Japanese TV apologises for false “natto” diet tip
Top Japanese television executives have abjectly apologised for airing a programme based on fabricated data that sparked a run on natto — sticky fermented soybeans — at stores across the country.
Source: news.yahoo.com
Naturopathy: Probiotics for eczema
Q: MY son has been suffering from eczema since he was two years old. We have consulted many skin specialists but there is still no improvement. Please help!
Source: www.nst.com.my
Political parties struggle in governor races
The failure of political parties to make an impact in Sunday’s three gubernatorial elections is a further indication that growing public distrust in scandal-hit local administrations has exacerbated disenchantment with political parties.
Source: www.yomiuri.co.jp
Your LIFE: 30 Diet Myths Busted ; TRYING TO SLIM BUT GETTING NOWHERE? PERHAPS YOU’RE FALLING FOR ONE OF THESE OLD …
By HELEN FOSTER 1 Olive oil is low in calories It might be good for you but “one tablespoon contains around 120 calories, same as all other oils,” says nutritionist Catherine MacDonald. Switch to an olive oil spray like Fry Light which is about five calories a squirt.
Source: www.redorbit.com
Wyeth’s CEO on changing sales tactics, TV ads, finding new drugs and consumer resentment
The chairman and chief executive of Wyeth, Robert Essner, doesn’t pine for the golden era of the pharmaceuticals industry. He’s not sure there ever was one.
Source: www.post-gazette.com
Diet books trim calories but fare light on creativity
Just as greeting-card companies cash in on the holidays, cookbook publishers roll out their seasonal fare like clockwork. But while holiday cookie and summer barbecue books are eagerly anticipated, the New Year diet books arent nearly as much fun.
Source: www.fortwayne.com
January 22nd, 2007
Sugar, who doesn’t like the taste of it? Many foods nowadays are loaded with sugar, sometimes you can’t even taste the sugar but it’s still in there. As delicious as sugar-laden foods may taste, the truth is sugar is bad news for your body.
Sugar is a sticky substance and if left in the bloodstream rather than being burned as energy the particles will actually stick to the cells. What this basically means is a diet high in sugar will lead to more wrinkles, lack of mobility in the joints, dry brittle nails and hair and a range of health problems.
By cutting the sugar out of your diet your skin will look younger. The reason for this is that refined carbohydrates such as white bread and other white flour products, are high in sugar and will cause inflammation of the skin. This in turn creates high levels of free radicals which attack the collagen that keeps the skin firm. And if your skin isn’t firm it will lead to wrinkles and poor skin tone.
Not only are free radicals bad news for your skin they are also deadly for the body. Free radicals can cause a lot of damage in healthy cells and lead to many illnesses of the body.
Sugary foods are also hard on your immune system. Research has shown that white blood cells are less efficient at fighting illness when exposed to sugar. A diet high in sugar will also raise your insulin levels quickly which can lead to many other health problems. You’ll also lack energy and have many ups and downs.
It’s no secret that obesity and weight-related illnesses are on the rise in many countries and this is directly attributed to our diets and lifestyle. Our bodies simply aren’t able to cope with such high sugar levels and this is why illnesses like diabetes are at an all time high. Cutting the excess sugar out of your diet is one of the best things you can do for your body.
It’s not easy especially the first few weeks when you will still experience some sort of craving for sugar, but you can try to substitute with fresh fruit which has a natural form of sugar and eventually your cravings will pass and you’ll start to feel and look great.
January 22nd, 2007