Posted: May 19, 2012 at 12:10 am
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS 5) Converts to the trending paleolithic diet say the eating habits of our caveman ancestors, along with exercising and getting enough sleep, will keep your body running smoothly well into your golden years.
This is a diet that would be good for anybody, said UCSF nephrologist Dr. Lynda Frassetto, who has been studying the paleo diet for years.
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A key factor, according to Frassetto, is limiting the level of acid in the body. Acids, which are regulated by the kidneys, tend to build up as people grow older and their kidneys work less well.
But paleo proponents believe that the right diet can bring acids back into balance. Specifically, this means eating more fruits and vegetables, the so-called base foods, and eating fewer animal proteins and grains, which are high-acid foods.
When you look at things like what do hunter-gatherers and chimpanzees eat, you get a diet that has meat in it, and a lot of fruits and vegetables, and no dairy products and no grains, explained Frassetto.
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There is also some evidence that a healthy diet, along with exercise and stress reduction, can help protect a key ingredient in the aging process called telomeres.
Telomeres are the protective caps on the ends of the chromosomes, explained Dr Elizabeth Blackburn, a 2009 Nobel Laureate. If the caps are eroded away, the cells will stop replenishing.
But it turns out that telomeres are dynamic they can change, and the choices people make can affect that change.
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Posted: May 19, 2012 at 12:10 am
7-Eleven
Fanta Mango is the first flavor of Lite Slurpee. Next up: Strawberry Banana and Cherry Lemonade.
By Rob Neill
It probably says something more about America than it does about 7-Eleven, but starting this month the retailer is rolling out a product that seems right for its time: a sugar-free Slurpee.
Fanta Sugar-Free Mango is this months diet flavor. 7-Eleven said it has spent two years coming up with the formula for a simple reason: customer demand.
For years weve gotten calls through our guest relations hot line, When are you going to have a diet Slurpee? company spokeswoman Margaret Chabris said. The calls have come not only from the weight-conscious but from diabetics and those with other nutritional issues, she said.
We worked at that formula for two years, trying to nail the right attributes of the Slurpee. Not just the taste. But you need to have Slurpee all the way to the bottom of the cup, not just water and ice.
Cost will be the same as a standard Slurpee. Formulas may differ, but for example the Fanta Wild Cherry is 66 calories for 8 ounces. The diet equivalent is 20 calories. It will be available at all participating 6,700 7-Elevens in the U.S.
It'sunknown how many people, if any,drink Slurpees in 8-ounce servings. According to 7-Eleven literature, each year Americans drink enough Slurpees to fill 44 Olympic-sized swimming pools
It also makes business sense to try something new.Americans are drinking fewer soft drinks -- although its still about two a day for each person.
Posted: May 19, 2012 at 12:10 am
TOPEKA, Kan., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Hill's Science Diet launches the Basics for Balance Sweepstakes to educate pet owners about the importance of balanced nutrition for their four-legged family members. Pet owners who enter the sweepstakes will have a chance to win a grand prize that includes:
Secondary prizes, including a year's supply of Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance along with an annual subscription to Food Network Magazine, will be awarded to 25 consumers. One-hundred consumers will receive a tertiary prize an annual subscription to Food Network Magazine.
"Food Network has a long history of encouraging balanced and healthy meals for consumers, so FOODNETWORK.COM was a natural fit when we were looking for a partner to host our Basics for Balance Sweepstakes," said Mark Champ, Product Manager, Hill's Pet Nutrition. "This collaboration gives consumers the opportunity to access essential pet health and nutrition information that will help them understand how important a balanced diet is for everyone in our families, including our pets, and a chance to win some great prizes."
The sweepstakes is currently being promoted in Food Network Magazine and on FoodNetwork.com, including advertorials in Food Network Magazine and consumer newsletters.
To learn more about the Basics for Balance Sweepstakes, please visit http://www.FoodNetwork.com/BalanceSweepstakes.
About Hill's Pet Nutrition
Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc. manufactures Hill's Prescription Diet brand pet foods, therapeutic pet foods available only through veterinarians, and Hill's Science Diet brand pet foods sold through veterinarians and finer pet specialty stores. Founded more than 60 years ago with a unique commitment to pet nutrition and well-being, Hill's is committed to its mission to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Hill's produces high-quality, great-tasting pet foods owners can trust and give to their canine and feline companions as part of a veterinary health care team recommendation. This ultimately improves patient health and the health of the practice. For more information about Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc., and Hill's Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition visit HillsPet.com.
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Posted: May 19, 2012 at 12:10 am
(CBS News) Is it safe for a pregnant woman to go on a diet? According to a new study, not only is it safe, but it can even be beneficial and reduce the risk of dangerous complications.
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Doctors already know that piling on excess pounds during pregnancy increases the risk for complications such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes, but many are cautious of giving weight loss advice out of concerns for adverse events that would harm a mom and baby's health.
For the new study, published in the May 18 issue of the British Medical Journal, researchers analyzed 44 relevant studies that comprised of more than 7,200 women, looking for the effects diet, exercise or both had during pregnancy. They looked specifically at how much weight women gained throughout pregnancy and whether a mother or child suffered any complications.
The researchers found that all three methods reduced a mother's weight, but diet showed the greatest effect with an average reduction of almost 9 pounds. Pregnant moms who only exercised lost about 1.5 pounds, and moms who did a combination of diet and exercise lost an average of 2.2 pounds.
The diets were tied to health benefits for pregnant moms, the researchers found. Women who went on a calorie-restricted diet were 33 percent less likely to develop pre-eclampsia, a spike in blood pressure caused by significant amounts of protein in the urine. Left untreated, the condition can be fatal to a mom and baby, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Mothers' risk of gestational diabetes was 60 percent lower with a calorie-controlled diet, and their risk of gestational high blood pressure was 70 percent lower, compared with the other groups. The risk of premature birth was also reduced 32 percent in dieting moms.
"Weight control is difficult but this study shows that by carefully advising women on weight management methods, especially diet, we can reduce weight gain during pregnancy," lead researcher Dr. Shakila Thangaratinam, a clinical senior lecturer and consultant obstetrician at Queen Mary, University of London, said in a news release. She said it also shows that following a controlled diet has the potential to reduce the risk of a number of pregnancy complications.
Dietary advice in the study based on limiting overall calorie intake, balancing protein, carbohydrates and fat, and eating foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes. The research did not show what a healthy amount of weight gain was for pregnant women or how many calories a woman should eat daily during pregnancy.
The March of Dimes says women beginning pregnancy at a healthy weight should gain 25 to 35 pounds over the nine-month pregnancy, and women who are obese should only gain 11 to 20 pounds during pregnancy.
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Posted: May 19, 2012 at 12:10 am
By Stephanie Stahl
SEWELL, NJ (CBS) Weight loss surgery is a life saver for millions and is often prescribed by doctors when diets dont work. Its routinely covered by insurance, so why did one New Jersey father get turned down? With his life in jeopardy, the family turned to 3 On Your Side desperate for help.
Its a struggle just to stand for Bill Conway. He weighs 505 pounds and cant walk on his own. But he still tries to play with his young sons.
Its killing me. You know, its justmy life has been challenging like you wouldnt believe, said Bill.
He has so much trouble doing so many things, said William, Bills son.
Bill, whos six-foot-four-inches and lives in Sewell, New Jersey, says hes always struggled with his weight, but never like this.
He broke his back in a horrific car crash 12 years ago, and then there were a series of complications and knee injuries.
From that accident to today there was continual weight gain. Initially after that first year, there was really no activity that I could really do, said Bill.
He says the weight gain got even worse because of depression, prescription drugs and being laid off. Twenty pounds turned into 50 pounds and then hundreds more.
Stephanie asked, Not to be insensitive, but Im sure youve heard people say, Why dont you just not eat so much?
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