Tag Archives: satiety

TGIF

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

Eating two to four servings of oily fish per week (salmon, sardines, mackerel, etc.) again linked with lower risk of stroke and TIA (mini-strokes) – though risk reduction was modest… but fish oil supplements may not confer same benefits. … … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

Stressed out parents = obese kids? Parents who report a greater number of stressors, such as financial strain and physical/mental health issues, are more likely to buy fast food for their kids and be less physically active as a family, resulting … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

An RCT published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that increased availability of calorie-free beverages (via home delivery) reduces weight gain in teenagers. The control group continued to drink higher amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages and gained significantly more … Continue reading →

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Predicting Plate Piling

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

“The average 21-year-old will have consumed approximately 23,000 meals in his or her lifetime. Therefore, most of us should be considered experts in eating.” Brunstrom, 2011 (1). We make decisions about what and how much to eat every day… and if … Continue reading →

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