March 29th, 2010
Reuters reports a new study that claims high-calorie foods may be as addictive as cocaine or nicotine. The study, from the journal Nature Neuroscience, notes that this type of binge eating could be the cause of compulsive eating and obesity.
Because the study subjects were rats, the findings cannot be directly related to obesity in humans but can add to our understanding of the disorders and various ways to treat it, according to the study authors.
In a laboratory setting, rats overate high calorie foods which “triggered addiction-like” brain responses, and showed that rats became compulsive eaters on high-calorie food.
To read the entire Reuters article:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36081881/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/from/ET
March 24th, 2010
The current issue of PCOS Health Review cites new research about the positive effect of berries on the liver. Women with PCOS have a 50% risk of developing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), a “hidden” symptom of the disorder.
Sixty-one women were divided into two groups for the study undertaken by Finland’s University of Turku. One group ate 1/3 lb of berries every day; the other did not.
The berry-eating group was found to have a 23 per cent decrease in the market for liver disease.
A variety of berries are recommended to achieve a protective effect on the liver and for overall good health. The article recommends: blackberry, lingonberry, blueberry, boysenberry, raspberry, gooseberry, dewberry, elderberry, youngberry, loganberry and strawberry.
To read the complete article in PCOS Health Review, visit:
www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/news102.html#sec2
September 15th, 2009
Well-known dietician and author, Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD joins Sasha Ottey on PCOS Challenge Radio tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. EDT to discuss better eating practices for women with PCOS.
Ms. Tribole has authored several books including Healthy Homestyle Cooking and Intuitive Eating (co-author). Her newest book is the Ultimate Omega-3 Diet.
Access PCOS Challenge Radio at www.blogtalkradio.com/pcoschallenge. Ask questions via the chat room or call in during the show at (646) 929-0394 to ask Evelyn Tribole a question.
Visit PCOS Challenge at http://www.pcoschallenge.com/
August 26th, 2009
Talk PCOS with us tonight and every Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. EDT and learn how experienced Insulite PCOS customers have taken control of their PCOS and reversed their symptoms. These caring women share their successful tips and strategies on diet and nutrition, food substitutions – getting the crunch you crave without the carbs – the right nutrients, doable exercise and staying motivated.
Ours is a small, friendly and supportive group where anyone with PCOS, their friends and relatives, can feel comfortable in sharing their stories, their challenges and questions. Or, just listen in.
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