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Latest Diet News January 2012


OFT considers gym membership contracts

The OFT (Office of Fair Trading) has begun an investigation, under the Enterprise Act 2002, into a number of companies that operate gym and fitness clubs, and has warned that many gym contracts may be in breach of the Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 and that their practices may fall under the Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

They are investigating lengthy gym contracts that customers are tied into and are finding difficult to cancel following a change in circumstances, and whether this practice is fair. All the UKs major national gym chains are to be considered.

This investigation follows a high court case between the OFT and a company that arranges contracts and collects payments for gyms. The judge ruled that a contract longer than 12 months, and one that did not allow the customer to cancel with 30 days notice and pay a moderate sum in compensation was deemed unfair. The OFT warned that there would be wider implications for gym and fitness clubs.

The '321 Baby Bulge Be Gone' works for Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba has revealed that she followed The 321 Baby Bulge Be Gone diet and exercise programme, to get back into shape after her latest pregnancy. The 321 diet, created by personal trainer Ramona Braganza, involves 3 sets of cardio, 2 circuits and 1 core exercises and a low-carb diet regime.

More info: 3-2-1 Baby Bulge Be Gone

too much baconToo much bacon can raise your risk of pancreatic cancer

New reports have highlighted the risks of regular consumption of processed meat in your diet as raising the risk of pancreatic cancer. Just eating two rashers of bacon daily can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer by 19%.

There is also evidence that being overweight or obese increases the risk of pancreatic cancer. The study was published in the British Journal of Cancer and used data from 11 trials and 6,643 patients with pancreatic cancer.

The World Cancer Research Fund have recommended limiting the intake of red meat to 500g cooked weight a week and to avoid processed meat.

MPs call for 2-days without drink recommendation

A recent report from MPs has called for a revision of safe drinking limits as they believe the general public is receiving confusing information about alcohol intake. They suggest that drinkers should drop alcohol at least twice a week for their health. The maximum advised number of alcohol units per week is 21 for men and 14 for women. The Royal College of Physicians has supported the committee's suggestions.

Less calories are more important than high-protein/low-carb diet

A recent US study has found that it is how much you eat that matters, rather than what you eat.

Merely adjusting your diet's components of protein, fat and carbohydrates will not enable you to lose weight. The body will build fat if it has excess calories, regardless of whether they are from protein or carbs. The participants of the study were put on low, medium and high-protein diets and all put on weight, despite expectations that a high-protein diet would increase weight loss.

Kirstie Alley creates organic weight loss programme

Actress and former "Dancing With the Stars" contestant Kirstie Alley dropped 100 pounds and went down an amazing 10 dress sizes. She now runs her own weight loss and diet programme - Organic Liasons, supplying formulas specifically developed to reduce cravings, increase energy, promote relaxation and aid rest.

Her plan involves eating six small organic meals a day, along with supplements and exercising for an hour daily. The diet products are only offered online and online membership is required. Actress, Kelly Preston has been reported as having lost her extra weight after pregnancy, by following the Organic Liason programme.

Kirstie has launched a campaign to help people lose weight by dancing for the next 100 days. Every day from January 1st 2012 there will be a dance video from Kirstie online, to help encourage fun and healthy exercise. 100 days of dance

sitting makes your bum biggerSitting can make you fat

Researchers from Tel Aviv University have been studying how fat cells react to pressure. Under laboratory conditions, fat cells from mice were placed under mechanical force, to mimic what happens to fat tissue when we sit.

It was discovered that under force the fat cells produce fat at a faster rate - up to 50% more fat. This can triggger the metabolism to slow down and cause the body to store energy, producing more fat cells and less muscle. Other research involving the reaction of pressure on the body has shown muscle loss in bed-ridden patients.

This study doesn't prove conclusively that sitting will give you a big bottom, further research is needed. The best way to avoid getting a fat bottom is to eat sensibly and exercise regularly. If you have a sedentary job try and get up every now and then and walk about.

Janet Jackson endorses Nutrisystem

Janet Jackson has become the new spokeswoman for Nutrisystem - a weight-loss programme with home delivered packaged meals. She lost 10 pounds in just over a month, and has been reported as finding the eating plan helpful with keeping her weight under control. For many years she has battled weight fluctuations.

More info: Nutrisystem

Two day diet works and lowers breast cancer risk

A study at Manchester University hospital, involving 115 women, has shown that those following a low-carb diet for 2 days a week have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, compared to those on a calorie-controlled diet for 7 days a week.

The researchers compared the effectiveness of a low-carbohydrate diet, the Mediterranean diet and a standard calorie restricted diet in order to lose weight and also to lower their insulin blood levels. High blood insulin levels are known to raise cancer risk.

The women following the no-carb diet for just 2 days a week lost an average of 9 pounds over four months and lowered their insulin blood level.

young feel diet pressureYoung people feel body image pressure

A study by the YMCA, involving over 800 young people aged between 11-16 years old, found that 25% were prepared to undergo plastic surgery to improve their body image.

One in ten boys felt pressured to take steroids to improve their physique, and one in eight girls considered taking diet pills to control their weight. Anorexia and other eating disorders are already being seen in younger children, as the pressure builds to have a perfect body from a young age.

Nigella's weight loss success due to Clean and Lean plan

TV cook and writer, Nigella Lawson, has been reported as having followed the Bodyism Clean and Lean plan to achieve her fabulous new figure. The once curvaceous 'domestic goddess' has apparently dropped many dress sizes with the Clean and Lean plan, joining other successful celebrity diet followers, such as Elle Macpherson and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

more obese women in ukMore obese women in UK than rest of Europe

Latest European Union figures has revealed that 23.9% of UK women were recorded as being obese in the year 2008 to 2009. The UK had the highest number of obese females of all the 19 countries surveyed. Malta followed next with 21.1% obese women and then Latvia, with 20.9%.

The UK is shown to have an obesity problem among the younger age group, with 16.6% of the 18-24 age group obese, whereas the other European countries showed less than 11%. The figures from the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) suggest that the proportion of obese women falls as the educational level rises.

Obesity is defined as a person with a BMI of over 30. Between 25 and 30 defines you as overweight. The BMI (Body Mass Index) measures a person's weight relative to their height - calculated by dividing body weight by body height squared.


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Recently the Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, announced a new goal to bring down the UK's obesity levels by 2020. Hospital admissions for obesity have risen by more than 30%.



get a flat tumWobbly tums worry women

The latest market research has shown that the waistline is the prime body area that bothers most women. 69% of the women surveyed longed for a flat stomach and worried about putting on weight around the middle, and developing a 'muffin top'. The concern about the midriff was the same for young and old age groups.

The stomach is recognised as being one of the most difficult parts of the body to lose weight from, and requires a strict diet and exercise programme to achieve a 6-pack or washboard effect. The next problem area to worry women was the thighs, with 48 per cent of women. Then followed bottoms, hips and upper arms in order of concern.

X-Factor Diet

It has been reported, that X-Factor star Craig Colton has been receiving diet advice from judge Gary Barlow. He has apparently been eating mainly vegetable meals, consisting of 80% cooked vegetables, 20% meat and 20% raw veg, and has dropped pounds on this diet plan.

support whilst dieting helps you to lose weightTexting helps you lose weight

A recent US study, involving 52 overweight students, found that mobile phones can be a useful tool to help dieters.

During 8 weeks, the students who were part of a Facebook diet group - receiving online diet advice and support from other group members - lost an average of 1.4 pounds.

A second group were also members of the Facebook diet group, but also received personalised text messages to help them lose weight, and they lost on average 5.3 pounds.

The personalised feedback gave the dieters the feeling of being held accountable for their calorie intake and exercise, and helped them to lose those extra pounds.


Eating slowly can help you to lose weight

Researchers are currently studying links between the speed you consume food and success with weight-loss. Research has shown that those who eat their food slowly tend to consume less calories, and usually weigh less than those who eat quickly. The study also revealed that men consumed around 80 calories per minute, while women ate about 52 calories per minute.

It is thought that eating slowly gives the brain a chance to register the intake of food, helping you to avoid overeating. Faster eaters tend to take bigger mouthfuls and chew less. Japanese research has already suggested that appetite can be suppressed by eating food slowly. The study will examine in detail whether the speed of eating can affect the appetite, and how much energy is burnt in the process.

Are you losing pounds on your diet?

A survey of the latest prices from the top diet companies has revealed how many pounds you are likely to lose from your wallet, whilst hopefully dropping pounds from your figure.

Fees for 3 months online diet membership Jan 2012


Sainsbury's Diets £15.00
Tesco Diets £29.90
Weight Watchers £32.85
Rosemary Conley £54.99
Slimming World £60

There are often savings and special offers from most diet companies, such as paying for a 3 month subscription and receiving a percentage off.

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healthy drinking limitsDaily drinking can damage your health

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) have expressed their concern that the Government's policy on healthy drinking limits is misleading. The doctors believe that the guidelines imply that it is safe for people to drink alcohol daily. Official recommendation is that men should have no more than 21 units of alcohol a week, and women no more than14 units.

The RCP agree with the limits, but also believe that drinkers should aim to have two to three days a week without any alcohol, so their bodies can recover. Daily drinking with no rest days can increase the chances of damaging the liver, alcohol dependence and other serious illnesses.

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