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What 2000 Calories Look Like [VIDEO]

CJ — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:14:18 +0000

Here’s what 2000 calories, your average daily requirement, look like. How many doughnuts can you have in one day, or how many eggs does it take to add up to 2000 calories. This video is informative, yet fun and a must see! What 2000 Calories Look Like

What 2000 Calories Looks Like [VIDEO]

JayCee — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:49:44 +0000

This simple video give a good example of different food items, and how many of each, make up the recommended daily intake of 2000 calories. If you are trying to lose weight, or just want to get healthier, this calorie calculator gives a good basic estimate of how many calories you should consume daily, based [...]

Your Sugary Beverage Is Killing You

CJ — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:21:44 +0000

The data is in and the news is this, your sugary beverage is killing you. But did we really need the study? New research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions showed that 180,000 deaths worldwide are linked to sugary beverages. Study after study has connected [...]

Cajuns Dream Differently Than People Who Aren't From Here

CJ — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:20:51 +0000

Cajuns dream different than people who aren’t from this area. Is it because our brains are wired differently? Not at all. It’s because of what we eat right before bed. There is some evidence that eating a spicy meal shortly before going to sleep can lead to really weird dreams and nightmares. A study looked [...]

Diets Are Dead

CJ — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:44:58 +0000

Diets are dead. Is that why so many Americans are overweight? In 1991, more than 30% of Americans reported being on a diet. In 2012, that number decreased to 20%. Many experts believe it’s because Americans are more accepting of larger bodies. In a survey, more people in 1985 than in 2012 agreed with [...]

US News & World Report's Top 29 Diets For 2013

CJ — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:17:07 +0000

US News & World Report has released their ranking of the top 29 diets for 2013 as chosen by a panel of health experts. If dieting, losing weight or getting healthy was part or all of your New Year’s resolution, these rankings may help you to keep your resolution even though chances are in [...]

Your Husband Cheats When You Aren't Around

CJ — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:30:48 +0000

If you’re trying to get your husband to diet, just know that he cheats when you aren’t around. You may not want to force him into dieting. New research found that men who are forced to go on a diet by their spouse actually tend to gain weight. The reason is, they may stick to [...]

You May Be Losing Money Because Of Facebook, Yes You!

CJ — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:33:24 +0000

It’s true, you may be losing money because of Facebook and Facebook may also be making you fat!Facebook is no longer just wasting your time, it could also waste your money, AND contribute to your waistline. Using social networking sites can impact consumer judgment, decision-making and self-control, which can lead to everything from spending too [...]

Women Do As Women Do

CJ — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:38:07 +0000

Women do as women do, huh? Does that mean women all go to the restroom together? There is a new study that discovered when it comes to women, their female friends are a huge influence. Women worry about their friend’s body image and tend to try to mimic their friend’s bodies. Women who hang out [...]

New Study Reveals Stressed-Out Men Like Heavy Women

Mike Adams — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:44:50 +0000

For all of you guys who like big butts and you don’t know why, new research suggests that you are probably just stressed out. Recent study findings indicate that men in the clutches of stress are more likely to find overweight and obese women attractive than guys basking in the complacent world of no worries [...]

Would You Be Willing to Skip Eating If It Meant Living Longer?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:24:49 +0000

We all want to live longer, but one way to do it may not sit well with you — it involves eating less. A lot less. In fact, on some days, you’ll eat almost nothing at all. Calorie restriction has been shown to prolong the lives of animals by as much as 40 percent, and [...]

Losing Weight Can Be a Breeze When You Diet with a Friend

Shauna Wright — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:56:55 +0000

If you’re having trouble losing weight, maybe you just need a buddy. A new study finds people who pair up while dieting have better results than those who go it alone. The Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center at the Miriam Hospital in Rhode Island discovered that when people were assigned to a “health coach,” [...]

FDA Approves Anti-Obesity Drug Qsymia [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:10:48 +0000

Less than a month after the FDA approved weight loss drug Belviq — the first anti-obesity drug to gain federal approval in over a decade — the agency has signed off on Qsymia, another medication to help combat the nation’s expanding waistline.

Beach Body Now – 9 Lbs In 9 Days

JayCee — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:07:57 +0000

Dr. Kevin (of Bryant Health and Wellness) was in to speak to us about getting your ‘beach body’ now by losing 9 pounds in 9 days – safely! Click to listen to the audio.

Having A Doughnut With Breakfast Will Help You Stick To Your Diet

CJ — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:58:57 +0000

Having a doughnut with breakfast will help you stick to your diet according to new research. Eating a sweet treat in the morning with a healthy breakfast will help you to stave off cravings throughout the day.

Why Don't Pizza Chains Want to Share Calorie Information? [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:25:15 +0000

In today’s health-conscious age, it seems a given that chain restaurants would share nutritional information to better inform their customers. And yet, several pizza restaurants, including Domino’s, Papa John’s, Little Caesars, Godfather’s Pizza and Pizza Hut, have banded together to fight legislation requiring them to post calorie content right on their menus.

Change Your Eating Habits and Change Your Health

Debbie Ray — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:41:18 +0000

On yesterday’s edition of Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Kevin talked about the amount of sugar Americans consume and how it is affecting our health. Click through and listen to hear his tips for changing your eating habits to change your health. Part 1 Part 2

Scientists Have Discovered the Healthiest Meal You Can Possibly Eat

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:42:02 +0000

Food manufacturers and supermarkets like to advertise that their meals are healthy. But there can be only one “healthiest” meal, and British scientists have looked through 4,000 health claims in an effort to determine what that would be. According to Leatherhead Food Research, you can’t get any healthier than a four-course meal that starts with fresh smoked salmon terrine. That would be followed [...]

Craving Junk Food? Maybe You Just Need a Nap

Shauna Wright — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:24:32 +0000

Ever wondered why those donuts in your office look so appetizing first thing in the morning? New research shows we’re more likely to crave unhealthy foods when we’re tired. Researchers from St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City and Columbia University worked with 25 healthy-weight adults after those people were allowed to sleep either four [...]

Can a Pair of Glasses Trick You Into Eating Less? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:02:09 +0000

For years, many diet experts have advised using smaller plates for our food. By doing so, normal portions look bigger and thus fool us into thinking we’ve eaten more than we have.

Now a group of Japanese researchers have taken that idea one further — they’ve created goggles that make food look larger.