In a press release about studies about Americans weight loss patterns, Hispanic or Mexican-Americans were reported, (although not yet thoroughly confirmed) to be more prone to become obese than non-Hispanics.
And just why is that?
Putting pounds back on was more common in those who lost a greater percentage of weight. “One possible explanation is that those who lost larger percentages of their maximum weight may have had to make greater lifestyle changes that are difficult to incorporate and sustain,†the researchers suggest.
Hispanics are not used to eating the foods offered in diet programs that’s why they easily go back to their eating habits that cause their weight problems.
The solution to this cultural aspect that affects Hispanics’ weight management?
Hispanic dieters are more successful with a culturally attuned program that allows for larger meals midday and incorporates familiar food, Schroeder said. He added, “What we’ve found is a high desire to lose weight.â€
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Tags: Hispanics weight loss, diet program, weight regain
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CNN reported about Popeyes fast food resto announcing that it is now losing the transfat (food ingredient found in margarines, baked goods, and cookies that causes heart diseases) content of its biscuits. However, its french fries still have transfat but reduced to only one gram per serving.
The restaurant said it began offering zero transfat biscuits and one gram trans fat fries in 2006 and has completed the project for the items to be in all restaurants.
Popeyes, a unit of AFC Enterprises (up $0.41 to $19.20, Charts), said many of its core chicken items have zero grams of transfat, while other items on the menu contain 1.5 grams or less.
The New Orleans-style restaurant also plans to review its Cajun and Creole flavor menu items and cooking procedures and said a zero transfat shortening is being tested.
Tags: transfat, Popeyes
Here’s a report on the testing of a new weight loss drug called NGD 4715.
American researchers claim they’re a step closer to a weight loss wonder drug without dangerous side effects.
The research conducted in Connecticut Neurogen by Dr James Krause has resulted in dramatic results.
The drug known as NGD 4715 targets a hormone receptor in the brain which controls appetite.
Manufacturers were given the signal to market the drug because it’s found out to be non-toxic, though larger trials still need to be accomplished to further prove its safety.
via SkyNews
Tags: Neurogen, NGD 4715, weight loss drug
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