Hi, Everyone –
An interesting health-focused Web site was recently brought to my attention that has lots of great resources for anyone looking to get healthy. Fat Fighter TV is the brainchild of veteran health reporter Sahar Aker, a journalist who has found her way from news stations across the U.S. to Fat Fighter TV.
The site has heath information, news, tips, recipe exchanges and a video forum with all original videos. The videos are pretty interesting. Many of them are real people giving their own diet and weight-loss tips. For an entertaining and informative experience, check it out. Anyone have any other must read sites to share?
Dr. Snyder
November 20th, 2008
Hi, Everyone –
Usually, the favorite season for outdoor recreation is summer. It makes sense, warm weather and sunshine are the perfect reason to take your exercise regimen outside; however, there are actually a ton of great things to do outside in the winter as well. Living in Colorado, I might have a little bit easier access to the slopes and traditional winter sports, but there are plenty of other activities you can do.
If you can’t hit the slopes (which is great exercise, by the way) get outside and have a snowball fight with your kids, or build a snowman. If it hasn’t, or doesn’t, snow where you live, take advantage of the cool weather and go for a brisk walk or hike to enjoy the changing seasons. Just because it’s a little chilly outside, doesn’t mean you should stay locked inside! What is your favorite thing to do in the winter?
Dr. Snyder
November 17th, 2008
Hi, Everyone –
A disturbing article came out in the UK’s Sun today. The article discusses the recent rise in the number of young girls battling eating disorders. In just 13 months, the British Pediatric Service Unit reported that there were 206 cases of anorexia in children under the age of 13, and the youngest reported was just six-years-old.
It is so important that kids have good role models when it comes to eating, being active and accepting their bodies. With all of the negative images in the media, it is even more important that kids have positive influences they can emulate. How do you keep your kids grounded when it comes to a healthy lifestyle?
Dr. Snyder
November 10th, 2008
Hi, Everyone –
Thanksgiving is generally the one day of the year where it is considered completely acceptable to eat until you are about ready to explode and then pass out on the couch watching football. Well, self control aside, you can make slight variations to your favorite Thanksgiving recipes so they are healthier and still delicious. Check out these recipes on EatingWell.com for some great turkey day tips!
Dr. Snyder
November 6th, 2008
Hi, Everyone –
There is a big trend in weight-loss right now toward products that help you curb your hunger. These satiety-focused products can really be an excellent tool when combined with healthy eating and exercise. As you may know, I actually invented one of these products and it appeared in a satiety story this weekend on CBS 4 in Denver. Check it out here.
What do you think about satiety products? Have you tried any? Do they work for you?
Dr. Snyder
November 4th, 2008
Hi, Everyone –
Halloween is tomorrow and that means candy, candy and more candy. It’s pretty much impossible to limit your kids from eating sweets but you can curb the sugar intake with the proper preparation. iVillage posted an article the other day about healthy options for Halloween – check it out and have a safe, happy Halloween!
Dr. Snyder
October 30th, 2008
Hi, Everyone –
An interesting study was recently reported on by the AP about creating foods that actually trick your body into feeling full. Peter Wilde and his team at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich, England have come up with a very interesting idea. They are developing foods that actually slow the digestive process, making your body think it’s more satiated.
As far as the science behind it, they are coating fat in foods with plant proteins. The proteins take longer to break down and, thus, it takes the process longer to digest the fat – making you feel fuller, longer.
There is always something new out there in the way of weight-loss science, but I’m curious to hear what you think about this. Do you think it’s the real deal, or not?
Dr. Snyder
October 27th, 2008
Hi, Everyone -
The holidays are just around the corner and this is a time when most diets go out the window. Usually it’s the “I’ll wait until January excuse,” buy why not start now? Get a jump on everyone else so you can focus on other things for your New Year’s resolution. Of course there are going to be days over the holidays, Thanksgiving in particular, when you are not going to be able to stick to your diet, but you know you will feel better if you just start today!
Here is a challenge, write down 5 reasons why you think you can’t start getting healthy today. Now, leave the list somewhere for a day and go back to it. I’m almost sure those reasons you wrote down will not seem good enough not to start – try it and tell me what you think.
Dr. Snyder
October 20th, 2008
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