The weather is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. As seasonal changes begin, it’s easy for people to get into a rut when it comes to dieting and exercise. And that rut can translate into extra pounds once the holiday parties start rolling around.

My Recommendations:

Reuters Health is reporting new research showing that a regimen of supplements and lifestyle coaching is just as effective as a statin medication for reducing levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “lethal” cholesterol. Not only that, the combination was shown to be more effective in helping people lose weight.

My Take?

WebMD is reporting a study showing that eating a 600-calorie breakfast rich in carbohydrates and protein helps dieters lose more weight long term than eating a modest breakfast and following a lower-carb eating plan.

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Health officials in New York City won a huge victory this week in the fight against the epidemic of childhood obesity.

A federal judge upheld a proposed New York City regulation which will require some chain restaurants to post calories on menus.

The Judge ruled, “It seems reasonable to expect that some consumers will use the information disclosed … to select lower calorie meals … and these choices will lead to a lower incidence of obesity.” 

To their credit, some outlets, including Starbucks and Chipotle, have already started to post calorie information — and it’s time for more to do the same.

In my book, SuperSized Kids: How to protect your child from the obesity threat, we wrote for the reasons we favor such legislation. Here’s an excerpt from the section “It’s time to strengthen food labeling in fast-food restaurants:”