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March 26, 2012

The Leanest Cut of All

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Is it possible to eat beef on a regular basis and not get beefy in the process? Absolutely, says an article that appeared in a supplement to the October 2005 issue of Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter. The trick is to select the right cut of beef and to exercise portion control.

Here’s a look at 10 of the leanest cuts, which, according to the National Cattleman’s Beef Association, contain on average only 1 more gram (g) of saturated fat than a skinless chicken breast per 3-ounce serving:

1. eye round (1.4 g saturated fat, 4 g total fat)

2. top round steak (1.6 g saturated fat, 4.6 g total fat)

3. chuck mock tender steak (1.6 g saturated fat, 4.7 g total fat)

4. bottom round (1.7 g saturated fat, 4.9 g total fat)

5. top sirloin (1.9 g saturated fat, 4.9 g total fat)

6. round tip (1.8 g saturated fat, 5.0 g total fat)

7. 95% lean ground beef (2.4 g saturated fat, 5.0 g total fat)

8. brisket (flat half) (1.9 g saturated fat, 5.1 g total fat)

9. shank crosscuts (1.9 g saturated fat, 5.4 g total fat)

10. chuck shoulder roast (1.8 g saturated fat, 5.7 g total fat)

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original article from IDEA Fitness

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March 23, 2012

Low-Fat Beats Low-Carb For Heart Health

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For people at risk for hypertension, reducing fat intake may be key to protecting the heart. According to a study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension, a low-fat diet is more effective than a low-carbohydrate diet in reducing the risk of developing hypertension, a precursor to cardiovascular problems such as atherosclerosis.

When the two types of diets were compared in apparently healthy participants, the low-fat diet was the winner at improving blood pressure markers, such as blood flow in the arteries. This led the researchers to conclude that low-fat diets “may confer greater cardiovascular protection” than low-carb diets.

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source: IDEA Fitness

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March 20, 2012

Fuel Up!

Wow, this is great!

Fuel Up!

This one simple step alone will not only lengthen your workout, but it will also increase your performance, which is the key when training and exercising. That step? Fill ‘er up! If you don’t eat before exercise, you will likely feel light-headed, fatigue and nausea. Your body is then forced to turn to muscle protein for fuel because it doesn’t have enough carbohydrates to perform.

By starting your workout well-fueled, your body will burn a combination of the carbohydrates and stored fat. So fill ‘er up…and here are the food and beverage tips from your coach Max: Eat 1 hour before a workout or event. Choose a high carbohydrate, low fat, moderate protein meal or snack. And don’t forget to hydrate. Drink at least 10 ounces of water to help offset perspiration loss during your workout.

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April 29, 2011

Interval training may help obese and overweight people slim down

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A group cycling class can offer high-intensity cardiovascular training. (Jewel Samad / AFP/Getty Images)

The one-two punch of high-intensity exercise and healthful eating was helpful in getting overweight and obese people to slim down, a study finds.

The study, presented this week at the National Obesity Summit in Montreal, Canada, focused on data on 62 overweight and obese men and women involved in a nine-month program at the Montreal Heart Institute. The participants engaged in two to three weekly one-hour supervised exercise sessions and were instructed on how to follow a Mediterranean diet.

The exercise sessions concentrated on high-interval training, or alternating between short periods of vigorous workouts and rest periods. Interval training has been shown in some studies to promote weight loss as it boosts cardiovascular health. Participants had a five-minute warm-up followed by repeated bouts of exercise at 80% of peak effort. Those were interspersed with brief recovery periods, and the workout finished with a five-minute cool-down. In addition, the study subjects did a 20-minute weight training circuit and were encouraged to do one or two moderate 45-minute exercise sessions a week.

At the end of the study, the men and women on average lost 5.5% of their body mass, reduced waist circumference by 5.15% and increased cardiovascular capacity by 15%. They also had an average 7% decrease in LDL (bad) cholesterol and an 8% increase in HDL (good) cholesterol.

In the study the authors concluded that the supervised twice-weekly interval training program “appeared feasible, safe and time-efficient in this obese population.”

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April 12, 2011

Does Dieting Make You Angry And Stressed?

The idea of reaching for a stick of celery when all you really want is a big slice of chocolate cake, would probably make most people a little grumpy.

And, according to results published in the Journal of Consumer Research, exerting self-control while dieting can in fact make people feel angry and irritable.

The researchers set up four experiments to compare the attitudes of volunteers who were on a diet, with those who ate what they wanted. They found that:

Participants who choose an apple over a bar of chocolate were more likely to choose movies which had angry, revenge-filled plots.
Those who choose a gift certificate for groceries rather than one for a spa service, showed more interest in looking at angry faces as opposed to more fearful ones.
And, in an other experiment, people who chose a healthy snack instead of a less healthy one were more irritated by a public service advert promoting exercise.

Interestingly, the researchers have linked these feelings of irritation, stress, and anger to the act of exerting self-control while dieting, rather than the “dieting” itself.

The researchers point out that public policy makers should be more aware of the potential negative emotions, which can result when the public are encouraged to exert more self control over their daily choices.

What about you — does being on a diet make you feel more irritated or angry? How do you make healthy food choices without feeling like you’re denying yourself?
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Article Courtesy from: diet-blog
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April 8, 2011

“Vegetarian” Diets Reduce Heart Risks

Eating a meat-free diet may lower your risk of developing heart disease, suggests a new study, helping to lessen the likelihood of metabolic syndrome.

Metabolic syndrome is a collection of diseases that contribute to cardiovascular disease, including diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure.

Researches found vegetarians had better blood sugar, blood fat, blood pressure, waist size, and body mass measurements than non-vegetarians.

In the study, 23 out of every 100 vegetarians were found to have at least three metabolic syndrome factors, compared with 39 out of every 100 non-vegetarians and 37 out of every 100 semi-vegetarians.

For the study, published in the journal Diabetes Care, scientists analyzed the diet of three different groups of people: vegetarians, non-vegetarians, and semi-vegetarians; in total, more than 700 adults.

The researchers used a questionnaire to obtain information on participants’ eating habits. People were classified as vegetarian, eating meat less than once a month; semi-vegetarian, eating meat less than once a week; and non-vegetarians. However, the term “vegetarian” is incorrectly defined; true vegetarians never eat meat.

Results showed vegetarians had an average body mass index (BMI) of 25.7. Unlike non-vegetarians who had an average BMI close to 30. Semi-vegetarians’ BMI fell between the vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

A BMI between 25 and 29 is considered overweight and a BMI from 30 and up is obese. Normal weight is between 18.5 and 25.

The findings remained steady when researchers combined all the readings to determine the risk of metabolic syndrome.

In 2008, Vegetarian Times reported that 7.3 million Americans follow a vegetarian diet: 59% are female, 41% are male. As of 2009, the total U.S. population was nearly 308 million.

According to the American Heart Association, a vegetarian diet – with its heavy vegetable consumption and low intake of saturated fat from animal products – has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, heart attack, obesity, high blood pressure, and some forms of cancer.

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March 29, 2011

Sleep patterns affect weight loss

Is shedding weight harder while stressed or missing sleep?

Managing sleep and stress levels can help in the battle against obesity, according to scientists in the US.

People getting too little or too much sleep were less likely to lose weight in a six month study of 472 obese people.

Their report in the International Journal of Obesity showed that lower stress levels also predicted greater weight loss.

A UK sleep expert said people need to “eat less, move more and sleep well”.

Approximately a quarter of adults in the UK are thought to be clinically obese, which means they have a Body Mass Index greater than 30.

Nearly 500 obese patients were recruited for the first part of a clinical trial by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in the US.

For six months they had to eat 500 fewer calories per day, exercise most days and attend group sessions.

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The authors report that “sleep time predicted success in the weight loss programme”.

People with lower stress levels at the start also lost more weight.

The researchers added: “These results suggest that early evaluation of sleep and stress levels in long-term weight management studies could potentially identify which participants might benefit from additional counselling.”

Dr Neil Stanley, from the British Sleep Society, said the sleep community had been aware of this for a while, but was glad that obesity experts were taking notice.

“We’ve always had the eat less move more mantra. But there is a growing body of evidence that we also need to sleep well”, he said.

“It’s also true that if you’re stressed, then you’re less likely to behave, you’ll sit at home feeling sorry for yourself, probably eating a chocolate bar.”

Dr David Haslam, chair of the National Obesity Forum, said: “It’s a great idea to find predictors of who will respond to therapy, if this is a genuine one.”

Original artwork and article courtesy from: BBC News

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February 12, 2011

United Airlines Charges Extra For “Larger” Customers

United Airlines passengers who do not meet specific size limits may be forced to shell out a bit more cash—or remain grounded, according to information posted on the company’s website. The new requirements were implemented to enhance “the comfort and well-being of all customers aboard United flights.” The website states that passengers must be able to

fit into a single seat in the ticketed cabin;
properly buckle the seatbelt using a single seatbelt extender; and
put the seat’s armrests down when seated.

A United customer who cannot meet the requirements will be given a few options, depending upon seating availability. If there are available seats on the purchased flight, the passenger will be relocated next to an empty seat. If no seating is available, the passenger will be required to “purchase an upgrade to a cabin with available seats that address the above-listed scenarios or change his or her ticket to the next available flight and purchase a second seat in addition to the one already purchased.” Customers who do not meet the criteria and choose not to purchase an extra seat will be barred from boarding.

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February 5, 2011

Global Weight Loss Market Continues Expansion

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As obesity increases globally, so too does money spent on weight management systems. This trend is expected to continue as analysts theorize that the global weight loss market will reach a staggering $586.3 billion by 2014. Global Weight Loss and Diet Management Market (2009–2014), a report published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), also states that the North American market will account for 43% of all revenues. “This market is driven by the growing demand for weight management services, the increasing incidence of child obesity, the increasing popularity of organic and healthy food, the emergence of Asians as big spenders on health and fitness products, and the rising health and fitness consciousness of women,” states information from the report. Of the market, the devices and services sectors are estimated to account for $180.8 billion and $181.6 billion respectively.

IHRSA has also released its own report citing industry growth. The 2009 IHRSA Global Report: The State of the Health Club Industry projects that health clubs will reach 120 million members worldwide by 2010. Such numbers are promising, considering current economical difficulties. “While these are not ordinary times, the fact remains that there is simply no better industry in which to work or invest, than ours,” stated Jay Ablondi, IHRSA executive vice president of global products, in a press release.

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source: IDEA Fitness

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February 2, 2011

Envisioning Single-Serving Sizes

Consumers are starting to realize that healthy eating is all about moderation. They have been bombarded with advice about portion control and encouraged to stick to single servings. But studies show that many people remain confused about what these terms mean.

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a portion refers to the amount of food you choose to eat, whereas a serving is used to describe the recommended amount of food you should eat at a given meal.

Still confused? Well, so are many of your clients. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, imagery may be the best way to teach them the difference. Use these visual examples provided by the NHLBI to show your clients what a serving really looks like.

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source: IDEA Fitness

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