Archive for May 29th, 2009

Bingeing on Celebrity Weight Battles
New York Times, United States
The scale said 228 pounds, recalled Ms. Alley, who famously lost 75 pounds on the Jenny Craig diet. She had gained it all back and then some. Earlier this month she told People: “I was so much more disgusting than I thought!” That view is not shared by
Yo-Yo Dieting Is the Biggest Challenge for All Slimmers Experts Softpedia
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Dangers of a modern diet
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica
However, we have seen a shift from the agrarian diet to a modern diet high in sugar, fat and processed foods leading to an increase in lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity. The case study of the Pima Indians of Arizona's Sonora

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If Most Diets Don't Work, How Can You Safely Stay Slim?
PR.com (press release), NY
Boynton Beach, FL, May 29, 2009 –(PR.com)– A 2009 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that average diet participants regained weight and had a net loss of just 9 pounds after two years. And they were gaining more weight.

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Gluten intolerance becoming more commonplace
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA
Then, on a gluten-free diet, the antibodies and flattening should disappear. With diagnosis so difficult, it is not easy to estimate trends. Surveys suggest that 1 out of every 133 people in the general population is glucose intolerant.

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The glycemic index: Helpful tool or another diet fad?
WFLX Fox 29, FL
But was this just another diet fad? If you ask the experts, some would say Lisa is on the right track. The glycemic index was created to see if it could help people with diabetes choose foods that would not cause big blood sugar swings.

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Notorious diets in history
Vancouver Sun,  Canada
By Amy O'BrianMay 29, 2009 12:52 PM If you think eating cookies to lose weight sounds crazy, take a look back at some of the other diets that have been popular with the masses. Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet Book outlines some of the more outrageous diets

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Kelly Ripa threatens legal action against diet company
Entertainment Weekly
Kelly Ripa has sent cease and decist orders to Guaranà Pure, a supposed weight-loss product that used the actress' image without her permission. "She's never used the product, and until she saw the ad, she wasn't even aware of the product," Ripa's

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Is a vegetarian diet healthy?
Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, NY
Vegetarian diets can be just as variable as omnivore diets. When speaking with patients who want to follow a vegetarian diet, take time to discuss the foods to eat to help ensure nutritional adequacy. This discussion can start with a list of some of

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New Diet That's Designed To Control Diabetes
HealthNewsDigest.com, NY
The creators of the program discovered that a healthier diet that includes omega-3s, fiber, calcium and vitamin D can help prevent or manage type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease and metabolic syndrome. The plan is based on new research,

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Put Your Car On A Gas Diet
CBS News, NY
Small driving tips and a nifty gadget can help families go on a "gas diet." Consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen explains more to Maggie Rodriguez. | Share/Embed State-by-state averages, tips to improve mileage and a look at what fuels prices at the

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