Doc Faces Ax for Calling Patient Fat Nov 21, 2009
He saide I should lose some of my gut -- 218 -- my reaction was to start eating Cheerios for breakfast and trying to take in 1800 calories every day total. I'm 60, want to be 80. (CBS News)
Paly students face suspensions for egg fight Nov 21, 2009
The yolk contains fatty acids and is responsible for the fat, cholesterol and most of the calories found in an egg. Egg yolk was once used to make paint because of its natural ability to harden and stick to almost any surface. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Show Transcript: November 20 Nov 20, 2009
SCHIAVONE: People who care about their health, says the coalition, should understand that calories consumed and calories burned in exercise need to cancel each other out. It's a touchy subject, and although President Obama told one interviewer earlier this year that a sin tax on soda should be explored. (CNN -- US)
900-Pound Man Dies after Cut from Chair Nov 20, 2009
I weigh 280 and eat 500 to 700 calories a day and have since I was a child ... in January 2006 it was reported that eating to few (not enough) calories can also cause you to be overweight ... To gain the extra 450 lbs, he would have had to eat 5,700 extra calories each and every day, beyond his metabolic needs. (CBS News)
What to Eat and Avoid This Thanksgiving Nov 20, 2009
Registered Dietician Keri Glassman Serves Up Tips on What to Savor, and What to Skip, To Lighten Your Calorie Load ... Registered dietitian and Woman's Health Magazine contributor Keri Glassman spoke to Maggie Rodriguez and Harry Smith about what foods to skip to cut calories on Thanksgiving ... A four-ounce glass of chardonnay, she said, is 90 calories versus twice as much in a port wine (185 calories). (CBS News)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 20, 2009
All the participants reported eating about 2,000 calories a day when the study began. All also reported having cut their intake -- some by as much as 500 calories per day at two to six months -- but then gradually adding back many of those calories. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Papi gearing up for big return in 2010 Nov 20, 2009
I've been doing things, burning calories, trying to stay in the good habits so when you come for the hard work the following year, it's easier. " Epstein, who noted the day after the season ended that the Red Sox needed Ortiz to be "a force" in 2010, has appreciated how seriously the slugger is taking this winter. "It's good," Epstein said. "He's following through with a really good start to his offseason. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Nov 20, 2009
It says that some individual dishes can exceed 2,000 calories, more than the recommended daily intake for women ... "Since those chains make almost zero nutrition information available on menus, their customers don't have a clue that they might be getting a whole day's worth of calories in a single dish, or several days' worth in the whole meal," the centre says ... She said studies show that women who eat out more than five times a week eat an average of 300 more calories per day than women who... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Diet soda's possible link to diabetes unclear Nov 20, 2009
These results are surprising when you consider that diet soda has no calories or carbohydrates ... It's possible that diet soda drinkers may engage in other behaviors that increase diabetes risk, such as lack of exercise or eating too many calories ... It's possible that these drinks could increase a person's cravings for sweets, or for more calories from other foods. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Science Watchdog Warns About Movie Theater Popcorn Nov 20, 2009
A combo with medium unbuttered popcorn and medium drink contains 60 grams of saturated fat and 1,600 calories. That's like eating 36 strips of bacon plus 8 pats of butter, or a rack of ribs and a scoop of Haagen Dazs ice cream -- except that the popcorn has more fat than the latter option. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Fruit: The secret weapon in parents' nutritional arsenal Nov 20, 2009
is naturally low in calories but high in nutrients like immune system boosting vitamin C, water and fiber, which helps children feel fuller and more energized with fewer calories. Federal dietary guidelines recommend five servings of fruit per day. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Cardio myths busted Nov 20, 2009
The truth: Although you may be able to perform this 'easier' type of cardio for a longer period of time, thus burning more calories while you are doing it, it is what happens afterward that is more significant. With high intensity interval training, which is cardio performed at a much more intense level, your body will expend a greater number of calories throughout the day in order to repair itself after the hard workout; this results in a greater number of overall calories burned ... You will... (iAfrica.com)
Kids & Fitness: Winter tips Nov 20, 2009
And considering that children tend to eat more during the winter but burn, on average, half the calories that they do during the warmer months, it is even more important than ever to keep them moving until spring ... March, box step, bounce, spin, shake, it is a great way to burn calories. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
America's Favorite Movie Snacks Get Two Thumbs Down Nov 20, 2009
Even popcorn did not escape the scrutiny of the report, which mentioned that even a small bag of the cinema favorite tips the scales at 700 calories and three days worth of saturated fat ... The researchers tallied the calories, , sugar, and sodium in each theater's various sizes and combos ... "A combo at Regal (medium popcorn plus medium soda) has 1,610 calories," the authors write. (ABC News)
Smart for Life(R), underWAY(TM), Kim Kardashian and Alonzo Mourning at Winterfest Nov 20, 2009
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Fight age, go on a diet Nov 20, 2009
Scientists have found some anti-ageing molecules that get activated by a low calorie diet. Charles Mobbs, professor of neuro-science and geriatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine (MSSM), and colleagues unravelled a molecular conundrum to determine that in certain conditions, a lower-calorie diet slows the development of some age-related conditions such as Alzheimer's disease ... Scientists have found some anti-ageing molecules that get activated by a low calorie diet. (India Times, India)
Scripps research scientists find new link between insulin and core body temperature Nov 20, 2009
More modest variations in core body temperature are associated with our daily 24-hour sleep-wake cycle, the female monthly hormonal cycle, and, intriguingly, the effects of severe calorie restriction ... Brown adipose tissue, also known as brown fat, is distinct from white fat in that it burns calories rather than storing them. (EurekAlert!)
Cinema popcorn: A nutritional horror Nov 20, 2009
Nutritional analysis of popcorn servings at some of America's biggest cinema chains has found mind-boggling calorie counts that may surprise consumers who think of the snack as a relatively healthy treat ... The CSPI said in a statement that a medium popcorn and soda combo at Regal, the United States' biggest movie theater chain, contained an eye-popping 1,610 calories and around 60 grams of saturated fat ... At AMC theaters, the second largest theater chain, large popcorn contained 1,030... (India Times, India)
Diabetes on the rise among Hispanics Nov 20, 2009
Aspartame contains almost no calories compared to regular sugar and is a very simple ingredient that breaks down to two amino acids and a small amount of methanol ... These sweeteners, which are only needed in tiny amounts, can reduce or replace sugars and calories in foods and beverages, offering people with diabetes greater variety and flexibility with their total carbohydrate intake. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Nutrigenomics Researchers Replicate Gene Interaction With Saturated Fat Nov 20, 2009
"Across all three studies, the CC carriers who consumed high-saturated fat diets had the highest BMIs compared to the TT and TC genotypes and, most notably, other CC carriers who reported consuming low-saturated fat diets," said first author Dolores Corella, PhD, Professor at the Valencia University-CIBER Fisiopatolog;a de la Obesidad y Nutrici;n (Spain), and visiting scientist in the Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory at the USDA HNRCA. "This work is based on a two year-old study finding... (Science Daily)
More of this story Nov 19, 2009
And while it is a given they will taste great, they are also lower in calories, making them good for you as well. You may not have beef cattle at your disposal the way the Gustafson's do, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy well-prepared beef anytime you would like. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
How to Drink Without Gaining Weight Nov 19, 2009
Calories and Alcohol. Alcohol is essentially empty calories as it provides nothing nutritional that the body needs in order to function properly ... While protein and carbohydrates are about four calories per gram, one gram of fat is worth nine and alcohol about seven. (Fox News)
Holiday recipes that skip the bird Nov 19, 2009
Per serving (not including salt to taste): 620 calories, 30 g fat, 4 ... Per serving (includes coconut oil): 360 calories, 29 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 350 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 21 g protein. (Honolulu Advertiser)
A pumpkin spice cake makeover Nov 19, 2009
This version eases up on calories and boosts fiber content ... Making these changes cut the calories by 37 percent, total fat by 60 percent and saturated fat and cholesterol by more than 75 percent while doubling the fiber ... Original recipe contains 328 calories, 17 grams fat, 10. (Honolulu Advertiser)
California Bans Energy-Hogging TVs Nov 19, 2009
State Energy Regulators Pass First-in-the-Nation Mandate to Lower Electricity Demand. In a Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 photo, Doug Pongrazc checks out a large screen television while shopping at a Best Buy store in Elk Grove, Calif. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Big fat lies Nov 19, 2009
There are indications that certain dairy ingredients, such as whey protein, and combinations of ingredients, such as protein and calcium, can increase feelings of fullness, and increase the calories lost in the faeces - both of which may assist weight loss ... Reducing intake by 1000 calories a day, for example, is the equivalent of walking an extra 15 kilometres daily ... A low-protein diet is best for weight loss - FALSEThe success of a weight-loss diet depends mainly on the total calories. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
HEALTHY EATING: Cold weather crops on menus Nov 19, 2009
Radishes are very low in calories and an excellent source of vitamin C, one of the most important nutrients to help ward off colds and flu this time of year. Carolyn ONeil is a registered dietitian and co-author of The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Movie Popcorn Has Shocking Calories, Fat Nov 19, 2009
According to laboratory analysis conducted by the Center for Science and Public Interest (CSPI), the concessions from Regal, the country's biggest movie chain, have 1,160 calories and three days worth - 60 grams - of fat. Regal said that the medium popcorn had 720 calories and the large had 960, but CSPI's tests found those numbers to be understated ... A small popcorn at Regal had 670 calories - the same as a Pizza Hut Personal Pepperoni Pan Pizza. (CBS News)
Kidney disease rises Nov 19, 2009
"There's very good evidence that the rapid increase in the diabetes in the developing world is almost all due to lifestyle change -- too much sugar, too much saturated fat, too much salt, and too many calories.". His comments came as the United Nations-backed is celebrated on November 14, to raise global awareness of the illness. (CNN -- International)
Health Food Impostors Nov 19, 2009
Baked potato chips Indeed they are lower in fat compared to fried chips, but they are still high in calories and low in vitamins or fibre to fill up one s appetite ... Popcorn contains heart-healthy whole grains, and around 65 percent fewer calories per cup, without having to sacrifice the flavour and crunch of chips ... Non-fat salad dressing Fat-free salad dressings are often packed with sugar so your dressing may be loaded with calories. (Suite101.com)
Pet myths give you paws (2) Nov 18, 2009
Conventional wisdom dictates pets should be limited to no more than 10% of their daily calories from treats or human foods. Article Rating. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
No time? Lose weight anyway Nov 18, 2009
anything that makes you don your cleaning gloves and exert some pressure on your hands and elbows burns nearly four calories for every minute spent on cleaning. A washing session of 30 minutes and you've worked off nearly 120 calories ... This will not only give you a chance of walking hand in hand, but will also avoid the calories that a large bucket of butter popcorns holds in. (India Times, India)
Click to read:Study: 40% of U.S. May Be Obese by 2018 Nov 18, 2009
Unless actually starving, people eating only poor quality cheap empty calories will frequently become obese ... Eating calories is one thing and burning calories with exercise is another. (CBS News)
Squeezing Truth Out of Juice Myths Nov 18, 2009
In some cases, juices have more calories than soda ... Ashton said juice can contain more calories than some sodas ... A cup of apple juice, she said, can contain 117 calories while a cup of cola contains just 91 calories and is also less caloric than orange juice (105 calories). (CBS News)
Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks Nov 18, 2009
And more calories from alcohol seemed to move HDL cholesterol levels down, although other measures did not change. SOURCES: Lawrence Appel, M.D., professor, medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore; Alfred Bove, M.D., Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Menu Mandate's Missing Math Nov 18, 2009
That's assuming the Senate goes along with a provision, already approved by the House, that requires restaurant chains with 20 or more locations to display calorie counts on their menus ... New York began requiring calorie counts on restaurant chains' menu boards in July 2008 ... The first study to examine the regulation's impact, reported in the American Economic Review last May, found that average calorie intake (measured by receipts showing what a sample of customers had bought) remained... (Townhall.com)
Helping a family member struggling ... Nov 18, 2009
The nutritionist should not talk about weight gain as a goal, or loading up calories. She should talk about health and the nutritional benefits of different foods. (Suite101.com)
Low Carb and Low Protein Diets Nov 18, 2009
They consume too much red meat, too much fat, and too many calories. Even if a dieter is watching their carbs, they will still need to watch fat and calories, as, well to maintain maximum health and loose the maximum amount of weight ... The amount of fat a normal healthy person is supposed to consume is 27 to 55 grams of fat per day, depending on how many calories that person is supposed to consume. (Suite101.com)
Get more: Local/State Nov 18, 2009
School lunches need more fruits, veggies and whole grains and a limit on calories, says a report urging an update of the nation's 14-year-old standards for cafeteria fare. Tags. (WTVD, NC)
Danforth gets $2.5M for cassava research Nov 18, 2009
The crop is the primary source of calories for more than 250 million people living in sub-Saharan Africa because it can grow in low-nutrient soils and withstand droughts that kill other plants. Each year, cassava farmers lose at least 30 percent of their crop to cassava mosaic disease alone, and the cassava brown streak disease can be responsible for a complete loss of the harvest. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
With Fancy Coffees, Calories Can Add Up Nov 18, 2009
A survey of about 3,000 purchases from 115 restaurant chains in New York City found that servings of brewed coffee or tea average about 63 calories, even when some include milk and sugar. But get a blended beverage and you're looking at 239 calories on average -- 89 more than you're likely to find in a can of soda ... A large ice-blended beverage, meanwhile, can reach 750 calories or more. (MEDLINEplus)
The 510 Calorie Diabetic Thanksgivi... Nov 17, 2009
The 510 Calorie Diabetic Thanksgiving Menu. The 510 Calorie Diabetic Thanksgiving Menu ... 510 Calorie Diabetic Thanksgiving Menu. (Suite101.com)
Growing Skyscrapers: The Rise of Vertical Farms Nov 17, 2009
Because each of us requires a minimum of 1,500 calories a day, civilization will have to cultivate another Brazil s worth of land 2. 1 billion acres if farming continues to be practiced as it is today. (Scientific American)
Ring up gains Nov 17, 2009
Training with kettlebells burns 60 percent more calories than traditional weight lifting, according to research by Michele Olson, professor of exercise science at the Human Performance Lab at Auburn University. Because many exercises can be done with either the kettlebells or free weights, she created a workout video in which exercisers can use either piece of equipment. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Theres no harm in being as crazy as the next guy Nov 17, 2009
You order deep-fried chicken tenders with extra crispy coating without batting an eyelash, but when it comes to choosing the sauce you go with honey mustard because it means less calories and is better for you than the BBQ or blue cheese. So while you wolf down manufactured chicken cooked in grease, you feel good about yourself for choosing the healthy honey mustard dipping sauce. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Say no to more sugar Nov 17, 2009
An 8-ounce serving has the equivalent of three teaspoons of added sugar, or about 45 calories. (That's half a banana for those of you on a restricted calorie diet; five minutes on the elliptical for you gym rats. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Go From Out-of-Work to Full-of-Perk... Nov 16, 2009
A few extra calories could lead to a new job or even a new career. Also, contact former colleges and make use of the college s job placement assistance program, or speak to someone in alumni affairs who can make contact with alumni who are hiring. (Suite101.com)
S.F. GIANTS / Perseverance at Camp Panda Fan favorite Sandoval goes extra... Nov 16, 2009
Sandoval is eating 2,200 to 2,500 calories a day, enough to lose weight while maintaining the muscle mass necessary to power baseballs out of AT.. In many ways, the eating half of this exercise is more critical and more difficult for Sandoval, who, for the first time in his life, is forced to consider portion control and the right foods to eat. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Calorie-counting harmful? Nov 16, 2009
Calorie-counting harmful ... Also known as disordered or maniacal eating, orthorexia is allegedly characterised by strict control over calorie intake and rigid nutritional rules all under the guise of healthy eating ... Do you think counting calories and watching what you eat can affect you negatively. (iAfrica.com)
Low-cal, low fat diet better for your mood Nov 16, 2009
A low-calorie, low-fat diet does more good to a dieters' mood than a low-carbohydrate plan with the same number of calories, says a new study. Obese individuals who lose weight tend to have an improved psychological state, including a better mood, according to the study report. (India Times, India)
Malaysians still cling to their roti canai and teh tarik Nov 16, 2009
He said Malaysias favourite drink the teh tarik contains about six teaspoons of sugar and a piece of roti canai contains about 350 calories with sugar equivalent to a plate of rice. The human body doesnt need extra sugar. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Chocolate milk Nov 16, 2009
This favorite drink of children may have health advantages for adults, too. Studies published this year have found healing qualities in the beverage of choice at elementary schools everywhere. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wholesome cooking at home Nov 16, 2009
Avocados have only 50 calories and less than 3 grams of carbohydrates per three-slice serving (or 1 ounce) ... Per serving: 355 calories, 22 grams protein, 16 grams fat, 36 grams carbohydrate. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Exotic juice claims: Pure pulp fiction? Nov 16, 2009
The juice will set you back 600 calories, versus 100 for the bread. Black concedes the point. (MSNBC -- Health)
Super-Healthy Eating, on a Shoestring Nov 15, 2009
FETA CHEESE: Traditionally made feta contains only 264 calories in 3 ... Adding protein rich feta to salads and wraps will boost your protein intake while adding a rich, tangy flavor without adding many calories ... 4 percent of the daily value for protein) for a mere 112 calories and less than a gram of fat. (CBS News -- Health)
Lose weight by balancing your hormones (1) Nov 15, 2009
I hardly ever recommend counting calories, but I need to make a point. Generally speaking, for fat loss to occur, you should take in 10 calories per pound of weight ... So if you are 250 pounds, you should consume about 2500 calories per day. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ice addict aims for poles, Everest in one year Nov 15, 2009
He and two partners are relying on freeze-dried meals that can deliver 6,000 to 8,000 calories a day and hoping not to run into huge snow drifts, crevasses or -50 degree wind chills. Larsen and his team will also be discussing the treks and climate change at. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Eat Often To Lose Weight? Nov 15, 2009
The diets philosophy also includes eating something sweet -- about 50 calories worth -- every day ... Although Lin says she felt full on the diet, she would have liked to count the calories for her meals ... "The meal plan didnt show calories," she says. (Click2Houston, TX)
Quick Fixes to Add Years to Your Life! Nov 15, 2009
And it burns about 200 calories, to boot. Lose the Flab = 3 to 4 years. (CBS News)
Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Ch... Nov 15, 2009
They are empty calories that disrupt energy levels and insulin levels and increase body fat. The risk of diabetes increases when these sugars and carbohydrates are consumed. (Suite101.com)
10 ways to cut risk of cancer Nov 15, 2009
Limit fat in the diet: Current guidelines recommend keeping fat intake between 20 and 30 percent of total daily calories, with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, such as fish, nuts and vegetable oils. Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer as well as cancers of the colon, endometrium, esophagus and kidney. (India Times, India)
Great tasting plum juice as effective as fiber supplements in aiding digestive health, study shows Nov 15, 2009
This fresh plum juice provides 3 grams of fiber per 8-ounce serving and 120 percent RDA of vitamin C. A light version offers just 60 calories and 11 grams of sugar in an 8-ounce serving, but retains the same fiber content and digestive health benefits of the original. Digestive health is becoming a prime concern of men and women nationwide. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Calorie counters may be able to eat more than they think Nov 14, 2009
Rethink for calorie eating levels. Labels give information on how many calories the food contains ... The calorie counts used as the foundation for diet plans and healthy-eating guidance for the past 18 years may be wrong, a report suggests. (BBC News -- UK)
Kids & Fitness: Winter tips Nov 14, 2009
And considering that children tend to eat more during the winter but burn, on average, half the calories that they do during the warmer months, it is even more important than ever to keep them moving until spring ... March, box step, bounce, spin, shake, it is a great way to burn calories. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Make Your Home A Fast-Food Joint Nov 14, 2009
Registered dietician Amy Schmid of the Dairy Council of Nebraska said eating at home is a worthy goal -- and not much extra effort -- because it saves you money and calories. And making it fast could be as close as your freezer. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
