Weight Loss Research

Obesity and your genes

Posted: Nov 14 in Weight Loss Tips by

In a society where a person’s worth as a human being is often judged by their appearance, obesity is sometimes seen as the last acceptable prejudice. The overweight are insulted, humiliated and judged as lazy gluttons with no will-power and no self- control. Research studies are beginning to produce a stack of evidence that this attitude is scientifically unsustainable.

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Is it Time to Change Your Screen Time?

Posted: Aug 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

In the medical news lately there have been research findings of the impact of screen time (TV and computer) on both children and adults. For individuals and/or families struggling to fight obesity and lead a healthier life, the evidence points towards limiting the amount of time spent in front of the TV and/or computer. In the National Weight Control Registry, individuals who lost a significant amount of weight and kept if off for a year, watched no more than 10 hours per week of TV.

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Sitting can be Hazardous to your Health

Posted: Jul 12 in Weight Loss Tips by

We tend to focus on how many minutes a day we exercise rather than how many hours per day we spend sitting. It is time to pay attention to both! According to two new studies, sitting too much can be detrimental to health.

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Sweeteners: All the Fun but Zero Calories!

Posted: May 09 in Weight Loss Tips by

Sucralose, saccharin and aspartame (more commonly known as Splenda, Sweet-n-low and Equal), are the three most common non-nutritive sweeteners(NNS) used in food. Together this dynamic trio equates to one of the most controversial topics in nutrition: Are sweeteners bad for a person’s health? This article provides a breakdown of these sweeteners including the good, bad and downright ugly that research has shown. Be not afraid; these products are all approved by the FDA and have ample research to back their claims.

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DID YOU KNOW…

Posted: May 09 in Weight Loss Tips by

Almost 90% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. Managing your weight is the best thing you can do to prevent the development of diabetes. According to research studies, lifestyle modification and as little as a 5-10% drop in weight can keep this disease at bay.

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