Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A new study shows that ensuring a higher percentage of calories from protein, when you are trying to lose weight, helps your body burn fat more efficiently. Controlling for glycemic index did not provide additional benefits; a stable base of protein was the key.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
New research shows that obesity causes heart disease even if the obese person does not have high cholesterol or diabetes. Using advanced nanosensor technology researchers at Ohio University were able for the first time to pinpoint several mechanisms in humans that link obesity to heart disease. The findings center around the fat-hormone leptin, which I have written extensively about in several books.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Obesity is no laughing matter. A European-wide study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine leaves no doubt about the risk of your waistline to your health – regardless of any other health issues you do or don’t have.
