Category: Nutrition (Page 6 of 48)

      Almonds Are A Healthy Crunchy Treat For Dieter’s

      July 20, 2012 /

      Nuts have gotten a bad name because of the fat and high calorie content.

      What has been forgotten along the way is the healthy omega-3 fats, fiber, protein and micro-nutrients which are crucial to a healthy diet.

      Almonds can curb those junk food cravings because they are filling and satisfying.

      Snacks like nuts – promoted as a healthy source of nutrients by the U.S. Department of Agriculture – are generally considered off-limits to dieters because of their high fat content. Almonds are particularly rich in magnesium, potassium and vitamin E, as well as being a good source of fiber and calcium, according to the study’s funder, the Almond Board of California.

      When dieters are limiting how many calories they eat, it’s important they eat foods that are nutrient dense, with a nice level of vitamins and minerals, and good quality fats, said Wien.
      It’s a comfort for people who are struggling with weight management, said Wien. They often crave something crunchy, something palatable with a nice texture, she added.

      Nutrition, Research

      Will Eating After Dark Pack On The Pounds?

      July 1, 2012 /

      Does eating late make you gain weight?

      There are those who would say that calories are calories and as long as you don’t consume more than you use then you won’t gain weight.

      But the research has shown that it is a bit more complicated than that.

      There are optimal times for our body to burn fat and one is at night.

      New studies reveal that to burn the most fat, you need to go 12 hours without eating—say, from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. So it’s smart to time your calorie intake accordingly.

      You’re most likely to make healthy food choices when you’re not tired.

      Choose nutritious foods and don’t eat when it’s dark outside.

      Pretty simple.

      Nutrition, Research, Wellness

      Panal Suggests Screening Patients For Obesity

      June 30, 2012 /

      The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has suggested that patients be screened for obesity by physicians.

      The panel has suggested measuring the BMI ( Body Mass Index ) of adult patients.

      A BMI of 30 or more would indicate that a patient is obese while a BMI of 25 or less is normal.

      For patients whose BMI is 30 or higher, the task force advises physicians to refer them to weight-loss programs that use multicomponent behavioral interventions — in other words, those that combine nutritional counseling with exercise and support groups. In reviewing current studies on such programs, the government panel found that on average, they helped participants lose up to 11 lbs. over a year, or 4% of their starting weight. Even such seemingly modest reductions in initial weight can significantly improve health for obese people.

      Overall, the task force found that the best weight-loss programs include 12 to 26 sessions of behavioral counseling during the first year; help patients self-monitor their eating and exercise, using food diaries or a pedometer, for instance; focus on setting realistic weight-loss goals; and help patients understand what may be preventing them from meeting those goals.

      While it is projected that by 2030 forty percent of American adults will be overweight or obese, doctors are not trained to counsel patients on matters of nutrition or weight management.

      Doctors who are struggling with weight issues of their own have even greater difficulty addressing weight with their patients.

      Doctors, Health Care Policy, Nutrition, Quality Control, Wellness

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