Popular weight loss show “The Biggest Loser” took another step to further establish itself as irresponsible television entertainment: the producers hired former professional tennis player Anna Kournikova to replace Jillian Michaels in the role as trainer.
Another culprit for climbing childhood obesity rates was found: the chocolate milk given out at school cafeterias or, more precisely, the sugar in it. A growing movement wants to ban chocolate milk from schools. Can this make a difference?
What do green tea, black tea, chili peppers, coffee, pure caffeine, calcium, conjugated linoleic acid, fish oil, flax oil and drinking cold water have in common? They all are sold as or said to be weight loss aids, that supposedly increase your metabolism, burn more calories and let you lose weight almost effortlessly. What does […]
The US state of Arizona wants to introduce a $50 tax for obese enrollees of the public health care program “Medicaid”, that aids people with low incomes and resources. Is this the right idea to stem the tide of rising health care costs and obesity or does it limit individual freedom? Fat Fee What the […]
Originating in France and having already made waves in Europe, the “Dukan Diet” is now set to wash over the US, as Dr. Pierre Dukan prepares to launch his diet plan across the continent. But following it is rather complicated, can cause deficiencies and be potentially dangerous for your health. Another Diet To End All […]
