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Weight Loss Diet: Healthy Eating, Losing Fat and Calories
Losing weight: Diet is the practice of eating in a regulated fashion to achieve a long-term objective. The most common objective is loss of excess body fat. Weight-loss diets restrict the intake of specific foods to reduce body weight. What works to reduce body weight for one person will not necessarily work for another, due to metabolic differences and lifestyle factors. There are lot of quick weight loss products available, but not all of them are efficient. The studies have shown that the best ways to lose weight are keeping a food diary or having a weight loss surgery.
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Weight loss takes 250 minutes of exercise per week, 150 to maintain current weight webmd.com :: 2009-03-12
Adults need at least 250 minutes per week (50 minutes of exercise five days a week) to lose weight, reveals the recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). If you are trying to maintain current weight, rather than lose weight, you may be OK with the 30-minute workouts. The ACSM recommends that adults take part in at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity to prevent weight gain.
Study of diets shows what truly counts: calories latimes.com :: 2009-03-12
Researchers compared several strategies - low-carb, high-protein and more - and none came out the winner. They concluded the best diet is a healthful one that cuts calories, consistently. Two decades after the debate began on which diet is best for weight loss, a conclusion is starting to come into focus. And the winner is: not low-carb, not low-fat, not high protein but ... any diet that is low in calories and saturated fats and high in whole grains, fruits and vegetables - and that an individual can follow with for a lifetime - is a good choice for people who want to lose weight.
Ways to boost metabolism every day stopagingnow.com :: 2009-03-12
(3) Sit less: Sitting still at a computer and watching TV can keep metabolism in a pause. Get up and move around, often. Set a timer for 30 minute intervals to remind yourself you're due for a small stretch or walk. (5) Build muscle: Muscle burns more calories than fat per minute. Weight training is necessary to maintaining muscle mass as you age. (7) Eat a little protein with every meal: It helps build muscle and can also stabilise blood sugar and control hunger.
Frequently asked questions about weight loss surgery thebostonchannel.com :: 2009-03-12
(Q) What are the options for weight loss surgery? (A) There are 3 FDA-approved options: gastric bypass, laparoscopic gastric bypass and laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB). Gastric bypass involves separating the stomach into a small pouch. This delays the mixing of food and digestive juices from the lower stomach. You feel full with small meals. Studies have shown the laparoscopic version has a faster recovery time. The adjustable band procedure places a ring around the top of the stomach, squeezing down on it to create a small pouch.
10 diet myths busted courant.com :: 2009-02-19
(Myth #1) Don't eat after 8 pm. In reality calories can't tell time. "Your body digests and uses calories the same way morning, noon, and night," explains research dietitian Mary Flynn. Night eaters tend to overeat (which leads to weight gain no matter when it's done) because often they've been eating too little during the day. --- (Myth #2) Eating small, frequent meals boosts metabolism. In reality food intake has a minimal effect on metabolism. Some foods, like caffeine, may temporarily step-up metabolism, but the effect is too small to help lose weight. What most affects basal metabolic rate (BMR) is body composition (muscles) and size.
The pros and cons of fasting latimes.com :: 2009-02-19
Some people are adopting an unusual solution to overeating: they don't eat. At least not at certain times of the day or specific days of the week. Called intermittent fasting, this approach to weight control seems to be supported by science. The practice seems to yield the benefits of calorie restriction, which may decrease the risk of some diseases and even prolong life. Mark P. Mattson, chief of the laboratory of neurosciences at the National Institute on Aging: "In normal health subjects, moderate fasting (one day a week or cutting back on calories a couple of days a week) will have health benefits for most anybody."
Tips to trim calories and waistline - Nuts, spices, dark chocolate, green tea, soup cnn.com :: 2009-01-29
(3) Limit sugar-filled juices, "waters" and sodas: Drinking just three 16-ounce drinks per week equals 23 pounds of sugar per year and could lead to an 11.5-pound weight gain. --- (8) Increase fiber intake: Fiber is great for dieters, because it fills you up with fewer calories. In addition, it can reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. --- (9) Spice things up: Spices not only make foods taste better without adding hundreds of calories, some may help you lose weight (cayenne pepper boosts metabolism), control blood sugar (cinnamon) and even fight cancer (curry powder).
Calorie restriction may boost aging brains washingtonpost.com :: 2009-01-29
Eating less to remember more might become a new proverb for some aged people. Researchers found that memory and thinking skills improved among healthy, overweight subjects who cut their calorie intake by 30% over a 3-month period. The calorie restriction may boost memory and cognition by reducing insulin resistance and inflammation, which may be associated to age-related cognitive decline. The research also tested whether a increase in unsaturated fatty acids (like the omega-3 fatty acid) would yield similar benefits. These healthy fats have indicated better cognitive performance in rats, but the new study failed to find a similar result in humans.
Just 3 cups of brewed coffee a day triples risk of hallucinations telegraph.co.uk :: 2009-01-29
Drinking just 3 cups of brewed coffee a day can triple the chances of suffering from hallucinations, researchers have discovered. "High caffeine users", those who drink more than the equivalent of 7 cups of instant coffee a day, are at the increased risk. Even moderate amounts of the stimulant can lead people to hear voices and see things that are not there. Previous studies have indicated that too much caffeine can lead to heart palpitations, insomnia and even affect a woman's chances of becoming pregnant. The researchers think that caffeine could enhance the effect that stress has on the body, triggering the hallucinations.
7 mistakes to avoid when feeding your kids - Don't clean your plate msnbc.msn.com :: 2009-01-29
Don't encourage kids to clean their plates or criticize them for wasting food. Teaching kids to be in tune with their hunger and fullness will allow them to have a good relationship with food and avoid overeating. --- Don't deprive kids of all sweets: When restricted from eating snack foods, their desire to eat the snacks increases, as does their intake of these foods when they are finally given access to them. --- Don't get young kids started on liquid calories: A 2008 study revealed that today's youths take in 10-15% of their daily calories from sugar-sweetened beverages and 100% fruit juice. Most of these are sources of empty calories.