Diet Articles :

Rachel Hunter and Slim-Fast: Hypocrisy
Fashion Model Rachel Hunter has signed up with Slim-Fast. Hunter is to be the new face of Slim-Fast (owned by Unilever - promoted with the " Find Your Slim " program.).Slim-Fast says:Rachel will incorporate Slim-Fast into her life as an approach to reac...

The Shoe Pedometer
Why clip a pedometer on your belt when you can stick it on your shoe? "SHPedometer accuratly [sic] counts X-treme foot action. One SHPed on each shoe will prove accuracy for each foot."...

3 Proven Truths About Exercise and Weight Loss
Everyone has an opinion about exercise and weight loss - but what does the vast body of research tell us? How effective is exercise, and is it necessary? Can we at last lay down some rules of thumb - a reality check as it were?A researcher at the Univer...

Michael Moore Weight Loss: Not So Sicko!
Whether you like or dislike Michael Moore , most people can agree that he always seems to ignite some type of controversy. I recently heard an interview with him as he was promoting his new healthcare documentary “ Sicko ”. His new movie documents m...

Celery and Tomato Flavored Jello
In the 1960s the makers of Jello introduced "JELL-O® Gelatin for Salads". There were 4 flavors: Celery, Italian Salad, Mixed Vegetable and Seasoned Tomato....

The Diet Plate: Better Than Drugs?
Diabetics who used a special "diet plate" were 3 times more likely to lose weight than non-plate users. What is this plate?...

The Power of Visualization
There simply has to be something behind the theory of "visualization". For example, somehow, or another, brides-to-be can visualize themselves waltzing down the isle in their most "perfect form." This ultimate-image is used to motivate them to shed a fe...

The One Reason Why Most Diet Books Fail
Have you ever purchased a diet book, or two, or three...? Or maybe you have a shelf full of them. Surely one should have done the trick.There is a reason why they don't work so well: Books are not people.Many books are written by doctors, nutritionists,...

Body Fat Checker For Dogs
Japanese company Kao has created a handheld body fat checker... for dogs. The device is applied to certain areas of the dogs body - and a body fat percentage is displayed....

The 5 Factor Fitness Diet
Five Factor Fitness, by Harley Pasternak, has been growing in popularity - due to celebrities like Jessica Simpson and John Mayer using the plan. What is it about, and is it a good program?...

Aspartame Poisoning and Chewing Gum
A New Zealand doctor has "confirmed" a case of aspartame poisoning from excessive consumption of chewing gum.When Ms Cormack, 25, of Wellington, began suffering crippling muscle cramps and tingling in her hands and feet about five months ago, she feared...

Cinnamon Can Lower Blood Sugar
New research has shown that the addition of a teaspoon of cinnamon can lower blood sugar after eating....

How To: Easily Prepare Meals in Advance
Eating well can be challenging at the best of times; especially when you're away from your own kitchen. Here's a look at several nutritious foods than can be prepared in advance - ready for you to take to work with you.Chicken or Turkey breastsThe humbl...

Egg Commercial Banned: Too Unhealthy
The UK egg industry has been banned from airing commercials called " Go to Work on an Egg ". The TV ads were used in the 1950s to promote egg consumption.The British ad watchdog Ofcom stated:"This concept of eating eggs every day for breakfast unfortuna...

Symlin: Hormone Injections For Weight Loss
A new study published in The American Journal of Physiology - Endocrinology and Metabolism shows that the Symlin hormone, currently used to treat diabetes, can help people feel fuller and reduce the desire to binge and eat high-fat foods.The study condu...

Does Vegetarian = Healthy?
Restaurants often market foods as “vegetarian” and consumers normally assume that food labeled vegetarian must be a healthier alternative to other menu choices. This week, I had a patient who was on a business trip and received quite a surprise when...

3 Steps To Building Confidence
Confidence is the best way to shine from within. And it's all about a positive mind-set. Use these tips to bring out your most confident self. It's all about realizing how great you can be!...

Weight Watchers Foods: Contain Trans Fat?
Weight Watchers Australia has come under criticism for using hydrogenated vegetable oils in its branded dessert foods. Please note that this applies to mousse and custard products only in Australia and New Zealand.This issue of "diet" food is an interes...

The UltraSimple Diet
The UltraSimple Diet is a new book from Dr Mark Hyman, author of the bestseller UltraMetabolism.UltraSimple is a 7 day program that seeks to address toxicity and inflammation. Hyman believes that these two factors are the reason why many people struggle...

Breakfast Cereal: Should You Be Eating It?
Anyone who has perused the breakfast cereal aisle over the last few years will have noticed a change: breakfast cereals are increasingly being marketed as a health food. For example, Kellogg's bought Kashi in 2000, and a few years ago General Mills deci...

Can Kids Handle the "O" Word?
New guidelines for pediatricians and other health professionals recommend that doctors need to start using the term “Obesity” when referring to or talking to overweight children and their parents. Dr. Reginald Washington, a committee spokesman and m...

Fat Ankles?
This is a clipping from a newspaper advertisement (from 1924). flickr / spuzzlightyear1 "People admire dainty ankles."...

Top 10 Carb and Protein Foods
Author and personal trainer Tom Venuto has listed the foods he eats most often. Tom is a respected expert in the area of fat loss and muscle building. Note that nutrition is individualistic - what's right for one person may not be best for another - but...

8 Indicators of Emotional Eating
Many people overeat for emotional reasons. Without doing some serious reflection it is difficult to pinpoint whether our food choices come from an emotional need or a physical need.Here are eight warning signs that your eating may be driven by hidden em...

Coke: Health Supplement For Anemia?
Researchers are looking into the "healthy properties" of Coca-cola. A new randomized cross-over trial is underway in the UK to see whether drinking Coke can assist with iron absorptionThe study, [...] will compare the absorption of iron from a pizza mea...

How To Maintain Your Weight Loss
I'm sure you heard it before: "Ninety-five percent of all dieters gain the weight back." There is little evidence to back this up. Many dieters can - and do - keep the weight off....

Zimulti Weight Loss Drug: Suicidal Thoughts?
Rimonabant is a popular prescription weight loss drug that is currently available in 18 countries (under the name Acomplia - from Sanofi-Aventis). The drug has been before the FDA - awaiting approval for some time now.Some time last year I wrote a large...

New Diet Pill: The Expanding Blob
Wired Magazine reports on a new diet pill - a pill that expands into a gelatinous blob the "size of a tennis ball" after swallowing. Sound appetizing?...

Rude Food
If you lack an infantile sense of humor - then you might want to give this one a miss. Rude Food is a site that lists dozens of foods from around the world - all with rude names....

PortionPals: Portion Control Cards
Entrepreneur Paris D'Jon has come up with an idea for controlling portion size. Portion Pals are a selection of translucent discs that provide "users with the exact USDA recommended servings for meat, poultry, fish, sides and dessert".Getting portion si...