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Sweetened Beverages and Weight Problems
Consuming too many sweetened beverages as a teen can set the stage for weight problems as a young adult, according to a report.
Eating Slowly to Manage Weight
Eating slowly and chewing thoroughly could be recommended as eating strategies towards helping with weight management efforts.
Do Certain Carbs Cause Overweight and Obesity?
Researchers reckon that overweight and obesity are caused by hormonal changes from eating refined carbohydrates and sugar-added foods.
10 Tips to Cut Calories
Len Kravitz, PhD, program coordinator and professor of exercise science, offers tips to cut calories with small changes and substitutions.
The Glycemic Index and Weight Loss
A review of more than 2 million people found no differences in body mass index between those with high- versus low-glycemic index diets.
Healthy School Food Curbs Child Obesity
Since children eat up to two meals per day at school, healthy school food can play a major role in combating obesity in young people.
5 Reasons Your Clients Should Eat Watermelon
As a fitness professional, you know that nutrition plays a key role in your client’s journey to better health. Get them hooked on a healthy sweet treat with watermelon! This refreshing fruit is more than just a tasty snack; it’s packed with nutrition benefits for fit-minded folks:
Eating Fast Linked to Higher BMI
In today’s fast-paced world, many are guilty of eating fast. But failing to slow down could be one reason why Americans are gaining weight.
Hunger and Blood Sugar Linked
Comparing what happened when 1,070 participants ate the same test meals, researchers found a link between hunger and blood sugar responses.
Sugar in Baby Formula Causes Weight Gain
Some mothers turn to bottled formulas to nourish their children. But added sugar in baby formula—like corn syrup—can lead to weight gain.
Does Oatmeal Raise Blood Sugar?
Millions of Americans spoon up oatmeal for breakfast. It seems oatmeal does raise blood sugar but the effects depend on the type of oat.
Give Real Maple a Turn
The carbohydrate in real maple syrup delivers vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help support health and exercise performance.
Does Dairy Do the Waistline Some Good?
Researchers determined that dairy can have a positive impact on body weight and fat mass, but only if accompanied by dietary calorie restriction.
Meal Timing for Weight Loss
With respect to weight management, we now have more proof that it’s not just what we eat that matters but also when we take in our calories.
How Keto Performs for Strength-Trained Women
Research found that following the keto diet helped strength-trained women ages 23–31 to drop fat mass with no significant loss of fat-free mass.
July 2020 Question of the Month: Are Apps a Weight Loss Winner?
For clients whose primary health focus is to shed a few pounds, perhaps directing them toward a wellness-oriented app could help them nail this goal.
Sweat More, Eat Less
A recent study from researchers at the Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science has linked working out to helping people eat less, not more.
Rise and Dine . . . and Burn!
Here’s news that will please oatmeal lovers: Making time for a hearty morning meal may boost daily calorie burn, say German researchers.
Banned Sodas = Less Consumption and Slimmer Waistlines
Ten months after the University of California, San Francisco, banned sales of soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks, 214 full-time employees who had frequently consumed these beverages were drinking only about half as much of them, on average, according to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine. The research also showed a drop in waist circumference among the employees.
An App to Help Kids Eat Better
Weight Watchers, now rebranded as WW®, recently launched Kurbo, a new weight-loss app aimed at ages 8–17. Among the weight- and diet-focused elements of the Kurbo app is a traffic-light system that indicates which foods kids can freely enjoy and which they should limit. For example, an apple gets a green light, and soda gets a red light.
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