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9 Mai 2008

Kohlenhydratarme Diäten dürfen nicht proteinlastig sondern müssen fettbetont sein
Kohlenhydratarme Diäten gelten normalerweise als proteinreich. Eine proteinreiche Diät, bei der Kohlenhydrate und Fette reduziert werden, könnte allerdings die ungesündeste Art der Ernährung sein.

Kohlenhydratarme Diäten sind zum Abnehmen am besten geeignet
Wenn Sie Körperfett abbauen wollen, müssen Sie dieses Fett als Brennstoff verwenden. Ihr Körper tut das nur, wenn Sie ihm keine andere Wahl lassen.

3 Mai 2008

Nicht Fette sondern Kohlenhydrate verursachen Gewichtszunahme
Immer wieder hören wir: wer zuviel Fett ist, nimmt zu. Tatsache ist, dass Fett von allen Nahrungsmitteln das am wenigsten fettmachende ist. Die Kohlenhydrate sind der Bösewicht!

2. Mai 2008

Kommt es wirklich auf die Kalorien an?
Hier erfahren Sie, warum das Dogma, nach dem es bei Ab- oder Zunehmen allein um Kalorien geht, nicht stimmt.

23 March 2008:
Unhealthy dogma means unhealthy food.
Milk and dairy produce is thought to cause cancer and other diseases. But it is only low-fat dairy which does; full-cream dairy actually protects us.

16 April 2008

Ungesundes Dogma — ungesundes Essen

Milch und Molkereiprodukte stehen im Verdacht Krebs und andere Krankheiten zu verursachen. Aber dies trifft nur auf fettarme Produkte zu: Vollfette Milch und Milchprodukte haben schützende Wirkung.

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11 March 2008
Don't eat more omega-3s, eat less omega-6 This study of asthma and fatty acids finds that eating more omega-3 doesn't work; it's better to eat less omega-6.

7 March 2008
Another study finds that an unlimited-calorie, low-carb diet is better for obese children Obesity has really taken off among children. Here is yet another study which demonstrates that current dietary guidelines are hopelessly wrong.

5 March 2008
Who says eggs are bad for you? Here are two case studies of egg eating and longevity. They illustrate the myth surrounding eggs and cholesterol.

4 March 2008
Avoid fructose to avoid diabetes Eat 5 portions of fruti and veg? Not if you want to avoid diabetes

Does Folic acid increase colon cancer risk Folic acid is added to bread to prevent neural tube defects in babies. But is it increasing cancer risk in older people?

Teenagers gain weight if they miss breakfast New study confirms earlier findings. Missing breakfast is not a good idea.

3 March 2008
AVASTIN approved for breast cancer: A tragedy Last month, the FDA approved Avastin for use in breast cancer. It's not as good news as might at first appear.

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