Light Therapy for Seasonal Affectiv... Sep 1, 2008
Light therapy is particularly effective for S.A.D. sufferers who crave carbohydrates or sweets in the afternoon, and those whose depressive symptoms diminish when they travel to warmer climates. People who suffer from psychic anxiety (psychological agitation or distress) are more likely to respond positively to light therapy than those with somatic anxiety (physical symptoms such as panic attacks). (Suite101.com)
A Food Journal is Key to Weight Los... Sep 1, 2008
Calories and fat are usually recorded, but what about carbohydrates and fiber. Do you have high blood pressure and need to track your sodium intake. (Suite101.com)
Ramadan fasting challenges healthy, ill Muslims alike Sep 1, 2008
To prevent weight gain and minimize daytime hunger pangs, experts recommend that Muslims eat a sahur rich in complex carbohydrates such as whole-wheat bread or cereal, and break their fast with sugar-rich food or juices. Research has found that if a healthy diet is followed, fasting during Ramadan can have several health benefits, including lowered cholesterol and blood pressure. (Chicago Tribune)
Dietary Fat Won't Make You Fat Aug 31, 2008
Carbohydrates May Be the real Culprit in America's Health Crisis ... Carbohydrates cause degenerative diseases ... According to Schwarzbein, Taubes and a growing number of health and dietary experts, excessive consumption of carbohydrates is to blame for a host of human ailments, ranging from acne to cancer, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, Type II Diabetes and many other degenerative diseases. (Suite101.com)
Healthy Eating in the Work Place Aug 30, 2008
When you do have tme to plan ahead, try to make meals that contain lean protein, healthy fats (olive or canola oil, nut-based fats) and healthy carbohydrates (whole grains, fruit, and vegetables). Consider a spinach salad with low-fat dressing and grilled chicken, or a turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with a piece of fruit or cut veggies on the side. (Suite101.com)
Healthy Eating Quick Start Aug 30, 2008
Replace refined carbohydrates with natural options including whole grains. Refined carbohydrates are whole grains that have been stripped of their fiber, vitamins and minerals ... Replace the refined carbohydrates in your diet with their whole grain options. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Good Carbs: They Do Exist Aug 29, 2008
Why Carbohydrates are an Important Part of Your Diet ... According to nutritionists, a diet that completely restricts carbohydrates is very unhealthy ... Carbohydrates, like protein or vitamins, play a very important role in a healthy diet. (Suite101.com)
How bacteria could help power the future Aug 28, 2008
It is unique in that it eats a wide range of plant materials, including , and can digest different sugars (technically carbohydrates) at the same time ... "The wide range of carbohydrates it grows on suggests that C. saccharolyticus will yield a plethora of industrially relevant carbohydrate degrading enzymes," VanFossen told LiveScience. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Diabetes diet can include sweet treats Aug 28, 2008
You dont want to eat too much sugar, but now its believed that carbohydrates play a big part in regulating Type I. That is something that is a relatively new discovery ... Mary said that she now serves the family, which includes 10-year-old Anne Carrie, meals consisting mainly of complex carbohydrates, proteins and vegetables. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Plate aids diabetes weight loss Aug 28, 2008
DIET PLATE SYSTEM Provides measured, sectioned or calibrated areas for the various types of food, such as protein, starchy carbohydrates, vegetables, dairy and fat Once the meal is measured, it is moved to one side of the plate and then the remaining space is filled with fresh salad or vegetables ... "However, controlling weight can be achieved effectively without spending extra money. "A healthy balanced diet should be based on carbohydrates and be low in fat, sugar and salt with plenty of... (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Regional Roundup Aug 28, 2008
They could list calorie counts on menus or menu boards or they could provide customers with brochures disclosing the fat, calories, salt and carbohydrates in the dishes and beverages they sell at least half the year. Note to Commenters: Valid Registration Required. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Talk of the Town: Diet myths debunked! Aug 27, 2008
The Theory: When you eat carbohydrates, your body turns them into sugars, which are then stored as fat. The Reality: Carbohydrates per se don t make you fat; extra calories do, whether you eat them in the form of carbs, fats, or protein ... Besides, carbohydrates include vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, which are important parts of a healthy diet. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Aug 27, 2008
This very low-fat 10 percent of daily calories approach includes plenty of healthful complex carbohydrates, lean protein mostly from vegetables, as well as daily meditation and physical activity ... The findings confirm, he said, that reducing carbohydrates, "especially those with refined starch and sugar like that found in the U.S. diet, has metabolic benefits." It also shows that replacing these carbohydrates with either fat or protein "can improve blood cholesterol fractions and blood... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
TASTE: Your source of summer C: California peaches, plums and nectarines Aug 27, 2008
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 280; Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 330mg; Carbohydrates: 28g; Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 12g; Protein: 8g; Vitamin A: 15%; Vitamin C: 6%; Calcium: 6%; Iron: 4 ... Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 320; Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Trans Fat: 0g, Choles-terol: 65mg; Sodium: 85mg; Carbohydrates: 59g; Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 37g; Protein: 11g; Vitamin A: 15%; Vitamin C: 15%, Calcium: 30%; Iron: 2 ... Nutritional... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Vegetarian Today: An on-again, off-again relationship with foods Aug 27, 2008
Per serving: 219 calories, 68 percent calories from fat, 17 grams total fat, 6 grams saturated fat, 19 milligrams cholesterol, 14 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams total fiber, 1 gram total sugars, 8 grams net carbs, 8 grams protein, 395 milligrams sodium. Readers can write to Steve Petusevsky at Vegetarian Today, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2293. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
High cholesterol levels drop naturally in children on high-fat anti-seizure diet, Hopkins study show Aug 27, 2008
Because doctors can tweak the ratio of fat vs. carbohydrates depending on each child's severity of seizures, the investigators examined whether higher-fat versions of the ketogenic diet raised cholesterol additionally, but found that higher-fat ratio did not make cholesterol worse than a lower-fat ratio. Some of the other findings. (EurekAlert!)
Weight under control reduces diabetes risk Aug 26, 2008
Per serving: 305 calories (percent of calories from fat, 44), 13 grams protein, 30 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, 15 grams fat (2 grams saturated), no cholesterol, 740 milligrams sodium. Recipe Finder Search our collection of AJC-tested recipes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Packs For Lazy? Aug 26, 2008
Marquette said while those foods may be low in fat, they are high in carbohydrates and sugar, often leaving you hungry for more 30 minutes later. And stocking up on those carbs will affect your waistline even more if you are not active. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Healthy food 'a luxury item' in Aboriginal communities Aug 25, 2008
"A diet that is high in refined carbohydrates and low in fruit and vegetables and those other nutrient rich foods certainly places a person at risk of overweight and obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer and nutrition contributes to three of the four top killers for Indigenous Australians.". She says more government help is needed to make fresh food affordable. (ABC Online)
Forced to live in hunger Aug 25, 2008
Cheap but poor-quality food heavy in carbohydrates made up two-thirds of the diet. This put adults at risk of obesity-linked diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart attack and compromised children's development, said the study leader, Julie Brimblecombe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Easy and healthy school lunches? It's in the bag Aug 25, 2008
"At breakfast, I try to make sure my kids get a decent dose of protein (egg, cottage cheese, peanut butter), as well as complex carbohydrates like whole-grain toast or oatmeal, fruit, and dairy, such as skim or 1% milk or yogurt. "I'm a big fan of school lunches, but you have more control over the cost and what your child eats if you pack lunch at home. Think outside of the box. (USA Today -- News)
How to get that perfect smile! Aug 24, 2008
Bread, crackers, chips, sweet rolls, and other refined carbohydrates are nearly as likely as a chocolate to cling to teeth and they hang on for at least 20 minutes. Not good. (India Times, India)
Review: Crack the Fat-Loss Code Aug 24, 2008
Macro-patterning is regulating and alternating the intake of protein, fat, and carbohydrates and is used to manipulate glycogen levels in muscle and the liver ... While Chant maintains this program is not a diet, the program does resemble other diets on the market because those following the program will have to restrict or eliminate certain food groups (even if only for a week at a time), count carbohydrates, choose foods from a type of exchange plan, and also exercise portion control. (Suite101.com)
Seeing through tooth decay Aug 24, 2008
Caries are caused by acid-producing bacteria that feed on fermentable carbohydrates including sucrose, fruit sugars, and glucose. The higher level of acidity in the mouth due to this bacterial activity effectively dissolves the mineral content of the tooth. (EurekAlert!)
Tough Room: Bad Jokes May Endanger Teller Aug 23, 2008
In this age of low-carb diets, there's a lot of confusion and misleading info about the benefits and drawbacks of carbohydrates. Let's clear it up once and for all. (KSBW 8, CA)
Killer Carbs: Scientist Finds Key To Overeating As We Age Aug 23, 2008
Dr Andrews found that appetite-suppressing cells are attacked by free radicals after eating and said the degeneration is more significant following meals rich in carbohydrates and sugars ... Dr Andrews' next research project will focus on finding if a diet rich in carbohydrates and sugars has other impacts on the brain, such as the increased incidences of neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease. (Science Daily)
Fast foods not healthy in any amount Aug 22, 2008
No matter who I train -- old or young, athletes or couch potatoes, overweight or perfect physique -- I always recommend that the person consume no sugars, no white flour carbohydrates, no deep-fried anything, no soda, and no fast-food. All of my personal training clients receive these guidelines. (Cleveland.com)
Low-carb trend not necessarily perfect fit for diabetic lifestyle Aug 22, 2008
Carbohydrates may supply as much as 60 percent of total calories ... Carb counting involves adding up the amount of carbohydrates in all food consumed in order to stay within a certain daily limit. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Fad Diets Don't Provide Weight Loss Success Aug 22, 2008
Next she spoke of the low carbohydrate diet, which involves decreasing the amount of carbohydrates consumed to nearly nothing, then gradually increasing it to a still minute amount. The body needs about 130 grams of carbohydrates each day to run at peak performance level, including the brain, which runs on carbs and glucose, she said. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Eat right for your run Aug 21, 2008
This is because carbohydrates are the body's high-octane fuel the fuel it relies on for speed and power ... She suggests a 50-25-25 eating plan, where 50 percent of your calories come from carbohydrates, 25 percent from protein, and 25 percent from fat, but distributed in the right way throughout the day. (iAfrica.com)
Pizza takes to the grill Aug 20, 2008
Nutrition information per serving: 624 calories, 50 percent of calories from fat, 35 g fat, 7 g saturated fat, 13 mg cholesterol, 63 g carbohydrates, 17 g protein, 1,045 mg sodium, 4 g fiber. Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
Report: Georgia is 11th fattest state Aug 20, 2008
Not only are calories on the list, so are carbohydrates, fat and sodium. Reader Comments. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
California weighs in on leaner end of nation Aug 20, 2008
Not only are calories on the list, but so are carbohydrates, fat and sodium. San Francisco joins New York City, Santa Clara, San Mateo and Washington state s King County as health-conscious jurisdictions that mandate menu information. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Why the Body Needs Water-Soluble Vi... Aug 19, 2008
Thiamin (B1): The body needs thiamin to help convert carbohydrates into energy and to keep brain, nerves and heart cells healthy ... Biotin: Also needed for conversion of food to energy, biotin plays a role in turning both fats and carbohydrates into energy. (Suite101.com)
Knowing Food's Glycemic Effect Aug 19, 2008
The foods that do this are carbohydrates, as neither protein nor fats have the ability to raise blood sugar. Typically, it is the highly refined carbohydrate grains and other starches which cause the greatest and most rapid rises. (Suite101.com)
Safer Alternative To Heparin Created Aug 19, 2008
18, 2008) Robert Linhardt has spent years stitching together minuscule carbohydrates to build a more pure and safer alternative to the commonly used and controversial blood thinner heparin. At the national conference of the American Chemical Society on August 17, 2008, Linhardt announced that his research team may have accomplished this task by building the first fully synthetic heparin. (Science Daily)
NEWCOMERS, BEWARE! THE FRESHMAN 15 LURK Aug 19, 2008
Advertisements Zoe Elizabeth Buck, Staff Writer Incoming college freshmen often pay a physical price for the combination of high levels of stress, free-flowing booze, unlimited carbohydrates and a sudden lack of parental control -- the infamous freshman 15. That's the storied average of extra weight new arrivals to the college scene often pack. (News & Observer)
Researchers hunt for energy in strange places Aug 18, 2008
"In addition, high-altitude wind is a highly dependable resource.''ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS:A major problem with solar power is how to store the sun's energy at night or on cloudy days. All sorts of schemes have been attempted, from big batteries to tanks of hot oil to blocks of hot concreteNow Daniel Nocera, a chemist at MIT, has found to way to imitate nature's solution: using plants to turn sunlight into water and carbohydrates, which then can be turned into energy."There's a lesson to be... (Anchorage Daily News)
Researchers create safer alternative to heparin Aug 18, 2008
Troy, N.Y. Robert Linhardt has spent years stitching together minuscule carbohydrates to build a more pure and safer alternative to the commonly used and controversial blood thinner heparin. At the national conference of the American Chemical Society on August 17, 2008, Linhardt announced that his research team may have accomplished this task by building the first fully synthetic heparin. (EurekAlert!)
* The Michael Phelps Diet: dont try this at home Aug 17, 2008
Phelps primary fuel source is going to be carbohydrates, she says, and hes going to be burning them at a truly phenomenal rate ... But for someone like him, in a sport like his, its really a question of how many carbohydrates he can get in, as quickly as possible ... Different athletes handle carbohydrates differently. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Newfields church parishioners shed Pounds for Petrol Aug 17, 2008
"People are giving up the things they love like sweets, or for some it's carbohydrates. Everyone is pretty much using their own method. Some are just cutting down on the amount of food, reducing portions by half and staying busy," she said. Everyone wants to see the "losers" do well, Bowley said, and the church community offers great support. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Food for fuel Aug 16, 2008
"I've worked with more than 1,000 endurance athletes - swimmers and runners - and one of the most common problems they have is glycogen depletion - the result of not getting enough carbohydrates," she said. "Nine out of 10 times the reason an athlete doesn't reach their personal best is because they're not getting enough carbohydrates and that's what your muscles need for food." ... The copious amount of refined carbohydrates consumed in the bread and pasta he eats will digest quickly and give... (BBC News)
How Olympic athletes get their fuel Aug 16, 2008
A petite gymnast probably wouldn't eat a fifth of what Phelps does -- but he is still getting the carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals that he needs, Clark said. "There's a saying that the best athletes have the junkiest diets," she said. (CNN)
12 dangerous dietary supplements identified by 'Consumer Reports' Aug 16, 2008
Many claim to block starch, carbohydrates and fat calories, creating weight loss without any lifestyle changes. Not all supplements are snake oil, Consumer Reports says. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
New mushroom study shows the power of energy density Aug 16, 2008
In fact, mushrooms are also the leading source of the antioxidant selenium in the fruit and vegetable category and a good source of the B vitamins riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, which help break down proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Toss in a handful of delicious, nutrient-dense mushrooms into your favorite dish. (EurekAlert!)
Michael Phelps' 12,000 Calorie-a-Day Diet Not for Everyone Aug 15, 2008
These meals are important, Zuckerbrot said, because the breads and pasta are made up of refined carbohydrates, which digests quickly and give him instant energy. Zuckerbrot said she would not recommend Phelps diet to the average person who hopes to have a high intensity work out at the gym for an hour, but then sit at their desk all day. (Fox News)
DelSite Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results Aug 14, 2008
DelSite, Inc. is an ISO 9001-certified, research-based, biopharmaceutical company currently utilizing naturally-occurring complex carbohydrates technology at its DelSite Biotechnologies subsidiary to develop its proprietary GelSite(r) technology designed for controlled release of peptide and protein-based drugs. DelSite's technology is protected by more than 130 patents in 26 countries. (Primezone Releases)
Leader of the pack Aug 13, 2008
"Sugar lasts you 30 minutes, carbohydrates lasts one to two hours, protein lasts you four hours and fat lasts you six hours," Barnes said. "If you have a blend of protein or fat and carbs, the meal or snack is going to be more sustaining.". (AL.com)
Teens with diabetes not defined by disease Aug 12, 2008
Fast-acting carbohydrates -- to boost blood sugar when it dips low ... Willi says that if a young person with type 1 diabetes stays well controlled checks blood sugar regularly, tracks carbohydrates and takes the right amount of insulin to help metabolize the glucose in carb-rich foods then that person can do anything he or she wants to do. (USA Today -- News)
Know your salmon and where it's from Aug 12, 2008
Per serving: 260 calories (percent of calories from fat, 41), 23 grams protein, 16 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 12 grams fat (3. 5 grams saturated), 55 milligrams cholesterol, 640 milligrams sodium (if using salt). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The verdict on energy foods from around the world Aug 12, 2008
VERDICT: Protein can help build muscle and carbohydrates (barley) consumed before competition can improve endurance, but the folks from this era probably indulged excessively ... But eggs and wheat are good sources of protein and carbohydrates ... Easily-digested carbohydrates in the form of bagels or pasta provide quick energy to fuel athletes such as swimmers and runners that perform for more than a couple minutes and need it for endurance. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Internet Program Helps Diabetics Monitor Sugar Aug 12, 2008
They were more likely, for example, to eat fast-acting carbohydrates and choose not to drive when their sugar levels were very low, the researchers report in the journal Diabetes Care. Participants completed the program in 11 weeks on average, logged on to the program about 30 times, and spent about a half-hour on each lesson. (MEDLINEplus)
America's Favorite Drug: Caffeine Aug 12, 2008
Some experts believe that it does so because it blunts the perception of pain and aids the ability to burn fat for fuel instead of its carbohydrates. 5. (ABC News)
HEALTH BLOG: Are fruit drinks or soda worse for diabetics? Aug 11, 2008
So we still don't know whether refined carbohydrates such as sugar themselves put genetically predisposed people at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes or whether they just make it easier for them to consume too many calories, two Duke University researchers write in an accompanying editorial. "Until we have more information," they say, "we have to assume that calories trump everything else.". (USA Today -- Life)
Surprising Things That Affect Memory Aug 11, 2008
How And What We Eat Fortanasce's four-step method for staving off Alzheimer's includes dietary advice that stresses the importance of balance in the foods you consume (one-third carbohydrates, one-third protein, one-third fat) as well as the order in which you eat them ... Carbohydrates are to the brain what cigarettes are to the lungs, Fortanasce says. (Forbes)
What's the best way to get pregnant? Aug 11, 2008
Pregnant Faster recommends a diet rich in nuts, seeds and oily fish, which provide essential fatty acids that play a crucial role in fertility, and low in caffeine and simple carbohydrates. There is clear evidence that being overweight or underweight affects a woman's chance of conceiving. (guardian.co.uk)
Plate aids diabetes weight loss Aug 11, 2008
DIET PLATE SYSTEM Provides measured, sectioned or calibrated areas for the various types of food, such as protein, starchy carbohydrates, vegetables, dairy and fat Once the meal is measured, it is moved to one side of the plate and then the remaining space is filled with fresh salad or vegetables ... "However, controlling weight can be achieved effectively without spending extra money. "A healthy balanced diet should be based on carbohydrates and be low in fat, sugar and salt with plenty of... (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Basic Nutrition Needs for Horses Aug 10, 2008
However, grain feeding should be kept to a minimum as it can be unhealthy for the horse to eat a diet high in carbohydrates. Protein Requirements. (Suite101.com)
Lights! Camera! Digestion! Aug 10, 2008
She also has some sort of philosophical objection to the ingestion of carbohydrates after 6 pm, which I find unpatriotic. But marriage is about tolerance and understanding, as Im sure the kadi must have said at our nikah, and so I tolerantly let her watch me eat nasi kandar at Restoran Line Clear, a George Town back-alley institution that serves delicious food with, I choose to believe, no cholesterol whatsoever in it. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Aug 10, 2008
This very low-fat 10 percent of daily calories approach includes plenty of healthful complex carbohydrates, lean protein mostly from vegetables, as well as daily meditation and physical activity ... The findings confirm, he said, that reducing carbohydrates, "especially those with refined starch and sugar like that found in the U.S. diet, has metabolic benefits." It also shows that replacing these carbohydrates with either fat or protein "can improve blood cholesterol fractions and blood... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
TASTE: Eat to compete: recipes for success Aug 10, 2008
The combination of good carbohydrates, healthy fats and lean proteins allows athletes to build muscle and stamina for their most impor-tant events. To help U.S. Olympic hopefuls be at their best during training and competition, the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) has created an athlete nutrition program in preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Family gives up everything to save daughter Aug 10, 2008
They could think about changing Brooke's diet to one very high in fats but with almost zero carbohydrates. The diet is radical and needs to be monitored full time, but there was a chance it would work. (AZCentral -- News)
Meet Hopewell's biggest losers Aug 9, 2008
Since shepherding her colleagues through the highs and lows of weight loss, exercise and better lifestyle choices, Schwalbach has dropped 31 pounds of her own, and credits that success to reducing the amounts of carbohydrates in her diet and taking a little of her own advice to just get moving. "Simply talking a long walk in the morning and evening made all the difference in the world," she says, and she was apparently able to convince her mother that putting one foot in front of the other... (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Be on the defensive in food choices Aug 9, 2008
Many date the epidemic of obesity and diabetes to the 1970s, when Americans began binging on carbohydrates, trying to avoid the evils of fat. We have begun to realize that the Western diet is responsible for Western diseases. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Body and Soul: Churches taking care of members' physical, as well as spiritual, needs Aug 9, 2008
Adopt a face-of-the-clock strategy to meal planning: Imagine a plate to be a clock, and then fill the section from 12 to 6 with fruit and vegetables, 6 to 9 with lean protein, and 9 to 12 with whole-grain carbohydrates. Foods should be dressed or cooked in modest amounts of heart-healthy fats, such as olive or canola oil. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
