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BMI Isn’t the Best Measure of Fitness

December 6, 2011 / Staff

Being in shape is more important than shedding pounds for most men.

Measuring BMI only can provide a false assessment of your overall health.

Consult your doctor to make sure that your weight is not causing adverse affects to your cholesterol levels, blood pressure or any other vital measurements of your fitness level.

“In the study group, fitness may be more important than BMI,” says Gillinov, who is also a coauthor of the book Heart 411. “But it is dangerous to generalize.”
Some experts have questioned whether BMI provides an accurate picture of health, since people who are very muscular can have a high BMI without having excess fat. As Gillinov puts it, “LeBron James has a high BMI.”

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Avoid “Fat Traps” When Traveling This Holiday Season

December 6, 2011 / Staff

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Keri Glassman offers excellent advice and tips to avoid putting on extra pounds while traveling for the holidays.

Sometimes all you need is a little strategy to help you make quick but healthy food choices when on the go.

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The HCG Weight loss Miracle is Illegal says the FDA

December 6, 2011 / Staff

Over the counter HCG weight loss products have caused a sensation yet have not been proven either safe or effective by the FDA.

The startling and drastic weight loss experienced by users have caused high demand for the products which are selling on-line and in drug stores. The manufacturing of these products, however, are not regulated by any public health governing body.

“These HCG products marketed over-the-counter are unproven to help with weight loss and are potentially dangerous even if taken as directed,” said Ilisa Bernstein, acting director of the Office of Compliance in FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “And a very low-calorie diet should only be used under proper medical supervision.”
The FDA says people on such diets have an increased risk of heart arrhythmia’s, electrolyte imbalance and gallstones. Currently no HCG products for weight loss have been approved by the agency.

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Ersatz Chicken Cause Illness

December 6, 2011 / Staff

Imitation meat products cause allergic reaction and illness but not any more so than soy products, nuts, shellfish dairy or eggs.

The FDA has stepped in, however, has found no reason extend warnings against Quorn.

Quorn products, sold at popular grocery chains including Whole Foods, come in the shape of artificial “Chik’n” patties or nuggets – or even cylindrical beef approximations or turkey “roasts.” The main ingredient is a so-called mycoprotein — protein extracted from a microscopic fungus. Quorn has sparked a yum or eww debate among vegetarians since it hit the U.S. market nearly a decade ago.

It is best to keep in mind that imitation anything is usually filled with preservatives, and artificial colors and flavors therefore raising the chances of having and adverse reaction to something in the preparation

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