Category: Nutrition (Page 27 of 48)

      Hard Wired to Be Fat?

      January 3, 2012 /

      Lasting brain injuries in a specific part of the hypothalamus may be responsible for making it difficult to lose weight and keep it off.

      “To explain a biologically elevated body weight ‘set-point’, investigators in the field have speculated about the existence of fundamental changes to brain neurocircuits that control energy balance. Our findings are the first to offer direct evidence of such a structural change, and they include evidence in humans as well as in mice and rats.”

      It may make the struggle to keep off the pounds more difficult, however, any effort to lead a more healthy lifestyle is beneficial.

      Nutrition, Research

      A Little Vegan is a Good Thing

      January 2, 2012 /

      No longer on the fringe, Vegan diet creeps into the mainstream.

      Some of our favorite foods are already vegan; peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, rice and beans, chili, salads and more.

      Many great dishes are great without the meat and cheese.

      Mark Bittman has some great tips for improving your diet.

      My point here is to make semi-veganism work for you. Once a week, let bean burgers stand in for hamburgers, leave the meat out of your pasta sauce, make a risotto the likes of which you’ve probably never had — and you may just find yourself eating “better.”

      A little change in attitude toward some of your favorite recipes can lead to big changes in your health goals.

      Nutrition, Quality Control

      Chinese Eating Habits Change with the Times

      December 31, 2011 /

      The Chinese are faced with more food choices as they become more affluent.

      More Western style eating habits including a taste for more sugar, salt and fizzy drinks are taking a toll on the health of the Chinese people.

      Public-health experts in China say obesity has become a serious problem: Twenty-five percent of adults are overweight or obese, according to a 2008 study published in Health Affairs. But Cai Meqin, a nutritionist at Shanghai Jiaotong University, says all the overeating is partly a reaction to the food shortages under Chairman Mao a generation ago.

      “At that time, Chinese people [did] not have much food to eat, so they [were] very slim, but right now we have much, much more food, so they eat more [and are] overweight,” says Cai.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      Winter Weight; Fact or Folly?

      December 22, 2011 /

      Does the cold weather increase your appetite?

      Cold weather, shorter days and plenty of holiday feasts contribute to winter weight gain but is it biological or just bad habits?

      Not all scientists agree about our winter food-seeking habits.

      “I’m not disputing the possibility that people eat more in the winter,” says Marcia Pelchat of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia. But she says doesn’t think it’s a vestigial “chipmunk” instinct.

      Pelchat says another explanation: Our winter eating habits are likely born of opportunity. There is more holiday feasting, better leftovers, more grazing in the kitchen, and fewer opportunities for playing and exercising outside.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      Frozen Food Can Be Healthier Than Fresh

      December 15, 2011 /

      Frozen fruits and vegetables are are great way to get the nutrients your body needs at their peak of freshness.

      Not only are frozen fruits and veggies just as nutritious as fresh, but they won’t spoil as quickly. By buying frozen, you’ll never be without a healthy option on hand. When making an omelet or pasta, you can easily throw in some broccoli and peppers for a delicious fiber boost. Next time you’re hankering for a smoothie—voila, just reach into your freezer for berries. Frozen produce is precut and prewashed, so the prep work is done for you. By making healthy food more readily available, you’ll be more likely to actually eat it.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

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