Ketogenic diet helps cognition, obesity: Good fat, high protein, low-carb diet

 Does is ever seem that there's always a new "big thing" in diets? Foods take turns coming fire--fats, sugar, meat, carbs--then later it switches and you hear another food is the problem. This revolving door is part of why obesity is at 38%. Folks have given up trying to find a diet that works. But there might finally be a definitive answer--a ketogenic diet is THE diet it seems. Everywhere you look, some celeb has lost weight on a ketogenic diet. The University of Alabama at Birmingham reported Dec. 18, that the ketogenic diet has been shown to treat cognition problems, particularly in elderly HIV patients. The ketogenic diet could also fix schizophrenia. Low-carb, high protein diets have proved superior to other weight loss programs in treating obesity, as well. 

Ketogenic diet: High-fat, high-protein, low-carb diet aids fat burn, weight loss

Originality the ketogenic diet was used only to treat epilepsy. Now, thanks to advocacy from celebrities who've had surprisingly high weight loss with it, the ketogenic diet is in vogue. Global New Wire reported Nov. 12, that medical experts are finding the ketogenic diet--which is essentially a high fat, high-protein, low carb diet--burns fat and aids weight loss. And not just a little weight loss. Results from the ketogenic diet have been dramatic. Some experts question whether ketosis is dangerous for the body. But it may actually be healthy. What's ketosis? It just means the body no longer gets many carbs and so doesn't depend on carbohydrates for energy. Needing fuel to burn, the body seeks out deep tissue fat that is buried in cells, around internal organs and in the belly, thighs, buttocks, hips and under the arms. With 2/3 of the U.S. overweight and 35-percent obese, maybe it's time to rethink some of these less traditional diets, medical advisers say.  Ketogenic diet: High-fat, high-protein, low-carb diet aids fat burn, weight loss 

Lose weight with mind over platter: Mental appetite suppressants to curb hunger

The world is reeling under a burden of obesity. More people are fat than ever before and getting collectively more obese. Mid-life is a prime time for weight gain and unfortunately, it's also the worst time to start a weight loss program. A more sedentary life coupled with increased comfort eating keep two-thirds of adults overweight and one third obese. But you can lose weight if you want to. I lost 100 pounds, 10 BMI points and 9 sizes at age 48. I was in menopause and had just quit taking antidepressants (which are known to cause weight gain). Weight loss for me was a matter of mind over platter. The hardest part of diet is coping with constant hunger pangs. Here are mental appetite suppressants to psych yourself full, curb hunger and control eating.   Lose weight with mind over platter: Mental appetite suppressants to curb hunger

Diet Thanksgiving turkey stuffing recipes, breadless, low carb dressing recipes

 "To baste is human, to stuff is divine." That should be the motto Thanksgiving turkey recipes. But how about if you're on a diet? How can you enjoy stuffing or dressing with your turkey? It's loaded with starch and fat, right? Well it is unless you learn how to make diet Thanksgiving low carb and breadless stuffing recipes. Now if you're family isn't all watching their weight, they might think diet stuffing will taste yucky. So surprise with these delicious low calorie dressing recipes. These recipes provide the diet and non-diet varieties. But be warned, you'd better make plenty of diet stuffing because this kind is so yummy the family might prefer it!Diet Thanksgiving turkey stuffing recipes, breadless, low carb dressing recipes 

Antibiotics linked to weight gain in children, adult obesity, Johns Hopkins says | Examiner.com

Parents, are you worried about childhood obesity?Look at the child's legs in the photo left. When a kid is that heavy, it's not baby fat. It's childhood obesity. And more children are obese than ever before. But there's a new fat trigger and it might surprise you. Repeated use of antibiotics has been linked to weight gain in children and adult obesity later in life, reported Health Day on Oct. 22. As you're probably aware, antibiotics take a dangerous health toll on kids. But o

veruse of antibiotics in treatment of illness could cause children to have weight problems for the rest of their lives, reported researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. Study authors analyzed data from some 164,000 U.S. kids. Results showed that 21 percent of the children studied had received seven or more prescriptions for antibiotics during childhood.   Antibiotics linked to weight gain in children, adult obesity, Johns Hopkins says.

National Dessert Day recipes: Sweet food swaps for deliciously diet desserts

Oct. 14 is National Dessert Day, time to celebrate sweets and treats! Here are dessert recipes to indulge your sweet tooth. But these aren't ordinary sweets: these recipes use sweet food swaps for deliciously diet (yes, both are possible) desserts.   National Dessert Day recipes: Sweet food swaps for deliciously diet desserts 

Low cal tailgate recipes for dieting football fans, healthy tailgate party foods | Examiner.com

Fall is football season and so it's also tailgate party time. Tailgate menus feature chili, hotdogs, brats, BBQs, wings, nachos and other quick comfort foods that can be served from the back of a truck. So, yummy tailgate foods are, but low calorie they're not! Tailgate entrees (read: junk food) are some of fattiest, saltiest, most high-calorie foods on the kitchen! What about the poor football fans who are watching their weight? Here are low-calorie tailgate recipes for dieting football fans. Score big with these healthy tailgate party foods at your next game gig!Low cal tailgate recipes for dieting football fans, healthy tailgate party foods.