Interesting Tidbits on Obesity, Diet & Weight Loss

Hoodia, a plant native to South Africa is being hailed as the new weight loss miracle herb. Bushmen use it to suppress their appetite. The plant is now on the endangered list. Farmers are now experimenting with ways to grow this plant commercially. Muscles burn roughly 90% of the calories you eat. Americans spend over $30 billion per year on exercise. There are over 24 genes associated with obesity. This direct genetic effect on obesity is estimated to be 25-40%. The other indirect genetic factors increases the genetic effect to approximately 70%. In a report from Di Pasquale (2004) SWIS Conference, a “high carbohydrate diet negates the metabolic effects of caffeine, such as increased mobilization and oxidation of fatty acids,

Read more ...