Study: Diets with high protein content good for weight-loss maintenance
A large European study has discovered that a modest increase in protein content and a modest reduction in the glycemic index helps maintaining weight loss. (nejm.org)
20 superfoods which help burn calories and limit cravings
Steak: In a study, women on a diet that included red meat lost more weight than the control group, because the protein in steak retains muscle mass during weight loss. --- Lentils: Eating Lentils - high in protein and soluble fiber (two nutrients that stabilize blood sugar levels) - prevents insulin spikes that cause body to create excess fat, particularly in the abdominal area. (calgaryherald.com)
Weight loss drug Mediator linked to 500 deaths in France
A diabetes drug used as weight loss suppressant in France over 30 years is thought to have killed 500 people. The drug Mediator - made by pharmaceutical firm Servier - was used by millions but was banned in 2009 over fears it was linked to heart trouble. The French Health Minister urges patients who took the drug to go for a check-up. (dailymail.co.uk)
How to boost metabolism: 8 quick tips
(1) Eat real food, not processed food: Ask yourself if something you're planning to eat was around 10,000 years ago. If not, do not eat it. --- (3) Eat 10 grams of high-quality protein to kick start your metabolism. --- (4) Exercise, but don't do too much cardio. Too much cardio will burn muscle tissue. A better way to boost metabolism through exercise is to start a strength-training routine. (mnn.com)
10 Herbs and Spices for Weight Loss
(10) Pysillium is known to lower cholesterol, and in addition it contains fiber to help you consume fewer calories by making you feel fuller. --- (8) Nettle is a thermogenic herb (=metabolism stimulating). --- (7) Hoodia Gordonii, an African desert plant, is an appetite suppressant. --- (6) Cinnamon is a popular weight loss spice, which increases your circulation so you exercise more efficiently. Cinnamon also helps to process carbohydrates more healthily. --- (1) Mustard Seed: This common spice is also thermogenic, but in studies it's been shown to be impressively so. (indyposted.com)
17 ways to jumpstart metabolism
(1) Fidget: People who fidget all the time burn up to 500 calories more in a day. --- (4) Cold drinks: Metabolism increases by 30% in the 30-40 minutes after drinking a cold glass of water. --- (6) Negative calorie foods: Some vegetables (like celery) and other complex carbohydrates (like high fiber foods) require more calories to break them down than they contain. --- (16) Deal with stress. Stress increases cortisol levels, which is a hormone that makes you hungrier and slows down metabolism. (usnews.com)
Study: 40% of kids' calories come from solid fat and sugar (baked goods, pizza and soda)
According to an article in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, baked goods, pizza and soda are the top 3 sources of calories for Americans aged 2-18. The study also found a series of statistics that reveal how food is undermining the health of the next generation. 10% of kids total calorie intake came from sugary sodas and fruit drinks. (time.com)
15 weight loss tips
(2) Plan and pack your meals for the day, so you are more likely to stay with your diet plan - and save a lot of money. --- (4) Eat protein with every meal. Protein helps you feel fuller for a longer period of time and repairs muscles after a workout. --- (5) Research proves that you have a better chance of succeeding with your diet if you keep a food journal. --- (10) Eat foods as close to their natural state as possible. --- (11) Avoid foods stored in a box or bag - they are usually loaded with trans fats and saturated fats. --- (14) Stick to your meal plan at least 90% of the time and you should be fine. (empowher.com)
Why rapid weight loss won't work: Body goes into starvation mode to save all the fat possible
Whenever you attempt to drastically drop weight, you will end up doing a huge turnaround in terms of diet, which your body is not going to be used to. Sure, you're going to lose some water weight, which will make you believe like rapid weight loss may work. However, maybe after a few pounds of fat loss, all of that will stop and you'll see a strong case of stagnation every time you use the scale. Your body, after a period of crash dieting, will enter starvation mode. It will try to hold onto whatever fat you have, because its under such stress from the too-low caloric intake. (rantrave.com)
Infographic about diets: Which ones work best, or longest - and which one are the worst
Infographic about diets: Which diets work best or longest - and which diets are the worst. (weightloss.org)