calorie restriction news stories on Newser

Fountain of Youth for Your Brain: Slashing Calories

Mark Russell — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:26:07 CST

Scientists have long known that calorie-restricted diets— as in 30% fewer calories than normal —are a key to living longer and keeping your brain healthier. But now, for the first time, they think they know why: Apparently extreme calorie restriction triggers a brain protein, CREB1, that unlocks good genes and...

Weight Watchers Revamps Points System

savageviking — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:20:50 CST

Weight Watchers has totally overhauled its legendary points system to reflect changing perceptions about how the body processes food, the first change since its inception in 1997, the New York Times is reporting. Fruits, veggies, and whole foods are generally good, meaning points free, while processed foods should be eaten...

To Cheat Death, Eat Less

Paul Stinson — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:26:53 CDT

Call it the Refrigerator of Youth: Eating less could add nearly 5 years to your lifespan, LiveScience reports. Even scholars dismissive of anti-aging hype concede that a more moderate eating approach could bear fruit. "There is plenty of evidence that calorie restriction can reduce your risks for many common diseases...

Let Them Eat Less Cake, Live Longer

Sam Gale Rosen — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:03:20 CDT

Once a fringe theory, calorie restriction is now the latest front in the boomer battle for never-ending youth. Increasing numbers of people are restricting their diet to a quarter of what they theoretically need in an effort to increase lifespan. "You have to be willing to stick to it," one...