| Why carbs are the new diet craze
Potatoes get a bad rap as little more than a waist-thickening waste of calories. But amazing new research puts spuds squarely at the center of the latest weight-loss buzz, along with other unfairly maligned carbs such as corn and rice. The reason: All these foods contain resistant starch, a unique kind of fiber you'll be hearing a lot more about. In fact, experts agree that it's one of the most exciting nutrition breakthroughs they've seen in years. “Resistant starch has the potential to become the next hot nutrition trend," says Leslie Bonci, R.D., author of the “American Dietetic Association's Guide to Better Digestion." Indeed, more than 160 studies have examined this little-known nutrient's remarkable health and weight-loss benefits. Resistant starch: The new power nutrient
Although this may be the first you've heard of resistant starch, it's likely been a part of your diet most of your life.
Two Studies Cast Further Doubt on the Effectiveness of Low GI/GL Diets ...
DENVER, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A study published in the September 2007 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition provides further evidence that the glycemic index (GI) of a diet is not important; when it comes to weight loss it is calories that count. This study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting the health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, including potatoes, according to the United States Potato Board. Researchers from Harvard and the State University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil who worked independently from any food industry sponsors, sought to determine if a low GI diet would be more effective than a high GI diet for long-term weight loss in 203 overweight and obese women. Both diets included a mild energy restriction (i.e., 100-300 fewer calories per day) and had similar macronutrient distributions (i.e., carbohydrate, protein and fat); all that distinguished the two diets were the GIs of the foods.
Oy vey! Bat mitzvah photographer accused of stealing guest's purse
Sometime between the DJ playing "Hava Nagila" and "Last Dance" at a recent bat mitzvah party, the professional photographer allegedly stopped snapping pictures and got sticky fingers. Steve Raab, 60, of Huntingdon Valley, allegedly stole a guest's black felt purse and apparently used a credit card it contained to pay for gas and dog food, Montgomery County authorities say. Now, county prosecutors want to know if Raab, who specializes in weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and other festivities, has stolen other items while at work. So far, there are no indications that Raab has stolen before, said Assistant District Attorney Steven Latzer. Raab and his wife, Susan, 63, were arrested Friday and charged with theft, criminal conspiracy and other charges.
Brit's Dad Wins Extension of Conservatorship
A man who claims to be Britney's attorney has filed a federal lawsuit claiming her civil rights have been violated, arguing that she's being kept "a prisoner" in her own home. In addition, the suit claims that Jamie has been over-medicating Britney and has stripped her of individual rights. .
VIDEO: Arctic in Peril
The possibility is no longer science fiction. In recent years, Pacific salmon species that are declining on the West Coast have been showing up in Inuit nets. Theoretically, a polar meltdown could shut down the ocean "conveyor belt" that brings warm water into the North Atlantic and moderates the climate of Great Britain and northern Europe. The cold water moving south could compromise important fisheries in the North Atlantic just as it did in the early 1990s. Rising sea levels brought on by this meltdown could also displace the 104 million people who live in coastal areas that are within a metre of the ocean surface. Those who live on higher ground won't escape the changes that are coming. Polar ice is the genesis of cold fronts that bring rain and snow to much of the world.
Spain terror suspects convicted
The trial began in October of last year and concluded in January. The three-judge panel at the National Court said prosecutors failed to substantiate their main accusation that the suspects plotted to destroy the court with a suicide bombing, the reports said. The National Court is Spain's hub for investigating terrorism cases. However, the judges said the 20 suspects -- many who were in jail when police learned of the alleged plot through an informant -- created Islamic terror cells and tried to recruit people for them, the reports said. When police announced they had foiled the plot in late 2004, the news was particularly alarming for Spain because the country was still reeling from the Madrid commuter train bombings in March of that year.
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