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When it was first discovered, scientists dubbed peptide YY3-36 (PYY) the fullness hormone. That's because PYY--a protein produced by the gut--functions as a powerful appetite suppressant, at least in thin people. But would it work for those who need it most, the overweight and obese...
...advice I would take if I had breast cancer or were at risk," says Anna Wu, professor of preventive medicine at the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine. On the other hand, Wu doesn't recommend taking soy in pill form or as a protein powder. "We have no data on that. I would not take it as a supplement," she says...
...support adding soy to the average American diet--especially if it replaces something less healthful. For instance, consumers would do well to replace regular milk with fortified soy milk. "If it turns out that soy doesn't reduce breast cancer, for example, it's still a good source of protein that's low in saturated fat and cholesterol," says Messina. "To me, it's a complete no-brainer...
Fatties, take note: the Z-Carb, made by boutique chocolatier HVC Lizard Chocolate in Norwalk, Conn., is part of the bulging cornucopia of ersatz sweets that is helping change the way millions of Americans snack. Catering to adherents of the high-protein, low-carbohydrate Atkins diet, foodmakers are filling out the $40 billion diet industry with alternative versions of their favorite sins, from marshmallows and margarita mix to biscotti and beer. And thanks to increasingly successful formulations of sugar substitutes, many members of this new generation of munchie killers are downright delicious. "They've come to my rescue," says Dallas...
...less expensive, more convenient (and high-fat) fast-food options are the default choice for those who can't. Example: A 99-cent Whopper special can feed five children for $5. And it's quick. A carefully prepared low-fat meal, complete with fresh vegetables and quality protein, for the same five children could cost $25. Ann Yates Colorado...