A new study suggests eating a Mediterranean diet might increase lifespan.
The findings, published in the journal AGE, show that elderly people who eat a Mediterranean diet -- which is high in fish and vegetables and low in animal products like milk and red meat -- have about a 20 percent increased chance of living longer compared with their non-Mediterranean-eating counterparts.
"This means in practice that older people who eat a Mediterranean diet live an estimated 2-3 years longer than those who don't," Gianluca Tognon, scientist at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, said in a statement.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
NutriSystem’s New Spokesperson Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson is set to share her diet tips with fans after signing up as the new spokesperson for the NutriSystem weight loss program.
The hitmaker, who has battled weight problems for years, has reportedly lost 10 pound in just over a month on the weight loss system – and she’s so pleased with the brand’s new Success scheme, she’s agreed to appear in adverts to front the diet plan.
The hitmaker, who has battled weight problems for years, has reportedly lost 10 pound in just over a month on the weight loss system – and she’s so pleased with the brand’s new Success scheme, she’s agreed to appear in adverts to front the diet plan.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Charles Barkley Teaming Up with Weight Watchers
Charles Barkley announced as the ambassador for the new Weight Watchers for Men campaign. He will appear in print, broadcast and online marketing beginning Dec. 25 as part of the new "Lose Like a Man" program.
In the Lose Like a Man campaign, developed for Weight Watchers by McCann Erickson, Barkley provides commentary on topics including the "man food" he is never deprived of on Weight Watchers, reasons why guys don't diet, dieting on your own and being a role model. The campaign will also feature men who have successfully lost weight on Weight Watchers especially Weight Watchers Online for Men.
In the Lose Like a Man campaign, developed for Weight Watchers by McCann Erickson, Barkley provides commentary on topics including the "man food" he is never deprived of on Weight Watchers, reasons why guys don't diet, dieting on your own and being a role model. The campaign will also feature men who have successfully lost weight on Weight Watchers especially Weight Watchers Online for Men.
Friday, December 9, 2011
The DASH Diet
The DASH diet may reduce need for blood pressure medication.
DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and total fat, and is a lifelong approach to healthy eating that's designed to help treat or prevent high blood pressure.
The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods; includes meat, fish, poultry, nuts and beans; and is limited in sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, red meat, and added fats.
The DASH diet is now recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as an ideal eating plan for all Americans.
Research has found the Dash diet to be an effective way to lower blood pressure in people who have slightly elevated high blood pressure (prehypertension) and in those with stage 1 (mild to moderate) high blood pressure (hypertension.) Chicago Tribune
DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and total fat, and is a lifelong approach to healthy eating that's designed to help treat or prevent high blood pressure.
The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods; includes meat, fish, poultry, nuts and beans; and is limited in sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, red meat, and added fats.
The DASH diet is now recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as an ideal eating plan for all Americans.
Research has found the Dash diet to be an effective way to lower blood pressure in people who have slightly elevated high blood pressure (prehypertension) and in those with stage 1 (mild to moderate) high blood pressure (hypertension.) Chicago Tribune
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The Mayo Clinic Diet
PBS Program Featuring The Mayo Clinic Diet Premieres Beginning Dec. 3
Monday, November 28, 2011
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A 60-minute program featuring The Mayo Clinic
Diet is part of special programming that will premiere on PBS stations
beginning Dec. 3 (check local listings)The program includes information about the first and only dietary program developed by Mayo Clinic; interviews with a multidisciplinary team of highly respected physicians, dietitians, clinical psychologists and other medical experts, and success stories from people who used the diet to improve their weight and health.
The Mayo Clinic Diet is based on many years of clinical experience at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona, along with research at Mayo Clinic and other institutions. It is designed to be an effective, practical and enjoyable way to help people lose weight and maintain weight loss. The diet is easy to understand and easy to follow. The PBS program offers detailed information, insights and advice for viewers that is not available from any other television program.
"In our work with literally thousands of patients, and by scouring all of the best medical research available, we've identified the critical habits of people who have successfully lost weight and maintained a healthy weight," says Donald Hensrud, M.D., medical editor-in-chief, The Mayo Clinic Diet, and preventive medicine expert at Mayo Clinic. "With The Mayo Clinic Diet, we've boiled this information down to five simple habits to add to your lifestyle, five habits to break, and five bonus habits that will help you lose the weight you want and keep it off, while at the same time improving your overall health.
PBS special programming invites viewers to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; hear diverse viewpoints; and take front-row seats to world-class drama and performances. "The Mayo Clinic Diet" program is underwritten by public television viewers and PBS and was produced by Santa Fe Productions.
The Mayo Clinic Diet, published by Good Books, debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times' bestseller list.
The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet, adapted for the more than 23 million Americans who suffer from type 2 diabetes and the 79 million pre-diabetic adults, is now available.
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit worldwide leader in medical care, research and education for people from all walks of life. For more information, visit MayoClinic.com or MayoClinic.org/news.
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