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When the Munchies Attack Fight Back

Bruce — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:08:16 +0000

Adapted from a Blog Posted By Isagenix Nutritional Sciences, October 30, 2009

It’s a frightening time of year for your waistline. Junk food seems to lurk behind every door and at every party. Here are a few holiday tricks to stop cravings from creeping up on you.

Tip 1: Eat high protein and keep away haunting hunger.

The reason: [...]

Losing Weight Can Keep Your Brain Young

Bruce — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:18:33 +0000

A larger waistline may cause your brain to age more quickly.

Reposted from Isagenix Nutritional Sciences, August 26, 2009

According to new research, a larger waistline may cause your brain to age more quickly and place you at greater risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The link was established after overweight and obese people were found to have brains [...]

Control Diabetes: Lose Weight, Exercise

Bruce — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:53:07 +0000

More awareness is needed on how lifestyle changes such as exercise can help reduce risk of diabetes.

Reposted from Isagenix Nutritional Sciences, November 14, 2009

More awareness is needed on how lifestyle changes such as exercise can help reduce risk of diabetes.

Today is World Diabetes Day and November is National Diabetes Awareness month, so it’s time to answer [...]

Are Gut Bacteria Keeping You Fat?

Bruce — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:14:03 +0000

New study shows gut microbes may play a role in obesity. [...]

Avoid Holiday Overeating

Bruce — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:08:21 +0000

As you eat food, appetite-regulating hormones are produced in your stomach. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to eat so fast that your stomach can’t deliver the message in time. Eating over a longer period gives the hormones the chance to signal your brain that you’re “full”. [...]

Dr. Jorn Dyerberg on Omega-3 Discovery

Bruce — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:58:46 +0000

Dr. Jorn Dyerberg comments on his discovery of the cardioprotective benefitsof omega-3 fatty acids. [...]

Weight Loss Myth No.15: Lifting Weights Is Not Good

Bruce — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:22:00 +0000

Lifting weights or doing strengthening activities like push-ups and crunches on a regular basis can actually help you maintain or lose weight. [...]

Weight Loss Myth No.14: Do Not Eat After 8 pm

Bruce — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:09:43 +0000

It does not matter what time of day you eat. It is what and how much you eat and how much physical activity you do during the whole day that determines whether you gain, lose, or maintain your weight. [...]

Weight Loss Myth No.13: Going Vegetarian Means You Will Lose Weight

Bruce — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:30:23 +0000

Choosing a vegetarian eating plan with a low fat content may be helpful for weight loss. But vegetarians—like non-vegetarians—can make food choices that contribute to weight gain, like eating large amounts of high-fat, high-calorie foods or foods with little or no nutritional value. [...]

Weight Loss Myth No.12: Dairy Products Are Fattening

Bruce — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:30:23 +0000

Low-fat and fat-free milk, yogurt, and cheese are just as nutritious as whole-milk dairy products, but they are lower in fat and calories. [...]