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As science evolves we are just beginning to understand that obesity is actually quite complicated, with hormones, like Cortisol, Leptin, Ghrelin, sleep deprivation, stress, and our minds playing an important role in how we eat and gain weight. These mechanism of self-preservation which were once so paramount during evolution of man, has remained with us at a time when food is abundant in the US. Understanding the reasons and the mechanisms will help us understand and accept that losing weight is not an easy task but can be achievable if we only focus on…
There's some controversy over just how much calcium vegetarians and vegans need. Some experts believe that when you eat a mostly plant-based diet, the body requires less calcium than current recommended intakes of 1,200 - 1,500 mg a day. That's because protein tends to leach calcium from bones; the higher your protein intake, the greater your calcium requirement. Because plant-based diets are lower in protein, there's less need for calcium.
This video explains the many factors that have contributed to the obesity epidemic, and showcases several community initiatives taking place to prevent and reduce obesity.
Everyone feels stressed from time to time. But what is stress? How does it affect your health? And what can you do about it?
We at Transformations want you to achieve your weight loss goals, but we would also like to have a part in helping you achieve life goals, like living longer! Our program is designed to help you lose weight, but also to help you stay or become healthier. We hope this information is helpful.
The numbers don't lie. Obesity is a growing problem for the entire planet, but when compared to the United States it seems we are trying to beat the rest of the world to the buffet line.
Obesity isn't a problem just because it makes your clothes fit tight, it's what it eventually leads to; avoidable health problems that are closely related to diet. Cardiovascular Disease killed nearly 18 million people in 2016 alone, add another 3.2 million if you include Diabetes related deaths and that's nearly the entire population of Australia. It doesn't have to be this way for you or your family, but at the end of the day the choice is yours. Just remember, we are here to support you through the transition to long term healthy eating patterns that lead to lower BMI.
“These mice had very severe diabetes with blood sugar readings of more than 500 milligrams per deciliter of blood — levels that could be fatal for a person — and when we gave the mice the insulin-secreting cells, within two weeks their blood glucose levels had returned to normal and stayed that way for many months,” said principal investigator Jeffrey R. Millman, PhD, an assistant professor of medicine and of biomedical engineering at Washington University.
Every January, one of the top New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. And if you're looking to be successful, there's something you should know: Diet is far more important than exercise -- by a long shot.
As the saying goes: Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym.
Stress, anxiety and depressed mood have shown high comorbidity with and the potential to trigger bouts of addiction-like eating behavior in humans.
Converging evidence suggests that the biomodulating effects of PYC improve several mechanisms that may underpin cognition including vascular, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and antioxidant processes. Research into PYC for improving cognitive function is growing with preliminary clinical studies indicating benefits on several cognitive domains including attention, memory, and executive functioning.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new regulations changing the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods. This is the first major change to the label since it was introduced in 1994. The changes are based on updated science, the most recent dietary recommendations, and input from the public. Using the new label can help you choose foods for a healthy diet. The label will be required on all packaged foods made in the United States and imported from other countries. All packaged food and beverage containers produced by large manufacturers will have the new label by July 2018, and items produced by small manufacturers will have it by July 2019. Some products already have the new label.
These 12 foods are the most commonly and highly contaminated with pesticides and chemicals, even after washing and peeling. The research used to compile this list is from extensive independent tests run by the FDA and the USDA from over 100,000 samples of food. The chemical pesticides detected in these studies are known to cause cancer, birth defects, nervous system and brain damage, and development problems in children.
Panic if it ain’t organic.
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Trans fatty acids are even worse for your health than the saturated fats in sour cream, butter, and lard, we hear from nutrition expert Suzanne Havala Hobbs, Dr. PH, Rd. According to the National Academy of Sciences, trans fatty acids increase your risk of heart attack by raising "bad" LDL cholesterol and lowering levels of protective HDL cholesterol as much or more so than do saturated fats. There is no safe level of intake.
You may be taking a closer look at the sugar in your diet due to encouragement from health experts. You may have also heard confusing messages, such as some fruits have as much sugar as a candy bar. With so much conflicting information, it’s no wonder you’re looking for clarity on the matter.
According to U.S. weight loss & diet trends 2016-2017 here's what customers want on a diet.
Encourage long-term healthy habits
Include a variety of foods
Within my food budget
Easy to understand and follow
What does it really take to burn off what you ate?
15 examples that will help put things into perspective.
These are 10 superfoods you should be eating in order to boost your body and set yourself towards better health!
Diet soda may not be a good weapon in your battle of the bulge. This comes from two new studies that indicate diet soda may contribute to larger waistlines and even to diabetes.
Losing Fat, Taking Appetite Suppressants and/or Thermogenics Will Have the Side-Effects of Producing Free Radicals and Releasing Stored Toxins from the Fat Cells Being Burned. These Same Released Toxins Hurt the Body's Ability to Metabolize or Break Down More Fat. IN OTHER WORDS, THIS PROCESS HINDERS WEIGHT LOSS RESULTS!
Obesity — everyone knows it’s bad and that it’s everywhere.
Nearly 78 million adults and 13 million children in the United States deal with the health and emotional effects of obesity every day. The solution to their problem sounds deceptively simple — take in fewer calories a day, while cranking up the calorie-burning process with regular exercise.
This proprietary French Maritime Pine Bark Extract contains procyanidins, bioflavonoids, and other health-giving molecules that synergistically support the body’s natural defenses against five major processes that characterize premature aging.
A lengthy investigation conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas and the Consumer Protection Branch of the Department of Justice's Civil Division revealed that GNC's practices related to ensuring the legality of products on its shelves were lacking," the DOJ said in a statement.
Did you know that calcium has the ability to block the storage of fat? Be sure and eat the entire dairy on your program and supplement with added calcium.
We often reach for a snack when water is what we really need. Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily.
There's promising hope for women who suffer from endometriosis, one of the most common causes of infertility and pelvic pain. A study in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine reveals that Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, significantly reduces symptoms of endometriosis by 33 percent.
Triglycerides are in the same family of compounds as cholesterol. Like cholesterol, triglycerides are found in the food you eat; produced in the body by the liver; and, in high levels in the blood, believed to increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Experts say that even a slight increase in serum triglycerides (over 100 mg/dL) may "thicken" the blood and increase your risk for heart disease.
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