Stomach Restricting Surgery Poised to Expand
… thanks to an FDA advisory committee which voted in favor of changing the guidelines for using Allergan’s Lap-Band device. The New York Times has the story: A federal advisory panel Friday endorsed an expansion of the use of Allergan’s Lap-Band stomach-restricting device to patients who are less than severely obese. The vote could pave the way to double the number of Americans who qualify for weight-loss surgery. And it...
The Worst Foods in America – 2011 Edition
Slashfood has a “sneak peek” of 10 of the 20 “Worst Foods in America” from the 2011 update of Eat This, Not That by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding. It’s not a pretty sight. Here are the 10 winners (or losers, depending on how you see these things): #1 – The Worst Food in America: Cheesecake Factory Bistro Shrimp Pasta 2,727 calories, 78g saturated fat, 1,737mg sodium #7 – Worst Breakfast:...
The Twinkie Diet
I suppose I’m probably the last health/fitness blogger to write about KSU Professor Mark Haub’s little weight loss experiment. The coverage has been practically nonstop, after all. So why didn’t I discuss it last week, when it first hit the news? To be honest, my initial thoughts were “so what?” From where I sit, there’s nothing the least bit radical about what he did. People have been losing weight...
Smart Choices 2.0
Remember the late, unlamented “Smart Choices” front-of-package labeling system implemented by various players in the food industry? The industry claimed it was an initiative that would “…help consumers make more nutritious food and beverage choices that fit within their daily calorie needs.” Not surprisingly, “Smart Choices” turned out to be a total farce. Well, the industry is making another...
Changing Soda Serving Sizes
Found this awesome post on Sociological Images, comparing advertised soda servings from the 1950’s vs. today. Ben Ostrowsky sent in a great example of changing norms of consumption, highlighting the enormous increase in what is considered a standard serving of soda. In this 1950s ad for soda, the text proudly proclaims that a 12-oz. can is “king-size,” and includes 2 full servings… …Compare it to this sign at Long...
Less Sleep = Less Fat Loss
Earlier this year, I reported on a study that suggested sleep deprivation could lead to overeating. And now there’s more on the subject of sleep and weight… but from the opposite direction. A lack of sleep doesn’t just increase your risk of gaining fat; it could also decrease your chances of losing it. Dr Arya Sharma, of “Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes” explains the latest findings: In a study published...
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