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| Friday, March 5, 2010 |
 No matter what your body mass index (BMI) is, moderate to high levels of physical activity can lower your risk of heart failure, according to research carried out in Finland. However, it was also noted that obese men were twice as likely to develop heart problems.Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, February 12, 2010 |
 Marie Savard, M.D., classifies body types as apples and pears. (Being guys, we call them "heavy bags" and "speed bags.") Divide your waist size (at your belly button) by your hip size. Greater than 0.85, you're an apple; less, you're a pear.
HEAVY BAG
Most men carry their excess heft primarily in their belly, chest, and back - an "android" body, or apple. The visceral fat in and around an apple guy's gut is more metabolically active, which means it burns off first when he exercises and cuts calories. But he's unlikely to see much reduction in his belly because of that layer of slow-burning fat under his skin. THE SOLUTION: Whole grains. A Penn State study found that dieters who ate wholegrain foods lost twice as much abdominal fat as dieters who ate refined flour did.
SPEED BAG
Some men carry more weight in their butt and thighs. Researchers call this type a "gynoid" body or pear. The pear man's belly can shrink faster because he has less visceral fat and skin fat around his torso. But that means his junk in the trunk looks even bigger by comparison. THE SOLUTION: If this is your body type, avoid saturated fats. "The fat cells in your rump and thighs will quickly store saturated fats soon after you digest them," says Dr. Savard. Instead, use monounsaturated fats like olive oil and canola oil.Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, February 5, 2010 |
 Eat protein at breakfast to stay full, and make your toast rye. In a study comparing breakfasts that were identical except for bread choices, Swedish researchers found that rye eaters were less hungry after 8 hours than wheat eaters were. The researchers think compounds created when rye's fiber ferments in your colon may help you feel fuller. Look for bread that includes rye bran, which boosts fiber content.Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, January 8, 2010 |
 Your fit friends could be hurting your weight-loss efforts: Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that if you watch a skinny person order a lot of food, you too will eat more. When 95 study participants watched a movie with a skinny person who took 5 heaping tablespoons of M&Ms, they ate three times as much candy as when they snacked alone. Lead author Brent McFerran, Ph.D., says seeing a skinny person eat a lot "gives you license to eat more because you assume you can also stay thin by eating the same amount." Conversely, seeing a heavy person eat a lot can inhibit your eating. McFerran's advice: Dine with healthful eaters - a separate trial showed that you'll order less around people who are careful about what they eat.Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Thursday, January 7, 2010 |
Dear avid readers, we know you just can't wait to get your hands on our next issue. Well, now is your chance to get your copy! It's out on newsstands, today!Labels: Fitness, Health, Looks, MH Woman, new, Nutrition, Promo, R+D, R+R, Relationships, TMB, Weight Loss |
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| Monday, December 21, 2009 |
Dear avid readers, our January issue will be hitting newsstands this week. Be sure to get your copy!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Labels: Announcements, Fitness, Health, Looks, MH Woman, Nutrition, Promo, R+R, Relationships, TMB, Video, Weight Loss |
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| Friday, November 20, 2009 |
 When you're craving a snack, remember that eating popcorn may help curb your appetite, new research finds. In a study presented at the Experimental Biology 2009 conference, people who ate 1 cup of microwave popcorn 30 minutes before lunch consumed 105 fewer calories at the meal than people who snacked on a cup of potato chips. Moreover, the popcorn had 15 calories; the chips had 150. The air in popcorn "tricks your body into thinking it's full," says study author James Rippe, M.D.Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, November 13, 2009 |
Crisp apples-fall's bounty-become caloric catastrophes when infused with sugar and wrapped in crust. There's nothing wrong with an occasional slice (it's rude to decline), but you should know what you're tucking into.
THE CRUST: 250 CALORIES
The top and bottom crusts alone can have around 250 calories, consisting of more than 20 grams of carbohydrates.
THE APPLES: 65 CALORIES
The innocent apples account for only 65 of a slice's calories. Even with the skins removed, they're a good source of fiber.
THE GOOP: 60 CALORIES
Recipes vary, but the key to pie filling is sugar-and a nice-size wedge will deliver about 12 grams of it, nearly 50 calories' worth.
TOTAL: 375 CALORIES
AWESOME ALTERNATIVE: BAKED APPLES Halve and core two apples; lay them cut side up in a pan. Spoon on 2 Tbsp plain yogurt, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp crushed walnuts. Add tsp cinnamon. Half-fill the pan with hot water. Bake at 375°F, 20 to 30 minutes. Makes 2 servings, 119 calories eachLabels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, November 6, 2009 |
Instead of fruit juice, reach for moo juice in the morning. Drinking milk at breakfast can help you eat less at lunch, Australian scientists say. In their study, overweight people who downed about 2 1/2 cups of skim milk in the morning consumed 8.5 percent fewer calories at an all-you- can- eat lunch spread than people who drank the same amount of fruit juice. Both beverages had an equal number of calories, but the milk contained 25 grams of protein while the fruit juice had virtually no protein and 63 grams of sugar. Those may be big servings, but the principle remains: Protein helps you feel fuller throughout the morning.Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, October 16, 2009 |
A piece of paper could solve the obesity epidemic. Researchers in Spain found that people were more likely to exercise if their doctors gave them written workout "prescriptions," along with delivering the advice verbally. And while doctors will need more training to properly prescribe exercises, the scientists believe it'll be worth the effort: Research shows that a sedentary life can make people sitting ducks for disease. Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, October 9, 2009 |
| To take inches off your waist, work the muscles below your belt. In a new Syracuse University study, people burned more calories the day after they did lower-body resistance training than the day after they worked their upper body. "Leg muscles-like your quads and glutes- generally have more mass than the muscles in your chest and arms," says study author Kyle Hackney, Ph.D.(c). "Work more muscle, and your body uses more energy to repair and upgrade it later." The best approach? Hit every muscle each workout. For a routine designed to do just that, see this month's workout poster. Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, October 2, 2009 |
 To burn fat, you may need to eat more of it. Scientists in Italy found that men who upped their intake of fat to 55 percent of their daily calories increased their ability to burn blubber during exercise, compared with when they ate their usual diet. The reason: When you consume high amounts of fat, your muscles adapt by becoming better at pulling oxygen from your blood and using it to convert fat to energy, say the researchers. That doesn't mean you should gorge, of course. The study participants compensated for their increased fat intake by cutting back carbs to 30 percent of their calories. Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Thursday, September 17, 2009 |
Stress gets you fat. It's truth and a longtitudinal study in the American Journal of Epidemiology confirms this. Among men, it was found that the four factors that contributed to a higher BMI was job-related demands, lack of skill discretion, lack of decision authority and difficulty paying bills. If you want to limit weight gain, you'll need to keep a closer rein on these four contributing factors, and keep on reading those great pieces on fitness and nutrition packed in these pages. It's all about love.
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| Friday, September 11, 2009 |
What's a balanced diet? A pistachio nut in each hand. Seriously smart men at the University of Toronto and the University of California at Los Angeles reported on a study that suggests eating pistachios improved heart health, lowered blood sugar and pared off excess pounds. A group of overweight adults were put on an afternoon snack diet of 3 ounces in-shell pistachios and after six weeks, showed greater blood fat reductions that the control group. Tests showed that pistachios dampened the subsequent blood sugar increase, delayed stomach emptying, and increased levels of hormones that help you feel full. Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, September 4, 2009 |
Being fat blows: mainly because your belly keeps spilling over your jeans, but also because visceral (belly) fat has been linked to inflammation and metabolic syndrome. A mouse study showed that a high fat diet with a sedentary lifestyle really made the mice think hard about their Bucket List. This study, from the Integrative Immunology and Behavior Program, showed the human equivalent of a 30 to 45 minute walk five days a week was enough to negate the dreaded inflammation which comes with visceral fat. To know what belly fat without exercise can do, take a gander at the sidebar on this page 'Fat Facts'.Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, August 21, 2009 |
| Everything is connected: Runners with strong hip muscles are less likely to sustain lower leg injuries, according to a study review by Canadian researchers. During running, the knee collapses inward a bit, which can lead to tissue damage and pain, says lead author Reed Ferber, Ph.D. Strong hip abductor muscles limit this movement. Resistance-band exercises -performed after a workout so you don't tire the muscles-help the most, says Ferber. Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, August 14, 2009 |
| A common supplement could help endurance athletes pull off a late-race push. Belgian researchers say cyclists who took the amino acid beta-alanine had more power in a 30-second sprint following a long workout. In the study, the cyclists rode for nearly 2 hours, and then performed a 10-minute time trial, which revealed no advantage. But in a sprint afterward, riders who had taken beta-alanine showed 11 percent more peak sprint power output than a control group did. Study author Peter Hespel, Ph.D., says beta-alanine boosts levels of carnosine in muscle cells, buffering muscle from fatigue during bursts of maximal exercise. Try no more than 1 gram of slow-release beta-alanine capsules three or four times a day, for 8 to 10 weeks before your next competition. Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, August 7, 2009 |
All that pounding during a run-what's it doing to your bones? It's helping them, new research reveals: Running may be better than resistance training for building bone mass and reducing your risk of osteoporosis. In a study of cyclists, runners, and weightlifters, runners were found to have the greatest spine bone density (a measure of overall bone strength), after researchers corrected for differences in the athletes' body types. Cyclists had the lowest bone density. The impact of a runner's foot hitting the ground stimulates the bones to grow stronger, says study coauthor Pam Hinton, Ph.D., of the University of Missouri.Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, July 17, 2009 |
| Skip the late-night TV. Lack of shut-eye can cause you to overeat. University of Chicago scientists discovered that people who lost 3 hours of slumber ate about 200 more calories that day from snacks. The researchers haven't yet pinned down the mechanism but speculate that it may be simple: The longer you're awake, the longer you're exposed to food. Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, July 10, 2009 |
Fish isn't just good for your heart; it's good for your gut, too. That's because Omega-3 fatty acids help you feel full longer, report scientists from Iceland. In the study, dieters who ate salmon felt fuller 2 hours later than those who either didn't eat seafood or had cod, a fish with little fat. The researchers found that eating foods high in Omega-3s ( like the ones to the left) increased blood levels of leptin, a hormone that promotes satiety. Hate fish? Take a fish-oil capsule every day-one that has 500 milligrams of the Omega-3s DHA and EPA. It offers the same benefits as the salmon.Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, July 3, 2009 |
If you hate to diet, it may be that you're just eating the wrong foods. University of Illinois researchers found that people who ate higher amounts of protein were more likely to stick to their diets for 1 year than those who ate more carbohydrates instead. The reason: "Protein is more satiating than carbohydrates are, so people weren't as hungry as those in the other group," says study author Donald L. Layman, Ph.D. " They also had more energy and didn't feel as tired." Turns out, the dieters who best stuck to their eating plan consumed a diet that provided 40 percent of its calories from carbohydrates and 30 percent from protein.
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| Friday, June 19, 2009 |
| Still not convinced to drop the remote during a meal? Here's more incentive:Watching TV while you eat may cause you to consume more food later in the day. U.K. scientists found that people who watched a video during lunch ate more at a midafternoon snack than those who'd dined while away from the tube. "Watching TV during a meal can cause people to remember less about the food, so they subconsciously eat more later," says study author Suzanne Higgs, Ph.D. Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, June 12, 2009 |
| Keeping excess weight off can be difficult if you have heavy pals, according to a study in the journal Obesity. That's because you may be less likely to exercise and eat healthy in your free time. The good news: Befriending people who are fit may help you lose weight, even if you're not consciously trying to. Why? People can emulate behaviors of close friends they look up to, says study author Ray Browning, Ph.D. Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, June 5, 2009 |
No worries. No weight gain. Researchers from the Netherlands found that anxiety can cause you to overeat when you're not hungry. In their study, people who felt stressed after taking a difficult test consumed more sweets than people who felt relaxed after taking an easy one. "Eating sugary foods may relieve stress by releasing chemicals in the brain that increase reward feelings," says study author Femke Rutters, Ph.D.(c).Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, May 22, 2009 |
| Starting a diet isn't healthy for just you-it also benefits her. That's because dieters can subconsciously influence their spouses to lose weight, say University of Connecticut researchers.They found that when one partner participated in a weight-loss program, the other was more likely to eat fewer calories, too. "Couples tend to support each other by working together," says study author Amy Gorin, Ph.D. Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, May 15, 2009 |
| Need a simple way to avoid dessert? Go outside. Researchers in the U.K. found that taking a short walk can weaken chocolate cravings. In the study, regular chocolate eaters refrained from eating the treat for 3 days, and then either took a 15-minute walk or stayed idle. The strollers' cravings dropped by 12 percent after a walk, but those of the couch potatoes intensified. "Like chocolate, exercise may increase the levels of feel-good chemicals in your brain, reducing a desire for sweets," says study author Adrian Taylor, Ph.D. Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Friday, May 8, 2009 |
 If you're overweight, eating protein instead of carbohydrates can speed up your metabolism. Australian scientists recently discovered that heavy people burn fat more quickly after they eat highprotein meals than after they eat high-carb ones. To experience the benefit, the study participants simply tweaked two meals of their daily menu. Instead of a large bowl of cereal for breakfast, they substituted a cheese-and-tomato omelet; for lunch, they opted for an open-faced meat sandwich.Labels: Weight Loss |
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| Monday, September 15, 2008 |
We've designed workouts that strip away fat in just 10 minutes and build big muscles with or without a gym. BY MYATT MURPHY WORKOUTS BY CRAIG BALLANTYNE, M.SC., C.S.C.S.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY SCOTT MCDERMOTT3 THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT FAT LOSS
1. Squats may burn up to three times more calories than previously thought, according to a new study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. They're also great for packing on muscle. Every workout in our plan features this classic move.
2. Aim to drop 20 pounds this summer and you can look great. Men who set higher expectations lose more weight, reports researchers at the University of Minnesota. Stick to the routines on this poster and you can expect to shed 4 to 5 pounds in your first 2 weeks, and 1 to 2 pounds a week in the months that follow.
3. The calories you burn in a 30-minute jog may not matter as much as you think. More important is your calorie loss when you're not exercising. Intense weight training elevates your metabolism for 36 hours. So you lose weight all day, and build bigger muscles.
 
BARBELL SQUAT
Stand holding a barbell across the back of your shoulders with an overhand grip, your hands wider than shoulder-width apart. Keeping your back naturally arched, bend at the hips and knees to lower your body. Push back up to a standing position.
 
DEADLIFT
Stand with a barbell on the floor in front of you, with the bar over your toes. Bend your knees and grasp the bar with an overhand grip. Keeping your back straight, stand up. Keep the bar close to your body as you lift it. Slowly lower the bar.
  
DUMBBELL CLEAN AND PRESS
From the starting position, dip your hips and explode upward, forcefully pulling the weights up. As the weights near your chest, dip under and "catch" them on top of your shoulders. Stand, press the weights overhead, then reverse the move.
 
DUMBBELL SQUAT
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides. Keeping your back naturally arched, bend at the hips and knees to lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Push back up to a standing position.
 
DUMBBELL SINGLE-ARM ROW
Holding a dumbbell in your right hand, place your left hand and left knee on a bench. Hold the weight with your arm straight. Use your upper-back muscles to pull the dumbbell up and back toward your hip. Pause, then slowly lower the weight.
   
BURPEE
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend at the hips and knees to lower your body as far as you can, then place your hands on the floor and straighten your legs behind you. Perform a pushup, then draw your knees back toward your chest until your feet are beneath you, and stand up.
 
FARMER'S WALK
Stand holding a pair of heavy dumbbells at your sides at arm's length. Keeping your body upright, walk for the amount of time specified in your workout. If you're short on space, walk in a circle or figure '8'.
 
SINGLE-LEG ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
Stand on your left foot with your right foot raised behind you and your arms hanging in front of you. Keeping a natural arch in your spine, push your hips back as you lower your hands and upper body. Squeeze your glutes and press your heel into the floor to return to an upright position. Complete your reps on one leg before repeating on the other leg.
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| Wednesday, July 30, 2008 |
Still can't break your Big Mac habit? Here's more motivation: The heavier you are, the more dangerous fast food becomes, found University at Buffalo scientists. After overweight diners ate 1,800 calories of fast food, their levels of inflammation were significantly higher than those of normal-weight adults who ate the same foods. During periods of high inflammation, your body produces less HDL cholesterol (the good stuff) and more LDL and triglycerides (both bad), raising your heart-attack risk. Curb this consequence by ordering smarter and cutting your drive-thru visits.
TACKLE TEMPTATION
Depriving yourself is no way to diet. That's because avoiding snacks may sap your willpower, say Florida State University researchers. In their study, men with the lowest blood sugar performed the worst on tests that evaluated self control. When your brain is deprived of its primary fuel (glucose), you struggle to stop eating, say the study authors. To control your cravings, keep your blood sugar steady by having a 200-calorie snack every 3 hours. It should contain 10 grams of protein and a mix of carbs and fat - like a slice of cheese with a pear.
WHAT NOT TO LOSE
Warning: Shedding your gut may lead to smaller biceps. Scientists at Louisiana State University found that when overweight men cut 25 percent of their calories, a quarter of their weight loss came from muscle. So what's a dieter to do? Protect your muscle by hitting the weights three times a week. In a West Virginia University study, this strategy prevented muscle loss even though men were taking in just 800 calories a day. (For a cutting-edge fat-loss plan, see our workout poster.)
FILL 'ER UP
Silence your stomach's growl. University of Washington researchers recently studied how a high-fat, high carb, or high-protein meal impacts ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates appetite. The verdict: A protein-packed steak helps keep you satisfied.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
2 fresh ahi tuna fillets (4 oz each)
Salt and pepper
5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 3/4 cups grape tomatoes
cup whole pitted black or kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper
For the dressing
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 clove garlic, crushed
HOW TO MAKE IT
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the tuna for no longer than 1 minute per side, adding a pinch of salt and pepper to each side. Remove and set aside. In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and red pepper. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together. Cut the tuna into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide the salad mixture between two plates and top each serving with the tuna and dressing. Makes 2 servings
PER SERVING
631 calories
50 grams (g) protein
34 g carbohydrates
35 g fat
(5 g saturated)
11 g fibre
1,123 milligrams (mg)
sodium
SIMPLE SIDE
Vegetable Couscous
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
1/2cup couscous
1/2 yellow squash, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 Tbsp crumbled
feta cheese
1 Tbsp chopped almonds
1/2 tsp mint
1/2 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
HOW TO MAKE IT
Prepare the couscous according to the package directions. Add the remaining ingredients and toss well to blend. Serves 2
PER SERVING
210 calories
8 g protein
38 g carbohydrates
3 g fat (1 g saturated)
4 g fibre
62 mg sodium
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| Monday, June 30, 2008 |
SUPER-STUFFED TENDERLOIN
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
2 lb pork tenderloin
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp dried basil
2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach leaves
1 jar (5 oz)artichoke hearts, drained and diced
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
HOW TO MAKE IT
Ask your butcher to butterfly the loin, or do it your - self by splitting it down the center, cutting it almost but not all the way through, and then opening the two halves so they lie flat.(The shape should resemble a butterfly.) Stir the cheese, basil, spinach, and arti-chokes together and spread the mixture on the inside of the cut loin. Roll the loin closed and tie it with cord in at least five places. Preheat the oven to 205 celsius. Place the pork in a roasting pan, brush it lightly with oil, and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Roast for 25 to 35 minutes. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. (It should read 70 celsius.) Makes 4 servings
PER SERVING
350 calories , 54 grams (g) protein , 7 g carbohydrates 10 g fat (4 g saturated) , 1 g fibre ,280 milligrams (mg) sodium
ROASTED ASPARAGUS
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
1 bunch of asparagus, woody ends removed
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh
cracked pepper
HOW TO MAKE IT
Preheat the oven to 205 celsius. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and lay it flat on a baking sheet. Roast until soft (not mushy) and lightly brown for about 10 minutes. Makes 4 servings
PER SERVING
45 calories, 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates , 3.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 1 g fibre, 580 mg sodium
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| Thursday, June 19, 2008 |
Banishing your gut improves more than just your appearance. The real reward is a healthier heart. Fortunately, cutting your carbohydrate intake by just a third will help you lose fat while significantly lowering your triglyceride level, a key predictor of heart disease. At the University of California at Davis, scientists found that slashing carbs to less than 40 percent of total calories deactivated a triglyceride-producing gene called stearoyl-coenzyme A desaturase (SCD). In fact, the greater the carb reduction, the less active the gene. Start benefiting with the low-carb recipe above - a cheese steak!
 Boost your burn
Logging 5 miles on a treadmill is no excuse for crashing on the sofa for hours afterward. Studies show that the energy you burn outside the gym (called non-exercise activity thermogenesis, or N. E. A. T.) contributes to a greater total calorie burn than regimented exercise does. Raise your N. E. A. T.: Take the stairs.
Take A Stand Against Weight Gain
Your La-Z-Boy may make you look like one. That's because sitting shuts down your fat burners, say scientists at the University of Missouri. After examining the muscle tissue of people being active and of those kicking back, the researchers concluded that parking your butt switches off an enzyme that prevents fat storage. "The enzyme is mostly found in the muscles that keep you standing up, so if they aren't active, the enzyme doesn't function," says study author Marc Hamilton, Ph.D. One way to spend more time on your feet: Stand at your desk for part of the day, by installing a computer-monitor arm, like one of those at lcdarms.com. It anchors to your desk or wall, allowing you to raise and lower your screen easily. As for the keyboard, give it a boost by placing a few heavy books under it. Your spine should remain tall while typing, keeping your arms extended.
The Food Lover's Diet
No diet should feel like a hunger strike. And as it turns out, most men can kick start weight loss by cutting less than the standard 500 calories a day, according to a National Institutes of Health study. "Not only will your diet be easier to stick to, but you'll preserve more muscle as you lose weight," says Alan Aragon, the Men's Health Weight-Loss Coach. Where to start? Aragon recommends keeping your food intake the same on gym days but trimming 400 calories on the days you don't exercise. If you haven't dropped a couple of pounds after 2 weeks, slash another 100 calories every day and check back in a week.
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