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Genes influence every aspect of human physiology, development, and adaptation. Obesity is no exception. Yet relatively little is known regarding the specific genes that contribute to obesity and the scale of so-called “genetic environment interactions” - the complex interplay between our genetic makeup and our life experiences. Does genetics play a role in obesity? Obesity… Continue reading How Much Does Genetics Impact Weight?
Are weight issues due to a slow metabolism? It's true that metabolism is linked to weight. But medical problems that slow metabolism, such as Cushing's Syndrome or having an under active thyroid gland -hypothyroidism- are rarely the cause. Although your metabolism influences your body's basic energy needs, diet and your level of physical activity ultimately determine… Continue reading Metabolism and Weight
The previous post, How To Read Nutrition Labels, deciphered how to read the new labels which are intended to clarify the contents of the food we eat. Often what's represented as "healthy," may not be. Remember that the percentages shown on labels are for only one serving. So, the total value of the ingredients need to… Continue reading What Are We Really Eating?
Last week we talked about the physiological reasons why we eat out of habit. Now let's talk about how to change those habits. Most of us are creatures of habit. We buy the same foods from the same grocery store, prepare the same recipes over and over, and live within our own familiar routines. If… Continue reading How To Build New Eating Habits
When offered a platter of cheese, pretzels, and donuts, most people will probably reach for the donuts, according to a new study. That could be because the brain values foods like donuts, with both fats and carbohydrates, more than foods high in only fats, like cheese, or only carbs, like pretzels. People could be wired to want… Continue reading Eating Out of Habit