guardian.co.uk, Monday 29 October 2012 09.53 EDT Watching scary movies can help you burn the calorific equivalent of a small chocolate bar, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Westminster. Those who watched a 90-minute horror… Read More ›
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Regular chocolate eaters are thinner
07 Apr 2012 Katherine Hepburn famously said of her slim physique: “What you see before you is the result of a lifetime of chocolate.” New evidence suggests she may have been right. Beatrice Golomb, MD, PhD, associate professor in the… Read More ›
Betcha won’t eat just one: Study shows people consume more candies when they’re indivdually wrapped
Public release date: 26-Oct-2011 If you believe that good things always come in small packages, University of Alberta researcher Jennifer Argo’s new study may change your mind — especially this close to Halloween. In an article forthcoming in the Journal… Read More ›
Pistachios deliver weight management support, heart health benefits
Public release date: 11-Apr-2011 New USDA study: Fat found in pistachios may not be readily absorbed by the body Washington, D.C., April 11, 2011 – In a first-of-its-kind study with nuts, randomized controlled-feeding research conducted by the Agricultural Research Service… Read More ›
New evidence that fat cells are not just dormant storage depots for calories
Public release date: 13-Oct-2010 Scientists are reporting new evidence that the fat tissue in those spare tires and lower belly pooches — far from being a dormant storage depot for surplus calories — is an active organ that sends chemical… Read More ›
Cutting carbs is more effective than low-fat diet for insulin-resistant women
Public release date: 19-Jun-2010 Obese women with insulin resistance lose more weight after three months on a lower-carbohydrate diet than on a traditional low-fat diet with the same number of calories, according to a new study. The results will be… Read More ›
Diet alone will not likely lead to significant weight loss
Public release date: 13-Apr-2010 This study demonstrates that there is a natural body mechanism which conserves energy in response to a reduction in calories
Eating eggs for breakfast helps reduce calorie consumption throughout the day by 18 percent
Public release date: 6-Apr-2010 New research reports that eating protein in the morning helps manage hunger Park Ridge, Ill. (April 6, 2010) – A new study demonstrates that eating protein-rich eggs for breakfast reduces hunger and decreases calorie consumption… Read More ›
Counting calories is ‘virtually meaningless’ because we all digest food differently
170 calories labelled on a serving of almonds can be closer to 129 calories However, calories in processed foods can often exceed the labelling This is because people digest differently due to the type bacteria in their gut Instead of… Read More ›
Chewing gum could make you FAT because the minty taste makes sugary food more tempting
The chemical responsible for the minty flavour in gum makes healthy food unappealing People who chew gum eat fewer meals – but not less calories – because they chose unhealthy foods By Emma Innes PUBLISHED: 08:59 EST, 29 March 2013… Read More ›
Want to live longer? Ditch the diet, cancel your gym session – just eat less ( Dangerous Misinformation )
Want to live longer? Ditch the diet, cancel your gym session – just eat less By Liz Thomas PUBLISHED:19:44 EST, 30 July 2012 | UPDATED:03:18 EST, 31 July 2012 Dr Michael Mosley said he did not believe it was necessary… Read More ›
Successful weight loss with dieting is linked to vitamin D levels
Public release date: 11-Jun-2009 – For every increase of 1 ng/mL in level of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol—the precursor form of vitamin D and a commonly used indicator of vitamin D status—subjects ended up losing almost a half pound (0.196 kg) more on… Read More ›
New study reveals higher protein breakfast may help dieters stay on track
Public release date: 3-Sep-2008 Research findings reveal eating more protein in the morning helps dieters retain fullness throughout the day Lafayette, Ind. (September 3, 2008) – A new study published online today in the British Journal of Nutrition found that… Read More ›
Weight gain in children has no association with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption (2008)
Public release date: 13-Jun-2008 – Please note the date and the publication
Difficult Choice: Low-Calorie or Low Prices?
Public release date: 1-Dec-2007 High-calorie foods tend to cost less than lower-calorie items and are less likely to increase in price due to inflation – a possible explanation for why the highest rates of obesity are seen among people in… Read More ›