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New Dietary Guidelines Call for Less Salt, Sugar and Fat and More Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts

Posted: Aug 31 in Weight Loss Blog tagged by admin

Are you trying to adjust your diet to lose weight, live longer, and feel better? The newly proposed 2010 Dietary Guidelines from the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services may give you some insight on what changes to make.

The government’s dietary recommendations are updated every five years, and this most recent report has undoubtedly been influenced by America’s obesity epidemic.

New guidelines from the proposed plan include reducing sodium intake from 2,300 milligrams to 1,500 milligrams per day. Experts note that meeting these new limits will require changes to food preparation and manufacturing, not just using less table salt. While we wait for food manufacturers to adjust their formulas, one way to start reducing sodium is to eat fewer processed foods and more whole foods that are naturally low in sodium.

The updated proposal also encourages Americans to focus on eating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds. While proteins are still important, new recommendations suggesting limiting lean meats, proteins and eggs to more moderate proportions. People are encouraged to eliminate, or at least drastically reduce, the amount of sugary beverages and saturated fats from their diet.

While these guidelines are designed to help individuals make healthier food choices, experts note that a change in what is being offered is also important. Restaurants and food manufacturers are encouraged to offer more healthy foods with the occasional splurge instead of a wide variety of unhealthy options with a few healthy exceptions.

Gastric Bypass More Effective Than Dieting For Treating Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Aug 26 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

Weight loss surgeries like the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure have been helping morbidly obese people lose significant amounts of weight for years now. As a result, many of these patients have found relief from obesity related illnesses, such as type 2 diabetes. But wouldn’t these people find the same relief if they simply went on a diet? Maybe not.

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Reasons to Make Stretching a Habit After Weight Loss Surgery

Posted: Aug 17 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

Diet and exercise are key ingredients in any weight loss plan, but it’s also important that you incorporate regular stretching into your routine after weight loss surgery. In fact, experts recommend you stretch at least three times per week if you aren’t doing any other type of physical activity. Why should you make stretching a priority?

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The Weight Loss Plateau

Posted: Aug 11 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

Have you noticed that you’re eating and exercising the same as you have been, but suddenly you’re no longer seeing as much progress towards your weight loss goals? A weight loss plateau is common for people trying to lose weight, even after bariatric surgery. Find out more about what causes a weight loss plateau and how you can move beyond it.

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The Effects of Weight Loss on Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Aug 03 in Weight Loss Blog by admin

If you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, losing weight can help lessen symptoms and prevent future complications. If you lose enough weight, you may even be able to cure yourself of the disease completely.

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