Eat Healthy for Fitter Abs
Posted on March 16, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | Leave a Comment
The first step towards great abs is great abdominal health. In order to achieve the look you want, pay attention to what you are eating. Support the functions of your body by the foods you eat.
One of the many causes of tummy bloat is improper digestion. Many people are so busy that they do not allow time to pay attention to their diet. This means lots of grab-and-go meals that provide little or no dietary support. Not only are these foods generally high calorie and low in nutrition, they contain little fiber. It is hard for the body to digest… Continue reading
Read More..>>All Natural Sugar Alternative for Diabetic Recipes
Posted on March 14, 2008 - Filed Under Diabetes | Leave a Comment
The best diabetic recipes use ingredients which have low sugar, low cholesterol and saturated fat content but are high in fibre and therefore contain fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
An understanding of the wide range of low glycemic foods available is very important in maintaining a healthy diet
If you have diabetes, eating the correct low glycemic foods is very important in maintaining a healthy diet. If you have only recently been diagnosed with diabetes symptoms, this normally involves a major change in your eating regime and a greater understanding of the type of low glycemic foods that should be on your… Continue reading
Read More..>>The Obsession with Caloric Intake
Posted on March 12, 2008 - Filed Under Weight Loss | Leave a Comment
Calories, calories, calories, that’s all we hear about nowadays, yet the concept is still confusing. They say you should monitor your caloric intake to keep a weight balance or lose weight, but the ultimate question is: exactly, how many calories do we need per day?
The answer to that question is not a simple one; it is determined based on many factors such as: sex, age, activity level, and levels of stress in your life. Many people don’t think stress affects their weight, but in fact stress can either cause weight gain through binge eating, or weight loss through lack of… Continue reading
Read More..>>A Scientific Review Proved That Vegetarian Diets Result in Major Weight Loss
Posted on March 12, 2008 - Filed Under Weight Loss | Leave a Comment
There was an important study done in Washington in 2006 on the benefits of vegetarianism. The results showed that switching to a vegetarian diet will absolutely result in significant weight loss.
This study also showed that the body weight in female and male vegetarians is 5% to 20% lower than that of your average meat eater. The anticipated weight loss on a standard vegetarian diet is 1 pound a week, again without additional exercise or any other changes in habits, and with no limits placed on carbohydrates, calories or portion sizes.
The reason is the vegan diet causes more of a calorie… Continue reading
Read More..>>High Fiber Foods for Natural Weight Loss As Seen On Oprah
Posted on March 11, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | Leave a Comment
Recently on her program, Oprah Winfrey was talking to Dr. Oz about high fiber foods for healthy eating and natural weight loss. One of the more fascinating elements of the show featured the doctor describing an experiment where a group of people ate 11 pounds of raw fruits and vegetables for 12 days. The results astounded everyone as cholesterol levels were reduced 25%, blood pressure fell 10%, and each participant lost about 10 pounds.
Dr. Oz, as seen on Oprah, said the positive effects of getting enough high fiber foods will happen “almost immediately.” The fiber helps move substances through your… Continue reading
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