RD: Green-coffee-bean extract for weight loss is diet fad Studies so far have not validated claims that chlorogenic acid in green-coffee-bean extract can help people lose weight, although the hype surrounding the claims does not appear to be waning, registered dietitian Keri Gans writes. She warns that green coffee bean contains caffeine, the same as regular coffee, and too much can lead to insomnia, nervousness, gastrointestinal problems and a faster heart rate. U.S. News & World Report/Eat + Run blog (8/1) | Behavioral weight-loss intervention helps seniors, study finds A study on the website of the journal Obesity found that 66% of overweight and obese adults over age 60 who underwent a behavioral weight-loss program lost at least 8.8 pounds during the study's first phase, compared with 51% of those 50 or younger. Researchers also found that average weight regain during the study's second phase was 6.54% in patients 50 and younger, 5.47% in patients 51 to 60, and 5.05% in the oldest group. MedPage Today (free registration) (8/2) Most parents try to limit processed foods, survey finds Data from an Edelman Berland survey indicate that 85% of responding parents reported limiting the amount of processed foods that their family consumes, while more than 75% noted the importance of knowing where their food came from and more than 70% said they try to buy locally grown foods. FoodNavigator (7/31) Other News | Getting fit before cancer treatment helps, researchers say "Prehabilitation," which involves improving physical fitness before having medical treatments, may lead to better outcomes and reduce complications for cancer patients, Harvard Medical School researchers reported in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. A study review found that lung cancer patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who walked before surgery reduced their need for tracheostomy and prolonged oxygen, and another group of lung cancer patients who bicycled and did strength training improved their aerobic capacity. Medscape (free registration) (8/1) | | Institutional Foodservice | Los Angeles schools align menus with students' tastes School nutrition professionals in the Los Angeles Unified School District found that exotic menu items rolled out in 2011 were not popular with students. They are hoping to increase participation in school meals by returning to the basics and serving more familiar dishes, such as enchiladas, lasagna, beef sliders and a breakfast fruit puff designed by a high-school sophomore. The district also plans to expand breakfast in the classroom but will eliminate cereal, which teachers said was too messy. Daily News (Los Angeles) (8/1) | Mini morning egg bites These tasty egg muffins are portable and convenient for busy mornings or even an afternoon snack. The Healthy Apple |  | Weight loss takes time and commitment. It isn't about popping a pill; it's about eating real foods that include many nutrients to fuel our bodies properly." | | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | | Publisher, Food & Beverage: Chris Warne P: 646.462.4647 | | | | |
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Searching for good quality energy drink i found green coffee but disappointed to know that it is harmful for the minors and so not good for me thanks for sharing the news.
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