Diets

'Road diet' waits for the final OK (The Sentinel)
Before residents see work on Carlisle’s “road diet” project begin, PennDOT will have to sign off on the project.
Thinking a vegetarian diet is the ticket to weight loss? Think again! (Salem Statesman Journal)
Once they give up meat, many women find that the number on the scale goes up, not down. "The typical diet of a new vegetarian includes more cheese and grain products, which in turn increase the number of calories you're consuming," says Linda Illingworth, R.D., director of nutrition for Cal-a-Vie Health Spa in Vista, Calif. The keys to staying slim:
MSU researchers test new diet for cats to overcome bladder disorders (PhysOrg)
(PhysOrg.com) -- Michigan State University researchers are testing a special diet for cats they hope will help the animals overcome bladder disorders affecting more than half a million felines each year.
New home, new friends, new diet (Lake County News-Sun)
United States Park Police officials sent word Wednesday from Washington, D.C., that former Waukegan police horses Freedom, Justice and Bob have already started training and are enjoying a locally-grown diet as they settle into their new home. The horses arrived in the early stages of a 10-week training program for new mounted officers.
Poor Diet: Cause of Africa's Underdevelopment (Ghanaweb.com)
The poor diet that most African children are exposed to is one of the main causes of African poverty and underdevelopment. It could perhaps explain why it was easy for Europeans to colonise Africans and why Africa is still being exploited both by foreigners and by its own leaders.
Don't Let 'Rodeo Chow' Wreck Your Diet (FOX 26 Houston)
Ahhh... the sights, sounds, and TASTES of Houston Rodeo are hard to beat. With many of the treats out there topping 1,000 calories, we want to reassure you that you can enjoy splurging at the rodeo without either spoiling your diet or your health in general.
Fiber-rich diet lowers lung disease risk (Press TV)
Following a diet rich in fiber particularly from whole grains lowers the risk of developing chronic lung diseases, a new study finds.
Always Pick a Trusted and Effective Diet Pill (Turks.US)
There is nothing more important than effectiveness when it comes to diet pill. If you are using a supplement to augment the weight you lose from dieting and exercise, you should always look for something that can improve the results otherwise there is simply no use for it.
Kathy Freston: A High Protein Diet Won't Make You Lose Weight Long Term: In Fact, It May Make You Fatter (The Huffington Post)
It's resoundingly clear in that a plant-based diet is both preventative and healing, whereas a diet high in animal protein is destructive to our health. High protein diets not only makes us sick, but also fat.
Digesting the 'New Atkins' low-carb diet (Opelousas Daily World)
The Atkins diet has changed little since 1972, slashing carbohydrates such as pasta and potatoes and allowing beef, butter and cheese. Now others carry the torch for the late Robert C. Atkins with The New Atkins for a New You.