Tag Archives: Nutrition

Weight Loss – Child Obesity

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Inga Chamberlain

There’s considerable hype in the news about the incidence of childhood obesity and the risks. As usual, scare stories abound with calls for government intervention and/or large-scale social changes. But apart from the over-the-top reactions, there are some basic facts … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss – Is Weight Loss Surgery For You?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Inga Chamberlain

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

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Inga Chamberlain

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 – The South Beach Diet

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Inga Chamberlain

The South Beach Diet is a phased approach to weight loss and Nutrition. In the three major phases dieters will eat selected foods and avoid others, in order to balance the glycemic index to lose weight and achieve optimal metabolism. … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss – Fluid Intake and Nutrition

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Inga Chamberlain

Diets, especially those that focus on weight loss, often concentrate on what to eat. But fluids are a major part of any healthy, balanced diet as well. Runners know this well, but the same guidelines apply to anyone interested in … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss – Organic Foods, Pros and Cons

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Inga Chamberlain

Much of the writing on diet and nutrition is more than just informational. It often veers into the realm of values and ethics, recommendations about what you should (or should not) do. Nowhere is this more evident than in discussions of organic food. But, while advocates can reasonably debate the pros and cons of an organic food lifestyle, it’s beneficial not to lose sight of the objective science that can support either view. Continue reading →

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Weight Loss – Phytonutrients, An Introduction

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Inga Chamberlain

Phytonutrients are the new hot item in diet and nutrition. But what are they and why are they believed to be so healthful? Continue reading →

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Diets – Why Not Just Stop Eating?

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Inga Chamberlain

One sure way to lose weight, it might seem, is simply to stop eating for a while. Simple as it sounds, that idea is fraught with potential problems. The basic weight loss equation certainly remains valid in this case: using … Continue reading →

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Nutrition 101

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Inga Chamberlain

In order to optimize your health a good diet is essential. But, with all the fad diets around it can be difficult to know what is ‘good’. Nutrition science to the rescue! Though some things are still controversial, numerous studies … Continue reading →

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