Portion distortion on the rise
Portion distortion on the rise Researchers from Rutgers University in New Jersey have found that people's perceptions of normal portion sizes have…
Plate size linked to serving size
Plate size linked to serving size Researchers from Cornell University have found that bigger plates result in bigger portions. The study found that big bowls…
Fish oil aids weight loss
Fish oil aids weight loss An Australian study has found that fatty acids, which are found in fish, can help in weight loss when combined with moderate…
Low GI diet boosts weight loss
Low GI diet boosts weight loss Australian researchers report that a diet rich in low-GI carbohydrates may be linked to weight loss of five percent or more, as…
Fruit and fibre linked to weight management
Fruit and fibre linked to weight management Research findings published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association suggest that fruit and fibre are…
Overweight kids at risk of high blood pressure later in life
Overweight kids at risk of high blood pressure later in life New research findings from Tulane University in New Orleans have found that half of adults with…
Calcium supplements help control weight
Calcium supplements help control weight In the on-going debate as to calcium’s role in weight loss, latest research findings from the University of…
Obesity and depression linked
Obesity and depression linked Researchers from Group Health Center for Health Studies have found that there is a strong link between obesity and mood and…
Canadians weigh more than previously reported
Canadians weigh more than previously reported A recent national survey conducted by Statistics Canada that actually weighed people, reveals that Canadians…
Lack of fibre may add unwanted pounds
Lack of fibre may add unwanted pounds According to researchers at the University of Texas, dietary fibre may play a key role in obesity. Currently, over 300…