Are you at risk for obesity?

Obesity has become an epidemic and there are many factors why. Our modern era of processed and fast food, rushed schedules, and too many restaurants to choose from are a major part of it. Here is one obesity risk you’ve probably never heard of and how to reduce your risk.

A paper published in Bioessays by Dr. Cathy Wyse, working with the University of Aberdeen, examines how the human internal clock, or daily circadian rhythms, is affected by irregular eating and sleeping patterns and work schedules such as shift jobs, and whether that contributes to obesity or impacts health.

Says Wyse: "The human clock struggles to remain tuned to our highly irregular lifestyles, and I believe that this causes metabolic and other health problems, and makes us more likely to become obese.

Dr. Wyse believes that circadian desynchrony affects human health by disrupting the systems in the brain that regulate metabolism, leading to an increased likelihood of developing obesity and diabetes.

Further research is needed in studying how circadian desynchrony, along with diet and exercise, come into play with obesity.

Power Tips

Is your daily schedule erratic? Time to make a change for the better, and your body will thank you. To maintain a healthy weight and reduce your obesity risk, try the following:

• Get enough sleep each night while in total darkness (and get to sleep at the same time)
• Get sunlight during the day
• Eat meals at the same time each day

Take care of your health and the weight loss will follow. Contact WeightLossNYC or book now if you want to change your life today.

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Are you in the red?

Are you in the red?

Burgers. Bacon. Cold cuts. Hot dogs. What do these foods all have in common?

Plenty.

They’re all red meats, for starters. They’re also fattening, and all they come with health risks. Below are some important facts that will make you want to cut back on red meat if you’re serious about losing weight (and if you’re concerned about how it relates to your life span and quality of life).

What is red meat?

What is red meat?

In case you’re wondering, red meat includes beef, pork and lamb, and research shows that eating red meat means you have a higher risk of early death.

Red meat health risks

It’s not just your life span that’s affected. There are many serious health problems that can occur from regularly eating red meats such as the following:

• Saturated fat and cholesterol found in red meat are linked to coronary heart disease.
• Eating processed meats such as bacon, sausage or hot dogs once a day can double your risk of Type 2 diabetes.
• Heme iron, which is found in red meat, is associated with heart attacks and fatal heart disease.
• Red meat may increase your risk of colorectal and other types of cancer.

Cut the fat

By eliminating or limiting red meat in your diet, you make an important health decision that can almost instantly benefit you. Think of some healthy red meat substitutes, such as lean turkey or grilled mushroom, that satisfy your cravings, but don’t present a major health risk.

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Stay healthy at the office

From birthday parties to business meetings, social events almost always involve food and lots of it. While we can’t get away from that fact, we can approach it in a healthier way. Here are some healthier ideas and alternatives for the next time you plan another business meeting or social gathering.

First on the agenda: Healthy meeting food

In business meetings especially, you need to be able to focus, but why do they feature sugary and fattening foods like donuts and pizza? Those who are trying to stick to a diet either give in to temptation or skip eating—neither of which benefits you. Instead, why not provide healthier foods and snacks so people can actually be nourished? Bonus: people will also be able to pay attention without suffering from a sugar crash.

The following are just a few tips and guidelines for healthier making healthier choices when planning for business meetings or any other kind of gathering:

• Serve water, skim or low-fat milk, real fruit juice and unsweetened drinks
• Present foods in halves and smaller portions
• Offer real Fruits and Vegetables
• Choose whole grain breads, pastas and cereals
• Serve a max of 4 ounces of meat per serving
• Always have a vegetarian option available
• Instead of a heavy dessert, include something small such as fruit or a small cookie

If you still don’t know where to start, check out these healthy and delicious options below for inspiration.

Breakfast:

Oatmeal, Fresh Fruit, Veggie Omelets or High-Fiber cereals

Snacks and Refreshments:

Whole Grain muffin halves, Fresh Fruit and Veggie plate with Low-Fat dips, Whole Grain crackers and Low-Fat cheeses

Lunch or Dinner:

Mixed Green Salad with low-fat dressing, sandwich halves, broth-based soups, Veggie pastas with low-fat cheese and Tomato sauce, Steamed Vegetables

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Food vs Fitness

Some interesting medical studies compared very low calorie dieting alongside different types of fitness. The goal was to assess weight loss and bone loss in older adults. Participants were randomly split into four groups: dieting, dieting plus fitness, fitness without dieting, and neither/none. A follow up study broke the fitness groups down further into three groups of aerobic, strength training, and both (and none, for control).

Both studies showed all the dieting groups lost weight, whereas the fitness without dieting groups did not, however bone density measurements declined most in the non-fitness diet group.

All three of the groups who dieted and exercised lost about 9 percent of their starting weight, … But aerobic exercise didn’t prevent weight-loss-induced bone loss, whereas strength training alone or combined with aerobic exercise was equally effective at diminishing bone loss [and] for lessening muscle loss.

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Organic milk: Does it help you lose weight?

Organic or non-organic? Whether we’re talking about fruits, veggies, meats or dairy, opinions abound.

While some claim it doesn’t make a difference, a study published in PLoS One proves that organic milk is healthier for you than conventional milk. Here’s why:

It’s all about the fatty acids

🐄 Cows producing organic milk are fed grass with high omega-3 fatty acids, while cows used for conventional milk are fed corn, which have higher levels of omega-6 fatty acids.

• Organic milk has a healthier balance of omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids in all types of milk but nonfat milk, which can aid weight loss or help maintain your weight./p>

• In the samples taken in the study, the total amount of fat in the organic milk was the same as the conventional milk. But when comparing the types of fatty acids, organic milk had 62 percent more omega-3s and 25 percent fewer omega-6s.

• Both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential to a healthy diet. Omega-3s can be found in fish and flaxseed, while omega-6s can be found in many fried foods. The right balance of both is key. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids offer health benefits, but when it comes to milk, organic milk may be your healthiest option. 🐄

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Source: New York Times

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