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BITE INTO WELLNESSYOUR MONTHLY DOSE OF HEALTHY LIVING

AUGUST 2012

BITERITE IN THE NEWSThe following is an excerpt taken from article Hunter gatherer clue to obesity

By Helen Briggs

BBC NEWS

The idea that exercises is more important than diet in

the fight against obesity has been contradicted by new

research. A study of the Hadza tribe, who still exist as

hunter gatherers, suggests the amount of calories we

need is a fixed human characteristic.

This suggests Westerners are growing obese through over-eating rather than having inactive lifestyles, say scientists.

One in 10 people will be obese by 2015.

And, nearly one in three of the worldwide population is expected to be overweight, according to figures from the World

Health Organization.

The Western lifestyle is thought to be largely to blame for the obesity "epidemic".

Various factors are involved, including processed foods high in sugar and fat, large portion sizes, and a sedentary

lifestyle where cars and machines do most of the daily physical work.

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The relative balance of overeating to lack of exercise is a matter of debate,

however.Some experts have proposed that our need for calories has dropped

drastically since the industrial revolution, and this is a bigger risk factor for obesity

than changes in diet.

A study published in thePLoS ONEjournal tested the theory, by looking at energy

expenditure in the Hadza tribe of Tanzania.

The Hadza people, who still live as hunter gatherers, were used as a model of the

ancient human lifestyle.

Members of the 1,000-strong population hunt animals and forage for berries, rootsand fruit on foot, using bows, small axes, and digging sticks. They don't use moderntools or guns.

Diverse lifestyles

A team of scientists from the US, Tanzania and the UK, measured energy

expenditure in 30 Hadza men and women aged between 18 and 75.

They found physical activity levels were much higher in the Hadza men and women,

but when corrected for size and weight, their metabolic rate was no different to that

of Westerners.

Dr Herman Pontzer of the department of anthropology at Hunter College, New York,

said everyone had assumed that hunter gatherers would burn hundreds more

calories a day than adults in the US and Europe.

The data came as a surprise, he said, highlighting the complexity of energy

expenditure. But he stressed that physical exercise is nonetheless important for

maintaining good health. "This to me says that the big reason that Westerners are

getting fat is because we eat too much - it 's not because we exercise too little," said

Dr Pontzer.

"Being active is really important to your health but it won't keep you thin - we need to

eat less to do that.

Daily energy expenditure might be an evolved trait that has been shaped byevolution and is common among all people and not some simple reflection of ourdiverse lifestyles."The calorie count

An average man needs around 2,500 calories a

day to maintain his weight

An average woman needs around 2,000 calories a

day

Children aged five to 10 need 1,800 calories a day

The amount of energy you need also depends on age, size and lifestyle

BITERITE: The best source of information for your personal calorie requirement is the nutritionist

According to BiteRite Nutritionist , Mrs. Archana Baju , the daily calorie requirement changes

when one of these factors changes as well. We need to constantly monitor our growth &

development to remain at a healthy state or lose or gain weight for that matter.

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The Forgotten Nutrient WaterKeep dryness at bay by drinking lots of water "the forgotten nutrient." Women should drink

92 ounces (8-10 cups) of water in the summer and men 125 ounces to prevent dehydration

Keep Yourself Healthier this Summer!!Don't Eat When You're Thirsty

We often mistake thirst for hunger, especially during the warm months. Don't eat when

what you really want is to drink. Always ask yourself if you are really hungry.

Watch What You Drink

High-calorie beverages like soda, whole milk, juices, alcohol and sugared iced tea can add unwanted and under-

appreciated calories. Drink water with lemon or mint, or try seltzer or unsweetened iced tea.

Enjoy Watermelon

Its low in calories (only 92 calories per 2-cup serving), and it fills you up because it's 92 percent water, which

helps keep you hydrated. One cup of watermelon has 7.5 to 10 milligrams of the antioxidant lycopene, which is a

good source of vitamins A and C, and also contains potassium, vitamin B6 and thiamin

Water is the best option to quench thirst.

Avoid caffeinated or carbonated beverages, alcoholic beverages, and those high in

sugar.Do not drink very chilled liquids.

They do not really help cool you down in summers, though they make you cool for some time. Drinking really

cold liquids when feeling hot may lead to a slight constriction of the blood vessels in the skin and decrease heat

loss, which is not advisable when trying to cool down.

Limit all strenuous activity.

If you must do strenous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4:00 Am

and 7:00 Am . During later pater of the day severe dehydration and heat related illness might occur .

Eat light, nutritious and non-fatty meals.

Minimize the intake of dried fruits. Increase the intake of fresh fruit.

Include lots of fruits and vegetables in the form of salads and fresh juices, preferably

without sugar, in your diet.

Drink lemon juice, coconut water and thin buttermilk, to replenish the fluids that are lost in sweat

Avoid sugary foods, especially honey and molasses, and stick to natural sugars available

from fruits and veggies.Most of the them hydrate themselves with sweetened beverages which often provides

with empty calories that give no nutrition and leave you feeling hungry. So always choose sugars from natural sources

Minimize the intake of hot, spicy foods and extremely salty foods.

Cut the intake of fried foods, because fat has a thermal effect.because fat has a thermal effect.

Maintain good hygiene levels.
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