Diet Studies suggests that a high-fat diet is associated with obesity. In several populations‚ body weight is directly related to the percentage of fat in their diets. When consumption of chips‚ potatoes‚ sugar sweetened beverages‚ red meat and processed meat was increased‚ it resulted in weight gain. Conversely‚ an intake of vegetables‚ whole grains‚ fruits‚ nuts and yoghurt was inversely associated with weight gain. However‚ the groups that increase their fat consumption also appeared to increase
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An Ugly trend Society has always valued beauty. In literature‚ attractiveness often symbolizes an admirable protagonist‚ while ugliness indicates the abominable antagonist. As children we are taught‚ without even realizing it‚ to prize beauty. People of every race and culture have gone to extremes in the name of beauty – from foot-binding in China‚ to dangerously constricting corsets in Victorian times‚ to nose jobs in 800 B.C. India. While plastic surgery has been around since ancient times
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A gluten-free diet is a way of life for the person with celiac disease‚ a digestive disorder due to severe gluten sensitivity. No one needs to tell them to stay completely off of gluten‚ the protein component found in many grains. But what about people with joint pain‚ brain fog‚ loss of balance or other neurological and auto-immune disorders? All of these problems have also been linked with gluten consumption. One out of every 133 healthy adults in the United States‚ (University of Chicago Celiac
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The Dangers of Online Dating Online dating is one of the most widely popular trends in the urban society nowadays. It has become one of the most convenient ways of meeting people and interacting with them. You can socialize with people across the globe‚ relaxing in the cozy environment of your house‚ with internet dating. However‚ very few people realize that there are a number of probable risks linked with this activity. The biggest threat is that since the identity of the person is anonymous
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fix the obesity epidemic is with drugs such as diet pills. The third way offered to fix the obesity epidemic is with surgeries such as liposuction and gastric bypass. The diets plans do not include how to change behavior and therefore one’s lifestyle‚ therefore they fail. In order for an individual to achieve permanent weight loss they must change their frame of mind; these fad diets do not do this. In the book Fat by Robert Pool you hear about diet pills all the time being stated as‚ “Don ’t put those
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Pretend this‚ is a prescribed anti-anxiety pill‚ a pill that makes you feel better. Wrong. This is a way in which society “fixes” you in another repaired citizen. Instead of changing the owner of this pill’s environment‚ to help him/her feel assured‚ they give a magical little thing that is clinically designed to alter your brain‚ and it’s functions. Social Anxiety Disorders (SAD)‚ have to be helped without the use of medication. These drugs tug and pull at your brain and body’s ability to comprehend
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Observational studies have investigated the association between diet and mortality and morbidity. The Mediterranean diet‚ was established by Ancel Keys in the late 1950s. The findings from the seven countries study shown that the incidence of cardiovascular disease in populations that consume such diets are lower than in populations that consume a more western diet that is rich in red meat‚ dairy products‚ processed and artificially sweetened foods‚ and salt‚ with minimal intake of fruit s‚ vegetables
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By definition‚ the Paleo diet‚ also known as the Paleolithic Diet is a nutritional plan which is based on the presumed diet of our ancestors living in the Paleolithic period. While the Paleo diet is based on ancient origins‚ it came into popular attention in the mid 1970’s due to a book created by Walter Voegtlin called The Stone Age diet. According to him‚ mimicking the diet of the ancients will bring about certain health benefits to modern man in such a way that it will give us a leaner and more
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South Beach Diet The South Beach Diet is a relatively new weight loss diet. It was developed by Miami cardiologist Arthur Agatston‚ M.D.‚ who is the director of the Mount Sinai Cardiac Prevention Center. The diet is meant to promote weight loss but not at the expense of heart health. Unlike other wildly popular low-carb plans‚ South Beach calls for keeping tabs on saturated fats and favors lean meats and proteins over bacon‚ cheeseburgers‚ and steaks. With this diet there is no calorie counting
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“Is a Vegan Diet Healthy?” In contemporary society‚ particularly in more progressive areas‚ choosing veganism as a lifestyle choice is becoming increasingly common. While the decision to apply a vegan philosophy to all aspects of one’s life (including clothing‚ personal care‚ and household items) generally stems from ethical considerations‚ the choice to adopt a vegan diet is often motivated by health concerns. A conscious vegan diet‚ free of processed foods‚ provides a plethora of vitamins‚ minerals
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