Showing posts with label fast. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fast. Show all posts
Sunday, March 8, 2015
The Guide To Healthier Fast Food In Toronto Health Infographics
Source: http://www.designinfographics.com/health-infographics/the-guide-to-healthier-fast-food-in-toronto
Saturday, March 7, 2015
How Big Corporations Target Toddlers To Teens 2013 Yale Rudd Center Study On Fast Food
The Elephant in the Room
Whatever side of the healthcare debate you are on, everyone can agree that we have a health crisis in this country. Obesity and all of its related diseases continue to rise. And while we focus on peoples access to doctors and medication, we ignore the elephant in the room. And that is that lots of people, from the time they are toddlers until the day they call 911, eat unhealthy fast food that eventually makes them sick. The money spent by fast food companies to develop these addictive products and the marketing dollars spent to get your family to demand them is staggering. Jennifer Harris and her team at the Rudd Center continue to study and report on this phenomenon.
Update by Yale Rudd Center
Three years ago I reported on a study by Yale Universitys Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. I wasnt surprised how little fast food restaurants were concerned about providing adequate nutrition to their young customers but I was absolutely astounded when I saw the facts and figures on how these children are being targeted by fast food marketing. Have there been any improvements? The 2013 Fast Food FACTS analyzes 18 fast food restaurants - here are their findings.
Less than 1% of all Kids Meals Meet Nutritional Standards
Many fast food restaurants have added some token "healthy kids meal options" but most are in name only. McDonalds idea of increasing the nutritional value of their Happy Meals was to cut the order of fries in half and include a few apple slices. But we all realize that these restaurants are not a place to go for real food. The problem is that Americas children continue to beg to visit these establishments. Heres why!
Outrageous Amounts of Marketing Dollars Target Toddlers to Teens
The fast food industry spent $4.6 billion on all advertising in 2012, up 8% since 2009. Much of this advertising targets preschoolers, older children and teens and features the most unhealthy regular menu items.
This latest study revealed:
* Preschoolers saw almost 3 fast food ads per day.
* McDonalds advertised its Happy Meals 31 million times per month. Most of these ads appeared on CartoonNetwork.com, Nick.com, Roblox.com, and other kids websites.
* Teens are heavily targeted by fast food restaurants like Taco Bell, Sonic, and Startbucks.
* KFC, Subway, and Starbucks more than doubled display advertising on youth websites.
* Black and Hispanic youths, who are at higher risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes, are more heavily targeted.
Using Social Media to Poison our Children
Six billion fast food ads appeared on Facebook. They are so effective that this industry has exponentially grown their advertising on mobile devices, using things like smartphone apps to offer special deals. And they are effective.I just facebooked McDonalds and they had over 29 million FB likes and Taco Bells YouTube videos were viewed nearly 14 million times!
The Big Players
According to Nielsen (2012), 70% of all ads viewed by preschoolers, children, and teens were from six big players.They are:
McDonalds (largest number of ads viewed by children 2 to 5 and 6 to 11)
Yum!Brands, owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell (the largest number of ads viewed by teens)
Subway
Burger King
Dominos
Wendys
Rudd Centers Conclusion and Recommendation
In three years, since their last study, they concluded that there were a few minor improvements made by the fast food industry but nothing significant enough to change the eating habits of our young children who tend to over-consume high-calorie, nutritionally poor fast food.
Jennifer Harris, the lead author of the report and the Rudd Centers director of marketing initiatives feels that these marketing efforts "often take advantage of young peoples vulnerability to marketing, making it even tougher for parents to raise healthy children."
The authors would like to see fast food restaurants significantly improve the nutritional value of the menu items offered to children. For example, healthy sides and beverages should automatically come with kids meals. Healthier menu items should be offered at a reasonable price.
Numerous specific recommendations are presented on how fast food restaurants should be restricted from their aggressive activities to market their unhealthy menu items to children of all ages.
Should More Be Done?
The fast food restaurants have done little to self regulate the marketing activities that are contributing to childhood obesity and the illnesses that will likely follow. So its really up to us to encourage this change. Three methods that come to mind are
* Stop frequenting these establishments or, when you do, purchase the healthier choices so the companies are encouraged to offer these items.
* Congress could pass legislation outlawing the advertising of junk food to children. This is very similar to the ban on cigarette advertising which had a direct impact on reducing the incidence of lung cancer.
* Educate people on the health issues associated with heavy consumption of fast food. This is also similar to when the surgeon general educated the public on the link between smoking and cancer. Should there be a warning label on each Happy Meal bag of fries?
Yes, everyone should have access to affordable health insurance but people should also have access to affordable healthy food. The idea that a company would spend billions of dollars targeting preschool children, older children, and teens, to eat food that can cause them a lifetime of illness is disgraceful. As the title of my book suggests, Health Begins in the Kitchen, not at the doctors office, not at your local pharmacy, and certainly not at your nearest fast food restaurant.
To read this important study by the Yale Rudd Center in its entirety, go to FastFoodMarketing.org.
Diet Tips 101 Ways to Burn Belly Fat Fast Part 2 of 6
The average mans body houses 43.2 pounds of fat. And at any one moment, that number is either increasing or decreasing—its never stagnant. Spend more of each day burning fat than you do storing it, and over time, youll bury your belly forever. Sound simple? It is. You see, theres no single secret formula for losing fat. In fact, find 100 successful losers and theyll give you 100 different ways to win the battle of the bulge. But we did them one better. On the following pages, youll find 101 tips designed to help you lose your love handles, bust your gut, and define your abs. Simply incorporate three or four into your life every day, and youll finish off your fat easier and faster than you ever imagined possible.
Smash your dinner plates.
And buy smaller ones. That way, even if you fill your plate to capacity, youre ultimately eating less than what you would likely pile on your existing platters.
And buy smaller ones. That way, even if you fill your plate to capacity, youre ultimately eating less than what you would likely pile on your existing platters.
Cut carbs.
Yes, youve heard it a zillion times. The reason: It works. In just one of many recent studies, a Journal of Nutrition report found that men who reduced their carb intake to just 8% of their daily calories lost seven pounds of fat and gained two pounds of muscle in six weeks.
Yes, youve heard it a zillion times. The reason: It works. In just one of many recent studies, a Journal of Nutrition report found that men who reduced their carb intake to just 8% of their daily calories lost seven pounds of fat and gained two pounds of muscle in six weeks.
Lift first, then run.
By doing cardio after youve lifted—when youre already tired—the same speed or intensity will have a greater effect than had you done it beforehand, says McGarr.
By doing cardio after youve lifted—when youre already tired—the same speed or intensity will have a greater effect than had you done it beforehand, says McGarr.
Change directions.
Try this interval-training trick on the elliptical trainer: Ride for 30 seconds as fast as you can, then immediately reverse your direction and ride for 30 additional seconds just as fast in the opposite direction. Rest 60 seconds and repeat. The force of stopping your momentum, as well as going from a dead stop to full speed twice in the same interval, will give your fat-burning efforts a massive boost, says MF training adviser Alwyn Cosgrove, C.S.C.S.
Try this interval-training trick on the elliptical trainer: Ride for 30 seconds as fast as you can, then immediately reverse your direction and ride for 30 additional seconds just as fast in the opposite direction. Rest 60 seconds and repeat. The force of stopping your momentum, as well as going from a dead stop to full speed twice in the same interval, will give your fat-burning efforts a massive boost, says MF training adviser Alwyn Cosgrove, C.S.C.S.
Fill up on high-fiber foods.
Consider them "good carbs." Their bulk takes up space in your stomach, helping you feel full and eat less. The top fiber food: beans, which contain 8 grams per 1/2 cup. Research shows that guys who added 12 grams of fiber a day to their diet lost a quarter of an inch from their love handles, without otherwise modifying their diet.
Top your salad with vinaigrette dressing.
Studies show that acidic foods such as vinegar and lemon juice work like lighter fluid in your bodys fat incinerator, increasing carb combustion 20%-40%. Researchers believe the acids blunt insulin spikes and slow the rate at which food empties from your stomach. Fermented foods like pickles and yogurt are also good sour options.
Studies show that acidic foods such as vinegar and lemon juice work like lighter fluid in your bodys fat incinerator, increasing carb combustion 20%-40%. Researchers believe the acids blunt insulin spikes and slow the rate at which food empties from your stomach. Fermented foods like pickles and yogurt are also good sour options.
Dont skip meals.
Not eating for long periods of time puts your body into a catabolic state, meaning it starts to break down muscle tissue fo energy— and conserves fat.
Not eating for long periods of time puts your body into a catabolic state, meaning it starts to break down muscle tissue fo energy— and conserves fat.
Try the VersaClimber.
The more vertical you are when doing cardio, the more calories you burn.
The more vertical you are when doing cardio, the more calories you burn.
Dont be a couch potato.
If youre a TV junkie, add up the number of hours you watch right now, and cut out all reruns—even if theres an episode of Seinfeld on youve never seen. Spend the time you save on your feet: outdoors or in the gym.
If youre a TV junkie, add up the number of hours you watch right now, and cut out all reruns—even if theres an episode of Seinfeld on youve never seen. Spend the time you save on your feet: outdoors or in the gym.
Hit the weights.
If youre lazy, its not as bad as you think—just 10 minutes a day of lifting, three days a week, will help. Harvard research shows that 30 minutes of weight training per week has a greater reduction on waist size than almost any other variable.
If youre lazy, its not as bad as you think—just 10 minutes a day of lifting, three days a week, will help. Harvard research shows that 30 minutes of weight training per week has a greater reduction on waist size than almost any other variable.
Pass on the potatoes.
In any form—mashed and baked, as well as French fries and potato chips. They raise levels of insulin in the blood, triggering your body to stop burning—and start storing—fat. (Sweet potatoes are acceptable; they have more nutrients and fiber.)
In any form—mashed and baked, as well as French fries and potato chips. They raise levels of insulin in the blood, triggering your body to stop burning—and start storing—fat. (Sweet potatoes are acceptable; they have more nutrients and fiber.)
Eat your biggest meal of the day after you lift.
It takes calories to digest food. And researchers at the University of Nevada found that it takes 73% more calories to process that food after a weight-training session than if you hadnt worked out at all.
It takes calories to digest food. And researchers at the University of Nevada found that it takes 73% more calories to process that food after a weight-training session than if you hadnt worked out at all.
Source: http://www.mensfitness.com/weight-loss/burn-fat-fast/101-ways-lose-your-gut?page=2
Thursday, March 5, 2015
10 Fast Easy Weight Loss Tips You Can Try That Really Work!
We all want to lose that extra weight. The big question is, HOW? Here’s a compilation of expert advice for losing weight and burning fat faster than ever!
10 Weight Loss Tips:
1. Put away the food scale
“Portion control isn’t about measuring; it’s about ordering two appetizers instead of an entrée and cutting back on bread if you have pasta.”
“Portion control isn’t about measuring; it’s about ordering two appetizers instead of an entrée and cutting back on bread if you have pasta.”
2. Stash fruit
“Keep fruit at work. It helps during the I-need-chocolate part of the afternoon.”
“Keep fruit at work. It helps during the I-need-chocolate part of the afternoon.”
3. Shake chocolate
“When I’m trying to drop a few pounds, I carry around a shaker cup of chocolate protein powder. If I’m ravenous, I add the water, and it fills me up so I don’t eat something high-calorie instead.”
“When I’m trying to drop a few pounds, I carry around a shaker cup of chocolate protein powder. If I’m ravenous, I add the water, and it fills me up so I don’t eat something high-calorie instead.”
4. Set limits, then go nuts!
“In the cafeteria I use a 4-by-4-inch Styrofoam box, and I put whatever I want in there. It’s almost impossible to overeat.”
5. Floss for dessert
“Brushing my teeth after dinner makes me less likely to eat again before I go to bed.”
“Brushing my teeth after dinner makes me less likely to eat again before I go to bed.”
6. Take a ‘before’ photo
“Before I got in shape, a friend convinced me to take photos of myself wearing nothing but a sports bra and underwear. Anytime I fall off the wagon I look at those pics—that’s all the motivation I need!”
“Before I got in shape, a friend convinced me to take photos of myself wearing nothing but a sports bra and underwear. Anytime I fall off the wagon I look at those pics—that’s all the motivation I need!”
7. Avoid liquid calories
“Cut out drinks with calories—juice, lemonade, and, hardest of all, after-work wine.”
“Cut out drinks with calories—juice, lemonade, and, hardest of all, after-work wine.”
8. Break out the skinny jeans
“Wear something tight! It provides the extra bit of motivation to lay off the fries.”
“Wear something tight! It provides the extra bit of motivation to lay off the fries.”
9. Pitcher this
“Fill a pitcher with water and cucumbers. It’s pretty—and it feels like a treat.”
“Fill a pitcher with water and cucumbers. It’s pretty—and it feels like a treat.”
10. Set aside leftovers
“Serve yourself, then immediately pack the leftovers in a Tupperware container and store in the fridge.”
“Serve yourself, then immediately pack the leftovers in a Tupperware container and store in the fridge.”
By Gwen Lucas
Source: http://www.wellnessbin.com/10-fast-easy-weight-loss-tips-you-can-try-that-really-work/
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