| Volumetrics ranked top diet plan by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports ranked "The Volumetrics Eating Plan," based on research by Barbara Rolls, the holder of the Guthrie Chair of Nutrition at Penn State, as the top-rated diet in its new June issue, released today (May 8). "Recent clinical trials show the best overall weight loss of any diet evaluated," said the Consumer Reports article. "Based on research at Penn State, the diet aims to maximize the amount of food available per calories, mainly by use of reduced-fat products, liberal addition of vegetables and low-fat cooking techniques." The overall evaluation included Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Slim-Fast, eDiets, The Zone, Ornish and Atkins Diets. " 'Volumetrics' translates the science into practical advice for both healthy eating and weight management," said Rolls, a professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Health and Human Development.
Burma's economy: The Junta's Achilles' hell
Over the past nineteen years the majority of people have got poorer and poorer, as a select few with strong links to the generals, have successfully accumulated substantial wealth. But the deteriorating economic situation and the rising poverty have fuelled increased anger and even recently occasional public protests. The government's new found wealth in gas and oil reserves is only likely to exacerbate the situation as Burma's military rulers care little for the plight of the country's civilian population. There is a real danger of Burma becoming another authoritarian Petro-dollar regime like Nigeria, a UN economist told Mizzima on condition of anonymity. As yet there are few signs of conspicuous consumption amongst the Burmese elite, with the exception of the lavish wedding party, the country's top general Than Shwe throw for his daughter more than a year ago.
alli(TM) Debuts Through the alli Experience
PITTSBURGH, May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (NYSE: GSK) introduces a new approach to weight loss that will debut through a public multi-media exhibit in New York City -- the alli(TM) Experience. The alli Experience represents part of GSK Consumer Healthcare's comprehensive educational program to prepare adults interested in losing weight with alli -- the only over-the-counter weight loss product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -- before it goes on sale in pharmacies and mass retailers beginning on or about June 15. The alli Experience will be open daily beginning Tuesday, May 22 through Sunday, June 10, 2007, and is open Monday through Fridays from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m.
How to Plan for Recovery After Surgery
This information is to help anyone take control of their surgery and recovery. The focus on self-help to surgery recovery, before surgery. Tips on fundamental management include: (Before surgery) attitude, information, weight control, organization and comfort; (After surgery) communication, discomfort, therapy, rest and diet. Before Surgery (1) A positive attitude is the best way to approach any surgery. Keeping an open mind about what to expect after gathering all the information about the surgery will lessen fears. Try talking to someone who has had the procedure done before. Sometimes the doctor can refer a previous patient. (2) Gather information about the type of surgery you will have. Ask the doctor for any written materials. Other good sources are the Internet and the Library.
Kidnap saga ends with a wedding
"I happened to be a fish in the sea and I got caught in the net," he said. Adams continues to travel to Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Honduras to take low-cost filtration systems to the developing countries. After malnutrition, water-borne disease kills the highest number of people worldwide every year, he said. His kidnapping adventure, however, caught the attention of the Rotary and energized the initiative. Adams also was honored with a Rotary International Service Above Self award. Shortly after his kidnapping, a high-ranking Rotarian in the Dominican Republic invited him to her island nation to recuperate. He accepted the invitation, and last month, he married her. Adams and Alexandra Lourdes (Martinez) Adams, 43, a dentist, were married in Las Vegas on June 15. After their nuptials, they began their honeymoon at the Rotary's annual conference in Salt Lake City.
Pretty smooth
Healthy food need not necessarily be bland, as these healthy smoothies and ice-blended fruit drinks sans sugar prove to be. WHILE many of us are well aware of the importance of a well-balanced diet, it is difficult to practise this on a daily basis, given the easy availability of ready-to-cook meals, cheap hawker fare and convenient eateries. However, all is not lost because the demand for better, healthier food is growing amongst Malaysians who eat out. It is these health-conscious urbanites that Zack Ong, the owner of Zone Smoothies, targets with his outlet's wholesome food and drinks. The market for health food and beverages has really taken off in a big way in Australia, and a similar trend has emerged in countries like Hong Kong and Singapore, says Ong.
Deal, Cougars Stifle L'Kings
Scott Deal posted his second straight quality start, Greg Dowling drove in three runs and Scott Moore saved his seventh game as the Kane County Cougars defeated the Clinton LumberKings, 4-2, in the finale of a four-game series Tuesday night in front of 4,045 at Elfstrom Stadium. Gustavo Rosendo's sacrifice fly in the second off Kasey Kiker (1-2) gave the Cougars a 1-0 lead, and Dowling smoked a bases-loaded, two-run single in the third for a 3-0 score. Meanwhile Deal (3-4) was on cruise control, giving up three singles through four innings and retiring a Cougars season-high 11 in a row at point. He allowed one run -- in the seventh -- on five hits, walked none for the second time this season and fanned four. Moore yielded one run in the eighth, but the Cougars countered with Dowling's run-scoring double before Moore's perfect ninth.
Mets slow down red-hot Brewers
NEW YORK - They showed up with the best record and the best story in the game. But the Milwaukee Brewers had fattened up on a steady diet of the average and the weak. Now they were going to get a chance to start seeing if they're the real thing or just another sausage in the race. Because the schedule began taking a sharp curve upward last night at Shea with the first of three against the Mets. And Milwaukee couldn't quite negotiate this first step. David Wright, Carlos Delgado and Damion Easley each launched a homer, and Jorge Sosa fired 6 2/3 innings of two-run, four-hit work in a 5-4 victory that snapped the Brewers' six-game winning streak. But it was only one game, and Milwaukee did make it sweaty toward the end. J.J. Hardy cracked a two-run shot off Aaron Heilman in the eighth to hack it down to a one-run game before Billy Wagner made it 9 for 9 in saves with a 1-2-3 ninth.
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