's would reveal the impact of the deal between McDonald's and Weight Watchers on the health of the community, writes Jennifer Doggett .