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According to the new study, it disproved the theory that states that alcohol is linked with obesity, instead it shows that moderate consumption of alcohol, especially wine can protect self from gaining weight while drinking spirits was reported to associate with weight gain.

In the journal, Nutrition Reviews, scientist’s state that, even though drinking a lot will indicate you put on weight, having the occasional glass of wine might in fact assist you avoid putting on weight.

“The team reviewed the findings of 31 separate studies carried out between 1984 and 2010 and found that there were contradictions that meant there was no conclusively confirmation of a link between drinking and weight gain. The research, which found that previous studies on this issue focused on heavy drinking, said weight gain was more common in heavy drinkers In addition, “the type of alcoholic beverage might play an important role in modifying the effect of alcohol consumption on weight gain,” they declared. Previous studies had indicated that people who drink moderately are at 30 per cent less risk of developing type 2 diabetes, meaning that even obese people do not have to give up alcohol for this reason.”http://www.tribune.com.ng/index.php/natural-health/27156-why-wine-supports-weight-loss-reduces-diabetes-risk

For the moment, researchers also recommended the must to hack down on eating on high fat diets to stop developing diabetes. They showed that there was a connection between frequently consuming a high-fat diet and molecular activity that can be accountable for the onset and sternness of type 2 diabetes.

Research on both mice and humans, which was in print in the journal, Nature Medicine, establish a way that was triggered in pancreatic beta cells, which then guides to metabolic faults in other organs and tissues, such as the adipose (fat), liver and muscle, that leads to diabetes.

Unluckily, a study, which was in print in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, examined dietary information of over 200,000 participants, and establish that eating unprocessed meat, such as steak, hamburgers or pork chops, might add to diabetes risk by up to 20 per cent for people who eat at least four ounces per day, in contrast to people who ate that quantity only once a week.

High quantity of iron in red meat can boost inflammatory chemicals, which in twist can wipe out insulin-producing beta cells. In addition, the nitrates in the processed meats might be toxic to beta cells, and as a result may point to why such meats contributed even further to the risk.

Victoria Beckham gained 10kg on her fourth pregnancy and she is very determined to get rid of it in record time because she has only couple of weeks left before the New York Fashion Week.

“Victoria Beckham will make a big comeback in showbiz at New York Fashion Week on September 8, and she wants to look flawless. To get rid of 10 kilograms, Mrs. Beckham is following a special “Five Handfuls” diet, which means eating only one “handful” of food five times a day.” http://www.dotspress.com/victoria-beckhams-diet-lose-weight/774222/

Victoria has removed all sugar from her diet and consumes only petite portions of salmon, prawns with chilli, sushi with tuna or scrambled eggs with no oil.

According to her close friend, after five days of giving birth of Harper, she started a diet that comprise five high protein snacks in a day garnished with vegetables and two litters of water per day. She includes deviation with raw nuts and goji fruit.

In addition the firm diet, Victoria is performing mild post-natal exercises – doctors prohibit her serious exercise so soon after the C-section. As well the special exercises, Victoria is doing 10 minutes of Pilates a day.

“London – Woman non-smokers who eat a Mediterranean diet, exercise and keep a healthy weight could live up to 15 years longer, researchers say. Meanwhile, men who follow a similarly healthy regime could add eight years to their lifespans, according to academics at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.” http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/mediterranean-diet-can-add-15-years-to-life-1.1123380

Researchers reported in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that Mediterranean diet is rich in vegetables, olive oil, fruit, nuts, fish and whole grains but low in meat and alcohol. In combination that with exercise, a healthy weight and avoiding smoking could “considerably lessen” the risks of dying young. They have looked at 120,000 men and women at the aged 55 to 69 in the year 1986 and they followed them till 1996.

According to Piet van den Brandt, a Professor of epidemiology at Maastricht University who worked on the study, there were few research studies worldwide have studied the association among a blend of lifestyle factors and mortality in this way. The study demonstrates that a healthy lifestyle can be a significant health benefits. Moreover, Mediterranean diet is more evident in women compared to men. For Barbara Dinsdale, lifestyle manager at Heart Research UK, by consuming the said diet, it has antioxidants and also anti-inflammatory effects on the body. Also it can lower the bad cholesterol and is helpful in controlling the blood sugar levels.

“All these benefits, together with other factors such as regular exercise and not smoking, help to keep hearts and arteries healthy and reduce the risk of heart disease.” – The Independent http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/mediterranean-diet-can-add-15-years-to-life-1.1123380

“Food-lover Rihanna refuses to go on a calorie-counting diet, but cuts the carbs when she needs to get in shape.” http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/530302/rihanna-s-chocolate-ice-cream-diet-secret-revealed/1/

According to the 23 year old dive, carbs are the enemy and when she ate healthily she lose weight without thinking about it.

Arvy Nunez, her trainer in New York said that she eats fish and protein in order to build muscles and snacks on olives and fruits. He believes that deprivation leads to disaster so he doesn’t stop her.

Rihanna’s Bikiny Body Eating Plan includes egg white omelette, fresh pineapple and hot water with lemon for breakfast. Her lunch would be fish with potatoes and vegetables. Dinner comprises spicy chicken or fish with steamed vegetables and for her treat, chocolate ice cream is her choice.

“Obese patients who took a diet pill to curb their appetites are taking legal action after they claim it led to them becoming depressed and suicidal. The Government demanded that the drug, Acomplia, be taken off the market two years ago after it was linked to severe psychiatric problems. At least one person in Britain taking the drug committed suicide and there have been nearly 1,300 reports of other psychiatric side effects, figures from the medicines watchdog show.” http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2028399/Patients-sue-drugs-firm-diet-pills-left-suicidal.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Patients who had no prior mental health matters say they were strained to stop their jobs because their depression became so crippling. Currently, some of those most badly affected are suing drug company Sanofi-Aventis for recompense in a group action which might rate it more than £300,000. It is understood Sanofi-Aventis has decline to go into discussions to resolve out of court.

According to Former Ministry of Defence civil servant Robert Johnson, he thinks suicide after being prescribed Acomplia in February 2008 when his heaviness hit 25 stone. Contained by two months, he asserts he suffered a breakdown in the office.

Acomplia, bring in in Britain in June 2006, was not accepted in the US because it was previously known from untimely clinical trials that it could twofold the risk of developing depression.

A caution of such a risk was incorporated on the product’s packaging in the UK. The European Medicines Agency, which certifies the drug for use in Britain, accepted out a re-evaluate of the drug’s side effects in 2008 and determined the risks outweighed the benefits. It found global clinical trials of the medication had recorded five cases of suicide.

In January 2009, the drug was withdrawn and it cannot be prescribed but is available in the internet. On May 2011, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency had received 2,885 reports of bad reactions to the drug. Seven patients taking Acomplia have died. One committed suicide. There is no long-established proof connecting any of the deaths to the drug.

Their clients have experienced great depression which has had a great crash on their families and ability to work says Bozena Michalowska-Howells, of law firm Leigh Day, which is bringing the action but the spokesman of Sanofi-Aventis will not provide any comment at this point.