Yo-yoing weight linked to higher cardiovascular risk
Recent research cautions that fluctuating weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and death.
Source: Medical News Today
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How do you lose belly fat?
There are many reasons why people gain belly fat, including poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress. Improving nutrition, increasing activity, reducing stress, and making other lifestyle changes can all help people lose unwanted belly fat.
Source: Medical News Today
Diabetes: Surprising new role of fat revealed
Obesity is a known risk factor for type 2 diabetes, and the current study adds to the mounting research that unravels the connection between body fat and the risk of developing the metabolic condition.
Source: Medical News Today
Gene mutation slows metabolism lowering diabetes and obesity risk
Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital have discovered a gene mutation that slows the metabolism of sugar in the gut, giving people who have the mutation a distinct advantage over those who do not. Those with the mutation have a lower risk of diabetes, obesity, heart failure, and even death.
Source: Bariatric News
Women with obesity linked with increased risk of early-onset CRC
Women who are overweight or have obesity have up to twice the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) before age 50 as women who have what is considered a ‘normal’ BMI, according to new research led by Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis.
Source: Bariatric News
Too fat to fight: Pentagon grapples with obesity epidemic
Forget about the high-tech military challenges from China and Russia, the Pentagon is facing a fast-growing national security threat that could be even trickier to tackle: America's obesity crisis.
Source: TheJakartaPost
Metabolome and the genome, weight and BMI
Researchers from the US and Switzerland have reported the outcomes from a large study examining new ways to measure obesity. The study looked at both the metabolome and the genome, and their relationship to BMI, and who is at an elevated risk of developing obesity-related complications.
Source: Bariatric News
Low Carb Crepes
A great way to eat these crepes could be to use them as a wrap with scrambled eggs, sautéed veggies, or of course as a sweet treat- add Nutella. Add peanut or almond butter for a healthier twist!
Does the Type of Fat in Your Diet Matter?
The answer is YES.
You have probably heard of Omega-3 fatty acids and Omega-6 fatty acids. These are the “essential” fatty acids (FA) that have to be consumed in your diet as your body is unable to produce them.
Fruit: Nature's Dessert
If you are someone who is dealing with weight gain (especially abdominal area) or maybe you have been told you are diabetic or at risk for developing diabetes- you probably know you need reduce how much sugar and carbohydrates you are eating.