Lifestyle factors, such as daily breakfast choices and childhood
home environments, have a significant impact on the
gastrointestinal system, affecting your metabolism, body mass
index and the likelihood of developing GI-related conditions,
according to new research presented today at Digestive Disease
WeekŪ 2006 (DDW). DDW is the largest international gathering of
physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology,
hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. "While some
lifestyle factors may be difficult for patients to change, other
simple adjustments such as eating a healthy breakfast can result
in a striking improvement in GI health," said Lee Kaplan, M.D.,
Ph.D., associate professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School
and director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight
Center. "These changes should not be underestimated and doctors
and patients should work together to improve health and quality
of life." Effect of Breakfasts with Different Glycemic Index and
Glycemic Load on Metab