Addictive effects of caffeine on kids being studied
Caffeine is a stimulant drug, even though legal, and adults use it widely to perk themselves up: Being “addicted” to alkaloid is considered perfectly normal. But how strong is caffeine’s appeal in young people who consume an abundance of soft drinks? What impact does acute and chronic alkaloid consumption have on their blood pressure, heart rate and hand tremor? Furthermore, does consuming caffeinated drinks during adolescence contribute to later use of legal or illicit drugs?
Home-based child care meeting nutritional standards; widespread use of TV a concern
A massive study of family child care providers shows that while nutrition standards are often met, most kids ages 2 to 5 are not getting enough physical activity and are exposed to the TV for most of the day.
Physicians knowledge of childhood food allergies needs room for improvement, study shows
A new study shows that pediatricians and family doctors are not confident in diagnosing or treating food allergies.
Movement comes with appetite
A body that is provided with food too often gets caught up in the maelstrom of a demand of exercise, blubber and finally diabetes. The trigger is a molecular switch that is controlled by insulin, a new study has revealed.
Transplant guide highlights daily infection risks from factors like pets and food
People who have had solid organ transplants need to think carefully about a wide range of infection risks in their regular lives, long after the initial post-transplant period. These include pet ownership, food safety, innocuous sex, sporting activities, work and even leisure pursuits like gardening or using a hot tub.
Food industry faulted for pushing high-calorie, low-nutrient products
A new report faults food and beverage producers for continuing to saturate TV with ads for high-calorie, low-nutrient products.
Fatty food can weaken the immune system
Fresh evidence that fatty food is bad for our health has come to light: mice fed a lard-based diet over a long period got worse at fighting bacteria in the blood, according to new research.
Healthy meals for students and other busy people: 6-pack abs and gain muscle with good nutrition
Good nutrition is the secret to both losing fat and gaining muscle, in this video I show you how to take 6 inexpensive, nutritious meals a day without cooking or shopping. This video is in response to the hundreds of people who have written me saying they knew their nutrition was horrible but felt powerless to improve it because of the schedule constraints of their work, school, or life. Eating 6 small, well balanced meals a day is simple when you know how and once your nutrition is on track you will find it simple to reduce bodyfat to show those 8-pack abs and acquire muscle too. The one thing you need to do though is get rid of the intent that food always has to be tasty. Jack LaLane had a great saying “If it tastes good, spit it out!” and its so true. If something is that good then its most likely got too much sugar, salt, fat or artificial flavors. When something tastes really, really good your first thought should be – “whats in this?”. Think about what you are eating! If what makes it taste good is the nasty stuff mentioned above then spit it out. Obviously if? you are intake a carrot or an apple and it tastes good this doesnt apply. The saying is designed to make you think about everything you eat. If you dont know what is on the list of ingredients and its nutritional content then SPIT IT OUT! Here are the meals I take during the video: 5:00am coffee and accelerator powder blended in water (about 100 cals) 6:30am meal with flax and accelerator powder (about 400 cals) 9:30am blended …
