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Infectobesity sounds like an unlikely cause of weight gain but increasing evidence suggests that infectious organisms such as viruses and bacteria may contribute to the development of overweight and obesity [1]. Person-to-person contact has been linked to the spread of obesity through social networks [2] and a candidate infectious organism may be closer to you than you think.
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Decline in the function and number of mitochondria, the energy producing component of your cells, has been associated with fatigue, disease and unhealthy ageing [1]. Modest physical activity reverses mitochondrial decline and can actually increases their number.
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Diet drinks lead to weight gain, at least that is what the results from a large scale study suggests. Paradoxically an analysis of 6,814 people’s diets discovered that compared to those who never consume diet soda those who do have a much higher risk of a dangerously large waist line [1]. It was also found that diet soda drinkers had a significantly higher risk of poor blood sugar control, a risk factor for diabetes.
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Feeling depressed or anxious? You are not alone. More than 1 in 4 people will suffer from serious anxiety and almost 1 in 5 from major depression. With anxiety and depression so common it is important to be reminded that food can affect mood and may offer a safer alternative to medication [1-3].
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Hidden toxic substances in our diet may lead to accelerated aging. Substances known as advanced glycation end products (AGE) are present at high concentrations in processed foods, particularly foods that are exposed to unusually high heat such as in industrial ovens or deep frying [1]. Research suggests that the level of AGE in our food may accelerate physiological aging and lead to disease development.
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Sticking to water, and drinking it regularly, can promote weight loss and prevent weight gain. The benefits of drinking water may be due to its ability to increase fat metabolism [1] but is more likely due to the fact that water contains no calories. While sources of dietary sugars are generally considered more obvious items such as chocolate, candy, cake, ice cream and sweets the largest single source of added sugars in our diet is by far sweetened drinks which account for 47% of total added sugars [2].
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