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Focusing on the energy density of the diet is an effective way of controlling hungerEvidence 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 rocketAs 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 thinDieticians 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 benefitsChocolate 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]
The iaedp Symposium 2012 Offers Thought-provoking Review on Mental Health ParityPEKIN, Ill., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most crucial issues today among those who suffer critically from eating disorders and other mental health conditions is insurance coverage for residential ... Under 10s have eating disordersA number of children under 10 are treated in hospitals in Northern Ireland for eating disorders, the Department of Health says. Cancer campaigners say levels of fat, salt and sugar in food must be reducedHealth researchers claim maintaining healthy lifestyle and eating well could prevent as many as a third of all cancers Foodstuffs and drinks need to contain less sugar, salt and fat in order to help combat the growing number of people developing cancer, campaigners against the disease have said. The call from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) came as it released fresh estimates that the ... Half of Utah elementary children have had cavitiesHalf of Utah elementary children have had cavities By heather may The Salt Lake Tribune Published Feb 6, 2012 11:57AM MDT The same sugary drinks and sweets that can make children fat are also giving them cavities. A report released Monday shows more than half of Utah children ages 6 to 9 have had tooth decay, which can lead to pain, infection, problems with eating and difficulty learning. Even ... Lead the Charge Toward Stronger Heart Health With Crunchable AlmondsMISSION, KS-- - There's nothing like the rush of an overtime touchdown to ignite the excitement -- and hunger -- of football fans. Every armchair quarterback or BBQ pitmaster would agree that the perfect ... Health expert calls for tobacco-style 'fat tax'A TAX on high-fat food and effective government regulation similar to what happened to the tobacco industry is how the obesity epidemic needs to be addressed, according to a leading south-west health expert. Study: Eating lots of junk food on Super Bowl Sunday could pose health risksBuffet bar featuring seafood dishes. Photographer: AP Graphics Bank CLEVELAND - If you're hosting a party or going to one this Sunday to watch the Patriots and Giants battle in the big game, you may want to think twice about the food you consume -- and how much. How to separate between the good carbs and the bad carbsConfused about which carbohydrates you should be eating?Welcome to the club. "It's the biggest lack-of-consensus issue in the U.S. diet today," said Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, associate professor of epidemiology at Harvard School of Public Health. Pequannock Weight Loss Challenge set to beginThe Pequannock Township Health Department is kicking off its annual 100-day weight-loss contest. Mile MarkersFLORIDA KEYS Campaign promotes healthy eating The Monroe County Health Department will participate in the statewide Healthy Choices Restaurant campaign through February and... read more |
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