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Cut up a banana and freeze (I roll it in a little coconut first). It takes a while to eat each piece from the...

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Im 23, when i was 9 I had a stroke and I find it h...

I had a stroke when i was young which left me a weak right side of my body. Can' t run or ride bikes. I was...

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I call Them Desk Exercises!

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I am preparing for the gastric bypass ,can anyone give me any tips,advice,do's and don't .I just start...

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Remember what you eat not only hurts your body it can hurt your MIND. If you eat something and regret it,...

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Slow down to lose weight.

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Afternoon Sleepiness? Eat Protein, not Sugar, to S...

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Hi everyone. Want a royal win win? Next time you start feeling like nodding off in the afternoon grab some healthy protein (Greek yogurt, protein shake, 2-3 oz chicken/turkey/fish, peanut butter on apple slices, nuts, low fat cheese, hard boiled eggs, low fat cottage cheese) and you'll not only stay awake but you'll be more likely to drop weight as well. Pretty cool, eh?

New research published in the Nov 17 issue of Neuron helps us understand how weight, health and sleep are intertwined. It turns out that special cells in the brain, orexin cells, send electrical impulses stimulating wakefulness as well as telling the body to get busy and burn calories. Whatever we do, we want to keep these cells really happy.

In this latest study, reseachers found out that it was not fat or carbs that optimally stimulated the orexin cells. Instead, it was amino acids, the building blocks of protein. For that matter, the amino acids blocked the effect glucose has on orexin--- that is, it's glucose that increases sleepiness. Protein blocks this effect and keeps you more awake and cookin' your calories.

Here's another valuable lesson from this new science. It turns out, it's not about the calories, but instead nutrient balance. When you have a choice of jam on toast or a protein rich Greek yogurt, head for the yogurt for sure. The brain is sensing nutrients, not calories, as it reacts to what you're eating. Even if the yogurt had more calories, the end result of choosing to eat it over the toast is you'll have a greater sense of satiety, wakefulness (great for the afternoon), and more calories burned. This is also another reason to make sure to finish eating your dinner at least 2 hours prior to going to bed. For many people, it's hard to sleep when you've just eaten protein, so watch your nocturnal timing as well.

Finally, plan your day so that your protein-rich mid-afternoon snack is handy while you're at work or running about doing your thing all afternoon.

This afternoon, give it a healthy protein whirl and let us know how you did!

Happy day to all of you,

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Want to Drop Weight? Eat Your Protein!

Hi everyone. Here's a very simple tip to help you drop your excess pounds of fat. Eat...

Posted by Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP

Hi everyone. Here's a very simple tip to help you drop your excess pounds of fat. Eat enough protein! This is especially relevant for women who are often more partial to carbs throughout the day. Researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia found that when men and women consumed only 10% protein in their diet, they overate by a factor of 12% compared to people who'd been consuming 15% protein in their diets. What does this mean to you? Here are some real life tips you can use to drop that extra fat weight: (If you have any medical condition especially kidney disease, clearly you must always have your diet approved by your medical team)

1) Eat between 15-30% of your daily food intake as lean protein. That means if you're consuming 1400 cal/day and you want 20% to be protein, 1400 x .20= 280 cal/4 cal per gram = 70 grams of protein. Another quick way to determine how much protein you may need is to multiply .8g of protein per kilogram of your body weight. If you weigh 200 pounds/2.2= 91 kg x .8 = 72.8 grams of protein needed daily. These are, of course, rough estimates but they get you in the right ball park. The more physically active you are, especially in endurance activities, the more protein you need, driving the protein intake requirement from .8 to 1 or 1.2. Consult a registered dietitian if you're unsure how much protein you really need. They're terrific guides. Also use the WebMD Food and Fitness Planner to map out how much protein you need on a daily basis. It's a great resource.

2) Read food labels. Most people only look at calories, fat and carb when reading food labels. Add protein to you label reading. A regular yogurt has only 6 grams of protein while a Greek yogurt has 16 grams. Know what you're eating.

3) Spread your protein intake throughout the day. Don't wait until evening to have your protein. Your body needs protein throughout the day. Have some protein at every meal (lean poultry, fish, dairy, beans, nuts, eggs, soy) and try to eat your meals and snacks every 3-4 hours keeping portion sizes under control.

4) Add fiber to your protein to feel really satisfied longer. Research has shown that protein + fiber is the recipe for success for reining in appetite and cravings and keeping you feeling full and satisfied for 3-4 hours. Peanut butter on a banana or apple or multigrain cracker; carrots and hummus; low fat cheese and an apple; omelet and veggies; grilled chicken or fish and veggies. You get the point.

Good Luck and here's to your new best friend, protein!

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Pop A Prune to Perk Up Your Heart and Bones

Hey, before you write off prunes as something old folks take for digestive irregularity,...

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With Cold bath you can allow some additional food.

Hello, good to learn. I try cold water baths. It took two weeks to get used to it. The temperature is around...

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With Cold bath you can allow some additional food.

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