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Complicated link between diet drinks, health, study finds
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Studies have hinted that diet-soda lovers could face higher risks of diabetes and heart disease, but new findings suggest that overall diet may be what matters most in the end.
Several studies have found that people who regularly down diet soda are more likely than people who don't to have certain risk factors for those chronic diseases -- like high blood pressure and high blood sugar.
And one recent study became the first to link the beverages to the risk of actual heart attacks and strokes (see Reuters Health story of February 17, 2012).
Still, researchers have not been able to say whether it's the sugar-free drinks, themselves, that deserve the blame.
Many factors separate diet- and regular-beverage drinkers -- and, for that matter, people who stick with water. Overall diet is one.
So this latest study tried to account for people's general diet patterns, said lead researcher Kiyah J. Duffey, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
She and her colleagues used data on more than 4,000 Americans taking part in a long-term study of heart health. They were all between the ages of 18 and 30 when the study began in the mid-1980s.
Over the next 20 years, 827 study participants developed metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of risk factors for heart problems and diabetes including extra weight around the waist, unhealthy cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar.
. The researchers found that young adults who drank diet beverages were more likely than those who didn't to develop metabolic syndrome over the next 20 years.
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Health impact, interplay of diet soft drinks and overall diet unraveled
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ScienceDaily (Mar. 28, 2012) Are diet sodas good or bad for you? The jury is still out, but a new study sheds light on the impact that zero-calorie beverages may have on health, especially in the context of a person's overall dietary habits.
For the average person, the scientific evidence can seem confusing. A number of studies have implicated diet beverage consumption as a cause of cardiovascular disease. However, others have suggested such drinks may be a viable tactic for people who are trying to lose or control their weight.
Either way, most previous research has tended to focus either on people's drinking patterns and preferences, or their overall dietary habits -- in other words, most studies have failed to tease apart how those two aspects interact to affect people's health.
To address this problem, a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill examined not only people's beverage consumption patterns but also the diets of those who consume diet and sugar-sweetened beverages. The findings appear in the April issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Kiyah Duffey, Ph.D., study author and research assistant professor of nutrition at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, said that similar to previous studies, the new analysis found that people who consumed diet beverages tended to be less healthy than people who did not consume them.
"However, there was an important interplay between overall diet and what people drink," Duffey said. "It is important that people consider the entirety of their diet before they consider switching to or adding diet beverages, because without doing so they may not realize the health benefits they were hoping to see."
Researchers studied data collected over 20 years from more than 4,000 young adults who participated in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study.
In terms of eating habits, participants fell into two groups: people who ate what researchers dubbed a "prudent" diet (one with more fruit, fish, whole grains, nuts and milk) and individuals who consumed a "western" diet (which had higher amounts of fast food, meat and poultry, pizza and snacks).
People who were healthiest tended to be those who ate a prudent diet and did not consume diet beverages. They had a lower risk of high waist circumference, high triglyceride levels and metabolic syndrome (22 percent, 28 percent and 36 percent lower, respectively, than people who ate a western diet and did not drink diet beverages). But the second healthiest group was individuals with a prudent diet who also consumed diet beverages.
In contrast, individuals who consumed the western diet had increased risk of heart disease, regardless of whether or not they drank diet beverages.
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'Drunk Diet': Memoir from Lady Gaga's ex
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For the latest installment of I read it so you dont have to, I took on Lc Carls memoir, The Drunk Diet. The book, which hit shelves earlier this month, is being billed asone part fitness guide, one part New York memoir, and one part sheer badass-ery and further proof that pretty much anyone can nab a book deal. Speaking of, who on earth is Lc Carl? A quick Google search tells you that Carl is best-known for dating Lady Gaga. And, hes more than likely the cool Nebraska guy who inspired her to write You and I. Outside of his high-profile relationship, Carl is a bar manager, party promoter, long-distance runner, musician, and you guessed it, a big consumer of alcohol.
I read the book hoping to glean a little more about his relationship with Gaga. Instead, what I found was a lot of cursing and a little too much information about him being constipated and how much he enjoys taking dumps. But I suppose thats the risk you take when you read a book called The Drunk Diet. So without further ado, here are the highlightsnotice the list is smallfrom Carls debut with a few choice lines:
++ Of course, theres a medical disclaimer at the front of the book. Despite the misleading title, Carl is not recommending you get drunk and then go to the gym for cross-training: The Drunk Diet is me being a smart-ass and giving the finger to every other [fill in the blank] Diet book on the shelf.
++ Carl started eating right, exercising, and quit smoking to drop 40 pounds. He did not quit drinking.Its when you dont remember things like throwing upon a regular basisthat you realize, maybe its time to reevaluate my life.
++ What Im saying is, the type of body youre destined to have was partially determined at birthalso, LL Cool Js kid is one lucky bastard.
++ Anything labeled diet is terrible for you. This confused me. See: The title of his book. (I know what he means, but still its a little counterintuitive.)
++ The Drunk Diet is a lifestyle. Its about making changes, setting goals, achieving the goals, and then setting new ones.
++ Save for one paragraph, Lady Gaga was hardly mentioned. And when she was, it wasnt even by name. Occasionally he referred to his wife a.k.a. his former girlfriend:I couldnt even drink the pain away in my own homebecause there she was, taking over the whole world right in front of my face. Even if I was just trying to buy a beer, Id have to listen to her sing about how great life is on the radio at the goddamn grocery store. If I went to the gym, shed be on the TV doing a talk show or receiving an award for Most-Amazing-Person Ever.
++ In the acknowledgements he thanks two important, um , things: To Budweiser and Jamesonwithout the two of you, I would never have gotten all of these incredibly ridiculous ideas.
What do you think? Have you heard of Lc Carl? Would you ever consider reading his memoir and/or partaking in the drunk diet to shed a few extra pounds? Sound off in the comments.
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Diet, exercise 'key' to avoiding diseases
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ALMOST every Australian has at least one preventable risk factor that makes it more likely they'll develop a chronic disease during their lifetime, while more than half the population has two or three risk factors.
New research released today shows that people could do a lot to improve their health simply by eating more fruit and vegetables and getting more exercise.
"Just over 90 per cent (of adults) fail to consume the recommended amounts of vegetables each day and about 50 per cent do not consume the recommended amounts of fruit," a new Australian Institute of Health And Welfare (AIHW) report into risk factors states.
"This is important because people with low intakes of fruit and vegetables have higher risks of certain chronic diseases."
The AIHW report examined risk factors including obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, daily smoking, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, milk consumption and insufficient vegetable and fruit intake.
It says 99 per cent of people have at least one of those eight risk factors. Fifty-two per cent have two or three.
As the number of risk factors increase so does the likelihood of developing a chronic disease such as arthritis, Type 2 diabetes, depression, asthma, osteoporosis or heart disease.
The distribution was similar for men and women although slightly more males have five or more risk factors - 17 per cent compared to 11 per cent of females.
Apart from eating better, the research suggests people need to get off their backsides more often.
"A sedentary lifestyle is increasingly recognised as being detrimental to health as it can contribute to many chronic diseases as well as an increased risk of mortality," the AIHW report states.
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Dukan Diet Founder to Face Ethics Hearing
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Should teens get extra points for being thin? Dr. Pierre Dukan, theFrench founder of the controversial Dukan Diet, thinks so. The diet guru is now facing an ethics hearing for suggesting that high school students in France be rewarded for not being overweight.
In January, Dukan whose high-protein, low-carb diet is said to be followed by celebrities like Kate Middleton suggestedthat Frances baccalaureate exam, a test that 17-year-olds have to take to finish high school and go onto college, include an anti-obesity option that students may pass by staying within a recommended weight range, the BBC reports.
Health professionals were outraged by the comment, and now the French College of Physicians says Dukan has violated the countrys medical ethics code, which states that a doctor must be aware of the repercussions his views can have on the public. According to the College, Dukans statements could be harmful to girls who are already overweight or are struggling with eating disorders like anorexia.
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Everything about this is wrong, Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center, told ABC News. Its wrong because it invites eating disorders. Its wrong because weight has nothing to do with academic performance and the notion that weight is a behavior that should incentivized is just wrong. Weight is an outcome. We should incentivize things people can control.
In a second complaint, the College of Physicans accuses Dukan of prioritizing moneymaking over medicine, breaching another part of its ethics code, which states that medicine cannot be practiced like a business. Dukan has sold more than seven million copies of his diet books, which have been translated into several languages and have spawned a website providing paid-for weight-loss programs.
This isnt the first time Dukan has met with controversy or fallen under suspicion. Last year, Dukan lost a libel case against fellow nutritionist Dr.Jean-Michel Cohen, who described the Dukan Diet as dangerous, saying that only theslimming industry, doctors, pill salesmen, publishers and newspapers benefited from it, the Guardian reports.
If found guilty, the BBC reports that Dr. Dukan could be removed from the French medical registry. The hearing will occur in the next six months.
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The Dukan Diet Cookbook, the Essential Companion to the International Diet Sensation and #1 New York Times Bestselling …
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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire -03/27/12)- The Dukan Diet (Crown Archetype, On-Sale April 2011), has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 24 weeks, including five weeks at the #1 spot. With over 400,000 copies in print in the United States, a robust online coaching program Dukan Diet Coaching, and continued buzz as readers achieve and maintain their weight loss goals, the Dukan Diet is recognized as a diet sensation. And as millions of Dukan Dieters around the world know, delicious food and permanent weight loss can go hand in hand. Now comes the North American debut of THE DUKAN DIET COOKBOOK (Crown Archetype, On-Sale Tuesday, March 27, 2012) -- already an international bestseller -- the must-have resource for making the Dukan Diet successful and delicious.
Developed by Dr. Pierre Dukan, a French medical doctor who has spent 40 years helping people to lose weight, the Dukan Diet rejects counting calories and promises permanent weight loss while allowing adherents to eat as much as they like, and to benefit from highly personalized online coaching to help them achieve and maintain their weight loss goals.
In this innovative, stand-alone cookbook, Dukan's method is outlined in detail for newcomers to the program. His famous "100 Natural Foods" list is also included, making it easy for beginners to get started, and many of the "Dr. Dukan-approved" products such as top-quality Dukan Diet Organic Oat Bran and Shirataki Noodles are found at the online Dukan store, ShopDukanDiet.com.
"I did not conceive this book as a traditional cookbook, focusing solely on flavor and pleasure, but rather as a companion to my Dukan Diet plan -- a book full not just of delicious recipes, but of delicious recipes that fit with my golden rules and that use the 100 foods that are allowable on my diet," said Dr. Dukan from the Preface.
The Dukan Diet is a high-protein, low fat, low cholesterol approach to weight loss that follows four steps: two steps to lose weight (Attack and Cruise phases) and two steps to keep it off forever (the Consolidation and Stabilization phases). Once dieters have calculated their "True Weight," they begin the Dukan Attack phase (only lean, unlimited protein supplemented by a delicious oat bran galette are consumed from two to seven days) followed by the Cruise phase (followers alternate days of pure protein with days of protein combined with vegetables until they gradually reach their desired weight).
The Consolidation phase is precisely engineered to prevent the rebound effect (unlimited protein and vegetables are allowed with other reintroduced foods, such as fruit, cheese, and bread, along with two portions of starches and two weekly celebration meals). Dieters stay on this phase for 5 days for every pound lost. The Stabilization phase is the final, maintenance stage of the plan (devotees return to eat whatever they want without regaining the weight provided that they follow 3 simple rules, including one day per week of eating unlimited lean protein for the rest of their lives).
THE DUKAN DIET COOKBOOK provides 350 hunger-satisfying recipes for the Attack and Cruise Phases that offer pleasure, flavor and variety on the Dukan Diet. From Crispy Chicken Wings and Ham Souffl to Turkey Meatballs with Rosemary and Mint, Mussels Provenal and Curried Turnip Soup to Flourless Chocolate Cake and a scrumptious Vanilla Cookie -- plus all-new recipes for Shirataki Noodles -- the recipes in this book prove you don't have to put culinary delights on hold to get great results!
THE DUKAN DIET COOKBOOK is the must-have companion for anyone on the diet. You'll never feel hungry and never have to count a single calorie.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:DR. PIERRE DUKAN is a French medical doctor with 40 years of experience in clinical nutrition. While he began his medical career specializing in neurology, Dr. Dukan discovered and refined his successful weight loss formula while working with his patients to adjust their diets. Since then, he has spent his career helping people lose weight and keep it off forever.
ABOUT THE BOOK: THE DUKAN DIET COOKBOOKBy Dr. Pierre Dukan ISBN: 978-0-307-98673-3 Crown Archetype $26.00, Hardcover On-Sale Date: March 27, 2012 Visit http://www.dukandietcookbook.com or http://www.dukandiet.com
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Dukan Diet doctor faces ethics charge
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Dr Dukan, 70, whose high-protein regime was used by Carole Middleton and is said to have been used by her daughter the Duchess, is accused of offering potentially dangerous advice that could breach the French medical ethics code.
Dr Dukan faces disciplinary action or being struck off the medical register if found guilty and has a month to respond to the complaints.
Yesterday, his lawyer said he would happily provide his observations to the ethics council, arguing that his proposals were part of a doctors right to freedom of expression.
The fact that his work doesnt leave the public indifferent is proof that it highlights a major public health issue, said Isabelle Lucas-Baloup, adding that a summons does not amount to a conviction.
Dr Dukan, who has sold eight million copies of his diet book worldwide, made his ideal weight exam option proposal in his book An Open Letter to the Future President.
At its launch, he said: There is nothing unhealthy about educating youngsters about nutrition.
My idea would change nothing for those who have no need to get thinner. But for those who do, it would only motivate them to lose weight.
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Hold the Butylated Hydroxyanisole: GenoVive Survey Reveals Adults Prefer Diet Food Without a Side Order of Preservatives
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NEW ORLEANS, LA--(Marketwire -03/26/12)- Americans looking to lose weight want diet food companies to hold the preservatives according to a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of GenoVive, a new weight management program that uses genetic analysis as the foundation of customized weight loss programs. The January survey of more than 2,500 adults ages 18 and older found that two out of three people surveyed (67%) would prefer that their diet foods include only all-natural ingredients without preservatives and not processed foods with other potentially harmful chemicals and additives.
"Additives such as preservatives, antibiotics, hormones, and a variety of new-to-nature components appear to negatively impact the quality of our food and potentially negatively impact our bodies," said Dr. Ruth DeBusk, PhD, RD, who is a geneticist, molecular biologist and clinical dietitian in practice in Tallahassee, Florida, and a member of GenoVive's Scientific Advisory Board.
The survey also showed that women are significantly more likely than men to prefer diet foods with all natural ingredients, with 71% of women making this choice over 63% of men.
"With women making many of the critical decisions about food in American households, it comes as no surprise that women in particular are demanding better ingredients for their diet needs and overall food choices for their families," said Dr. DeBusk. "Diet foods that are laden with additives actually work against us by disrupting the body's natural tendencies. They make the challenge of losing weight and keeping it off even more difficult."
Beverly Swango, nutritionist and director of product development at GenoVive, cautions against the proliferation of food additives in the foods we eat that exceed reasonable amounts each day.
"It's unfortunate, but today, most diet foods as well as a startling number of food items found in our supermarkets contain additives and chemicals that trigger unwanted reactions in our cells and in our genes," said Swango.
According to Swango, most consumers realize that the BPA found in water bottles is harmful yet some of the most-unsuspecting foods also contain additives. "Tortilla wraps contain anti-microbials while nutrient bars for diabetics include titanium dioxide. While some additives are considered safe in trace amounts, over time there can be cumulative effect that can have significant negative impact on consumer health. At GenoVive, we only use 'real food' that the body was designed to metabolize."
About GenoVive LLC
Founded in 2008, GenoVive, a division of Genvis Bio Group, LLC, based in New Orleans, LA, represents a new approach to weight loss and sustained healthy eating. GenoVive's geneticists and food scientists developed customized, all-natural meal and exercise programs, featuring ideal combinations of macronutrients based on individual DNA. GenoVive is sold directly to the consumer at GenoVive.com and by phone with convenient home delivery. Follow GenoVive on Twitter @myGenovive, Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/GenoVive, and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/GenoVivednadiet.
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Dukan diet guru on ethics charge
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26 March 2012 Last updated at 11:50 ET
The founder of the controversial Dukan Diet, Dr Pierre Dukan, faces an ethics hearing after suggesting children could pass a new exam by staying thin.
The French College of Physicians says he breached medical guidelines that say doctors must consider the impact of their comments on the public.
He faces a disciplinary hearing within six months, and could be struck off.
His diet, said to be followed by some celebrities, recommends avoiding starch and carbohydrates.
Some nutritionists say it can be dangerous.
In January, Dr Dukan sparked controversy in France when he said the Baccalaureate exam should include a new anti-obesity option, which 17-year-old children would pass just by staying within recommended weight guidelines.
The College of Physicians said this could have a negative impact on young girls who are already overweight or anorexic.
The College said in a second complaint that Dr Dukan was focused more on commerce than medicine, in breach of a part of its code that says medicine must not be practised like a business.
And the body also said his best-selling diet books meant he was neglecting medicine.
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