The Case for Carbs: Why the Paleo Diet Didn't Work for Me
This article in the Scientific American also casts doubt on the diets' long-term feasibility.
Despite all the evidence and my own inner voice telling me what I knew to be true, I persisted with the diet for another few months, before suffering a spectacular Oreo-based relapse. My short, tumultuous relationship with low carb eating was finished.
As we move into 2016, the Paleo diet is reaching new heights. High-profile British celebrities like Jonathan Ross are well-known exponents of the diet. Jamie Oliver, the guardian angel of our dinner plates, has lobbied the UK government intensely for a sugar tax to help curb the ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Coconut Oil Really Helpful as a Topical Antibacterial Agent?
Discussion
Coconut oil along with many other plant oils are used by humans for many reasons. It is often used as a food ingredient either as an ingredient or in food preparation such as frying. It is also used topically and applied to skin, hair or nails to provide protection or help improve their condition. Some people use it for hygiene such as rinsing their mouths while others ingest it like a medication as they feel it improves various acute or chronic diseases.
There are relatively few scientific studies of coconut oil use in children or even adults. A PubMed search on 11/23/15 of coconut oil in human children with a...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 29, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
21-Day Challenge
My husband, daughter, and I are embarking on a 21-Day Challenge to eat cleanly. My daughter has tried it before -- for my husband and me, this is all new, but we consented to give it a try, all in the name of family harmony. Given my recent podcast with Michael Farrington on nutrition for junior tennis players, I thought I would expand on that theme and share some recipes and menu ideas that you can adapt to suit your family's needs. At the beginning of January, Emma returned to Atlanta for a 3-month stint, testing the local acting waters. She has been living in the Los Angeles area since leaving for college back in 200...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 23, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tom Brady’s Paleo Diet Secret
I’m writing this letter to you from my home away from home in Kampala, Uganda. But even here, in the heart of Africa, there’s talk of NFL football and the Super Bowl.
If Tom Brady gets to the “big game” again, he’d become the only athlete to play in seven Super Bowls. At 38 years old, he’s already a four-time Super Bowl champion — a phenomenal accomplishment.
Brady’s got good DNA and talent. No question. But his success — and his supreme physical condition — is also the result of a powerful Paleo diet. He’s said as much himself.
Tom Brady’s food choices are aimed at reducing inflammation, allowi...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - February 8, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Nutrition coconut oil paleo primal nutrition Source Type: news
Food and Fitness: The Case for Letting Go of Extremism
We live in a society where many people tend to gravitate toward "black and white thinking" and extremes. The nutrition and fitness industries are fraught with examples of extremism in many forms. Everyday a new headline pronounces a certain food as "bad and ruining our health," while exalting another food and praising it's "amazing benefits." These lists of proclaimed "superfoods" and "harmful foods" seem to change on a weekly basis- leading many people to be confused as to the mixed messages they are receiving. Further, popular fitness posts tend to favor a "black and white" mentality towards exercise, which leads many i...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Yes, The Calorie Is Broken. Here's Why.
“For me, a calorie is a unit of measurement that’s a real pain in the rear.” Bo Nash is 38. He lives in Arlington, Texas, where he’s a technology director for a textbook publisher. And he’s 5’10” and 245 pounds – which means he is classed as obese. In an effort to lose weight, Nash uses an app to record the calories he consumes and a Fitbit band to track the energy he expends. These tools bring an apparent precision: Nash can quantify the calories in each cracker crunched and stair climbed. But when it comes to weight gain, he finds that not all calories are equal. How ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - January 30, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Yes, The Calorie Is Broken. Here's Why.
“For me, a calorie is a unit of measurement that’s a real pain in the rear.”
Bo Nash is 38. He lives in Arlington, Texas, where he’s a technology director for a textbook publisher. And he’s 5’10” and 245 pounds – which means he is classed as obese.
In an effort to lose weight, Nash uses an app to record the calories he consumes and a Fitbit band to track the energy he expends. These tools bring an apparent precision: Nash can quantify the calories in each cracker crunched and stair climbed. But when it comes to weight gain, he finds that not all calories are equal. How ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - January 30, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Oversleeping: The Effects and Health Risks of Sleeping Too Much
This article originally appeared on the Amerisleep blog. Rosie Osmun is the Creative Content Manager at Amerisleep, a progressive memory foam mattress brand focused on eco-friendly sleep solutions. Rosie writes more posts on the Amerisleep blog about the science of sleep, eco-friendly living, leading a healthy lifestyle and more. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
7 Red Lipsticks Makeup Artists Swear By
By Lisa DeSantis Finding the perfect red lipstick can be something of a lifelong challenge. Just thinking about the different formulas, shades, and textures is enough to make someone go crazy! Cue makeup artists whose literal job it is to find and test said lipsticks. Here, the go-to reds that have proven worthy of a coveted spot in their kits. For subtle color Lipstick Queen 'Saint Sheer' Lipstick in Rouge ($24; Nordstrom.com) "If you're intimidated by sporting a rich color, Lipstick Queen has an amazing array of sheer and cream formulas so that you don't have to go for a bold look right off the bat. This one has the ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 Rules I Break As a Food and Body Image Coach
When I tell people I'm a food and body image coach who helps women find peace, sanity and freedom around food, I get asked a lot of questions about how to eat without feeling "crazy" around food: Is it possible to eat what you want and not put on weight? How do I eat cake and not feel guilty? What's the secret to ending the fridge and pantry binges? Is it possible to eat candy without devouring the entire bowl? How do I avoid the bread basket? Having experienced disordered eating, I know what it's like to feel out of control around food. From yo-yo dieting, to diving head first into a jar of cookies, to living off ju...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Well: Ask Well: Is Coconut Oil a Healthy Fat?
A reader asks: Why is coconut oil suddenly seen as healthy after being deemed unhealthy for three decades? (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - December 24, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: RONI CARYN RABIN Tags: Eat Well Ask Well Food Cholesterol Coconuts Diet and Nutrition Oils and Fats Source Type: news
Well: Ask Well: Is Coconut Oil a Healthy Fat?
A reader asks: Why is coconut oil suddenly seen as healthy after being deemed unhealthy for three decades? (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: RONI CARYN RABIN Tags: Eat Well Ask Well Food Cholesterol Coconuts Diet and Nutrition Oils and Fats Source Type: news
Well: Ask Well: Is Coconut Oil a Healthy Fat?
A reader asks: Why is coconut oil suddenly seen as healthy after being deemed unhealthy for three decades? (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - December 24, 2015 Category: American Health Authors: RONI CARYN RABIN Tags: Eat Well Ask Well Food Cholesterol Coconuts Diet and Nutrition Oils and Fats Source Type: news
