Another reason to eat protein for breakfast
Besides the positive effects on blood sugar and hormone levels, new research says that eating high quality protein such as eggs and Canadian bacon for breakfast helps you feel fuller throughout the rest of the day.
New study reveals higher protein breakfast may help dieters stay on track from PhysOrg.com
A new study published online today in the British Journal of Nutrition found that timing of dietary protein intake affects feelings of fullness throughout the day. The study concluded that when people ate high-quality protein foods, from sources such as eggs and lean Canadian bacon, for breakfast they had a greater sense of sustained fullness throughout the day compared to when more protein was eaten at lunch or dinner
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The effects of calorie-restricted diets on aging
I’ve been seeing a slew of research lately on the effects of calorie cutting and aging. It has been observed for some time that calorie restriction tends to slow aging, and scientists are trying to find out more about the mechanisms involved and other possible effects on the body. Though everyone has different goals in using Heads Up and I don’t promote or dissuade calorie restriction (Heads Up is a tool, not a prescribed diet plan)–this research may be interesting to certain users.
Cutting calories could limit muscle wasting in later years from PhysOrg.com
Chemical concoctions can smooth over wrinkles and hide those pesky grays, but what about the signs of aging that aren’t so easy to fix, such as losing muscle mass? Cutting calories early could help, say University of Florida researchers who studied the phenomenon in rats.
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Calorie restriction does not appear to induce bone loss in overweight adults from PhysOrg.com
Young adults who follow a diet that is low in calories but nutritionally sound for six months appear to lose weight and fat without significant bone loss, according to a report in the September 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Longevity, cancer and diet connected: New research in worms could apply to humans from PhysOrg.com
Researchers have discovered a connection between genes that could hold the key to a longer, healthier life.
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Food details now shows macro chart and meal information
When you view the Food Details screen, you will now see a pie chart showing the macronutrient information for that food. Also, when you’re about to add a food to a meal, or when you view a food already added to a meal, Heads Up now shows you the macronutrient information for the corresponding meal. This gives you a nice preview of what your meal will contain before you add the food, as well as helps you adjust serving sizes.
Food Details page shows new chart and meal information
New food search page
You’ll notice a new “Search” link in the menu bar. This page allows you to look up any public food in the Heads Up database, as well as your own private foods if you’re logged in. There is nothing really novel here for existing users; it is intended as a general resource and is accessible to non-members. At the time of this writing, Heads Up Eating has nutritional information for 18021 public foods, and that’s a tremendous amount of information that can be shared with the rest of the world. Hopefully that will bring in new members, and that means more public foods for existing Heads Up members.
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