Are there easy ways to lose weight? One thing I’ve learned over the years is that things that are easy to do are also easy not to do. Perhaps, we should use the word “simple” rather than “easy” – “simple” meaning straightforward and plain – not too complex. Eat Breakfast If the body goes too long without a meal metabolism will slow down as the body tries to conserve energy … [Read more...]
Fat is essential for life. Fat makes up two-thirds of our brain and makes up a big part of our cell membranes. Fat enhances the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K. It provides the body with essential fatty acids that help control inflammation and enhances many cellular functions. Fat is a storage form of energy or calories. Fat provides insulation and protection to our internal organs, too. … [Read more...]
According to this FoxNews article losing weight is the biggest health concern this year for 43% of US workers - and it should be. Being overweight is unhealthy in many ways. Fat is not an inert tissue. It is filled with inflammatory cytokines that predispose individuals to diabetes, heart disease, strokes, cancer, arthritis, and more. Any pound of fat that is lost is helpful to one's health. … [Read more...]
Why is it we gain weight, and by weight, I mean fat as we age? Even those of us who maintain a regular exercise program and continue with the same nutrition program as we did when we were younger invariably gain fat as we age. But, why? Well, what happens as we age? A vast majority of our hormones, hormones that regulate hundreds of bodily functions and biochemical reactions, decline as … [Read more...]
You probably know that diet and exercise are keys to weight loss, but what you may not know is how to best eat and how to best exercise to lose meaningful weight and keep it off. Knowing how to eat and exercise is the real key to weight loss. You must eat to keep insulin levels to a minimum and exercise to improve metabolism - improving metabolism not just while exercising but also while you … [Read more...]
Can you have too much vitamin D? And, if so, what are the side effects of vitamin D? The detrimental effects of vitamin D deficiency are well known and garnering more and more attention in the medical news. But, like nearly everything else too much of a good thing can be detrimental too, and the same appears true with vitamin D as well. But, it's hard to get too much vitamin D in my … [Read more...]
When it comes to eating, if you want your appetite to be satisfied be sure to consume enough protein with each of your meals and snacks. Protein takes a back seat many times to fats and carbohydrates when discussing diets. But, protein is essential to normal physiologic function of the body. Protein is necessary to build sex hormones, build antibodies to fight infection, build muscle, and … [Read more...]
Well, green tea is in the news again. Prior studies have indicated that green tea might facilitate weight loss and now a recent study from Penn State University shows that green tea can slow down weight gain in obese rats. Though the findings are consistent with other studies on green tea, this study is unique in that it used mice already obese to see what the impact of EGCG found in green tea … [Read more...]
Quick Ways To Lose Weight Devised by Doctors Amidst the sea of products and programs claiming to be quick ways to lose weight, there are two diet programs that come to the surface and has for a time had become all the rage in the weight loss scene: Atkins and Dukan diets, both formulated by doctors. The Dukan Diet Making a big hit in France for the past ten years, this four-phase diet designed … [Read more...]
A recent post from CNN online deals with the best way to measure body fat. Click here to see article. I believe Dr. Jampolis does a really nice job comparing and contrasting the different methods of determining body fat, and I agree with her statement that body fat is a better determinant of health than is body mass index or BMI. BMI is easy to calculate and that's probably it's only benefit … [Read more...]
