For those following a strict diet to lose weight, a new study proposes that there may just be merit in the idea of a weekend cheat meal in loosening the bonds of food self-control.Making concerted dietary changes and having them stick long term to help with weight loss is tough. Just how many people fall off their best intentioned diet plans is testament to this. We only … [Read more...] about The cheat meal and how weekend cheaters weigh less
Managing Weight
Bariatric surgery: risks and benefits explained
Rates of overweight and obesity continue to rise year by year, now effecting over 60% of Australian adults. With this rise in weight, so too do rates of related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory dysfunction, infertility, depression and cancer also rise. Diet, physical activity and lifestyle changes are considered the fundamentals to weights loss, … [Read more...] about Bariatric surgery: risks and benefits explained
Obesity can reshape our sense of taste
As surprising as it may sound, for some people the problem of weight gain may lie right on the tip of their tongue.There are many things that can influence a person’s desire for food. When given a choice between foods, the desire to choose one food over another is closely linked to taste and other sensory signals such as smell and the feel of the food in the mouth.A … [Read more...] about Obesity can reshape our sense of taste
The pros and cons of “going Paleo”
The Paleolithic (Paleo) diet has surged into prominence as one of today's popular dietary trends. Based on the premise that we need to eat a diet that’s as close as possible to that of our hunter gatherer ancestors, it is heavy on lean animal foods like meat and fish, along with eggs, fruit, vegetables and nuts, but bans dairy, legumes, grains, processed oils and sugar.The … [Read more...] about The pros and cons of “going Paleo”
Secrets to beating overeating at buffets revealed
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