Lose It For Ever – Dave Elger

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), eating a meal quickly, as compared to slowly, curtails the release of hormones in the gut that induce feelings of being full. The decreased release of these hormones, can often lead to overeating. -sciencedaily.com

MY COMMENT: See if you can’t be the last one finshed at the dinner table. Put the fork down between bites, and thoroughly chew your food.

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The group (American Heart Association) said women should eat no more than 100 calories of added processed sugar per day, or six teaspoons (25 grams), while most men should keep it to just 150 calories or nine teaspoons (37.5 grams).

That’s far below the 22 teaspoons (90 grams) or 355 calories of added sugar consumed by the average American each day, according to a 2004 government survey.

MY COMMENT: The 150 calories is about the same as a12 ounce Coke. Last time I checked we were averaging more than 50 gallons of soft drink consumption per person per year in the US. There are millions of overweight and obese out there who could lose significant weight just by eliminating soda.

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…a high-density of fast food outlets was associated with an increase of 3 pounds in weight and .8 inches in waist circumference among neighborhood residents who frequently ate at those restaurants. In contrast, high-walkability neighborhoods were associated with a decrease of 2.7 pounds in weight and 0.6 inches in waist size among residents who increased their levels of vigorous physical activity during a one-year period. -Medical News Today

MY COMMENT: Temptation! Our environment makes a difference, where we live and work. Note this study was conducted over 3 years.

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People who eat quickly and until they’re full are three times more likely to be overweight than others, a Japanese study says.   usatoday

MY COMMENT:  If you are always the first one done, put your fork down between bites and chew thoroughly!    Other research has shown it takes several minutes for the brain to register that the stomach is full.

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