Source: medica

Eating a high-fat, high-carb fast food meal produces damaging cellular changes that are greater and longer-lasting in obese people than in normal-weight people, a new study shows.

Dr Paresh Dandona and colleagues from Kaleida Health in Buffalo, New York looked at inflammation and oxidative stress, which occurs when levels of normal byproducts of metabolism known as free radicals exceed the body’s ability to neutralise them.

In previous research they found that obese individuals have higher levels of oxidative stress and inflammation than normal-weight individuals. They also demonstrated that eating a high-fat, high-carb meal increased oxidative stress and inflammation in normal-weight people.

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Steak Sandwich Serves 4

Ingredients

• Olive oil spray
• 2 medium eggplants cut into thick slices lengthways
• 1 large red capsicum, seeds removed and quartered
• 1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 4 x 120g lean beef steak (females)
• 4 x 220g lean beef steak (males)
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 100g baby rocket leaves
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Hot English mustard

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Source: Heart Foundation

But do we have the willpower to keep our resolutions?

Newspoll research commissioned by the Heart Foundation showed that around two in three Australian adults planned to either make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, be more physically active or adopt healthier eating habits in 2008.

However, only time will tell if Australians can keep their New Year’s resolutions. Almost half of those who have actively tried to lose weight in the last 12 months cite a lack of willpower and the urge to give into temptation as the main challenges for them to stick to a weight loss promise; a clear indication that even though many have good intentions, they find it difficult to maintain their resolve.

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Newspoll research commissioned by the Heart Foundation showed that around two in three Australian adults planned to either make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, be more physically active or adopt healthier eating habits in 2008.

Source: Blackmores

New research from Canada suggests multivitamins and minerals could reduce hunger for women on weight-loss regimes

The British Journal of Nutrition has reported two studies that add weight to evidence backing the benefits of vitamin and mineral supplementation.

The first study looked at multivitamin and mineral consumption and body composition; while the second examined appetite ratings.

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From Cajun Chicken and Avocado Salad to Zucchini and Ricotta Frittata, there’s a low GI, good-carb recipe to suit whatever the festive season has in store for you.

Plus, the Tony Ferguson Cook Book also includes snacks, side dishes, vegetarian meals, healthy cooking hints and much more.

We know that this invaluable companion to the Tony Ferguson Weightloss Program is going to take pride of place in your kitchen this Christmas.

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