Diets damage health, shows biggest ever study By FIONA MacRAE Most people pile the pounds straight back on after dieting The world's largest study of weight loss has shown that diets do not work for the vast majority of slimmers and may even put lives at risk. More than two-thirds pile the pounds straight back on, raising the danger of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Indeed most dieters end up heavier than they did to start with, the researchers found. They warn this type of yo-yo behaviour is linked to a host of health problems. And they say the strain that repeated weight loss and gain places on the body means most people would have been better off not dieting at all. The findings follow other research that shows the UK is in the grip of a dieting frenzy, with one in four Britons at any one time trying to lose weight. The average woman is estimated to lose and gain 251/2 stone during her lifetime - putting on 151/2 stone for the ten stone she loses through dieting. Last night, the U.S. scientists behind the latest research - the most thorough and comprehensive analysis of its kind - said that dieting simply does not work. The University of California researchers analysed the results of more than 30 studies involving thousands of slimmers. Although the overview did not name specific weight loss plans, popular diets in recent years include the low carbohydrate, high protein Atkins diet and the GI diet, which is rich in slow-burning wholegrain carbohydrates. Pooling the results of the various studies clearly showed that while people do lose weight initially, most quickly put all the pounds back on. In fact, most people end up weighing more than they did to begin with. Researcher Dr Traci Mann said: "You can initially lost 5 to 10 per cent of your weight on any number of diets. "But after this honeymoon period, the weight comes back. We found that the majority of people regained all the weight, plus more. Sustained weight loss was found only in a small minority of participants, while complete weight regain was found in the majority." Dr Mann's research showed that up to two-thirds of dieters put on all the weight they lose - and more - over a four to five-year period. Half of those taking part in one study were more than 11lb heavier five years later, while dieters taking part in another study actually ended up heavier than other volunteers who hadn't tried to lose weight. A four-year study into the health of 19,000 men revealed that most of those who put on weight had dieted in the years before the start of the study. Bleak as these figures seem, the true picture could be even worse, as it is thought that most people lie about their weight - and don't like to tell researchers that their weight has started to creep up again. The analysis, published in the journal American Psychologist, concluded dieters may actually be damaging their health. Research has shown the repeated rapid weight gain and loss associated with dieting can double the risk of death from heart disease, including heart attacks, and the risk of premature death in general. Such yo-yo weight loss has also been linked to stroke and diabetes and shown to suppress the immune system, making the body more vulnerable to infection. Dr Mann said: "We decided to dig up and analyse every study that followed people on diets for two to five years. We concluded most of them would have been better off not going on the diet at all. "Their weight would have been pretty much the same, and their bodies would not suffer the wear and tear from losing weight and gaining it all back. "The benefits of dieting are simply too small and the potential harms of dieting are too large for it to be recommended as a safe and effective treatment for obesity." The psychologist, who advises would-be slimmers to swap calorie-controlled diets for a balanced diet coupled with regular exercise, added: "Exercise may well be the key factor leading to sustained weight loss. Studies consistently find that people who report the most exercise also have the most weight loss." The finding comes as Britain fights a rising tide of obesity. A growing reliance on fast food and time-saving technology has led to the UK developing the worst weight problem in Europe, with almost a quarter of adults classed as obese. Last night, British experts said that fad diets do not work and that the key to maintaining a healthy weight is making gradual, long-term changes. Dr Beckie Lang, of the Association for the Study of Obesity, said: "Maintaining a healthy weight isn't about going on a diet and coming off a diet when you reach your target weight. It is about adopting skills that change your eating habits for life." • CASE STUDY Mother-of-two Chris Siveter is a self-confessed serial dieter. Over the last four decades her weight has fluctuated between 11 stone and 17 stone and her dress size between 12 and 22. She first started dieting after putting on three stone during pregnancy. The pounds fell off and she fitted into size 14 clothes again for the first time in years. But her resolve did not last and she piled the weight back on. She tried countless diets including a grapefruit diet, the Atkins diet and even a Cabbage Soup diet but all failed after she went on "sweet rampages". In 2003 her weight soared to its highest point - 17 stone. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-447651/Diets-damage-health-shows-biggest-study.html#ixzz1i0B8Wr3s

Dieting does NOT work

Diets damage health, shows biggest ever study By FIONA MacRAE

Natures way2

Hello again Foods that aid fat burning. Calories are contained in all foods, but some need fewer calories than the number you need foe your digestion. For instance:- Asparagus …Is low in calories so has little effect. But it has a chemical that effectively assists in the removal of body waste and breaks up fats. Apples and berries…Apples and berries contain a chemical called pectin . This useful chemical limits the amount of fat your body cells can take in, so reduces your intake of fat. So, eat plenty of apples, just make sure it`s not apple pie. Beetroot… Beetroot is another food on the lower calories list. Beetroot is a great aid to your liver, helping it and your kidneys to flush out harmful fats. Brussel Sprouts…Another nil calorie effect. Eat plenty of these, they are great. Cabbage…Yet another nil calorie effect. Helps cleanse the stomach and intestines, could be a great help in breaking down fat. Carrots…We have lots of Carotine in carrots It is a form of Vitamin A Also has huge effect on your metabolism, which is a winner for your body. Celery… I love celery and it is one of the best foods you can eat. It is also very low in calories. Not only that, it also contains a number of fat-burning chemicals. I t contains magnesium and also iron that will help to clear out your system. Chilli Peppers…Chilli peppers have been known to make your heart beat faster, cause sweating, increasing your metabolism which is good. Using chilli as a flavour to your meals will also add some heat to your fat burning process and of course this is all to your bodies good. Garlic.. Another of my favourite foods, it helps with poor circulation, which is the reason I eat plenty of garlic. It also guards against fatty build up. Green Tea… And yet another of my favourites. Known as one of nature’s powerful anti-oxidants which rids your body of toxins and therefore reduces your chances of cancer, also speeds up your metabolism. If you were to drink five cups of it you could burn up 80 calories, so there. Onions…Onions contain oils and minerals. You could speed up your metabolism by just eating a raw onion a day keeping the fat at bay. Oranges,lemons,grapefruit and limes…Your metabolism is again speeded up with the consumption of plenty of citrus fruit and because they are rich in Vitamin C this makes sure that the fats within your body remain liquid rather than solid therefore preventing cholesterol from blocking up your arteries. Just like mine did, so I had to have a double bypass performed on my heart a few years back. So you see I know what I am talking about. I really do hope that these notes are a help to you Al

Nature knows best

Hi I have never bothered with diets. Well I love my food and I love eating but when I developed diabetes I had to pull my horns in, but I must say, not by a lot. I just started eating sensibly same as you must do. I always loved fruit and vegetables and still do and I eat quite a lot, then again diabetes comes into it, remember there is quite a lot of sugar in fruit, So take care. I read somewhere that the right time to eat fruit is on an empty stomach, so I do that. Diabetes caught me quite unawares as no one in my family had diabetes and I was not that heavy. I had maintained twelve and a half stone all through my service life and had led a very active life afterwards. I was never one for running or jogging like I see lots of young people doing, but now I have taken up some gentle exercises with dumbbells and I quite like it and helps burn off the fat and starts my metabolism working. I also learned to start off the day with a good healthy breakfast. Then eat when I am hungry even if it was three hours from breakfast, and drink plenty of water. I no longer drink tea with sugar and milk. Now I only drink Green tea I and feel great, So I go throughout the day eating little and often, then get out the dumbbells about to nine o clock for just a quarter of an hour of not too strenuous exercices.It really tones you up. After all people who know, say that dieting makes you fatter, your body knows what is about, dieting to it is like starving yourself and your body doesn’t like this, so it starts to store fat, it`s not daft you know. The starving routine sets your body into survival mode clinging on to every spare calorie and storing it as fat, Think about it. Talk to you soon Al http://averyniceman.blogspot.com

more vitamins to browse.

Hi all

Some very good sources For:-

 Vitamin.A..Apricots, cantaloupe melons, sweet potatoes, green vegetables.

Vitamin B6...bananas, brocoli, potatoes, grains.

Vitamin B12...meat, poultry, fish, eggs. 

Folic Acid...orange and grapefruit juice, green leafy vegetables.

Viamin C...citrus fruit, strawberries, green and red peppers, brocoli.

Vitamin E...seeds and nuts, seafood, eggs, oils.

Research has shown that only 10-39% of calories should come from protein Most people get plenty of protein, and meet this need by eating a balanced diet. Of course we need protein for :-

• Growth
• Tissue repair
• Immune function
• making essential hormones
• keeping lean muscle mass

Carbonhydrates are what we need in the largest ammounts, and are for:-

• Fuel for the body
• They are the easiest to digest for use as energy
• Carbonhydrates can be stored in the muscles and liver, to be used later
• A daily supply is required for the functions of your nervous system, the brain, kidneys and the digestive system.

You should also take note that I am not a doctor so please seek medical help before  you follow such advice as this. I am required to tell you this.
Talk to you soon
Al



 

weight loss?

Hi
Sorry to say that owing to a powerful liking of chocolate my weight has crept up a couple of pounds and as I am a diabetic, care is needed. I still love it though.
I just thought that I would give you some pointers as to what different  foods mean to your health and wellbeing.
You will probably knowthat micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that are essential to your continuing good health.
Vitamin A..Keeps your eyes healthy,helps ward off bacterial infection.
Vitamin B6...Helps form red blood cells. proper nerve function.
Vitamin B12...Helps form red blood cells,builds genetic materials.
Folic acid...Important in growth and development.
Vitamin C...promotes healing of cuts and wounds,keeps gums healthy,strengthens blood vessel walls.
Vitamin E.. antioxidant
Thes are just a few, more later.
Fat burning superfoods.
Asparagus, Apples and berries,beetroot,brussel sprouts,cabbage,carrots, celery,chilli peppers,garlic, greentea,onions,citrus fruit,radishes,tomatoes,soybeans
I will go into a lot more detail next time, I promise.
See you soon.
Al

Just a simple test.

This could be a bit scary, but I guess we need to know. . .

Your Yearly Dementia Test:


It ' s that time of year for us to take our annual senior citizen test.

Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it ' s important to keep mentally alert. If you don ' t use it, you lose it!

Below is a very private way to gauge how your memory compares to the last test. Some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty. Take the test presented here to determine if you ' re losing it or not.

The spaces below are so you don ' t see the answers until you ' ve made your answer.

OK, relax, clear your mind and begin...

1. What do you put in a toaster



Answer: ' bread. ' If you said ' toast ' give up now and do something else..

Try not to hurt yourself!



If you said, bread, go to Question 2.



2.Say ' silk ' five times. Now spell ' silk. ' What do cows drink?







Answer: Cows drink water. If you said ' milk, ' don ' t attempt the next question. Your brain is over-stressed and may even overheat. Content yourself with reading a more appropriate literature such as Auto World.

However, if you said ' water ' , proceed to question 3.

3. If a red house is made from red bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a green house made from?





Answer: Greenhouses are made from glass. If you said ' green bricks, ' why are you still reading these???

If you said ' glass, ' go on to Question 4.


4.Without using a calculator –

You are driving a busfrom London to

Milford-Haven in Wales .

In London , 17 people get on the bus.

In Reading , 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on.

In Swindon , 2 people get off and 4 get on.

In Cardiff , 11 people get off and 16 people get on.

In Swansea , 3 people get off and 5 people get on.

In Carmarthen , 6 people get off and 3 get on.

You then finally arrive at Milford-Haven....

Without scrolling back to review, how old is the bus driver?






Answer: Oh, for crying out loud!

Don ' t you remember your own age?

It was YOU driving the bus!!

If you pass this along to your friends, pray they do better than you...!!

PS: 95% of people fail most of the questions!!

Just how true this is folks.

Just how true this is folks Al




A few years after I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our

town.

From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and

soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted

and was around from then on.



As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind,

he had a special niche. My parents were complementary instructors: Mum

taught me good from evil, and Dad taught me to obey. But the stranger...

he was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with

adventures, mysteries and comedies.



If I wanted to know anything about politics, history or science, he always

knew the answers about the past, understood the present and even seemed

able to predict the future! He took my family to the first NHL hockey

game.

He made me laugh, and he made me cry. The stranger never stopped talking,

but Dad didn't seem to mind.



Sometimes, Mum would get up quietly while the rest of us were shushing

each other to listen to what he had to say, and she would go to the kitchen

for peace and quiet.

(I wonder now if she ever prayed for the stranger to leave.)



Dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions, but the stranger

never felt obligated to honour them. Profanity, for example, was not

allowed in our home - not from us, our friends or any visitors. Our long

time visitor, however, got away with four-letter words that burned my ears

and made my dad squirm and my mother blush. My Dad didn't permit the

liberal use of alcohol but the stranger encouraged us to try it on a

regular basis. He made cigarettes look cool, cigars manly, and pipes

distinguished.

He talked freely (much too freely!) about sex. His comments were

sometimes blatant, sometimes suggestive, and generally embarrassing..

I now know that my early concepts about relationships were influenced

strongly by the stranger. Time after time, he opposed the values of my

parents, yet he was seldom rebuked... And NEVER asked to leave.



More than fifty years have passed since the stranger moved in with our

family. He has blended right in and is not nearly as fascinating as he was

at first. Still, if you could walk into my parents' den today, you would

still find him sitting over in his corner, waiting for someone to listen

to him talk and watch him draw his pictures.

His name?....

We just call him 'TV.'

(Note: This should be required reading for every household!)

He has a wife now....we call her 'Computer.'



Their first child is Cell Phone... Second child is I Pod... Third child is Blackberry..........

Did I read the sign right?

Did I read that sign right?





TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW



In a Laundromat:

AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT



In a London department store:

BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS



In an office:

WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN



In an office:

AFTER TEA BREAK STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD



Outside a second-hand shop:



WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?



Notice in health food shop window:

CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS



Spotted in a safari park:(I sure hope so)

ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR



Seen during a conference:

FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR



Notice in a farmer's field:

THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES.



Message on a leaflet:

IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS



On a repair shop door:

WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK)



It's your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle). We all need a good laugh.

Some interesting ideas on honey

Cinnamon & honey spread for toast is great!

Here's another of those miracle cures. Want to try it?

Honey is the only food on the planet that will

not spoil or rot. It will do what some call turning to

sugar. In reality honey is always honey. However, when left

in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what I

rather call "crystallizing"

When this happens I loosen the lid, boil some

water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, off the

heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was.
Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. Todo so will kill the enzymes in the honey

Cinnamon and Honey
~ Bet the drug companies won't like this one getting around.~

Facts on Honey and Cinnamon:

It is found that a mixture of honey and

Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of

the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept

honey as a 'Ram Ban' (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases.

Honey can be used without any side effects for
any kind of diseases.

Today's science says that even though honey

is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it

does not harm diabetic patients.

Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada , in

its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list

of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as

researched by western scientists:

HEART DISEASES:

Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder,

apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it

regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the

arteries and saves the patient from heart attack.

Also, those who have already had an attack, if

they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from

the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves

loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat.

In America and Canada , various nursing homes

have treated patients successfully and have found that as

you age, the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and

get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and

veins.

ARTHRITIS:

Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and

night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one

small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even

chronic arthritis can be cured.

 In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen

University , it was found that when the doctors treated

their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and

half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found

that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated,

practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain, and

within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk

or move around because of arthritis started walking without

pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS:

Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one

teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it.

It destroys the germs in the bladder.

CHOLESTEROL:

Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of

Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a

cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of

cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours.

As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken

three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured.

According to information received in the said Journal, pure

honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of

cholesterol.

COLDS:

Those suffering from common or severe colds

should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon

cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure

most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.

UPSET STOMACH:

Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach

ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS:

According to the studies done in India and

Japan , it is revealed that if Honey is taken with cinnamon

powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM:

Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder

strengthens the immune system and protects the body from

bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey

has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use

of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight

bacterial and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION:

Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of

honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the

heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA:

A scientist in Spain has proved that honey

contains a natural ' Ingredient' which kills the

influenza germs and saves the patient from flu..

LONGEVITY:

Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when

taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Take four

spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder, and three

cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup,

three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft

and arrests old age. Life spans also increase and even a 100

year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

PIMPLES:

Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of

cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples

before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If

done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:

Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal

parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all

types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:

Daily in the morning one half hour before

breakfast on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping,

drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water..

If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most

obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not

allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the

person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER:

Recent research in Japan and Australia has

revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have

been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds

of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one

teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.

FATIGUE:

Recent studies have shown that the sugar

content of honey is more helpful rather than being

detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens,

who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are

more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has

done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in

a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken

daily after brushing and in the afternoon at

about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body

starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body

within a week.

BAD BREATH:

People of South America , first thing in the

morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon

powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh

throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS:

Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon

powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. Remember when

we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon

sprinkled on it!

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