TV Skeptic: 'Weight of the Nation' is light on balance about obesity - Los Angeles Times

TV Skeptic: 'Weight of the Nation' is light on balance about obesity Los Angeles Times In most people insulin rises after a meal, and rises higher after meals with a high carbohydrate content, especially simple carbs like sugar, pasta or white flour. There is debate among scientists, researchers, physicians, nutritionists and other diet ... and more »

Weighty situation - Times Daily

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Weighty situation Times Daily Nearly 40 percent of adults screened in Alabama had high blood cholesterol and 33 percent had high blood pressure. The Weight of the Union campaign provides three election day steps to follow for weight loss: Super choose day, cut and reduce and make ...

Small portions key to healthy diet - Houma Courier

Small portions key to healthy diet Houma Courier It belongs in the same family of high-fat meats as beef, veal and lamb, Vicari said. And while diets like Atkins might lead to weight loss, and weight loss can lower cholesterol, the high saturated-fat content isn't healthful. The beef industry cites a ... and more »

Ask the Doctor: Is There a Diet That Works? - Patch.com

Ask the Doctor: Is There a Diet That Works? Patch.com Which diet plan do you recommend? Well, you might be surprised by this response: I don't recommend any diet 'plan' at all. What I advocate, however, is eating with proper nutrition in mind. There are all kinds of diets out there: Atkins, Ornish, ... and more »

The Whole Truth About Whole Grains - MyHealthNewsDaily

The Whole Truth About Whole Grains MyHealthNewsDaily In the 1970s, Dr. Robert Atkins waged war on carbohydrates, advocating a high-protein, no-carb diet for optimal health and weight loss. Millions jumped on board and sent carbohydrates packing, and the carb's reputation hasn't been the same since. and more »