MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'calories:'. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:55:10 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772487&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F21%2Fhealthy-chinese-food-is-possible%2F Is it possible to have healthy Chinese food? Just because you see a couple broccoli bits in that dish does not mean it’s healthy. In fact, Chinese takeout is among the worst offenders of the healthy eating guidelines; saturated fat and salt are through the roof with some dishes. Case in point: an order of General Tso’s Chicken can set you back 1,600 calories, 3150 mg sodium (exceeds 2100 mg per day limit) and 59 grams of fat (11 grams saturated – heart clogging kind – about a day’s worth). But don’t fret just yet, maybe you can have your fortune cookie and eat it too. Watch this video to learn how you can have healthy Chinese takeout. Try some of these healthy chinese recipes: Oriental Grilled Turkey Tenderloin Asian Chopped Salad Sesame Peanut Noodles Pork Stir-Fry with ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772487 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:52:10 +0100 3772487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3764255&cid=t_355743_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FJLXCS_7HNIs%2F Each week, we highlight the best Blisstree posts, and we like to do the same for our sister site, TheGloss. Check out our favorite posts from last week: 1. Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Talks About Loving Your Curves – And Your Carbs 2. Do You Hate Maxi Dresses? 3. Bullish: Personality Qualities That Are Way More Important Than Anything on Your Resume 4. London Fashion Week Does Not Care About the Jews 5. Holy Shit, You Can Swear on TV 6. Beauty Treatments of the Damned: Vampire Facelift 7. The Old Spice Guy Is Thanking Everyone Individually 8. What To Expect When You’re Not Expecting 9. What to Say When Friends Complain About Being Fat 10. From Gross Sludge To High Fashion Post from: BlissTree Top 10 Posts on TheGloss Last Week (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3764255 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:00:20 +0100 3764255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3764130&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-posts-from-the-gloss-2%2F Each week, we highlight the best Blisstree posts, and we like to do the same for our sister site, TheGloss. Check out our favorite posts from last week: 1. Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Talks About Loving Your Curves – And Your Carbs 2. Do You Hate Maxi Dresses? 3. Bullish: Personality Qualities That Are Way More Important Than Anything on Your Resume 4. London Fashion Week Does Not Care About the Jews 5. Holy Shit, You Can Swear on TV 6. Beauty Treatments of the Damned: Vampire Facelift 7. The Old Spice Guy Is Thanking Everyone Individually 8. What To Expect When You’re Not Expecting 9. What to Say When Friends Complain About Being Fat 10. From Gross Sludge To High Fashion Post from: BlissTree Top 10 Posts on TheGloss Last Week (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3764130 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:00:20 +0100 3764130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3754116&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F14%2Fa-family-of-sous-chefs-cooking-at-home-with-family-is-good-for-everyone%2F By: Carlene Helble- Elite Nutrition Intern We all have crazy schedules. Between work, school, meetings, appointments, the last thing some of us want to do when we roll into the driveway is cook, leaving us to either go out for food, or leave home cooking as a burdensome chore. Sound like you? It’s time to look at home cooking in a new way! Eating at home has exponential benefits. It’s less expensive, healthier, and more educational than dining out. When we live in a world of ‘ultimates’ and ‘doubles’ that plague our dining scene, it has become the norm to see a meal with a 3,000 mg sodium count. That’s 1000 mg over the daily limit in a single meal! Restaurant meals also tend to come with a side of fries, or chips, rather than a selection of vegetables, which increases calorie... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3754116 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:52:30 +0100 3754116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740754&cid=t_355743_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F4DDkbWtI-NI%2F photo from Flickr user Muffet We’re not big fans of dieting. But sometimes even just watching what you eat sucks. Nothing’s worse than the feeling you get when you want chocolate, but know you can’t have it. (Okay, the BP oil spill, earthquake in Haiti, and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan might be worse.) With these tips to stay full while eating less, you may be able to treat yourself once in a while. 1. Eat protein for breakfast. Eating a lean protein at breakfast keeps you fuller than other nutrients, because your body takes more time to digest and absorb it. Try low-fat yogurt or egg whites. But not mixed — that would be gross. 2. Swallow some spuds. The starch in potatoes resists digestive enzymes, which means it takes longer for your body to break it down. Potat... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740754 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:52:16 +0100 3740754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740571&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fweight-loss-7-ways-to-fight-hunger%2F photo from Flickr user Muffet We’re not big fans of dieting. But sometimes even just watching what you eat sucks. Nothing’s worse than the feeling you get when you want chocolate, but know you can’t have it. (Okay, the BP oil spill, earthquake in Haiti, and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan might be worse.) With these tips to stay full while eating less, you may be able to treat yourself once in a while. 1. Eat protein for breakfast. Eating a lean protein at breakfast keeps you fuller than other nutrients, because your body takes more time to digest and absorb it. Try low-fat yogurt or egg whites. But not mixed — that would be gross. 2. Swallow some spuds. The starch in potatoes resists digestive enzymes, which means it takes longer for your body to break it down. Potat... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740571 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:52:16 +0100 3740571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733066&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FjoptLj4ZIO8%2F By Jason KuznickiWhat can I say about San Francisco’s ban on vending machines for sugared soft drinks on city property? I could say that a twelve ounce can of Coca-Cola has fewer calories than twelve ounces of whole milk, because it does — 140 to 216. I could say that you’ll be even fatter if you substitute whole milk for Coke, ounce for ounce, because you will be. I could say that the extra nutrients in milk don’t do anything to make it less fattening, because they don’t. I could say that 12 ounces of soy milk has 198 calories, which is still well above Coke’s 140. I could even say that switching to skim milk doesn’t help you all that much — if you do the math, you’ll find that there are 124.5 calories in 12oz of skim milk, compared, a... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733066 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:37:46 +0100 3733066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726805&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F05%2Fbreaking-the-eat-repent-repeat-diet-cycle%2F By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern A buzzword you may be hearing in the dieting world right now is ‘mindful eating’. Being mindful is listening to your body’s hungry full cycle without agonizing about calories and the key to breaking the eat repent repeat diet cycle.  In a teleseminar hosted by Dr. Michelle May , author of ‘Am I Hungry’, her experience as a perpetual yo-yo dieter was used to explain where some of us tend to get off track. Dr. May noticed that people who struggle with their weight, or struggle with making healthy choices are more likely to eat due to environmental and emotional situations. Being sad or lonely can trigger the consumption of salty or sweet foods, something that can really throw a diet off track! To help us understand our eating decisions and... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726805 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:36:20 +0100 3726805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714468&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F01%2Fserving-sizes-packaged-food-nutrition-labels-may-get-a-makeover-per-the-fda%2F If you have ever read a nutrition facts label, you have probably seen the “serving size” listed right at the top. But do you know where that number comes from? (Hint, not an independent third party.) It’s actually the manufacturers themselves. Buy a big packaged muffin in the store and chances are the serving size is half a muffin. Check the cookies. The serving size is probably one or two. It’s not just junky foods either. I checked my package of alfalfa sprouts. One serving is supposedly 2/3 of the entire package. Now, I love my sprouts, but I’m lucky to get a small handful on a sandwich or salad. So why is this an issue? Well, if you haven’t heard there’s an obesity epidemic going on in the United States. We don’t get enough exercise. We don’t eat enough fruits and veg... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714468 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:06:47 +0100 3714468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733312&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F9eJtEct80Tw%2Fhow-are-calories-in-food-measu.html Q. How do we determine the energy content of a food ? For instance, how do we know that 200g of beef provides roughly 350 kcal ? A. A popular project for high school science fairs is building a calorimeter--a device that measures the energy in foods or other objects.  You build a combustion chamber in which you can burn a piece of food. The heat (energy) generated is transferred to a chamber containing water.  By measuring the difference in the temperature of the water, you can calculate how many calories the food contained. How to Build a Calorimeter But calorimeters overstate the amount of energy that you actually get out of your food. Due to the vagaries of digestion and absorption, you capture only a percentage of the energy that food contains. Fiber, for example, c... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733312 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:03:55 +0100 3733312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733313&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FAEF0Z1ynEOw%2Forganic-means-fewer-chemicals.html "Are organic foods less fattening than regular foods?"  It seems like a silly question. Obviously, organic certification describes how foods are produced. It has nothing to do with how much fat, sugar, or calories a food contains.  Yet consumers apparently think desserts are less fattening if they're organic, as demonstrated by a recent study at the University of Michigan.  Of course, we're all too smart for that, right?  Actually, I suspect we're all a lot more susceptible to the "health halo effect" than we think.  When we read about these studies, the subjects' responses seem naive and silly--but that's because we're in on the joke.  Had we been the one in the hot seat--and not clued in to the point of the questions, a lot of us would probably reveal the ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733313 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:49:07 +0100 3733313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3707031&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F28%2Fresearch-says-calorie-counts-arent-accurate-whoops%2F Researchers at Tufts University looked at 10 frozen food items and 20 restaurant meals and found that they are serving up more than what dieters are asking for. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, prepared foods may contain an average of 8% more calories than their package labels own up to and restaurant meals may contain a whopping 18% more. Some individual restaurant items contained up to 200% more calories than expressed on the menu. Eeek! What’s a dieter to do? Well, before you go throwing out your food journal read this article for some perspective. Without question, this study suggests a potential threat to weight loss for people who are counting calories as a means to weight loss. Yes, it would be great if the FDA stepped in and ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3707031 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:05:41 +0100 3707031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701673&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysical-activity-for-weight-loss-not-for-most-middle-aged-women%2F2010.06.26 Talk about a cruel trick of nature! A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows that physical activity prevents weight gain in middle-aged and older women ONLY IF THEY ARE ALREADY AT IDEAL WEIGHT. Did you read that? It means that the recommended guidelines advocating 150 minutes of exercise a week isn’t sufficient to prevent weight gain in most middle-aged women. The Harvard-associated researchers assessed weight changes associated with various levels of physical activity on 34,079 women who had been followed since 1992 in the Women’s Health Study. They stratified women as “inactive” (less than 150 minutes a week of moderate level physical activity), “intermediatel... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701673 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3701673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701784&cid=t_355743_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FqI6quLh5po0%2F A little behind on your reading this week? Not a problem. Here’s the quickest, easiest way to catch up on all things Blisstree. 1. Calories, Carbs, Sugar, and Fat: 25 Energy Bars vs. 25 Candy Bars 2. 31 Things You Should Never Do In (Enclosed) Public Spaces 3. Top 5 Bogus Infomercial Exercise Equipment for Lazy People 4. What Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Coke Every Day, For a Long Time 5. Gluten-Free Gluttony: Our Raw Chef Returns With a New Original Recipe 6. DIY Dare: If Julia Roberts and Sarah Jessica Parker Knit, It Must Be Cool 7. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Summer Beauty Products Under $10 8. Our Sex Poll Heats Up With a Cool Giveaway From Random House 9. Hamadi Organics: Our 3-Product Hair Care Review 10. bodyFood: Natural, Eco-Friendly Face and Body Products Post from:... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701784 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:00:37 +0100 3701784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701667&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-from-this-week-2%2F A little behind on your reading this week? Not a problem. Here’s the quickest, easiest way to catch up on all things Blisstree. 1. Calories, Carbs, Sugar, and Fat: 25 Energy Bars vs. 25 Candy Bars 2. 31 Things You Should Never Do In (Enclosed) Public Spaces 3. Top 5 Bogus Infomercial Exercise Equipment for Lazy People 4. What Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Coke Every Day, For a Long Time 5. Gluten-Free Gluttony: Our Raw Chef Returns With a New Original Recipe 6. DIY Dare: If Julia Roberts and Sarah Jessica Parker Knit, It Must Be Cool 7. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Summer Beauty Products Under $10 8. Our Sex Poll Heats Up With a Cool Giveaway From Random House 9. Hamadi Organics: Our 3-Product Hair Care Review 10. bodyFood: Natural, Eco-Friendly Face and Body Products Post from:... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701667 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:00:37 +0100 3701667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695748&cid=t_355743_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FWPGyBWg3Hh0%2F photo: Thinkstock While browsing Care2 today, we saw a headline that was truly vomit-inducing: “Is Your Muffin Naughty?” As we recovered from the title’s yuck-factor, we clicked through – curious, if nothing else. Turns out, it’s not a sex thing; it’s a list of the worst breakfast muffins you could possibly eat. Ever. We all know muffins aren’t great for us health-wise, but if we grab a reduced-fat one on the go, that’s fine – right? Check out the (scary) list below and decide for yourself. Congratulations to all the winners. 12. Tim Horton’s Whole Grain Raspberry Muffin Calories: 400 Calories from Fat: 160 Total Fat: 17 g Sodium: 580 mg Sugar: 26 g 11. Peet’s Reduced Fat Pumpkin Ginger Muffin Calories: 460 Calories from Fat: 130 To... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695748 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:31:27 +0100 3695748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695533&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsex-or-food-top-12-worst-muffins-in-the-world%2F photo: Thinkstock While browsing Care2 today, we saw a headline that was truly vomit-inducing: “Is Your Muffin Naughty?” As we recovered from the title’s yuck-factor, we clicked through – curious, if nothing else. Turns out, it’s not a sex thing; it’s a list of the worst breakfast muffins you could possibly eat. Ever. We all know muffins aren’t great for us health-wise, but if we grab a reduced-fat one on the go, that’s fine – right? Check out the (scary) list below and decide for yourself. Congratulations to all the winners. 12. Tim Horton’s Whole Grain Raspberry Muffin Calories: 400 Calories from Fat: 160 Total Fat: 17 g Sodium: 580 mg Sugar: 26 g 11. Peet’s Reduced Fat Pumpkin Ginger Muffin Calories: 460 Calories from Fat: 130 To... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695533 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:31:27 +0100 3695533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695749&cid=t_355743_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FZqbgWyzIANY%2F You might be the cleanest clean person you know, but we’ve got some bad news anyway. You’ve got trillions of microbial bacteria just hanging out inside of you. Well, not exactly hanging out. They’re working pretty hard, influencing whether we make or burn fat, and how many calories we take from our food. According to the Los Angeles Times, researchers have realized that there are links between gut bacteria and weight metabolism in mice. Though there are links among humans as well, scientists aren’t as certain about the intricacies. We bet that once researchers nail down the exact science between gut bacteria and weight loss in people, we’ll be seeing even more commercials for yogurts that taste just like cream-filled chocolate donuts – and supposedly help yo... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695749 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:30:50 +0100 3695749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695534&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fweight-loss-the-bacteria-in-your-gut%2F You might be the cleanest clean person you know, but we’ve got some bad news anyway. You’ve got trillions of microbial bacteria just hanging out inside of you. Well, not exactly hanging out. They’re working pretty hard, influencing whether we make or burn fat, and how many calories we take from our food. According to the Los Angeles Times, researchers have realized that there are links between gut bacteria and weight metabolism in mice. Though there are links among humans as well, scientists aren’t as certain about the intricacies. We bet that once researchers nail down the exact science between gut bacteria and weight loss in people, we’ll be seeing even more commercials for yogurts that taste just like cream-filled chocolate donuts – and supposedly help yo... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695534 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:30:50 +0100 3695534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655740&cid=t_355743_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FYYQCA2nxyzE%2F You can feel it in the air – it’s almost the weekend. And there are a lot of things we want to get done in the next two days: Get in some personal TLC time. Whether this means having an orgasm (solo or not) or getting a massage, it’s going to be all about us at some point this weekend. Read. The weather is perfect for just sitting outside with an iced tea and getting caught up in a story. An added bonus? Reading will boost our brain power. Sample some fancy cheeses. It’s been a while since we took a trip to the local fromagerie (we took French in college, no big deal) to buy some cheese we can’t afford. But it’s totally worth it, because dairy could reduce our risk of heart disease. Rent a movie. Going to the movies nowadays will set you back quite a ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655740 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:33:56 +0100 3655740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655572&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-4%2F You can feel it in the air – it’s almost the weekend. And there are a lot of things we want to get done in the next two days: Get in some personal TLC time. Whether this means having an orgasm (solo or not) or getting a massage, it’s going to be all about us at some point this weekend. Read. The weather is perfect for just sitting outside with an iced tea and getting caught up in a story. An added bonus? Reading will boost our brain power. Sample some fancy cheeses. It’s been a while since we took a trip to the local fromagerie (we took French in college, no big deal) to buy some cheese we can’t afford. But it’s totally worth it, because dairy could reduce our risk of heart disease. Rent a movie. Going to the movies nowadays will set you back quite a ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655572 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:33:56 +0100 3655572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648822&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F10%2Fvegan-breakfast-the-tofu-scramble%2F Some people don’t consider breakfast complete without eggs-scrambled, fried or hardboiled. But for those of us who don’t like eggs or choose not to eat them, a tofu scramble comes mighty close to the “real thing.” It takes even less time to prepare than scrambled eggs, so you can impress your breakfast guests in a jiffy! Ingredients: 1/2 white onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 block tofu, drained and pressed 1 TBS olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 TBS soy sauce 2 TBS nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp paprika Preparation: After draining off all excess water from the tofu, gently crumble it, and set aside. Sautee onion, pepper in oil for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add Tofu  and sautee for another minute. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648822 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:23:17 +0100 3648822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3645076&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F09%2Ffood-for-your-whole-life-nutrition-today-for-a-healthy-tomorrow%2F By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern It’s no secret; nutrition can affect your health at every stage of life. California Walnuts held an amazing symposium and webinar, Food for your Whole Life, that brought experts like Dr. David Katz, from across the country to focus on each life stage. The panel of specialists included a representative from the USDA, who gave us a sneak peek at what is being worked on for the new food pyramid that is being released this fall. Look for a new view on the calories obtained from fat and carbohydrate sources as well as more information on trans fats. The children’s specialist talked about one of our favorite topics, school lunches. He described studies that he and his team members were working on to increase healthy choices in students. Small changes... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3645076 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:25:37 +0100 3645076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629902&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F04%2Fusda-and-congresswoman-chellie-pingree-want-healthier-school-lunches%2F By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern Even if you can’t remember the last time you ate in a school cafeteria or what you had, you’ve probably heard a heaping portion about what’s going on with the Child Nutrition Act.  USDA Under Secretary Concannon and Congresswoman Chellie Pingee met recently to discuss what needs to change. The Child Nutrition Act is comprised of the national School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Summer Food Service Programs which works to provide around 32 million children with a meal each day. Schools enrolled in the programs must meet certain nutritional requirements, such as meeting 1/3 of the RDIs for certain nutrients while staying under less than 30% of calories from fat, for the meals served in order to be reimbursed by the state and federal governments... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629902 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:09:24 +0100 3629902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621981&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F02%2Fsmall-changes-for-big-results-rebeccas-interview-on-fox-5%2F By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern Healthy eating should not make you stressed out. Making small changes to move towards a more nutritious and beneficial diet can help by leaps and bounds in the long run. Rebecca’s interview with Fox 5 DC gave great pointers on tips you can use to start improving your diet this summer. Americans are notorious for drinking their calories so by replacing a soda with a Fruit2O or 100 percent fruit juice with sparkling water to make a spritzer, you can easily shave off excess sugar intake and calories. Another thing many of us are guilty of is ignoring our bodies ‘hungry/full’ signal. By keeping small snacks like SunSweet Ones (Delicious and it takes four to equal 100 calories!) or nuts in the car or in your bag, you can keep yourself in check by ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621981 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:26:34 +0100 3621981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621627&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fheadaches-and-hormones-daily-health-quiz%2F How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Hormones wield a lot of power when it comes to our bodies. They can affect weight gain, mood, and even headaches. Plus, estrogen levels can impact the severity of our headaches. So do high estrogen levels mean a more painful or less painful headache? #MicroPollDiv_258601 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to last Friday’s Question: Spending a day at the beach creates a lot of opportunities for fun activities that burn a ton of calories. We asked y... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621627 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:33:39 +0100 3621627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585778&cid=t_355743_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FqZU94IwjasA%2F photo: Thinkstock We all know that as we age, it gets harder to keep the pounds off. While it’s fun (in a bitter way) to get nostalgic about when you were 16 and could eat a pint of ice cream every day and still be an XS, Real Simple put together a list of 20 ways to lose weight for good. 1. If you begin your meals with a salad, you’ll eat less for the rest of the meal. A study proves that participants who ate a salad topped with low-fat mozzarella and low-calorie Italian dressing ate 10% less calories over the course of the entire day. 2. Speaking of salads, try this trick: Get your dressing on the side, then dip your fork in it before you spear a hunk of lettuce. You’ll get all the taste at a fraction of the calories. 3. When you’re going out to eat, order two app... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585778 Thu, 20 May 2010 18:18:55 +0100 3585778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585578&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fweight-loss-20-real-ways-to-drop-the-pounds%2F photo: Thinkstock We all know that as we age, it gets harder to keep the pounds off. While it’s fun (in a bitter way) to get nostalgic about when you were 16 and could eat a pint of ice cream every day and still be an XS, Real Simple put together a list of 20 ways to lose weight for good. 1. If you begin your meals with a salad, you’ll eat less for the rest of the meal. A study proves that participants who ate a salad topped with low-fat mozzarella and low-calorie Italian dressing ate 10% less calories over the course of the entire day. 2. Speaking of salads, try this trick: Get your dressing on the side, then dip your fork in it before you spear a hunk of lettuce. You’ll get all the taste at a fraction of the calories. 3. When you’re going out to eat, order two app... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585578 Thu, 20 May 2010 18:18:55 +0100 3585578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567891&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-lower-your-cholesterol%2F2010.05.15 Your doctor has just informed you that you have “hyperlipidemia” – or high cholesterol. She’s mentioning lipid-lowering drugs (statins), but you said you want to try some things on your own first. She agrees and will recheck your blood levels in three months. What are you going to do? The advice is all over the map and your Google searches come up with various supplements and diets that are confusing and overwhelming. Here are some specific recommendations, based on evidence, that can help you lower your cholesterol. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567891 Sat, 15 May 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3567891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545439&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhich-diet-fits-your-genes%2F2010.05.08 Why do some diets work better than others? Why can your best friend lose 10 pounds with a low-carb diet and your weight just hovers? Why can some people eat just about everything and still stay skinny? It’s all in the genes.  Mindy Dopler Nelson, Ph.D., of Stanford University reported the results of her study at the American Heart Associate Conference. She found that a single nuceotide polymorphism caused women to loose five times as much weight on the Atkins diet compared with women who didn’t have the gene. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545439 Sat, 08 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3545439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524115&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmcdonald%25e2%2580%2599s-vs-dash-two-days-two-diets%2F2010.05.01 This week I’ve been trying to eat according to the DASH guidelines for lowering blood pressure. It actually hasn’t been too difficult — partly because I’m not following their strictest guidelines, which call for just 1,300 milligrams of sodium and 16 grams of saturated fat a day. I’ve been shooting for 2,300 milligrams of sodium and 22 grams of saturated fat. In 2003, I tried a somewhat different “diet,” which in some ways was more difficult to follow, even though it only lasted one day. My son Jim (then age 11) and I ate every meal at McDonald’s for an entire day (yes, this was before Super Size Me). We recorded the experience on the Web. I thought it would be interesting to compare my day at McDonald’s to a typical day on DASH. (more…) *This blog p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524115 Sat, 01 May 2010 16:00:38 +0100 3524115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463343&cid=t_355743_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fstudy-sleep-starved-nights-may-fuel_13.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463343 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:24:00 +0100 3463343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3425152&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F31%2Fcould-advising-people-to-eat-less-and-exercise-more-increase-their-risk-of-getting-fatter%2F Some time ago one of my blogs focused on the thoughts of Dr Andrew Wadge - Chief Scientist at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the UK. The blog specifically focused on his broadside at ‘detox’ regimes. I can understand that someone may be a bit sceptical of such regimes. However, if Dr Wadge [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3425152 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:02:22 +0100 3425152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318691&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F01%2Fcinema-popcorn-highlighted-as-a-nutritional-hazard-and-how-to-avoid-it%2F Over the weekend the radio was on and I caught an item about the apparent hazards of popcorn. The Food Standards Agency in the UK has, it seems, launched a bit of a blitz against the snack foods and drink available in cinema foyers (see here for a report regarding this) and popcorn is [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318691 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:25:20 +0100 3318691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251430&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2F12-must-have-foods-for-a-healthy-pantry%2F How healthy is your pantry? Do you think it may be in a need of a “nutrition makeover”? Read this guest blog post by dietitian Nour El-Zibdeh, RD and be sure to visit her website AFTER you leave a comment about your favorite pantry must-haves and why. In health, Rebecca Raw Nuts and Nut Butters Nuts are a good source of vitamin E, protein, and poly- and mono- unsaturated (good) fats. Buy raw to keep salt intake in check and eat as a snack or on top of salads or cereals. Nut butters make a perfect breakfast or lunch sandwich. Buy a 100% nut butter, without salt, sugar, or extra oils and ingredients. Nuts are calorie-dense; eat no more than 1 ounce fresh, or 2 tablespoons nut butter, a day. Whole Grain Pasta While pasta suffers from the misleading bad rep of carbs, whole-whea... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251430 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:18:54 +0100 3251430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3160001&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F11%2F22%2Fmovie-popcorn-gets-rotten-tomatoes-and-two-thumbs-down-from-cspi%2F Think you are getting a “healthy” popcorn snack when you visit the Movie theater? Think again. A new study released by the Center for Science in the Public Interest is giving a big two thumbs down on Movie Popcorn and snacks. According to their findings: A medium combo at Regal has 1,610 calories and 60 grams of saturated fat. That’s roughly the saturated fat of a stick of butter and the calories of two sticks of butter. The medium combo is equivalent to eating three McDonald’s Quarter Pounders with 12 pats of butter. For many people, that combo has all of the calories that they need for an entire day. In the Video Clip below, Dr. Jennifer Ashton of CBS News shows Maggie Rodriguez and Harry Smith just how much saturated fat movie popcorn and soda can have. You can ... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3160001 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:02:23 +0100 3160001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989433&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F13%2Fhealthiest-soups-for-fall%2F When you think of soup, do you think of a health food or a heart attack? Believe it or not, most people consider soups to be more harmful to health than beneficial. But I’m here to help soup reach its full potential and earn its way back on your “health hero” list. In this post, I’ll explain the pros and cons of soups and I’ll show you how you can enjoy a bowl of healthful goodness no matter what your time availability or cooking skill level. The Pro: A nutrition boost! Soups can be a wonderful way to get more veggies, fiber, and plant-based protein in your diet. Soups made with low-sodium broth, veggies, beans, and lean protein have a lot of nutrition to offer for 100-200 calories per serving. The Con: Most people worry about the sodium content of soups so they avoid them altoge... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989433 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:20:21 +0100 2989433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943738&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fdo-you-drink-too-much-alcohol%2F It seems like a simple question. Do you drink too much alcohol? But one person’s social drinking may be someone else’s too much. So how can you tell if you’re drinking too much and what exactly is drinking too much? First, we need to decide on what is a drink – what drinks are equivalent to each other. Generally, in North America, a standard drink is one that has about 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol. But how much that is in your drink depends on what it is you are drinking. Generally, standard drinks are: •   12 oz beer •    5 oz wine •    3-4 oz of fortified wine (such as port) •    2-3 oz liqueur or aperatif •    1.5 oz brandy or hard liquor Does any of that surprise you? If you drink mixed drinks and would like to figure out how much al... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943738 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:47:30 +0100 2943738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927591&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F26%2Fbiggest-loser-diet-at-home%2F One of the things I think makes this show unique is that more people watch it for inspiration rather than entertainment. As a nutrition and fitness expert who tunes in religiously, I get tons of questions about my impressions of the show. My favorite is the epiphanies and “a-ha” moments people experience on camera. You can tell they’ve reached the point of no return. The new behaviors they pick up on the show help them add years to their life and life to their years. Could there be a better “prize” than that? What’s so special about “the ranch” that allows the transformations to occur? In a word, environment. One of the reasons the people lose so much weight consistently is because of their new environment. All the barriers that usually exist to behavior change (job, life s... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927591 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:10:15 +0100 2927591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912561&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F21%2Fbe-social-without-blowing-your-diet%2F Whether it’s a late summer BBQ, wedding, or other life milestone, you’re bound to have your calendar booked with a celebration sometime soon. For people working hard to lose weight, it can be stressful and even cause anxiety that can make you want to skip the event altogether. If this sounds like you, you should know that your uneasy feeling is natural and you shouldn’t think negatively toward it. Instead, how about a solution? I’ll explain why you’re having a difficult time and how you can be social without blowing your diet. It’s All About Control The reason social engagements may make you feel uncomfortable has to do with control; how much control you think you have over making “the right” choices so you won’t leave feeling stuffed and regretful of your actions. Some p... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912561 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:48:32 +0100 2912561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2839192&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F28%2Fcutting-sugar-and-sweets-from-your-calorie-budget%2F The American Heart Association recently released recommendations for added sugars – and they say “slash slash slash” it way down. According to their position paper, the usual intake of added sugars for Americans was 22.2 teaspoons per day (355 calories per day) in 2001-2004. American Heart Association would like to see American women consume no more than 100 calories per day and men no more than 150 calories per day from added sugars. Why? Excessive consumption of sugars has been linked with several metabolic abnormalities and adverse health conditions, as well as shortfalls of essential nutrients. Translation: Basically, Americans are overdrawing the “calorie funds” in their “discretionary calories” bank account. Discretionary calories are what’s left over in the budget AF... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2839192 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:03:16 +0100 2839192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2734092&cid=t_355743_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2F26%2Fwhat-is-normal-eating%2F Today, the definition of normal eating is blurry. It’s gotten lost amid buzz words like “diet,” “restriction,” “willpower” and “flat abs.” It’s sandwiched between the sizable stacks of “shoulds”: I should diet. I should abstain from dessert. I should count calories. I should avoid “bad” foods. I should have an invisible stomach, smaller hips and thin thighs. While reading Purge: Rehab Diaries (stay tuned for the review) by Nicole Johns, about the author’s experiences in an eating disorder center, I came across the following definition of normal eating. It was created by Ellyn Satter, an expert on eating and feeding. Satter writes: “Normal eating is going to the table hungry and eating until you are satisfied. It is being able to choose food you like and eat... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2734092 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:14:32 +0100 2734092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2734299&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F25%2F973%2F Parents: read my advice for toddlers who eat too often. http://ping.fm/tlUqs (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog) Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2734299 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:04:44 +0100 2734299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621869&cid=t_355743_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FFXBF13ioo5M%2F Walter Breuning is being touted as the new “oldest living man” at age 112. He lives in a nursing home in Montana and says he’s grateful for his good health. The previous man to hold the title, Henry Allingham of England, died Sunday at age 113. It’s one thing to talk about the oldest man on earth, but it’s another to put yourself in his shoes and try and imagine all the things he’s seen and heard his entire life. For example, Breuning said he first learned to “read by kerosene lantern, remembers his grandfather telling him about fighting in the Civil War, and cast his first presidential ballot for Woodrow Wilson.” Believe it or not, his family genes would have never predicted his long life, either. Both his parents died before they were 50,... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621869 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:12:22 +0100 2621869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2588472&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F10%2Fhealthy-eats-starbucks-new-salads-and-smoothies%2F Last week, I posted about the healthy foods makeover Starbucks gave itself called “real food, simply delicious” (all natural ingredients, whole foods, and as few ingredients as possible). Since then I had the chocolate banana Vivanno smoothie with the espresso shot as a quick lunch. It was delicious. At only 300 calories it wasn’t enough of a lunch for me, but it held me over during my meetings until I was able to get a “second lunch” which was a 200 calorie snack of feta cheese, tomato, and basil salad with whole grain crackers. A good nutrition tip: if you are busy and don’t really feel hungry but know you need to eat something, go for a light lunch of a few hundred calories then eat a “second lunch” a few hours later when you do feel hungr... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2588472 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:04:21 +0100 2588472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424534&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F20%2Fconsumers-still-dont-understand-calories%2F It’s on the label for every food we eat – so why do we still have a hard time with calories when it comes to weight management? Since 2006, International Food Information Council (IFIC) has been trending out consumer attitudes toward numerous health and nutrition topics. Steadily, when consumers are asked about weight managemen, calories still confuse. Hmmm…. that’s not good, considering America’s obesity and overweight status (2/3 of population) and the need for a negative energy balance (calories in < calories out) to lose weight. According to IFIC’s survey, 55% are trying to lose weight, but very few are actually counting calories (17%)Even worse 63% of people inaccurately estimate the number of calories they take in, with 47% overestimating calori... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424534 Wed, 20 May 2009 18:56:02 +0100 2424534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399100&cid=t_355743_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FJNVd8OW3WLs%2Fsnack-yourself-skinny.php I've been (sort of) working to lose my small pocket of belly pudge so I can slip back into my smaller shirts. Here are the five most effective ways I've reduced my calorie intake. Eat Breakfast. I can feel my metabolism kick into high gear when I eat breakfast. When I skip it, I can actually feel my body slowing down. Numerous studies have shown that a healthy breakfast is... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399100 Fri, 08 May 2009 16:00:00 +0100 2399100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2342038&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F12%2Fsports-drinks-tax-to-fight-obesity%2F I’ve seen some lame ideas in my day, but this one takes the cake. The Washington Post reports that Kelly Brownell thinks the government should tax soda and sports drinks as a way to curb obesity rates in the United States. (Brownell is a professor of psychology at Yale University and director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity). As a sports nutritionist I think it makes no sense to tax sports drinks. They provide a fueling and performance benefit to people competing in races (and training for them) for any event over 60 minutes. 10-milers, half marathons, marathons, triathlons, cycling races and let’s not forget team sports. Discouraging their use puts people at higher risk for dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and hyponatremia (all of which can be deadly). ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2342038 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:11:30 +0100 2342038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2262111&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F12%2Ftalk-of-the-nation-on-npr-calories-and-weight-loss-2yr-study%2F I found this radio interview on the NPR website’s show Talk of the Nation…. listen, learn and discuss. Here’s what I found most interesting: 1. exercise discussion - long term weight management 2. total lifestyle change - portion control, calories matter I disagree with the overall message that it doesn’t matter what kind of calories. If you only eat 1500 calories a day of food and you need 2000 sure you are creating a calorie deficit. But if those calories are from a high sugar cereal with milk, a frozen meal at lunch, and a slice of pizza at dinner, you aren’t getting enough fiber, vitamins, minerals, and all the antioxidants and phytochemicals that come with eating whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchf... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2262111 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:30:04 +0100 2262111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2223202&cid=t_355743_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Flose-weight-now-ask-me-how%2F This study proves it. Of course, the less you cut back the less you’ll lose. And the less you exercise the less you’ll lose. So while I don’t recommend doing anything drastic, I also don’t recommend doing nothing or next to nothing. Drastic measures are impossible to maintain. Doing nothing is hard to live with. Take the middle way: eat a little less and exercise a little more. Keep it up and very gradually increase your efforts. There’s an old adage of “no pain, no gain.” In a way this is true in that some effort is required, but if the pain is too great you’ll stop in a few weeks and there will surely be no gain. Take the middle way instead. Start small. Eat a little less and exercise a little more. And get a lot of support. I wish you the best of luck. (Source: Dr. Z's M... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2223202 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:07:34 +0100 2223202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2095852&cid=t_355743_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2F11%2Fcalorie-counting-at-the-fast-food-counter%2F Pages: 1 2 Next »     Single Page Massachusetts is likely to join California, New York City and Seattle in requiring some sort of calorie count next to food items in restaurant chains in the state. Jeff Jacoby writes in today’s Boston Globe about how this amounts to an ineffective attempt by Big Government to further nanny our everyday lives. I see it differently, based upon the research. Let’s start with the basics. More information generally helps people make better informed decisions in their lives. It helps to know, for instance, how much gas a car uses, so the government forces car manufacturers to post MPG results for each of their cars (despite the expensive testing procedure needed to produce this number). The government also compiles fatality a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2095852 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:54:06 +0100 2095852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2073985&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F31%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-cohesos-caloriessmart-mini-nutrition-calculator%2F Want to know exactly how many calories that handful of nuts or second latte is going to add to you diet? Now you can simply and easily with the Coheso’s CaloriesSmart Mini CSNL-100. No more guessing or search - CaloriesSmart offers ‘facts at your fingertips.’ It might look similar to a blackberry but this nutrition calculator does something that the blackberry can’t - it lets you manage your diet on the go. Want one? Then you might be in luck. Healthbolt has one to giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment by 5th Jan telling us why you think this CaloriesSmart nutrition calculator should be yours. And who knows, it just might be. This giveaway is open worldwide. The winner will be announced on 6th Jan and sent an email with the subject heading ‘Healthbolt G... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2073985 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:25:12 +0100 2073985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2055823&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F21%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-copy-of-the-2009-calorieking-calorie-fat-carbohydrate-counter%2F I know. No one want to count calories during the holiday season, not when you’ve got all that food sitting at the table, just waiting for you to dig into. But just in case you do, here’s your chance to win a copy of not only The 2009 CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter but also the companion CalorieKing Food & Exercise Journal. This edition of the Calorie Counter has been completely reformatted and revised to reflect current popular food trends and products. The pocket-sized 2009 Counter not only contains food data and over 11,000 meals found at 200 chain and fast food restaurants, but also features a variety of convenient diet and lifestyle tips, including: Fats & Cholesterol Guide Hints to Reduce Fat Calcium & Osteoporosis Guide Diabetes Guide with ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2055823 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:16:53 +0100 2055823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798094&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F15%2Fcan-thinking-too-much-make-you-fat%2F Sounds like a strange question but, in a nutshell,  that’s what a group of Canadian researchers wanted to know. So they recruited 14 women and put their brains (and their stomachs) to work. After performing one of the three different tasks for 45 minutes - relaxing in a sitting position, reading and summarizing a text, or completing a series of memory, attention, and vigilance tests on the computer - the women were provided with an all-you-can-eat buffet to dig into. The researchers measured the sponstaneous food intake of the students following each activity and discovered that the women ate 203 more calories after the reading-writing task and 253 more calories after the memory and attention task than they did when they were just sitting around and relaxing. The researchers also di... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798094 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:55:39 +0100 1798094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1752072&cid=t_355743_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F09%2F02%2Fmega-calorie-vs-reasonable-calorie-hamburgers%2F ABC News recently took a look at restaurant websites and menus in New York City and talked to spokes people for various restaurants and fast food chains to determine which fast food burgers one can eat if you are on a diet, and which ones will force you to the gym. They only looked at the calories for each of the hamburgers which for some may be half of a normal person’s daily calories. They did not look at the fat content for the hamburgers (which presumably is quite high also). Lower Calorie Hamburgers Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger - 230 In n’ Out Burger - Protein Style (Bun replaced with Lettuce) - 240 McDonald’s Hamburger - 250 Jack in the Box, Hamburger deluxe - 350 Chili’s Burger Patty only (w/o bun or toppings) - 360 Medium Range Calorie Hamburgers Fatburger, ... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1752072 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:52:26 +0100 1752072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750078&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F01%2Fsohow-many-calories-did-you-eat-this-weekend%2F Since this Labor Day, THE last “unofficial” day of summer, I’d love to take you down the memory lane that was your eating habits throughout the weekend. How did you do? Did you eat yourself silly like me? Or did you stick to your regular diet (c’mon now, no fibbing!) If, by the off chance, I was not the only other American eating like there would never be another summer barbecue throughout the rest of time, here is what your calorie consumption might have looked like after just one meal (albeit, it was a large, large meal!) Take a look: Cheddar Bratwurst - Calories: 270, Fat Grams: 22 Regular Potato Chips - Calories: 150, Fat Grams: 10 Lite French Onion Dip - Calories: 35, Fat Grams: 1.5 Doritos - Calories: 150, Fat Grams: 8 Bacon Ranch Boxed Pasta Salad - Calories... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750078 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:09:32 +0100 1750078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1640356&cid=t_355743_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F341028890%2F New Yorkers will now be in the know. A new rule requiring all New York chain restaurants to post calorie information on their menus took effect this past Friday. I think that this is great! In a world where the lack of time, and often bad choices, lead us to food on-the-go, and where obesity, heart disease, diabetes and other health problems have reached scary numbers, revising our food habits is likely to have a positive impact on our lives. Think about how many people go and pick up a quick lunch and then head back to the office to sit behind a desk and finish out their day. The average fast food burger has over 350 calories and then add that fry and soda… you are well nearing 1200 calories on just lunch alone. Craziness! Do you wish this would come to a town near you? Do you think... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1640356 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:48:13 +0100 1640356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1242400&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F237748534%2F A celebrity quote I read the other day got me wondering about breastfeeding and weight gain or loss. Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz, who currently stars in the comedy Definitely, Maybe, told The Sun: ‘I feel sexier after having a baby. I think you feel a lot more confident and much more appreciative of your body and what it’s capable of doing. I’ve got a lot more respect for it.’ She added, ‘When I stopped breastfeeding I gained some. It took me more than a year to get back to where I was.’ Source. I hear both sides from breastfeeding mothers: (1) some mothers say they have difficulty losing weight while breastfeeding, and (2) some mothers say they gained weight when they stopped breastfeeding and were not burning as many calories per day. What was ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1242400 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:46:50 +0100 1242400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=979236&cid=t_355743_134_f&fid=35137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesupdate.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Ftaubes-good-calories-bad-calories-lost.html I recently got a copy of the new Gary Taubes book, Good Calories Bad Calories, which a lot of us have been waiting for with high hopes.Alas, this was not the book I had hoped it would be. Taubes has done a heroic job of studying and analyzing the history of 75 years worth of dietary research. No one with a shred of intellect can read this book without coming away convinced that the Politics of Personality caused nutritional research to go where the data never led it and to spend 40 years wandering in that high carb/low fat desert. But the Taubes book is 600 pages of some of the densest writing I've encountered in a long life of reading popular science. How dense? Well, I managed to sprain a finger reading it, that was how heavy it was. And the prose is just as dense as the paper. Long conv... Diabetes Update blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=979236 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:31:00 +0100 979236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=921764&cid=t_355743_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F164299946%2Fnutritionpedia_online_nutritio_1.html The vast majority of online search engines are pretty much useless but Nutritionpedia is not one of them. Nutritionpedia provides nutritional facts and information on over 72,000 food items. You went out with friends and went off your diet. Want to know what that Burger King Bacon Double Cheese Burger set you back in calories? Try 570 calories with 148% of your daily recommended fat allowance. Not good! So the next day for lunch you try to make up for it with a McDonald's Chicken Cesear Salad. Calories 228, fat 27%. Much better!Nutritionpedia covers over 70 fast-food and casual dining restaurants and includes information on meals, snacks, coffee, ice cream, baked goods and pizza. Put into the search box the food you are looking for and it takes you to a page with the nutritional i... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=921764 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:38:53 +0100 921764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=825409&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F28%2Fthe-secret-to-weight-loss%2F Filed under: Diets, Exercise, NutritionLet's face it, there is no "secret" to losing weight. It's simple -- bank less calories than you spend and the weight will come off. You don't need to take pills or buy into the latest diet craze. Common sense is all you need.I spoke with my oncologist the other day about my own weight loss -- I have lost nearly 14 pounds since the beginning of May, thanks to a no-sweets, low-sugar, low-fat, water-only diet with an emphasis on high fruit and veggie intake. Now this is no temporary diet. This is for life. My goal was never to lose a bunch of weight and then go back to eating junk -- I just wanted to shed a few cancer treatment-induced pounds while embracing a brand new healthy lifestyle.My doctor was proud of my progress and shared his too -- he's lost... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=825409 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 825409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=819527&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F23%2Fdrink-safely%2F Filed under: Diet, ObesityRemember when everyone thought that fruit smoothies were healthy? To be fair, it's not that they were unhealthy (they did have real fruit in them, which is a good start), they just weren't as healthy as people tended to believe. The reason why was the extremely high number of calories and carbohydrates they contained. So, smoothies became a little less popular -- replaced, by some, by trendy coffee drinks from Starbucks and Seattle's Best. Buuuuut....people soon realized that those drinks had just as much sugar and calories as the smoothies, not to mention a whole lot more fat, too. From there, it seemed like everyone just decided to stick to bottled water. Like comedian George Carlin aptly pointed out in one of his bits, it was like all of a sudden everyone beca... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=819527 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 819527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=816657&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F22%2Fsushi-exposed%2F Filed under: DietHere's something I learned yesterday that made me regret all those times I went to a Japanese restaurant and thought I was eating healthy when I ordered sushi. It turns out that those little, tasty rolls pack quite a whollop in the calorie department. I'm talking a real whallop -- like more calories than a Mars bar!! Surprised? Yeah, so was I. I did realize that sushi is wrapped in white rice, which by itself isn't exactly a great choice. For people with diabetes, it's probably wise to avoid simple sugars of this kind altogether, if possible. There are brown rice sushis, so these are already a healthier option. Still, though, there are some serious calories to contend with. For example, an eel and avocado roll has 372 calories and 17.5g of fat!! Granted, much of this is "g... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=816657 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 816657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=770620&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F31%2Fpicture-it-120-calories-and-other-servings-sizes-in-photos%2F Filed under: DietOne of the major reasons many of us are carrying a few extra pounds is that we're simply eating too much food, whether our diet is healthy or not. I can definitely relate to this -- I'm pretty vigilant about serving sizes these days but a few years ago, I thought a serving of cereal or pasta was the amount that could fit in my bowl or on my plate. Now I realize that this could have been three to four servings of food in one meal. Another problem with servings sizes is that food manufacturers often list a serving size as 250g or 4oz or 550ml. What does this mean exactly? Most of us aren't going to take the time to measure or weight our food, so we have to take some sort of guess.If you have this problem with food, here's a handy resource we found at Diet Blog. Have you ever... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=770620 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 770620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=637981&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F24%2Ffdas-labelman-says-make-your-calories-count%2F Filed under: Prevention, Diets, Nutrition, Vitamins and nutrients, ServicesThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making it easier for consumers to read food labels. With a quick stop at a website called Make Your Calories Count, we can all learn how to better decipher and truly understand the numbers we find printed on the back of food items. The FDA interactive site, featuring a cartoon character called Labelman, provides consumers with information related to healthful diets and calorie management. There are exercises, quizzes, and a training module available for download and printing. The program, which presents two nutrients that should be limited (saturated fat and sodium) and two that should be consumed in adequate amounts (fiber and calcium), may be just the resource we need in o... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=637981 Thu, 24 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 637981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=529678&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F08%2Fsunday-seven-seven-ways-to-prime-kids-for-healthy-living%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Environment, Diets, Stress Reduction, Exercise, Obesity, Nutrition, Smoking, Sunday SevenYou've surely known kids whose parents smoke declare their repulsion for the habit. The health risk, the expense, the filth of smoking seem to deter many youngsters from following in the footsteps of mom and dad. Theoretically, anyway. In practice, these same kids may fall prey to the very act they vowed to reject. How about kids raised in households filled with sugary snacks and drinks, foods packed with fat, salt, and calories, and parents with expanding waistlines? Seems only natural these children, despite good intentions, end up struggling with healthful eating and weight management.We are what our parents teach us. It's all we know for a good many years. And by the time ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=529678 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 529678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=525456&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F06%2Ffour-health-tips-busted-or-are-they%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, Opinion, Daily newsHere's my problem with health-related advice and wisdom -- it's always changing. And I'm never sure if I'm buying into the right practice. Should I eat low-fat foods, for example, or should I stick with moderate amounts of regular food? Is red meat a good source of protein and other goodies or a direct path to breast cancer recurrence? Will sunscreen save my life or cause malignant lesions to develop on my fair skin? I honestly don't know what to think about these questions -- or the handful of new ones that just came to my attention.There's the one about eggs. Some say they cause a rise in cholesterol. But now I learn that when eaten in moderation -- about two per day -- eggs do not contain enough cholesterol to do any damage.Then t... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=525456 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 525456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=511243&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F30%2Fdo-the-crime-do-the-time-with-the-diet-detective%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, ExerciseWe are what we eat. That's what we've always been told, isn't it? For good reason, because it is so very true. Just as important is what we do with that food. Burning it as fuel through exercise is clearly the healthiest option, for this will aid in lowering cholesterol levels, improving circulation, and reducing the risk of heart disease. When it comes to food, there are usually three or four things that people pay closest attention to on labels: Carbs, Proteins, Fats and Calories. While it's near impossible for non-scientists to determine how proteins, fats, and carbs are being broken down during exercise, there is a way for the rest of us to figure out how much exercise would be required to burn a specific number of calories. Among the several met... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=511243 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 511243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478727&cid=t_355743_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F15%2Frecipe-for-healthy-living-when-a-salad-isnt-a-salad-anymore%2F Filed under: Diets, Obesity, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods, Recipe Healthy LivingWhen you plan to go on a diet or want to start eating healthier, salads seem like the perfect lunch to shed some unwanted pounds. The problem with salads is they can easily deceive the most well meaning dieter. They say they are salads -- in a way they are -- but not in the eating healthy sense that we associate with it. Just because it has salad in the name on the menu does not mean it is healthy. Some of you might be saying that you know this already. Believe me when I tell you that some people don't know this or are in some way in denial about the whole salad situation. A taco salad may contain greens and some tomatoes but it also can have ground meat, lots of cheeses, tortilla chips and sour cream. ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478727 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 478727