Fat Loss
Get the most nutrition from your calories and ‘enjoy the taste of eating right’ during National Nutrition Month and Beyond
While taste drives most food choices, eating nutrient-rich foods that provide the most nutrition per calorie is one of the best ways to “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right,” according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. As part of the 2014 National Nutrition Month® theme, the Academy encourages everyone to choose the most nutritionally-packed […]
Abdominal fat accumulation prevented by unsaturated fat
New research from Uppsala University shows that saturated fat builds more fat and less muscle than polyunsaturated fat. This is the first study on humans to show that the fat composition of food not only influences cholesterol levels in the blood and the risk of cardiovascular disease but also determines where the fat will be […]
When Osha Comes Knocking: Tips For Avoiding Costly Violations
CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)– According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the top 10 violations[1] for 2013 revealed a 45 percent increase in citations over the same list the year before. To help businesses prevent avoidable workplace injuries and avoid heavy fines, Cintas Corporation[2] (CTAS[3]) today announced key strategies and solutions for improving organizations compliance […]
5 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Weight-loss Goals
People are always surprised when we tell them that, despite being registered dietitians nutritionists, January is not our busiest month, despite all of the New Year’s weight-loss and get-healthy resolutions. You may be surprised to learn that one of our busiest times is the beginning of February, when people realize they’re struggling to […]
10 Things You Should Do If You Want To Lose Weight
Last updated on: February 05, 201418:48 IST Brinda Sapat Weight loss issues? Fitness trainer Brinda Sapat tells you what to do. You are on a fitness programme, or maybe not, and you just cannot seem to shake off the fat fast enough. What do you do? Follow these awesome fat-busting, shape-yielding tips that are guaranteed […]
Cortisol: Stress hormone linked to frailty
Lower morning and higher evening cortisol levels contribute to frailty in older individuals, according to new research accepted for publication in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Frailty confers a high risk for institutionalization and increased risk of mortality and is characterized by unintentional weight loss, feelings of exhaustion and fatigue, […]
Involved parents raise slimmer adults
Remember that slim kid in school — the one with the cook-from-scratch mom? He’s likely one of the fittest dudes at your high school reunion, according to new research from Cornell University, published online in the journal PLOS ONE. “One of the best safeguards against your children becoming overweight as adults is how involved you […]
Healthy Snacks, Food And Drink: Broccoli Bread, Fresh Juices And Delivery Boxes
Healthy snacks[1] aren’t just the key to weight loss[2]. When chosen well, they help regulate your blood sugar (so that it doesn’t spike and crash leaving you hunting for the biscuit tin) and are a sustainable way of keeping your energy levels up. HuffPost UK Lifestyle[3] tried three different healthy food and drink brands currently […]
Hormone released after exercise can ‘predict’ biological age
Scientists from Aston University (UK) have discovered a potential molecular link between Irisin, a recently identified hormone released from muscle after bouts of exercise, and the aging process. Irisin, which is naturally present in humans, is capable of reprograming the body’s fat cells to burn energy instead of storing it. This increases the metabolic rate […]
Excess weight linked to brain changes that may relate to memory, emotions, and appetite
Being overweight appears related to reduced levels of a molecule that reflects brain cell health in the hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in memory, learning, and emotions, and likely also involved in appetite control, according to a study performed by researchers at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and other institutions. The results of the […]