Research: Obesity raises the risk in COVID Infections.
Obesity is a risk for COVID-related deaths even under 65. COVID Ben A lot of folks have assumed that youth provides protection from COVID. This…
May 2021
Editorial: Obesity Humor Hinders Weight Loss
Obesity humor is not just a joke. A positive attitude and confidence can empower successful weight loss, but how is it possible if we continue to pile…
Food for Thought: Tax on Body Weight
Taxing Obesity: That will teach those overeaters! [pullquote]”Ultimately, what may be needed to address the obesity problem are direct taxes on body weight.” –…
Myth: Regular Eating and Exercise Will Prevent Weight Gain
Myth: If You Eat or Exercise Consistently, You Will Never Gain Weight A common myth is that people who exercise should not gain weight. The…
Research: Resistant dextrin may assist with weight loss
Resistant dextrin may improve insulin resistance and assist with weight loss.
Recently, I have noticed a new ingredient in many of the cereals I eat. The additive is a compound called resistant dextrin. Dextrin is a soluble gummy substance or prebiotic that is obtained by hydrolysis of starch, used as a thickening agent and in adhesives and dietary supplements. Resistant dextrins are a class of soluble fiber isolated from wheat or corn that is believed to reduce the glycemic response and promote satiety. Dextrins are also believed to also improve insulin resistance and assist in the management of type 2 diabetes. It is hypothesized to absorb water and should expand the gut and reduce your appetite, but there is limited evidence that prebiotics improves insulin resistance or reduce weight.
Research: Supplement manufactures caught redhanded again!
Weight loss and energy supplements found to contain nine prohibited stimulants. <blockquote> Weight loss and sports supplements containing the compound deterenol have been associated with…
Hormones of Obesity: Ghrelin
Ghrelin: The Gremlin of Hunger Hormones If you talk to the average American, they have heard of adrenalin, insulin, and cortisol. If you mention ghrelin,…
Research Proven Weight Loss: Diet Trumps Exercise
Diet Is Better Than Exercise There is plenty of research out there that indicates that diet is better than exercise. We’ve been taught that exercise…
Editorial: The Evils of Doughnuts
Doughnut are Satan’s Minions Doughnuts are one of those things that are very hard to resist. They are exceptionally delicious and I might even say…
Food For thought: Fresh Versus Frozen Fruit and Vegetables
Fresh is better but frozen is fine! Frozen Food Isle I can remember, as a child, my grandmother telling me that flash foods were better…