When it comes to snacking, size matters. A recent study reports that when two groups were offered unlimited consumption of candy, one group ate double the amount of the same candy offered to a second group of subjects. The difference? … Read More
Food labels can influence how we feel about what we’re eating. Research shows that how full we feel after eating a particular item has quite a lot to do with the label. For example, we may feel more full after … Read More
When you’re stressed or depressed, does that bag of Cheetos or little chocolate doughnuts call out to you? Why do we seem to crave higher fat foods when our anxiety level is high? New research clearly demonstrates a link between … Read More
Diabetes can be devastating, but there may be a way to prevent developing it: eating as little as possible. New research finds that diabetes can be greatly reduced with a severely calorie-restricted diet — 600 calories per day to be exact. … Read More
Fast food chains used to be “fat food” chains, but maybe not for long. By empowering consumers with calorie content information, diners indeed consume fewer calories, according to a new study. For the study, the researchers analyzed the lunchtime caloric … Read More
Interested in aging gracefully and as slowly as possible? A study of core body temperature in individuals following either a calorie-restricted or a typical Western diet showed ongoing calorie restriction in healthy adults to be associated with lower core body … Read More
Here is an interesting weight loss strategy: get rid of our cars, dishwashers, washing machines and elevators. Our modern conveniences are contributing to our waistlines and we are just letting it happen. A recent study conducted by the Mayo Clinic … Read More
Hula hooping helps you lose weight. Hula hooping brings to mind images of girls in poodle skirts, kindergartners swaying their hips on a black top or hippies dancing around with multiple brightly colored hoops in a park. Although there is … Read More
