Healthy Headlines: Will Chewing Gum Help or Harm Weight Loss?
By: Stepfanie Romine,
DailySpark Blogger
3/23/2013 6:00 AM
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A roundup of the healthy living stories making headlines this week.
Minty chewing gums may not help people lose weight
Live Science says that chomping on gum might backfire if you're trying to shed a few pounds. The minty breath fresheners make fruits and veggies taste awful, which can lead you to eat other, unhealthy foods instead.
Study links 180,000 global deaths to sugary drinks
(Big) Gulp. USA Today reports that sipping on sweetened juice, sports drinks, and soda leads to an estimated 25,000 deaths in the US alone each year, with Mexico topping the list for fatalies related to sugary beverages.
The Best Types of Salt for Cooking
Sure, we all need to limit the amount of salt we consume. That's why it matters which type we use. DailySpark contributor Bryn Mooth spills which salts are best for cooking, baking, and finishing dishes on her blog, Writes4Food.
Forget the Fryer! 7 Alternatives to Greasy Favorites
FitSugar rounded up tasty, lower-fat versions of all your favorite pub grub, from onion rings to cheese sticks. Yum!
Benefits of a 10-Minute Meditation Practice
Stress, pain, anxiety, even heart disease can all be ameliorated with a short, regular meditation practice, says Mind Body Green.
Mindfulness, Meditation, Wellness and Their Connection to Corporate America's Bottom Line
Speaking of meditation, Arianna Huffington is speaking out in favor of the stress-relief practice on Huffington Post Healthy Living.Stress costs US businesses $300 billion a year--and that's rising.
Things That Make You Break Out
Beyond stress and diet, there are plenty of things that can wreak havoc on your skin, the body's largest organ, says SELF.
Jillian Michaels' New Balancing Act
Fans of this celebrity trainer won't want to miss her interview with Fitness magazine about how being a mom has changed her workouts and healthy habits.
Scared into Shape: Training for a 545-Mile Bike Ride
Shape shares an inspiring story of how one woman used fear as a motivator to get fit and reach her goals.
Doctors Urge F.D.A. to Restrict Caffeine in Energy Drinks
If you sip on caffeinated beverages to stay alert, you'll want to read why doctors are asking for new restrictions, in this NYT Well blog post.
Chickpea flatbread, packed with protein
Looking for a gluten-free, higher-protein bread swap? You might like this Washington Post recipe for chickpea flatbread, a variation on the Mediterranean bread called socca. I love making it with loads of fresh rosemary and onions.
Which story piqued your interest this week? Are there any other top stories we missed?
Minty chewing gums may not help people lose weight
Live Science says that chomping on gum might backfire if you're trying to shed a few pounds. The minty breath fresheners make fruits and veggies taste awful, which can lead you to eat other, unhealthy foods instead.
Study links 180,000 global deaths to sugary drinks
(Big) Gulp. USA Today reports that sipping on sweetened juice, sports drinks, and soda leads to an estimated 25,000 deaths in the US alone each year, with Mexico topping the list for fatalies related to sugary beverages.
The Best Types of Salt for Cooking
Sure, we all need to limit the amount of salt we consume. That's why it matters which type we use. DailySpark contributor Bryn Mooth spills which salts are best for cooking, baking, and finishing dishes on her blog, Writes4Food.
Forget the Fryer! 7 Alternatives to Greasy Favorites
FitSugar rounded up tasty, lower-fat versions of all your favorite pub grub, from onion rings to cheese sticks. Yum!
Benefits of a 10-Minute Meditation Practice
Stress, pain, anxiety, even heart disease can all be ameliorated with a short, regular meditation practice, says Mind Body Green.
Mindfulness, Meditation, Wellness and Their Connection to Corporate America's Bottom Line
Speaking of meditation, Arianna Huffington is speaking out in favor of the stress-relief practice on Huffington Post Healthy Living.Stress costs US businesses $300 billion a year--and that's rising.
Things That Make You Break Out
Beyond stress and diet, there are plenty of things that can wreak havoc on your skin, the body's largest organ, says SELF.
Jillian Michaels' New Balancing Act
Fans of this celebrity trainer won't want to miss her interview with Fitness magazine about how being a mom has changed her workouts and healthy habits.
Scared into Shape: Training for a 545-Mile Bike Ride
Shape shares an inspiring story of how one woman used fear as a motivator to get fit and reach her goals.
Doctors Urge F.D.A. to Restrict Caffeine in Energy Drinks
If you sip on caffeinated beverages to stay alert, you'll want to read why doctors are asking for new restrictions, in this NYT Well blog post.
Chickpea flatbread, packed with protein
Looking for a gluten-free, higher-protein bread swap? You might like this Washington Post recipe for chickpea flatbread, a variation on the Mediterranean bread called socca. I love making it with loads of fresh rosemary and onions.
Which story piqued your interest this week? Are there any other top stories we missed?
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it's also great to keep me from taste testing too much while I cook.
so it all depends on how you go about things =) - 3/26/2013 2:52:17 AM
- 3/25/2013 1:54:46 PM
BTW--any adult should know what fruits and vegetables taste like. If those people were truly dedicated to eating a healthy diet, they'd find something to clear their palate, and then eat what they were supposed to. Some people will find an excuse for anything. - 3/25/2013 10:44:29 AM
If their studies were more REAL life... having people study boring material or perform boring house cleaning tasks, I'll bet they would have gotten better results. I know that chewing gum and drinking flavorful iced tea both help me stay away from foods with calories. All I want is something to give me energy to get me through the task. If I have something flavorful, my brain is tricked into thinking I am getting something that provides energy.
The other portion of the study assumed that people were heavy because they ate too much at mealtimes. However, some people eat perfectly normal portions at meals but are overweight because of snacking between mealtimes.
Not snacking between meals, when not really hungry, does lead to lasting weight loss. - 3/24/2013 12:18:49 PM
@Annesylvia - Try making some herbal tea in fruit flavors & serve it cold to your kids. They come in lots of flavors, like peach and other combinations. Your kids might like them.
I restrict my salt intake. DH has high blood pressure and we've used Morton's Lite Salt in the salt shakers for close to 15 years. I actually like the taste of foods without salt, especially fresh vegetables. I always ask for foods to be prepared without salt, and I've sent vegetables back at restaurants if they come out seasoned. To me, salt overpowers the natural taste of vegetables, not enhances it. - 3/24/2013 2:35:27 AM
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