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Top Five Ways to Feel Full and Eat Less

Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006

It's a common complaint: how can you lose weight if you're hungry all the time? The solution may be easier than you think. Many acts of overeating, in fact, may have less to do with appetite than the sheer amount of food we have on our plate,

Top Five Ways to Feel Full and Eat Less

Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006

It's a common complaint: how can you lose weight if you're hungry all the time? The solution may be easier than you think. Many acts of overeating, in fact, may have less to do with appetite than the sheer amount of food we have on our plate.

Cold Potatoes Have A Lower Glycemic Index

Posted: Thursday, December 08, 2005

Cold storage of potatoes and the addition of vinegar reduced acute glycemia and insulinemia in healthy subjects after a potato meal.

Artificial Sweetener Causes Cancer in Rats at Levels Approved for Humans

Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005

The authors wrote that the study has shown that aspartame is a multipotential carcinogenic compound whose carcinogenic effects are also evident at a daily dose of 20 milligrams per kilogram of body weight (mg/kg), notably less than the current acceptable daily intake for humans. Currently, the acceptable daily intake for humans is set at 50 mg/kg in the United States and 40 mg/kg in Europe.

How Protein-Rich Diets Curb Hunger

Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005

Researchers have uncovered new evidence to explain the observation that diets rich in protein stunt the appetite, according to a report in the November Cell Metabolism. The findings suggest a novel link connecting macronutrients in the diet to hunger,

Tea Drinkers May Have Less Diabetes and Cataracts

Posted: Monday, May 02, 2005

New research suggests that tea may be a simple, inexpensive means of preventing diabetes and its ensuing complications, including cataracts.

Omitting Breakfast Impairs Insulin Sensitivity & Leads to Weight Gain

Posted: Monday, March 07, 2005

Omitting breakfast impairs fasting lipids and postprandial insulin sensitivity and could lead to weight gain if the observed higher energy intake was sustained

Researchers Identify New Way To Reduce Cholesterol

Posted: Monday, January 17, 2005

Combining plant sterols with exercise have been shown to affect blood cholesterol levels."These findings suggest that combination therapy may improve the cholesterol and lipid levels in previously sedentary adults who have high cholesterol. Furthermore this therapy may reduce the risk of coronary artery disease for these individuals."

Kiwifruit Benefits Heart Health Similar To Aspirin

Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2004

"Our study shows that consuming two or three kiwifruit per day for 28 days significantly reduced platelet aggregation (blood clotting) in human volunteers, similar to aspirin. Moreover, plasma triglyceride levels were also reduced in these volunteers."

World Action On Obesity Agreed Upon

Posted: Saturday, May 29, 2004

The plan recommends people limit intake of sugar, fat and salt. It also recommends tighter controls on food marketing to children