Are we doing enough to promote healthy eating?
Better Science, Better Food and Better Lifestyle was the eye- catching theme of a recent seminar organised by the Nutrition and Health Foundation, the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (Ibec)...
View ArticleEating addiction similar to gambling fixation
If you cannot resist overeating despite the obvious health risks, you may well be suffering from an eating addiction which, as a study shows, is a behavioural disorder and could be categorised...
View ArticleGuard against sugar addiction
Simran Saini, nutritionist and weight loss consultant, Fortis Hospital, explains the harmful effects of too much sugar. Sugar can be addictive, but its excessive consumption can cause health problems....
View ArticleBoston Therapeutics' sugardown(R) Significantly Reduces Glucose, Fructose and...
sugardown(R) Reduces Total Glycemic Index Including Fructose by up to 28 Percent and Insulin Levels by up to 18 Percent; Every Subject Had a Reduction Response MANCHESTER, NH--(Marketwired - Jan 20,...
View ArticleRefined sugar linked to breast cancer: Control sugar addiction, sugar cravings
Sugar is linked to breast cancer, a study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found. Research on mice showed that large amounts of refined sugar, such as the average American diet is...
View ArticleTwo Different Paths to Obesity and What They Have in Common
The naturally thin often have a hard time understanding the struggles of the very many who battle with overweight and obesity. Why is losing weight -- and especially keeping it off -- so very hard?...
View Article18 Weight Loss Tips Based on Science
So, here are 18 weight loss tips that are backed by science. Drink Water, Especially Before Meals Drinking water can boost metabolism by 24-30% over a period of 1-1.5 hours, helping you burn off a few...
View ArticleBrain mechanisms in drug addiction – new brain pathways revealed (UNSW - The...
(Source: UNSW - The University of New South Wales) UNSW researchers have identified new brain pathways linked to addiction and shown that by manipulating them, drug seeking behaviour and motivation for...
View ArticleBest Fat Burning for women that work fast
How women can drop relatively quickly at least 10-15 pounds? There are two loss pills very effective weight commercially available. Let's talk about them in detail. 1. Phen375 diet pills The first is...
View Article26 Weight Loss Tips Based On Science
The weight loss “industry” is full of myths. People are being advised to do all sorts of crazy things, most of which have no evidence behind them. Over the years, however, scientists have found a...
View ArticleBob Harper champions high protein low carb diets: Sugar compared to cocaine
What can turn you into a "Biggest Loser" when it comes to your scale? Bethenny Frankel and celebrity trainer Bob Harper debated what constitutes the best diet for weight loss on her talk show July 10....
View ArticleOrthorexia nervosa: How becoming obsessed with healthy eating can lead to...
The deluge of nutritional and health advice on the internet and in the media could be fuelling a dangerous but as yet unrecognised eating disorder called orthorexia. Orthorexia nervosa, a term coined...
View ArticleYou're Most Likely To Get Hooked On These Foods
It's easy to claim we're "addicted" to foods like the donuts from down the street or our beloved Thai takeout. But while the concept of food addiction is controversial among researchers, there is...
View ArticleHow to stop sugar sneaking into your child's diet
(CNN)A lollipop after a morning doctor visit. A cupcake for a classmate's birthday with lunch. A bag of cookies, gummies or a few little doughuts before after-school activities begin. And dessert is...
View ArticleSugar acts as a stress reliever, study finds
Stress relief: Sugar in your drink. When we seek to relieve stress with sugar, we're onto something. About 80 per cent of people report that they reach for sweets more when they're stressed. These...
View ArticleObesity is an incurable disease. So why is the government intent on punishing...
Is overeating more addictive than crack cocaine? It’s hard to compare addiction rates, or to produce a clear definition that holds true across all substances and behaviours. But consider this crude...
View Article26 weight-loss tips based on science
See Also The weight-loss "industry" is full of myths. People are being advised to do all sorts of crazy things, most of which have no evidence behind them. Over the years, however, scientists have...
View ArticleAddicted to Eating But Not to Foods
By Rick Nauert PhD Senior News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on September 10, 2014 ~ 1 min read New research suggests people do not become addicted to donuts or sodas, but they can become...
View ArticleHow Your Brain Sets You Up To Overeat
Being overweight or obese usually isn’t really about the body – it’s about the brain. Overeating and compulsive eating are often about how the brain resorts back to ancient eating habits that are no...
View ArticleThe science behind your unhealthy food cravings
By Lisa FreedmanPublished November 06, 2014 Facebook0 Twitter0 Email Print (CN Digital Archive) Got a sweet tooth or a penchant for salty potato chips? More and more experts say that certain foods are...
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