Showing posts with label being fat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label being fat. Show all posts

Thursday, October 23, 2008

The New Fat and Hormone That Reduce Appetite

A natural fat called OEA (olylethanolamide) has a direct relation to regulation of hunger and metabolism. Increasing its levels reduced appetite and weight in rats.
Scintists found another hormone (PYY3-36 hormone) that reduces appetite and calorie consumption (by a third) in both lean and overweight people.

The 2 new substances need further studies to present the basis of a new treatment of obesity. Until that, the best way to lose weight is still changing life style to eat healthy foods, reducw calorie intake and regularly exercise.


Read the details...
2 substances tell body to stop eating


Source: Medical News Today

Friday, October 17, 2008

Weight Control: Looking Fat or Being Fat?

When do you decide to have weight control and lose some fat? when you are really fat or according to your perception of what others consider normal body weight, and how you see yourself "looking" not fat. Read on...

Does This Make Me Look Fat?


Source: Science Daily


Children's National Medical Center in Washington DC