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A new study published in the February 13th issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine found that low-carb dieters end up having higher total cholesterol and higher levels of LDL “bad” cholesterol.

The researchers did a comparison of the high protein and high fat diet (low-carb) versus the low fat dieters. Atkins low-carb dieters are encouraged to eat all types of protein and high fat foods with very little carbs. South Beach is another low-carb diet; however this diet focuses on healthy protein (like chicken and fish) with balanced and controlled fat intake along with anything that is low-carb (certain types of fruits and vegetables, and sometimes beans.) South Beach is calling their low-carbs, "smart carbs" because of the nutrition.

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On the menu today: horse penis and testicles with a chilli dip

By Richard Spencer in Beijing
(Filed: 17/02/2006)

The menu at Beijing's latest venue for its growing army of gourmets is eye-watering rather than mouth-watering.

China's cuisine is renowned for being "in your face" - from the skinned dogs displayed at food markets to the kebabbed scorpions sold on street stalls - and there is no polite way of describing Guo-li-zhuang.


Situated in an elegantly restored house beside Beijing's West Lake, it is China's first speciality penis restaurant.

Here, businessmen and government officials can sample the organs of yaks, donkeys, oxen and even seals. In fact, they have to, since they form part of every dish - except for those containing testicles.

"This is my third visit," said one customer, Liu Qiang. "Of course, there are other restaurants that serve the bian of individual animals. But this is the first that brings them all together."

Guolizhuang's owner, who set it up in November, is proud to combine his own surname (Guo), his wife's (Li) and his son's nickname (Zhuang) into its title.

A booking comes with a trained waitress and a nutritionist in attendance, to explain the menu and to boast its medicinal virtues.


In China, you are what you eat, and The Daily Telegraph's nutritionist, Zhu Yan, said the clients were mainly men eager to improve their yang, or virility. Women could benefit, too, she added, although she told the Telegraph's female photographer: "I wouldn't recommend the testicles. The testosterone might interfere in fertility. But many women say bian is good for the skin."

Some dishes appear unexceptional, such as the simple goat penis, sliced, dipped in flour, fried, and served skewered with soy sauce.

But Guolizhuang also has its showpieces, such as the elegantly named "Head crowned with a Jade Bracelet" (provided by horses from the western Muslim region of Xin-jiang), for £20 a portion, or "Dragon in the Flame of Desire" (yak, steamed whole, fried and flambéed) for £35.

For beginners, Miss Zhu recommended the hotpot, which offers a sampling of what the restaurant has to offer - six types of penis, and four of testicle, boiled in chicken stock by the waitress, Liu Yunyang, 22.

The Russian dog was first. It was julienned, and rather gamey.

The ox was, of all six, the most recognisable for what it was, even though it had been diced. In texture seemed identical to gristle.

The deer and the Mongolian goat were surprisingly similar: a little stringy, they had the appearance and feel of overcooked squid tentacles. The Xinjiang horse and the donkey, on the other hand, were quite different. Though both came sliced lengthwise, and looked like bacon, the horse was light and fatty, while the donkey had a firm colour and taste. The testicles were slightly crumbly, and tasted better with lashings of the sesame, soy and chilli dips thoughtfully provided.

One speciality, Canadian seal penis, costs a hefty £220, and requires ordering in advance. Miss Liu confessed that Guo-li-zhuang was an unusual place to work, partly because of her training - she has to recite tales proving the vigour of the animals in question as they are being eaten - and partly because of the interaction with the clientele. "I did find it embarrassing at first," she said. "And sometimes the customers take advantage of me by asking rude questions."

As for the supposed health benefits, Mr Liu, the most regular customer, was uncertain but hopeful. "I can't say I've noticed any difference yet," he said. "But it's a long-term thing."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/02/17/wfood17.xml

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The Food and Drug Administration has helped to further define the term “whole grain” for food manufacturers. This better definition of whole grain will improve the decisions that people make when purchasing ready made food from manufacturers.

What is “whole grain”? FDA stated the following in a news release: “to include cereal grains that consist of the intact, ground, cracked or flaked fruit of the grains whose principal components -- the starchy endosperm, germ and bran -- are present in the same relative proportions as they exist in the intact grain. Such grains may include barley, buckwheat, bulgur, corn, millet, rice, rye, oats, sorghum, wheat and wild rice.”

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The Jerusalem Diet was created by Ted Haggard, a pastor of the New Life Church in Colorado Springs. The reason that the diet is called “The Jerusalem Diet” was that in 1998 he traveled to Jerusalem and had gained too much weight. He thought he would eat only fruits, veggies and nuts for one day. After a day of this he felt better and the clothes fit better. His diet encourages you to weigh yourself every day so that you don’t get off your goal weight.

If he gains a pound or two he restricts his diet and exercises for an hour. This usually turns into a weight correction within 24 hours. He doesn’t promote fast weight loss, but makes it more manageable. The diet also addresses addictions to food, cigarettes, and caffeine. It sounds like exercise should be on a regular basis, more than just once a week. He recommends 14 super foods to eat on the diet which are healthy foods choices.

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(Best Syndication) Researchers in California say that they have cracked open the black box to determine how persistent hunger promotes long life. Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego have identified a critical gene that specifically links calorie restriction (CR) to longevity.

Earlier research has linked a low calorie diet to a longer life. “After 72 years of not knowing how calorie restriction works, we finally have genetic evidence to unravel the underlying molecular program required for increased longevity in response to calorie restriction,” says Andrew Dillin, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory.

The researchers have been studying Caenorhabditis elegans roundworms. Previously it was suspected that the effect on aging was due to calorie restriction and the way it was mediated through insulin-like signaling pathways in the roundworm. But one of Dillin’s graduate students, Siler Panowski, found that this may not be so.

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Fajitas... Chicken is best...
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The Pollo Bowl with flour tortillas RULES THE WHOLE WORLD!!!!

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Oh yeah, cant forget the green sauce!!

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(Best Syndication) Your best diet may depend on your insulin secretion levels, according to researchers in Massachusetts. People who secrete large amounts of insulin will lose more weight on a low-glycemic load diet, compared to a low-fat diet. The “low-glycemic load” diet also had beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations.

The study’s findings could help explain the inconsistencies between the three most popular diets: low fat, low carbohydrate and low glycemic load. Typically the results of other studies have been contradictory, or have not explained the weight loss for certain individuals.

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Bob Greene’s Best Life Diet weighs in Oprah’s Weight Loss Challenge Participants – 14 Week Weigh In

Oprah has 6 participants that are working with Bob Greene, who is also Oprah’s trainer and weight loss coach, to have them work on losing weight. On yesterday’s Oprah TV show we got to see how they have been doing with their weight loss with a 14 week weigh in.

How did they do?

Barb starting weight 231, now weighs 221

Melissa starting weight 193.2, now weighs 179

Latoya starting weight 189.9, now weighs 184

Tracy starting weight 237.6, now weighs 204

Bill starting weight 293.3, now weighs 256

Tori starting weigh 229.9, now weighs 210

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Dieting can be easier with Calorie Density Food for Weight Loss – Pick your foods to avoid being Hungry

Filling up your stomach on calorie laden foods or low calorie bulky foods can make the difference of weight loss without hunger pains, and also promote long term weight loss goals. A study from the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State confirmed that healthy weight loss can be achieved without feeling hungry. The study was published in the June issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

“Eating a diet that is low in calorie density allows people to eat satisfying portions of food, and this may decrease feelings of hunger and deprivation while reducing calories” said Dr. Julia A. Ello-Martin who conducted the study as part of her doctoral dissertation in the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State.

Very little has been studied on the impact of diets that have low calorie density foods and body weight.

“Such diets are known to reduce the intake of calories in the short term, but their role in promoting weight loss over the long term was not clear,” said Dr. Barbara J. Rolls, who directed the study and who holds the Helen A. Guthrie Chair of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State.

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Xenical is the prescription drug for weight loss, and the over the counter version, Alli made by GlaxoSmithKline has now reached stores this Friday, June 15th, but is it worth the money?

The active ingredient is orlistat, which is 60 mg in Alli. Researchers Dr. James Anderson from the UK College of Medicine Metabolic Research Group along with his colleagues conducted a study to see how well orlistat would work for the mildly to moderately overweight people. The researchers gave the study participants either a placebo or orlistat pills three times a day during meals for a total of 16 weeks. The study showed that the over the counter dosage of orilstat did help the participants lose more weight when compared to the placebo group.

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The side effects of orlistat would scare the crap out of me ...literally.
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What, I can do without the side effects. Plus, what to do after you lose the weight. It has to be a lifestyle change. Smaller portions like weight watchers or do it yourself programs.
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