Experts name top diets, fish outweighs its risks, and yoga may make you better in the sack.
Top 10 Diets
Around these parts, diet is a four-letter word. The FBGs are all about everything in moderation and regular workouts. But, we do have to admit that not all diets are created equally, and some have helped people get healthier for the long haul. I, for one, don't do so hot with having limitations on what I can or cannot eat (tell me I can't have something, and I want it NOW), but I get that others sometimes need and even like guidelines to follow. If you're one of those others, this FitBit is for you.
Health Magazine recently had nutrition experts rank their 10 top diets. Dr. Oz's You on a Diet made the list, as did Weight Watchers. There were some surprises though, so click below for the full top 10.
Exceptions to the diet-is-a-four-letter-word rule.
Calm Those Fishy Fears
For years, moms-to-be, children and women-at-the-age-to-be-moms were told to lay off the fish, as its mercury content could be harmful. But, times they may be a-changin'. The FDA recently urged the government to change its policy because the benefits of fish outweigh the risks.
Exceptions to the diet-is-a-four-letter-word rule.
Calm Those Fishy Fears
For years, moms-to-be, children and women-at-the-age-to-be-moms were told to lay off the fish, as its mercury content could be harmful. But, times they may be a-changin'. The FDA recently urged the government to change its policy because the benefits of fish outweigh the risks. Mercury can damage the neurological development of fetuses and infants, and recent studies have suggested that mercury may also pose a health risk for adults, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, fish is a very lean protein and many varieties include the heart-healthy omega-3s. Myself, I like me some sushi and cook a lot of fish at home. But, I'm careful not to go too overboard. Heck, if Ari Gold can be slowed down because of mercury poisoning, you know you better be somewhat careful.
Go fish.
Yoga=Better Sex?
Looking to improve your sex life in 2009? If so, you may need to look no further than your local yoga studio. According to recent research, both male and female yogis have better sex than non downward-doggers. Besides the obvious benefit of increasing flexibility, practicing yoga can also make you more mindful, which, in turn, enhances arousal, desire and orgasms. It's a three-fer!
P.S. This research only adds fuel to our fire for Bob Harper.
Plank your way to better lovin'.
—Jenn
Want more news? Read about the final word on fueling up after workouts and how checking yourself out while you run is actually a good thing.
Go fish.
Yoga=Better Sex?
Looking to improve your sex life in 2009? If so, you may need to look no further than your local yoga studio. According to recent research, both male and female yogis have better sex than non downward-doggers. Besides the obvious benefit of increasing flexibility, practicing yoga can also make you more mindful, which, in turn, enhances arousal, desire and orgasms. It's a three-fer!P.S. This research only adds fuel to our fire for Bob Harper.
Plank your way to better lovin'.
—Jenn
Want more news? Read about the final word on fueling up after workouts and how checking yourself out while you run is actually a good thing.
Photos grabbed from richerd on Photobucket and tarotastic and judepics on Flickr.
13 comments:
ahhhh ari.
why you lie to us? :)
I love the Pivert (Ill admit it) but there is a lot fishy there, huh? :)
I call BS on Ari Gold!
Thanks for the links, esp the one to doctor approved diets!
Great post. I know weight watchers has really worked for a lot of people, including my sister! I am more of an everything in moderation person, but I guess thats sort of the idea of the weight watchers points system, right?
Love Ari Gold! Entourage is my husbands favorite show!
Thanks for the links... LOVE BOB!!!
Err... I'm still gonna worry about mercury. But rather than either avoid fish or eat it indiscriminately, I'd rather just choose fish & seafood that have less of an issue with it.
And will have to check out the diet list. There are really as many as 10 that aren't hogwash?
Somewhere, Bob Harper is blushing right now. ;)
Oooh yoga ;)
Heart fish. Hmm, maybe I'll go out for sushi tonight... :D
Now I'm really going to try yoga;-)
Another reason to give Yoga a whirl..! Thanks for the passing along the link to the diet list. There are a lot of diets listed I've never even heard of... weight watchers is what works best for me.
I read that article in Health and thought it was interesting that most of the diets had an element of understanding why previous diets did not work/uncovering why people eat too much. Seems like a major shift in the diet world.
At the end of the day it's calories that matters. The best diets that actually work will emphasize the number of calories you eat has to be less than the number of calories you burn - the ONLY way to lose weight. You can figure out how many calories you burn by using a calorie calculator.
You just gave me another reason to brag about the benefits of doing yoga. Great post.
Excellent post! There are so many ways that one can lose weight and dieting can come in so many shapes and forms. For example, did you know that just adding a handful of almonds to your daily menu can help you lose weight--imagine: eat nuts, lose weight. But research has shown it to be so! I write more about this on my blog www.onemorediet.com
Cheers!
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