Resisting the temptation to take the lure of an all-you-can-eat buffet as a personal challenge is enough to test the willpower of even the most nutrition-conscious person. Now scientists have found that the order you put food on your plate can influence the likelihood of what other foods you’ll follow up with.Buffets are a common part of the daily dining experience for many … [Read more...] about Secrets to beating overeating at buffets revealed
Weight loss supplements loosen dietary control
People who take weight loss supplements are less likely to control other areas of their diet – a well-described psychological effect known as moral licensing.Weight loss supplements are big business despite most of them having little evidence to support their miraculous weight-loss claims. Fat burners, fat blockers, metabolism boosters, and appetite suppressants – these are … [Read more...] about Weight loss supplements loosen dietary control
Self-monitoring key to weight loss success
Weight-loss programs focused on positive behavioural changes typically include self-monitoring of diet, physical activity and body weight as a cornerstone component. The effectiveness of self-monitoring in these programs has undergone close scientific scrutiny.Many programs that aim to promote weight loss through gradual lifestyle changes incorporate behaviour-change … [Read more...] about Self-monitoring key to weight loss success
An irritable bowel could be mind over matter
A behaviour change program focused on learning to stay present in the moment and to let thoughts and feelings go has shown promise in treating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder with symptoms ranging from abdominal bloating, pain, flatulence, diarrhoea and altered bowel habits. The cause of IBS is … [Read more...] about An irritable bowel could be mind over matter
Commercial baby foods come up short
A detailed survey of commercial baby foods has found that many do not measure up in meeting the dietary needs of an infant when weaning, compared to what breast milk or home-made foods can provide.The introduction of solid foods is an important stage in the development milestones of an infant. Commercial infant foods are popular choices that busy parents turn to, but there … [Read more...] about Commercial baby foods come up short
Making the case for a switch to water
Sugar-sweetened beverages are now clearly linked with weight gain. Cutting back on these types of drinks is a cornerstone of dietary advice. Nutrition scientists have now found that when sugar-sweetened drinks are replaced with water, there is a clear benefit in less long-term weight gain.Drinking too many drinks high in sugar is plainly not a good thing to do if someone … [Read more...] about Making the case for a switch to water