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  • November3rd

    Cravings and Healthy Lifestyles

    Posted in: Healthy Lifestyles

    All of us has experienced it: the urge to satisfy our craving for ice cream or chocolate. We might not even be particularly hungry at the time, but when you want something so bad, you have no other option but to cave in.

    A study at the Monell Chemical Senses Center (located in Philadelphia) shows that, in some ways, food can be similary addicting as cocaine or alcohol. It is obviously not to the same degree, but the effect is nonetheless the same. Scientists showed pictures of delicious foods to test subjects, and brain scans show that the parts of their brain that get excitied are the same ones that were activated in drug addicts.

    Researchers believe that this is caused by the hormone dopamine, which serves to trigger motivation and pleasure for humans. The prevailing theory is that the less dopamine receptors you have, the more food you need to create the reaction caused by dopamine.

    In response to this, diet pills are being developed in order to regulate cravings. These pills are projected to reduce appetites and boost metabolisms, both of which are key factors in weight control. Two of these drugs are vigabatrin and tesofensine. Vigabatrin has been tested on obese lab rats, and scientists report that the rats lost a significant amount of weight after 40 days of use. Tesofensine has been tested on humans, and the results are similar: patients reduced their weight by an average of 13.5 kilograms.

    However, expectations are tempered by similar pills in the past. Taranabant and Acomplia are two such drugs that produce similar results, but both came wide side effects such as mood swings and depression. Government regulation must be a priority in order to minimize the risks of taking such diet pills.

    It is clear that more natural methods are in order. In most cases, cravings arise from the need to cope. Whenever we are faced with a stressful or depressing situation, a common reaction is to eat comfort foods. This can be classified under “emotional eating”. In this case, it is very easy to change this habit. Simply find a different coping strategy rather than eating. Viable alternatives are going for a walk or taking a hot bath. Once you become accustomed to that new strategy, then it becomes much easier to stick with it.

    Always be mindful that being strong mentally can help you avoid cravings. Mental health and physical health usually go hand-in-hand with each other.

  • November2nd

    Healthy Dietary Habits

    Posted in: Diet Plans That Work, Healthy Lifestyles

    People make plenty of dietary decisions everyday. What to eat? When to eat? Where to eat? How you decide determines how healthy and balanced a diet you will have. It can also help in controlling your weight.

    There are many healthy meal plans available to you. One such plan is the 40-30-30 macro-nutrient principle. The concept behind this is to have a meal of 40% carbohydrates, 30% proteins, and 30% fats. It is very important to have a balanced diet, as each of the compounds are necessary for our bodies to function optimally. Carbohydrates provide energy, proteins build muscles, and fats create energy during times when there is no energy source.

    Also popular are low-carbohydrate diets, such as the Atkins Diet. The principle behind this diet is to avoid refined carbohydrates, in particular sugar, flour, and corn syrups. The body’s metabolism is then improved to a level where more calories are burned and excess calories are removed.

    No matter what diet you choose, it is equally important to regulate the amount of food you eat. You can have a diet composed of healthy foods, but if your servings and portions are in excess, then the problem of excess weight gain remains.

    Digestion is an important bodily function that we must consider. Taking the time to chew your food is a must. The faster paced lifestlyes in the modern world translates to a tendency to rush our meals as we move on to more important work. You must remember that enjoying a meal and reaping the health benefits that arise from proper nutrition more than compensates for the time spent on it.

    The mantra of three-square meals a day has been ingrained in our minds. But it is better to eat smaller meals more often in order to aid digestion. Binge eating is something that you must generally avoid. Another good tip to remember is to avoid eating 2-3 before going to sleep. The food eaten at that time will not be burned off and will be stored by the body.

    Finally, when faced with the decision of where to eat, you have the option of eating at home or eating out. Fast food is an attractive option for those who have busier schedules. It is also less healthy as you don’t have full control over the food that you eat. Fast food typically has foods high in sugar and fats. Sodas are typically bundled with value meals, and these drinks contain a high amount of sugar.

    There are times when we can’t eat at home due to time constraints, but the least we can do is to be selective when it comes to eating out.

  • October30th

    The Next Generation Exercise Machine

    Posted in: Exercise Tips, Healthy Lifestyles

    How do you encourage kids to exercise? Easy, by getting them to enjoy exercising.

    The increasing popularity of videogames and television has in part caused a growing concern over the physical health of children all over the world. The addicting nature of watching television or playing videogames is a cause for concern, as children do not get the requisite exercise needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

    The Wii Fit video game is perfect for kids who enjoy videogames and need exercise. Developed by Nintendo, the Wii console is unique in its motion-controlled gameplay that has proven to be a hit across people of all ages. The interactive nature of the controller makes it perfect for sports games and exercise games, with Wii Fit being one of them. Wii Fit is so popular that it has become the third best selling video game within a year of its release.

    The game makes use of the peripheral Wii Balance Board. Think of it as an exercise tool that can calculate Body Mass Index (BMI), record physical tests, and guides you as you perform various exercises. There are a wide variety of exercises available – Strength-training, resistance-training, aerobic, and anaerobic. The gamer can then caluculate his or her “Wii Fit Age”, a calculation based on age, weight, and test performance.

    Potential additions in the future include an ability to connect online and speak to a fitness trainer to help you with your exercise regimen. Should this happen, then it becomes that much easier to exercise regularly, as there is no more excuse of being too lazy to go the gym after a hard day’s work.

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  • October29th

    Exercise Regimens in Prehistoric Times

    Posted in: Exercise Tips, Healthy Lifestyles

    In the movie Year One, Jack Black and Michael Cera play two prehistoric men, who, through the course of history, stumble their way to fame and fortune. This got me thinking, not about the movie itself but the casting of Jack Black, “Has prehistoric man ever been depicted as being a little on the heavy side?”

    Watch most every other prehistoric movie, or read history and anthropology textbooks, and you will find that it is very rare to see any of them overweight. This is in large part due to the scarcity of food available to them, but their lifestyles also played a huge part.

    Prehistoric man sought food through hunting and gathering. Both of these activities required plenty of physical activity. They also didn’t have any means of transportation, leading them to walk wherever they wished to go. The elements or the depletion of resources meant that they had to look for new places to live, both of which are causes of their nomadic nature.

    In the modern world today, many of us have sedentary lifestyles. We drive to work everyday, take the elevator to our office, and sometimes have food delivered to us. Children are watching more television and using computers more frequently. It’s no wonder many of us gain weight easily.

    Following prehistoric man’s lead can greatly help us improve our lifestyles. Instead of making short drives to the supermarket or bookstore, walking there can be very beneficial. Taking the stairs at work is also helpful, but not if you’re at the 40th floor. There’s no need to overdo it. Incorporating exercise into our daily routines leads to a healthier and happier you.

  • October28th

    Celebrity Culture and its Influence on Society

    Posted in: Healthy Lifestyles

    Celebrities today are regarded as more than just famous people. To some, they have become role models and spokespersons for change. Famous luxury brands, such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Prada, regularly court celebrities to be the face of their brands. A celebrity’s opinion is instantly deified simple because of their status.

    The current United States President, Barack Obama, can be thought of as a “celebrity president”, a fitting role given the increased scope and importance of celebrity culture in our society. We not only read and hear about Obama’s stance on political issues, but newspapers and tabloids regularly print news articles about Obama’s predictions on sporting events such as the Super Bowl.

    This trend is in part due to the growing reach of media. The massive growth of the Internet has given rise to celebrity bloggers, giving us insider scoops on the lives of celebrities. Social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, have given celebrities easy avenues with which they can interact with fans.

    The deluge of information available to us means that we should be more selective of what we choose to believe. Not everything that we hear or see from celebrities is true. Some celebrities espouse their secret remedies for weight loss. An article from The Hollywood Gossip cites The Hills star Audrina Patridge’s weight loss tip of wearing high heels while doing household chores. Other celebrities swear by sniffing grapefruit oil or drinking vinegar as a means to lose weight.

    These methods are not only strange, but also ineffective ways of losing weight. Traditional methods of losing weight, such as a healthy diet and regular exercise, are far more reliable. Instead of seeking magical remedies for our weight loss concerns, you should be strong of mind and trust your judgement to lead the way.

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