Nutrition News and Info Group - Most Recent Comments | BigOven.comhttp://www.bigoven.com/?refer=rssfeeden-ushttp://www.bigoven.comThu, 26 Nov 2009 21:48:20 GMT110Interesting study re: Portionshttp://www.bigoven.com/groups.aspxWe've all seen, at least here in the US, that restaurant portions have grown year over year.  Here's an interesting study that showed that many recipes, too, have shown portion and calorie-creep.

 

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- stevemur]]>cooking commentsRe: New Study: Calories are what matters mosthttp://www.bigoven.com/groups.aspx This is the way I used to diet years and years ago, only counting calories.  It does work!  I have been counting calories for about 2 weeks now. I don't feel deprived of any of the things I like. I am happy to say that even with drinking a glass or two of wine, having some chocolate, pizza or whatever else I am wanting if it fits into my calories of 1200 a day it works.  I have now lost 7 pounds in less than 2 weeks,  I even allow myself a cheat day and I go over my calories allowed.  I am walking more than I did now as the weather is getting warmer here in Maine.  I know that is helping too! The free application on my iphone Lose It is making it very easy for me to keep track of it all, It too is helping me.  Sure hope to continue this and get somewhere this time.  Of course I will be looking for healthier recipes now on Big Oven. - Angelett]]>cooking commentsRe: New Study: Calories are what matters mosthttp://www.bigoven.com/groups.aspxcooking commentsRe: New Study: Calories are what matters mosthttp://www.bigoven.com/groups.aspxActually, the title of the NYT article is misleading.  The NEJM study says that patients who focussed on SOMETHING (whether calories, fat, or carbs) lost weight.  Other studies have shown that just keeping a journal of everything you eat also helps people to lose weight.  Some are referring this to mindful eating.
 
Another factor here is ADHERENCE.  It makes intuitive sense that adherence to a sensible diet plan brings better results.  There is the case of a fibrate study where the investigators noted that subjects who stuck with their placebo fared significantly better than those who did not take their placebo as they were supposed to.
- ReneeM]]>cooking commentsNew Study: Calories are what matters mosthttp://www.bigoven.com/groups.aspxThe New York Times reports on an interesting study that suggests that focusing on calories is ultimately the most effective way to lose weight. 
 
(I know people feel passionately about diet methods and don't want to start a big argument here, merely pointing out this interesting study.)

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- stevemur]]>cooking commentsRe: Study hints at health benefits of red winehttp://www.bigoven.com/groups.aspx - stevemur]]>cooking commentsRe: Study hints at health benefits of red winehttp://www.bigoven.com/groups.aspxcooking commentsInteresting Data from National Merit Scholarship Corp.http://www.bigoven.com/groups.aspxwithout exception, they came from families who ate dinner together three or more nights a week.

In fact, no other single factor correlation was as strong in correlation not socio-economic status, not race, not school attended, not geography... nothing.   

(National Merit Scholarship Corporation)

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- stevemur]]>cooking commentsRe: Why take food seriously?http://www.bigoven.com/groups.aspxfood is such an integral part of our lives.  We use it in so many ways to celebrate to mourn, to comfort, to show love and concern and to court (old fashioned word, new word - seduce).  So it is important to enjoy it, but also know what moderation is about and how to use it in a healthy manner. 
 
- srenee]]>cooking commentsStudy hints at health benefits of red winehttp://www.bigoven.com/groups.aspxhttp://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/27/healthscience/health.php
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