Category Archives: Diet & Nutrition

Binge eating is now estimated by behavioral experts to be the most common eating disorder.  Almost 30% of those who are seriously seeking help to lose weight are binge eaters. What defines a binge eater? Eating an unusually large amount … Continue reading

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Weight Loss Diet Plans; What works, What doesn’t

Dieters today have it hard in one way, and easy in another. There are so many temptations for abandoning weight loss goals and enjoying all the tasty foods out there. In another way, they have it easy compared to dieters … Continue reading

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Weight Loss – Minerals, and Why You Need Them

The phrase ‘vitamins and minerals’ often occurs in Nutrition articles. But they have distinct differences. Everyone is familiar with some of the essential vitamins (A, B, C, D and others). But what are the essential minerals and why are they … Continue reading

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Weight Loss – Low Fat Diets

Like any approach to dieting, the benefits of a low fat diet can be overstated. One of the largest studies on the subject, following over 50,000 women for eight years, found no evidence to support the view that a low … Continue reading

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Weight Loss – Choosing The Proper Diet

The title is something of a misnomer. There is no such thing as ‘the’ proper diet for every individual. Nevertheless, all humans are similar enough that there are broad categories, and many specifics, that are correct for almost anyone. Despite … Continue reading

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Weight Loss – Low Carb Diets

It’s unfortunate that the phrase ‘low carb’ (like many diets) is sometimes associated with diet fads. Sensible people may dismiss them because of that. But far from being based on junk science, a low carbohydrate diet can be healthy and … Continue reading

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Weight Loss – Is Weight Loss Surgery For You?

Diet and exercise are the preferred twin partner methods for losing weight and excess body fat. A proper diet and age-appropriate, regular exercise will help almost anyone stay fit and in the correct weight range. But, unfortunately for some, other … Continue reading

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Weight Loss – Fad Diets, Bad Idea

It seems almost as if there is a new fad diet every week. Many of these contain elements of truth, but on the whole they contain much more good marketing than good science. There is the 3-day diet, which touts … Continue reading

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Weight Loss – Junk Science

Apart from discussions of the environment, there is nowhere that junk science is more common than in issues surrounding weight loss – Nutrition and diet, exercise and health topics in general. Every month there’s a new claim, often given a … Continue reading

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Hypnotic Gastric Bypass/Lapband

I have been getting calls recently for information on the hypnotic or virtual gastric bypass.  This process has gained national prominence due to a profile on Good Morning America this past week. The hypnotic gastric lap band or bypass process … Continue reading

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