Calorie counts have become a staple on restaurant menus — and new research shows this information has potentially saved the lives and wallets of thousands of Americans. The Tufts University study, published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Open, found calorie counts have prevented at least 28,000 cancer cases linked to obesity and 16,700 cancer deaths … Read more
Cutting calories could cut life short for those consuming this alternative sweetener. Erythritol, a common sugar substitute used to sweeten low-calorie food and drinks, has been linked to higher rates of heart attacks and strokes, according to a study by Cleveland Clinic doctors. The study, published in Nature Medicine, suggests that the substance puts people … Read more
You may be able to walk the walk — but are you burning as many calories as you can? Walking in a “silly” fashion actually counts as vigorous exercise — and can burn more calories — according to a new study conducted by Arizona State University Prof. Glenn Gaesser. Inspired by the classic “Ministry of … Read more
You may want to slow down on fasting. A new study — published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association — has found that intermittent fasting fails to help dieters drop weight, with calorie counting still the most effective way to shed any unwanted pounds. The Johns Hopkins University research team’s findings are … Read more
Comfort food might not be as healing as it seems. If you’re feeling down, stressed or heartbroken, it’s all too tempting to go for food that makes you feel happier — but it could also be bad for your health in the long run. A new study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology … Read more
Dieters who count calories for weight loss may want to rethink their strategy. There’s little proof that calorie counting helps shed pounds, according to a top epidemiologist and dietician in the UK, who says people should focus on the quality of their food instead. “[Calorie counting] is complete nonsense,” said Tim Spector, professor at King’s … Read more
A new study suggests eating later in the day can directly impact our biological weight regulation in three key ways: through the number of calories that we burn; our hunger levels; and the way our bodies store fat. With obesity now affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, this is a valuable insight into how … Read more