Archive for December, 2009
Mediterranean diet: more fruits and vegetables!
Women who exchange their usual diet to a diet of Mediterranean-type double their consumption of fruits and vegetables and eat more fat “healthy”. The new apology for the Mediterranean diet has been published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
The U.S. study looked at 69 women divided into two groups: dietitians have advised women of the first group on the Mediterranean diet, particularly composed of fruits and vegetables, and the recommended quantity of products consumed, using a “list equivalents “with food often found in the Mediterranean model.
Tea, coffee and decaf reduce the risk of diabetes
Tea, it makes Zen coffee, it excites … Yes but not only. According to recent analysis of 18 studies, regular consumption of these two hot drinks is associated with a significant reduction in risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a disorder linked to our lifestyle, especially favored by overweight and physical inactivity. Some even speak of an epidemic of T2DM and according to projections, this will be 380 million people around the world who will be achieved in 2025.
Already 100 000 Nutrinautes!
Launched fewer than 6 months, the call to participate in the largest nutritional study ever conducted, NutriNet Health, has already recruited more than 100 000 volunteers! Researchers hope to recruit 150 000 people the first year and 500 000 over 5 years, hence the interest to remember the significance of this unusual study.
The purpose of this study is to better understand the relationship between nutrition and health but also to examine our eating habits. But who are the Nutrinautes?
Milk causes cancer ?
Some claim that milk increases some forms of cancer, including breast and prostate. But it is clear that if one goes beyond the passion to search for scientific studies, it has everything and its opposite. Some studies show an increased risk of breast cancer with milk, other studies emphasize that the calcium it contains is at hand protector.
Cancer of the prostate, there are also completely contradictory studies. While waiting to see clearer, it seems now that the consumption of milk is more beneficial than risky! (Read this article about our Dangers of milk: the truth!).
The calcium in milk makes you lose weight
Studies seemed to have shown a link between calcium milk and weight loss. Immediately, some yogurt manufacturers took up this argument to sell. But since the work of the researcher behind this development have been challenged. Because it seemed especially interested in promoting its own dietary supplements containing calcium.
No wonder, therefore, bound to calcium, even if the actual milk consumers seem to have a waist smaller than the others. Can be summarized by the fact that having a balanced diet, with three dairy products per day, can not grow. But increasing consumption will not make you slimmer.
Misconceptions about milk
Many ideas are circulating on milk and dairy products. Are they can cause rheumatism? Calcium is he losing weight? What links ear infections, cardiovascular disease, neuro degenerative disorders and even cancer? Some clarification on the persistent rumors.
Weight Watchers : Food tolerated and adequate amounts
Consider this food separately to define adequate amounts:
FRUIT
You can eat all types of fresh fruit, canned or frozen, never add sugar. Eat at least once a day a fruit high in vitamin C (orange, grapefruit …). The quantities or serving sizes listed must be taken daily (3 servings for women, 3 to 5 servings for a male adult or adolescent). One of these parts must necessarily be consumed in the morning.
Former Weight Watchers Plan : For Women
This is the Former Weight Watchers Plan For Women:
Breakfast: fruit (one serving), then choose between an egg, cheese or hard done little (30g) of cheese (75 g), cereals (130 g) with 120 ml of skim milk, fish, chicken or boiled meat (30 g) and a slice of bread, a beverage allowed.
Lunch: choice of chicken, meat or fish cooked (120 to 180 g) and cooked green vegetables (240 g), a mix of other non-green vegetables and a slice of bread (optional); drink allowed.
Dinner: choose between meat or fish cooked (90 to 120 g), two eggs, cheese or hard done little (60g) of cheese (150 g) cooked green vegetables (180 g) vegetables non-green and a slice of bread (if it has not taken lunch); drink allowed.
Take daily:
milk (1 / 2 liter at any time of day);
fats in the form of 3 portions: each portion consists of a tablespoon margarine, corn or sunflower, a spoonful of mayonnaise – made with vegetable oil corn, sesame, and soybean, sunflower or grape seed.
3 fruits: one in the morning, the two other freely distributed.
Former Weight Watchers Plan
The term “Weight Watchers” – a trademark – literally means “weight monitoring.” Weight Watchers clubs, appeared first in the United States, were then scattered throughout the world. Before being based on points, the Weight Watchers plan included a breakdown by parts.
The Weight Watchers diet plans to never skip a meal. At this absolute principle then added dietary patterns that we will detail later. It is strongly advised to consult a doctor before starting this program and to undergo regular checks during treatment (conducted by the Weight Watchers Company itself in the U.S.). Particular care should be taken if it is during pregnancy.
This food program lasts 16 weeks and theoretically leads to a weight loss of at least 5 kg.
Move now!
Practicing physical activity, your muscles will be more visible and all the micro-circulation in the dermis are stimulated, making the skin much firmer.
Discover the selection of sports most tonic and guidance of Jacques Zavaroni, physiotherapist INSEP (National Institute for Sport and Physical Education).