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Direct Link between Obesity & Heart Disease

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Having a higher body mass index or BMI alone is harmful to your health.  The BMI is the ratio of a person’s weight to his or her height.  Nearly 76,000 people were followed in a first of its kind study.  This study showed a direct link between a high BMI and the risk for developing heart disease. Scientists use the BMI as a way to normalize weight versus height.  Someone taller … Continue reading

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Losing Weight Reduces Inflammation

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Here’s another reason to want to shed a few pounds.  Recent research has shown that even a small loss of weight can reduce the inflammation in your body.  Inflammation is a key risk factor in developing heart disease and several types of cancer, including breast cancer.  Reducing it should lower your risk. The issue is body fat.  The more fat cells a person has, the greater their levels of chronic … Continue reading

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Two Types of Fat & Implications for Weight Loss

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Did you think that all body fat is bad?  If so, think again.  We all have two types of fat.  One type of fat is called white fat, while the other is called brown.  Each plays its own role, but only one of them is truly bad for you.  Can you guess which one? White fat is where the body stores its excess calories.  It’s easy to think of it … Continue reading

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Weight Loss: Top 5 Meals to eat at Red Lobster®

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Red Lobster can be OK for dieters, but you will have to work hard to find meals that are less than 400 calories.  You will have to limit sides and drink diet sodas or water.  All of the following meals are around 400 calories each, which would equate to roughly a ¼ to a ⅓ of a dieter’s daily target.  The truth is, you can eat well at a casual restaurant if … Continue reading

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Weight Loss: Top 5 Gut-Busting Meals at Red Lobster®

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When you are dieting, you should avoid the linguini dishes, and several of the feasts/classics at Red Lobster. Your choices for low-calorie meals at Red Lobster are limited, and many exceed the targets for dieting men and women.  If you are not careful, you can easily exceed the calorie limits for a non-dieting man and woman. When you are trying to lose weight, typically, you should set a target of 1,200 – 1,400 total calories a day … Continue reading

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