Zone Diet news 2010-04

2010-04-16 Diet targets chronic diseases Philadelphia Inquirer

Anti-inflammatory diets have long been recommended for heart disease, weight loss, depression, acne, anti-aging, arthritis, Crohns disease, and multiple sclerosis by doctors such as Barry Sears (creator of the Zone Diet), Nicholas Perricone (a weight-loss and youthfulness guru), and Andrew Weil (widely known for his healthy eating credo and cookbooks).

There are limits, of course, to the impact of anti-inflammatory foods. Experts stress that theres no single food that can improve health. A steady intake of berries wont help much if the person in question is a smoker and continues to consume Devil Dogs regularly. A true disease-prevention lifestyle incorporates exercise, adequate sleep, mind-body practices such as meditation or yoga, and avoiding exposure to toxic chemicals. And no diet can replace conventional treatments if a person is already sick.

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2010-04-13 Weight Loss Tips from Dr. Sears, Author of Bestseller, The Zone, and Creator of Zone Diet

Dr. Barry Sears, creator of the Zone Diet and bestselling author of The Zone, offered Six Weight Loss Tips: 1. Never use vegetable oils; 2. Eat vegetables; 3. Cut back refined carbohydrates; 4. Balance your plate; 5. Drink plenty of water; 6. Get a good nights sleep.

Drink Plenty of Water: The body is 65 pct. to 70 pct. water. Cells need hydration to work effectively to convert dietary calories into chemical energy for the body. Without enough water the process becomes inefficient and more dietary calories get stored as fat. Drink ounces of water about equal to half the number of the pounds you weigh. If you weigh 150 pounds of body weight means drinking 75 ounces of water of water per day.

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PR: Dr. Barry Sears, creator of the Zone Diet and bestselling author of The Zone, offered Six Weight Loss Tips: 1. Never use vegetable oils; 2. Eat vegetables; 3. Cut back refined carbohydrates; 4. Balance your plate; 5. Drink plenty of water; 6. Get a good nights sleep. Marblehead, MA ( - PRESS RELEASE

2010-04-09 Your portly pooch needs to get in shape, too :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Pets

Ward discusses why it is crucial for pet owners to address canine obesity now. He says the consequences of extra weight could include a greater risk for crippling arthritis, insulin resistance and diabetes, respiratory disease and a decrease in life span. The book also examines the life-threatening effects of excess sugar, fat and salt in a dogs diet.

Choosing a weight-loss diet isnt a one-size-fits-all proposition. There are many considerations, including the dogs current health status, amount of weight that needs to be lost, taste and textural preferences and the owners interests and abilities.

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Your portly pooch needs to get in shape, too HEAVY ISSUE Vet, author shows how important it is to get fat dogs back in shape - CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

2010-04-08 Scale shock jumpstarts exercise, diet plan The Detroit News

Scale shock jumpstarts exercise, diet plan The Detroit News

I am sure Mahorn was surprised to see his weight had ballooned to 392 pounds. We are all shocked the first time we step on the scale after a while. The weight slowly creeps on. If we gain 5 to10 pounds a year, we might not notice it along the way. But after three years, youve added 30 pounds. Maybe after seven years, youve added 60 pounds. It all builds up until we reach the danger zone.

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I saw my old Pistons pal Rick Mahorn on the Dr. Oz show. - Detroit Michigan press Columnists News local news headlines Terry Foster