Corbis Looks like Starbucks is jumping on the supersize bandwagon along with McDonald’s and other fast food chains with its reveal of the Trenta. Trenta, which means “30″ in Italian, is the cafe chain’s newest size at 31 ounces. That’s about four to five cups of coffee in just one drink. Chicago analysts said that the larger-than-life drink could pack as many as 230 calories and lead to weight gain of more than 20 pounds a year in regular consumers. “People need to realize that when they do choose these larger sizes, it’s going to lead to excess calories,” Dr. Jessica Bartfield, an internal medicine and weight loss specialist at Loyola’s Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, told AOL Health. In addition to the caffiene overload, additives like sweeteners, sugars, cream and whole milk make it significantly unhealthier. Supersize drinks at food and beverage chains have recently come under fire for their role in the U.S. obesity epidemic. “They’re often a significant source of calories but not of nutrition,” Bartfield said. “All they’re giving you are empty calories.” Starbucks reported that the Trenta size is available only for iced coffees, lemonades and Tazo iced tea drinks. “Unsweetened, the beverages have fewer than 90 calories, and sweetened iced coffee or tea in a Trenta cup has fewer than 230 calories,” the company said in an e-mail sent to Nestle, Bartfield and others. “The unsweetened iced tea and iced coffee options are only five calories and fit the needs of customers looking for a refreshing offering at Starbucks.” The new size was unveiled Jan. 18 in 14 states. It will be available in California next month, and by May, the whole nation will have the Trenta option. “Be careful what you’re ordering,” Bartfield warned. “It’s not an innocent drink in that it can contribute to extra calories that will, in turn, contribute to weight gain. Bigger is not always better.” Visit AOL Health to read more about Starbucks’ newest coffee creation. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Frank Peluso Photography, LLC In 2001, Doreen Puglisi, an exercise physiologist, opened a wellness studio in Denville, New Jersey where she offered classes and lectures for those with specific medical issues ranging from a skiing injury to cancer. Three years later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “After my surgery, I couldn’t believe there wasn’t a standard for rehab,” she recalled. So Puglisi created one herself. The result is the nationwide Pink Ribbon Recovery Program, a Pilates-based group of exercises that restores mobility and strength to the affected shoulder and arm. “The one thing doctors don’t tell you is that so many daily activites can become impossible after surgery,” said Puglisi. “I remember being reduced to tears because I didn’t have the arm strength to blowdry my hair or push and pull a vaccuum. Putting on a seatbelt was a nightmare. You think to yourself: No one told me this would happen. Will I ever feel normal again?” It took about a year but thanks to her exercise routine, the 49 year-old says she’s gotten back 90 percent of her mobility. .relatedLinksR{width:240px;border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;float:right;margin:10px 0 10px 10px;}.relatedLinksL{width:240px;border: 1px solid #CCCCCC;float:left;margin:10px 10px 10px 0;}.relatedLinksL a{text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;color:#004173;}.relatedLinksR a{text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;color:#004173;}.relatedListContainer ul{list-style-type:none;padding:0 10px;white-space:normal !important;}.relatedHeader {padding:10px 10px 0;}.relatedHeader h3{font-size:18px;color:#000000;border-bottom:1px dotted #CCCCCC;padding-bottom:4px;}.relatedHeader{font-size:18px;color:#000000;}.relatedListContainer ul li {background:url(“http://o.aolcdn.com/os/sphere/art/blue-icon”) no-repeat scroll 0 7px transparent;margin-bottom:3px;padding-left:10px;} Related Stories Fit After 40: Over 40 Stars’ Stay-Slim Secrets Is It Safe to Lift Weights After Breast Cancer Surgery? After years of advising breast cancer survivors to avoid physical activity during and following treatment (“do not engage in scrubbing, pushing, pulling…do not lift more than 15 pounds”), a body of new research challenges these traditional restrictions. In December a study done at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine found slowly progressive weight training can reduce the chances of increased arm swelling (lymphedema) by 70 percent. This supports this team’s earlier study in 2009 that found weight training reduces worsening of symptoms among women who already have lymphedema. A large 2005 study of almost 3,000 participants found women with breast cancer who did moderate intensity exercise three to five hours a week were 50 percent less likely to die of the disease than sedentary women. Other studies also found cardio reduced anxiety and depression, which both affect up to 20 percent of breast cancer patients. Puglisi said the emotional and psychological benefits are immeasurable. “Exercising gives you back some control over a situation in which you have so little control. And it’s the one part of your treatment that actually makes you feel good.” The Pink Ribbon Recovery Program is used in 11 medical facilities and there are 500 certified instructors in the US. Here are a couple of exercises from the program. Important note: Every woman’s course of treatment and her response to it is unique. Therefore check with your doctor before beginning this or any exercise program. Try out these two moves in the videos below. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Getty Images Every dieter has a certain time of day they absolutely dread. They stay the course just fine — until their own personal witching hour strikes. Then the diet resolve melts and suddenly the blueberry muffin, chips, pasta alfredo or ice cream suddenly don’t seem to have that many calories, so why not have a little? Needless to say, consistent caving in to temptation can really frustrate your weight loss efforts. Fortunately, with some careful planning you can hold firm when you’re in your danger zone. Here, Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of The Dr. Oz Show, shares his strategies for navigating those difficult moments so you stay on track. Danger Zone: Breakfast pastries in the break room at work Diet Protector 1: Eat breakfast at home. “If you’re ravenous when you get to work, it’s harder to avoid the temptation,” says Dr. Oz. Make sure your breakfast has a good mix of protein and healthy carbs, like eggs and whole wheat toast or steel-cut oatmeal with raisins and nuts, to keep you full through the morning so you’re not even tempted to check out the doughnuts. No time to sit and eat? Try a smoothie made with bananas, low-fat soy milk and crushed pineapple when you need to eat breakfast on the go. Diet Protector 2: Move your feet – not your mouth. “Instead of heading for the break room, walk the stairs in your office for five minutes,” suggests Dr. Oz. “That’ll burn a few calories and give you an energy boost in the process.” Danger Zone: Lunch-Time Client Meeting Diet Protector 1: Prescreen the menu. These days you can find most restaurant menus online. Looking it over before your lunch meeting — especially if the menu is extensive — gives you more time to pick out your entr
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