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A calorie-restricted diet helps monkeys live longer, healthier lives, a new study suggests. That's what science tells us and it might be true, but I know from experience that you will lead a healthier life. And I think that leading a healthy life right to the end is more important than worrying about how more years you have left. The content of the diet made a difference, too, the study authors explained in a university news release. NIA monkeys were fed a "natural" diet. Monkeys at UW-Madison had a diet that included processed foods with a higher sugar content. The UW-Madison monkeys were heavier than the NIA monkeys. The researchers also noted that female monkeys seemed to be less vulnerable to the bad effects of excess fat than males. The study teams believe this finding is likely similar in humans. However, studies in animals often fail to produce similar results in humans. This post is from HealthDay and where I believe the information is valuable to humans, I...

The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods eaten by people living in the Mediterranean region, especially Greece. It's loaded with healthy foods and research findings suggest following this diet may help reduce some of the risk factors for heart disease.  According to the Oldways Preservation & Exchange Trust, the Mediterranean diet was introduced in 1993 by Oldways, Harvard School of Public Health and the World Health Organization.  The diet includes: Olives and olive oil Whole grains, mostly in bread and cereal rather than pasta Very little red meat Fish and seafood Some cheese, but less milk Lots of vegetables and fruit Plenty of legumes and nuts A little red wine The Mediterranean diet is high in fiber and antioxidants from vegetables, legumes and nuts, far greater than the typical Western diet, and low in saturated fat. Very little red meat is eaten in this region, and milk consumption is limited as well, exc...

We’re finding more and more that our body will do the healing if we eat the proper foods. For instance, on the Today Show this morning Dr. Oz was demonstrating how cancer grows in your body and that we all have these cancer cells but because some people aren’t getting a proper amount of certain foods, the cancer cells will grow and keep growing until we can detect them. Celery, onions, and Leeks will stop cancer cells from growing, but you need to eat them 5 times a week. Remember we all have these cells, we need to stop them before they are large enough to be detected. He also said that medicine has nothing that will do this. In other words, you have to depend on the food your eating to stay healthy. We too often think that our lifestyle doesn't matter, that medicine will keep us healthy, so why worry about it. Yes, medicine is making a lot of break-throughs but medicine if the truth is known is still trying to catch up. Civilization is far ahead of medicine. They are playing th...

I know changing old, bad dietary habits is tough, and it takes a long time for new eating habits to become permanent. But don't make it too complicated. No matter how bad your diet is right now - here are five easy things you can do right now to improve the way you eat. Your diet is the only reason for your extra body fat. By eating all-natural foods your body will burn that extra fat. 1 Add an Extra Vegetable to Your Next Meal I don't care if your next meal is breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you can improve your diet instantly by eating an extra vegetable. Pick one that's green or brightly colored for maximum nutritional benefit. Steam some broccoli to go with your sandwich at lunch, and make two vegetable sides for dinner instead of one. Or eat a bigger salad. This even works for breakfast -- add spinach to your scrambled eggs or make a green smoothie. 2 Eat Fresh Fruit Next time you're in line at the lunch counter, grab an apple or pear instead of a ...

You want to drop pounds, now. And you want to do it safely. But how? First, keep in mind that many experts say it’s best to lose weight gradually. It’s more likely to stay off. If you shed pounds too fast, you’ll lose muscle, bone, and water instead of fat. Aim to lose 1-2 pounds per week, and avoid fad diets or products that make promises that sound too good to be true. It’s best to base your weight loss on changes you can stick with over time. For faster results, you’ll need to work with a doctor, to make sure that you stay healthy and get the nutrients that you need. To reduce the time it takes to lose fat you have to stop eating and drinking whatever your doing now and start eating and drinking the things that will help you lose weight. Which means you might not like what you have to eat, but it's healthy nutritional food that gives your body energy for all bodily functions. If your body doesn't get enough nutrition every day it has to cut out some bo...

Weight Loss Facts diets don’t work starchy foods cause weight gain small frequent meal promotes weight loss quick weight loss programs work temporarily watch out for peanut butter starvation mode will cause weight gain are low glycemic foods better? about surgery skipping breakfast high-intensity workouts is more protein good natural foods are better fat burners may speed-up weight loss What's the truth? It can be hard for new dieters to face the fact that weight loss might be harder than it seems. It's not the same for any of us. Many of us are tempted to believe the advertisements, books and program endorsements that tell us that weight loss is easy. Those are the ones that have something to sell. The truth is that it may not be that hard, but the catch is that weight loss is different for everyone. It's making the changes that's hard. Changing our eating habits is especially difficult because our physical, social, cultural and sometimes even emotion...

Weight Watchers is one of the most successful and popular weight-loss programs on the market. But that doesn't mean it's for everybody. It's important that you consider all of the pros and cons of Weight Watchers and other popular weight-loss programsbefore you invest. Here are some important factors to consider before you decide if the diet plan is right for you. Weight Watchers Pros Does Weight Watchers really work? Many say that it does. Here are some reasons that the diet plan might be the best program to help you lose weight. No foods are forbidden.  There is no list of foods to avoid on Weight Watchers like you'll find on other diets. Instead, you count SmartPoints and earn FitPoints. The point system encourages you to eat healthy food but also allows you to indulge with sweet treats or snacks once in a while. Nutritional tips, cooking advice, and lifestyle education are offered.  If you attend Weight Watchers meetings, your leader...

Getting Fit For Life You know it's important to keep moving, no matter how old you are. Exercise keeps your body and your brain healthy. But why do you need to move? And what's the best way to do it? Why Exercise Matters There are many reasons you should stay physically active, especially if you want to live a long life. It can help: Keep your bones, muscles, and joints healthy Lower your chances of things like diabetes, colon cancer, and osteoporosis Lower blood pressure Manage stress and improve your mood Ease symptoms of anxiety and depression Lower your risk of heart disease Manage chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes, by improving symptoms like stamina, joint swelling, pain, and muscle strength With balance, so you're less likely to fall and fracture bones How Much Exercise? Sometimes as you get older, you may be a bit fearful of exercise. Maybe you think you might hurt yourself. You may believe you have to join a gym. Or you ma...

Many of us fail at weight loss because we are really serious about getting to proper weight for our size and age. You should aways start with a doctor visit.  This post first appeared on VeryWell.com and if you are one of the ones who have tried and failed to keep the weight off, maybe it's because you should always start with your doctor and explain you want to do this without pills. The last thing you want is to get hooked on diet pills. That's no way to restrict calories. The minute you stop taking diet pills you gain the weight back. If you are ready to see a doctor for weight loss, you need to go to your appointment prepared. There are several critical weight loss questions you need to ask. You may want to talk to your doctor about weight loss medication, about the risks of different weight loss programs and about the benefits of losing weight. Your physician will be able to give you answers that take your personal health history into account. The Best Doctor for ...

A good post to read. We often cause our own weight problems. And sometimes there can be an easy fix. Lose weight faster with simple adjustments to your daily routine By Malia Frey   JGI/Jamie Grill / Getty Images "I want to lose weight but no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to slim down." Does that complaint sound familiar? If you're like many frustrated dieters, you're beginning to think that you'll never get the body you desire. But there is hope. If you want to lose weight, simply find out which common weight loss mistakes might be preventing you from getting the results that you want. Then make simple changes to tweak your weight loss plan and slim for good.  Things to Stop Doing if You Want to Lose Weight Stop choosing the wrong diet.   How often have you chosen a diet because it worked for a friend? Perhaps you were inspired by a celebrity spokesperson? A diet might be perfect for someone else, but their needs, their lifestyle, a...