The realm of weight loss is one where beliefs and myths abound. It seems everyone from the public to expert dietitians have views and beliefs around the causes of obesity, with these not always being supported by good science.Coming from a firm scientific evidence footing, an eminent group of 20 respected obesity researchers scoured the Internet, popular media, and the … [Read more...] about Busting weight loss myths
12 steps to writing a best-selling diet book
The weight loss industry is big business, with big dollars to be made from how big the population has become. If you’ve been contemplating how you can cash in on the weight loss goldmine, then you’ve come to the right place. Simply follow my 12-step guide to writing a best-selling diet book and you will soon be on the path to wealth and B-grade celebrity status.With so many … [Read more...] about 12 steps to writing a best-selling diet book
Explainer: overweight, obese, BMI – what does it all mean?
Australians are getting fatter and there’s no dispute over how this increasing weight is affecting our health. Different methods of assessing body fat can give different interpretations of just how much excess weight a person is carrying, but all methods point in the same direction when applied over time.The most common measure of body fat and associated health risks is … [Read more...] about Explainer: overweight, obese, BMI – what does it all mean?
Had your 8 glasses of water today? Time to bust this myth
If I had to nominate one pervasive myth in nutrition, it would be the popular advice that we should drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Of course our bodies need water, otherwise we would die from dehydration. But the amount needed is extremely variable and depends on a person’s body size, physical activity levels, climate and what types of food they are … [Read more...] about Had your 8 glasses of water today? Time to bust this myth
Coffee powers endurance sports
Caffeine is a popular performance-enhancing supplement taken by both recreational and elite sportspeople. A recent clinical trial has found that getting a caffeine hit from regular coffee is just as effective on sports endurance as popping caffeine tablets.The world of sports supplements is dominated by over-priced, over-hyped, and mostly ineffective pills and potions. … [Read more...] about Coffee powers endurance sports
Lifestyle keys to preventing bowel cancer
Bowel cancer is one form of cancer where diet and lifestyle choices play a big part in determining a person’s risk of being diagnosed with it. Medical researchers have now put some hard numbers to how much this cancer can be prevented by following specific lifestyle recommendations.Bowel cancer (also called colorectal or colon cancer) is the second biggest killer of … [Read more...] about Lifestyle keys to preventing bowel cancer