Wednesday, July 1, 2009

“Restrict Calories, Revive Your Life”, an article on CR (Calorie Restriction) by Brunilda Nazario

Forget about super-sizing, a restricted-calorie diet may add health, youthfulness, and longevity to your life.

Looking to tack a few years on to the end of your life, or enjoy your golden years with vigor, good health, and youthfulness? Research on animals shows a restricted-calorie diet may have these effects and slow the hands of time.

Now, practitioners of calorie restriction are hoping that human beings can also drink from the fountain of youth. While only time will tell if it actually works, experts and believers weigh in on the science behind the theory, and the pros and cons of a restricted-calorie diet.

For the complete article, please visit

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52404

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