Are chocolate and pizza REALLY addictive? Researchers say heavily processed foods could affect us like drugs
Highly processed foods like chocolate, pizza and French fries really are addictive, Michigan researchers have claimed - and say overeaters could be treated like drug addicts. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 26, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Want pizza, chocolate, French fries? Highly processed foods linked to addictive eating
A new study confirms what has long been suspected: highly processed foods like chocolate, pizza and French fries are among the most addictive. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 20, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Exclusive: FDA prices 'lost pleasure' of junk food into calorie count rule
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators estimate that consumers will suffer up to $5.27 billion in "lost pleasure" over 20 years when calorie counts on restaurant menus discourage people from ordering french fries, brownies and other high-calorie favorites. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 8, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
The First 12 Weeks: From Triathlons to Trimesters
Recently, my husband Owain and I were thrilled to announce that we're having our first baby. The due date is May next year, almost a year to the day of my first ironman triathlon. A different type of endurance event! This new chapter in our lives has been a unique experience to date. A definite highlight being the 12-week scan where we could see our little 6 cm baby developing and enjoying lots of moving around (an athlete in the making?!) Now at 16 weeks baby is the size of an avocado, so my Babycenter app tells me, and is due to double in size in the next few weeks!
I have been reflecting on our first 12 weeks and would...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 21, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
So What About That Acrylamide In Your French Fries?
Acrylamide falls into a category of chemicals that can make a physician-scientist shudder. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 19, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Elaine Schattner Source Type: news
8 Healthy Habits to Adopt Now
Eating healthy does not have to be difficult. In fact, if you develop a routine of adopting positive healthy practices, which you engage in regularly, eating healthfully can become second nature. Consider brushing your teeth. Most of us regularly brush our teeth so the practice has become easy to sustain on a regular basis. That is the goal of developing healthy eating habits. I teach clients to engage in a few practices regularly until they become second nature, and it feels unnatural not to do them.
As most of you know, I am not a fan of diets. The reason is that we follow a certain diet for a while, and then we fall of...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 2, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Olive oil more stable and healthful than seed oils for frying food
Frying is one of the world's most popular ways to prepare food -- think fried chicken and french fries. Even candy bars and whole turkeys have joined the list. But before dunking your favorite food in a vat of just any old oil, consider using olive. Scientists report that olive oil withstands the heat of the fryer or pan better than several seed oils to yield more healthful food. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 22, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
'Healthy foods expensive' claim is unrealistic
Conclusion
The current study has found that the price of food per calorie in the UK between 2002 and 2012 was consistently higher for healthier food than for less healthy food. The suggestion is that this may affect people’s food choices, and therefore their long term health.
The method the researchers used took advantage of routinely available government data on food prices and nutritional content. This means it would not require collection of new data to keep track of healthy and unhealthy food prices per calorie.
There are some limitations to the findings, which the authors themselves discuss, including the small num...
Source: NHS News Feed - October 9, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Food/diet Obesity Source Type: news
Train Your Brain to Choose Fruit Salad Over French Fries
Study found program seemed to make low-cal fare an easy choice for a small group of overweight people (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - September 1, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Train Your Brain to Choose Fruit Salad Over French Fries
Study found program seemed to make low-cal fare an easy choice for a small group of overweight people
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Nutrition, Weight Control (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - September 1, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
10 Most Tempting Salty Foods: French Fries, Pretzels, Pasta Sauce, and More
Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, discusses salt and sodium in foods, satisfying alternatives, and how much sodium is too much. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - August 27, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
OncoBreak: French Fries, Melanoma Hot Spots, HPV and Cancer
(MedPage Today) -- What do French fries, coffee, and baby food have in common? Maybe a common link to cancer, according to one study. (Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN)
Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN - July 7, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Healthy options when dining out
Dining out can sometimes threaten healthy eating plans. The butter, sugar, and salt that chefs add, plus gigantic portion sizes, can make even a healthy heart stutter. But eating out can be a wonderful and healthful experience with a few adjustments and a little planning, reports the June 2014 Harvard Health Letter.
One quick way to make a meal healthier is to make it smaller. "Large portions are a challenge in many restaurants, and once the food is on the plate, it can be difficult to resist," says Registered Dietitian Kathy McManus, director of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospita...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - May 22, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Take the bat, leave the candy: The food environment of youth baseball
"Take me out to the ballgame" doesn’t exactly conjure up images of apple slices and kale chips. The more likely culprits include French fries, soda and the occasional box of Crackerjacks. Unfortunately for children who play youth baseball, eating unhealthy food during practices and games may be contributing to weight problems, according to researchers. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 24, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Kids Confuse Apple Slices for French Fries in Fast Food Ads
Fast food companies have long been criticized for catering to children in advertisements, and studies have shown that kids are vulnerable to forming emotional connections to brands, especially when toys and Happy Meals are used. Editor’s Note: This s... (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity - April 1, 2014 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Alexandra Sifferlin Source Type: news
