Top 10 Reasons Why The BMI Is Bogus. Caffeine Content. Caffeine is the only drug that is present naturally or added to widely consumed foods (quinine is the other drug used in foods).
It is mildly addictive, one possible reason that makers of soft drinks add it to their products. Many coffee drinkers experience withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, irritability, sleepiness, and lethargy, when they stop drinking coffee. More background on caffeine » The Truth about High Fructose Corn Syrup. Is there something unique about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) that could lead to weight gain or health problems?
Does your body really know the difference between corn syrup, sugar and other sweeteners? That may depend on who you ask. Some people think it's different and prefer to avoid it. Killer Carbs: Scientist Finds Key To Overeating As We Age. A Monash University scientist has discovered key appetite control cells in the human brain degenerate over time, causing increased hunger and potentially weight-gain as we grow older.
The research by Dr Zane Andrews, a neuroendocrinologist with Monash University's Department of Physiology, has been published in Nature. Dr Andrews found that appetite-suppressing cells are attacked by free radicals after eating and said the degeneration is more significant following meals rich in carbohydrates and sugars.