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Summer Weight Loss Science News Roundup
This summer, we’ve been watching some fascinating news in the science world, summarized below for you. Microbiome research continues to be a hot area. Lab animals are getting fatter and we don’t know why. Debate continues on carbs vs fat…
iDiet’s Curated Weight Loss News for April 2017
Here is what caught our attention during the past month. It’s not all rosy news, but we believe it’s best to work from realistic, responsible and science-based foundation. The good news is that iDiet is the answer to most weight loss problems, including…
Whole grains for a longer life and lower weight (New studies)
For years, nutrition experts have been describing the health benefits of avoiding refined grains in your diet and eating more whole grains. But a new study definitively shows the weight-related benefit of whole-grain consumption. Health benefits You may already know…
Surviving Thanksgiving — With Science
We’ve passed through the gate of Halloween and entered the zone of the Winter holidays! This can mean lots of celebration food, and associated weight gain. So let’s talk about that.One way to avoid some of the usual holiday weight…
iDiet’s Curated Weight Loss News for October
Here is the real diet and nutrition news we found most interesting this month. So many blogs try to lure your clicks with recycled “news”. We strive to share only valid and responsible weight loss journalism. The 8 health habits…
Why your fitness tracker may not be your friend
A large-scale weight loss study, just published in JAMA, the journal of the American Medical Association, raises questions about how fitness trackers influence weight loss and eating behavior. It found that over a 24 month period, people who did NOT…
iDiet shines a spotlight on weight loss news
The diet news that’s worth your time The news is always full of weight loss and health headlines, but have you noticed many of them are more click-bait than serious journalism? We’ve sorted through recent headlines that caught our attention,…
Lose Weight at Work
As reported today on NPR, 60% of employees at companies with wellness programs fail to take advantage of them. iDiet provides weight loss groups to Fortune 500 companies, small companies, and some of the countries most prestigious universities. We’d be happy to offer weight loss services to your employer too. Being part of an iDiet group with your friends and coworkers that you already share your time with can make the journey easier. If you’d like to participate in an iDiet weight loss group along with your fellow employees, reach out to your benefits manager, or reach out to us at info@theidiet.com
Illegitimi non carborundum
This post was originally written in June 2016 after a mass shooting event. We have left it online in case it’s helpful to anyone facing a tragedy or stress in the future. During this week of national sorrow, we acknowledge the challenge that…
Dr Susan Roberts awarded the 2016 W.O. Atwater Lectureship
Dr. Susan Roberts, iDiet author, received the W.O. Atwater Lectureship award at the national nutrition conference in San Diego CA. This is an annual award recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of nutrition, nominated by her colleagues across the nation.…