Impulsive people might be at higher risk of binge eating, a researcher says. According to Kelly Klump, professor of psychology at Michigan State University and senior author, the more impulsive you are, the more likely it is you’ll binge eat when experiencing negative feelings. “It’s human nature to want to turn to something for comfort… Continue reading Impulsivity LInked to Binge Eating
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Skipping a Meal Can Lead to Belly Fat
Skipping meals won’t make you any thinner. In fact, it sets off a chain reaction that can lead to abdominal weight again. In the study, by researchers from The Ohio State University, mice that ate all of their food as a single meal and fasted the rest of the day developed insulin resistance in their… Continue reading Skipping a Meal Can Lead to Belly Fat
Myths and Facts About Processed Foods
I grew up in the dark. I only knew what I was told. I considered processed foods to be part of my diet because the foods simply tasted good, and they are affordable, so that’s what my family ate. Before I started my studies in holistic nutrition, I would occasionally eat processed foods. Now I… Continue reading Myths and Facts About Processed Foods
Dieting: Feelings Sometimes Mean More than Facts
Most people have tried to lose weight, but most people are still overweight or obese. And that may be due, researchers say, to the different factors involved in diet planning as opposed to diet behavior. “There is clearly a disconnect if we have a majority of the population that has tried to lose weight and… Continue reading Dieting: Feelings Sometimes Mean More than Facts
Food Safety Tips for Spring and Summer Festivities
A breath of fresh air, fuller trees and fresh blossoms can mean only one thing – It’s springtime! A few safety tips will help ensure your spring and summer festivities are enjoyable. Cooking outdoors needs special precautions. Take out raw meat and other cooked items only when needed. Bacteria are always on a lookout for… Continue reading Food Safety Tips for Spring and Summer Festivities
Green Tea & Apples Could Protect Health
Scientists from the Institute of Food Research in the UK have found evidence for a mechanism by which certain food compounds could help protect our health. Dietary studies have shown that people who eat the largest amounts of fruit and vegetables have a reduced risk of developing chronic conditions, such as heart disease and cancer.… Continue reading Green Tea & Apples Could Protect Health
Zinc Deficiency & the Immune System in Older Adults
Oysters, one of the foods highest in zinc, may or may not be an aphrodisiac as some people claim. However, oysters could definitely boost your immune system response, according to a study done at Oregon State University and published online in March 2015 in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. The researchers report that… Continue reading Zinc Deficiency & the Immune System in Older Adults
National Frozen Food Month
The 32nd annual March Frozen Food Month in 2015is the perfect time to “Take a Fresh Look at Frozens!” According to the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association, the frozen food aisle comprises 3,700+ different, delicious foods including options that cover snack time, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and entertaining. Head to the grocery store to… Continue reading National Frozen Food Month
Sad Movies Can Make You Gain Weight
Want to get (or stay) skinny? Steer clear of sad movies. According to a new study from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, moviegoers watched tearjerkers ate between 28 percent and 55 percent more popcorn both in the lab and at a mall theater. The higher consumption occurred while watching Love Story. But when watching… Continue reading Sad Movies Can Make You Gain Weight
Put Some Iron in Your Fire
Wheat and other grains are such staples of human diets that people refer to sharing a meal as “breaking bread.” But it’s more likely that the bread is breaking us, even the whole-grain versions, says cardiologist Dr. William Davis. Among other problems, the consumption of wheat and other grains can lead to significant nutrient and… Continue reading Put Some Iron in Your Fire
Ready to “Spring Forward”? How to Do It The Healthy Way
This Sunday, the clocks “spring forward” to Daylight Savings Time. Even though your brain knows that the time on the clock has changed, your body’s internal clock does not. In the fall, when you’ve gained an hour of sleep, you might not feel tired, but you may get cranky when you have to wait an… Continue reading Ready to “Spring Forward”? How to Do It The Healthy Way
Popular Supplements that Work
You hear a lot these days about supplements. But do they work, and should people take them? Most nutrition experts agree that the best way to get your recommended daily nutrients is by eating healthy, whole foods. Whole foods are lean meats, seafood and poultry, leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, fruits and complex carbohydrates. Whole… Continue reading Popular Supplements that Work
Stop the Dieting/Binge Cycle and Reclaim Your Body
Despite what all those weight loss ads tell you, being able to fit into a size zero bikini should not be your greatest life accomplishment. Nor will it help you achieve true happiness, inner peace, self-confidence or self-worth. Yet our culture puts such an emphasis on appearance and thinness it’s difficult to not be swayed… Continue reading Stop the Dieting/Binge Cycle and Reclaim Your Body
Fast-Food Portions Haven’t Gotten Any Bigger
Although the conventional wisdom is that restaurant portions have expanded over the years, that’s not always the case, according to new reports from researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University. The studies actually show very little changes in fast-food portion sizes between 1996 and 2013. The average… Continue reading Fast-Food Portions Haven’t Gotten Any Bigger
Surprise! Cutting “Bad” Carbs Doesn’t Reduce Risk of Diabetes & Heart Disease
Research led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore resulted in unexpected findings about high carbohydrate foods that increase blood sugar, known as the glycemic index. The team looked at the glycemic index’s effect on cardiovascular disease and diabetes and found that low-glycemic diets did not improve insulin sensitivity… Continue reading Surprise! Cutting “Bad” Carbs Doesn’t Reduce Risk of Diabetes & Heart Disease
Potatoes Could Hold Clue to Weight Management
An extract from the humble potato may help limit weight gain from a high-fat diet, according to researchers at McGill University in Montreal. In the study, the investigators fed mice a high-fat diet for 10 weeks. As a result, mice that weighed an average of 25 grams at the beginning of the study added about… Continue reading Potatoes Could Hold Clue to Weight Management
Cancer Patients: Eating Well During The Holidays
You’re heading into the usual round of holiday feasts with a feeling of anxiety, maybe even dread, not because you’re afraid of putting on a few pounds, but because you’re undergoing treatment for cancer and have no interest in food. Or maybe you’re hosting the party this year, and you’ll have a friend or family… Continue reading Cancer Patients: Eating Well During The Holidays
Stuff the Turkey, Not Yourself: 10 Stay-Slim Tips for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is almost here, which means football, family, food, food, and more food. According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American may eat more than 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat! These figures don’t count breakfast or late-night snacking on leftovers, so many people probably eat well over 5,000 or 6,000 calories. No… Continue reading Stuff the Turkey, Not Yourself: 10 Stay-Slim Tips for Thanksgiving