Calorie restriction in the mainstream press

Another example of calorie restriction in mainstream media: Eat less, live long in Australia’s rag the Daily Telegraph.

A growing number of middle-aged Australians are joining a “calorie restriction” movement in a drastic bid to live for longer.

Note the characterisation as “drastic”.

Also:

Arthur Everitt, Honorary Associate Professor at Concord Hospital and Sydney University, follows the principles of calorie restriction with a diet high in fruits and vegetables plus some protein.

The 83-year-old, who has been researching ageing and calorie restriction in rats for more than 50 years, warns baby-boomers may be leaving the diet a bit too late.

“Calorie restriction should really be started early in life as a young teenager or adult,'’ he said.

“It’s extremely difficult to do but I think almost everyone can reduce the amount of food they eat, even if it’s by five per cent.

Via Digg.

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