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April 29th, 2011 -- Posted in Diet & Nutrition |
The Dukan Diet is an increasingly popular weight loss method focusing on high protein and low carb intake. Celebrities are talking about the diet specifically J. Lo and Giselle. They claim that the diet is aiding them shed the excess fat and weight after giving birth. There are also reports that Kate Middleton, Prince William’s fiancée, is also using the diet program to get in shape for their wedding.
This type of diet program has four stages. The first stage or the “Attack Phase” is a strict diet of lean protein, 1.5 tablespoons of oat bran and 1.5 liters of water. This is a short phase considering that the diet could cause dangerous side effects to the body because food intake is only on protein and oat bran. The second stage is the “Cruise Phase” which is a combination of lean protein with green vegetables. This stage usually last the longest depending on the weight target.
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April 20th, 2011 -- Posted in Diet & Nutrition |
We hear on the TV, in the newspapers and through women’s magazines that with a simple trick, exercise or very small change in diet you can lose several stone over night. So is it actually possible to lose weight that quickly or are we living in a dream world?
The answer to this question isn’t simple; while some people can lose and gain weight quickly others will take years and will have a minimum weight that may still seem too heavy. Everybody is different and the optimum weight of every person is different.
The best way to lose weight is to change your eating and exercise habits, going to the gym for one week or stopping eating biscuits for lent won’t help in the long run. We suggest working out how much you eat in KJ per day; this information is available on the side of most food packaging. Making sure you don’t frequently go over your daily dose of fat, carbohydrate and protein is also advised. Next we would suggest you look at when you eat; many people eat for the sake of it. Oprah Winfrey used to have a desk based job and would find herself eating to pass the time. If she had a chocolate bar here and there it wouldn’t have made a difference would it? The problem came when it became the norm; she would be eating to pass the time each day and would end up gaining weight and not exercising. It was only when she realised that she was eating to take her mind off of work that she realised how she could change her diet.
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April 7th, 2011 -- Posted in Diet & Nutrition |
One of the greatest advantages of modern health science is the discovery of health benefits of different food groups that have sometimes been misrepresented. The health benefits of different types of nuts are a perfect example, since common perception is that nuts contain cholesterol which could cause weight gain and other health problems.
Healthy vs. Dangerous Fats
It is true that nuts contain high level of fats. However, the fats found in the many different types of nuts can be healthy. A recent study that focuses on the effects of nuts in general health reveals that people with a steady diet of different types of nuts are 35% less likely to encounter heart-related problems. Aside from limiting the risk of heart diseases there’s also a reported 10% decrease of LDL cholesterol which causes weight gain and related conditions.
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February 24th, 2011 -- Posted in Beauty, Diet & Nutrition, Health, Women's Health |
Caffeine can be found in fizzy drinks, weight loss pills, coffee and even in some alcoholic drinks. But even though it is found in many different types of drinks health professionals are warning people against the excessive use of caffeine. Unfortunately, many people can’t get away from caffeine and this could be devastating if caffeine is not controlled.
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November 7th, 2010 -- Posted in Diet & Nutrition |
Cabbage may just be your regular vegetable that can be used in different types of meals. But aside from a delicious addition to a well prepared meal, it also comes with interesting health benefits. Sure, all vegetables are healthy because of their natural components but cabbage has a unique capability that can help the body in various ways.
One of the unknown features of cabbage is that it contains large amounts of indole-3-carbinol. This is a type of chemical that stimulates the body in repairing damaged cells. It is even believed that the same chemical could block cancer cells. It’s not a cure for cancer but it can prevent cancer from developing in the body.
External Application
Cabbage is not only a vegetable; it’s also very powerful herbal medicine in dealing with inflammation. The practice of applying cabbage on the affected areas of the body has been practiced in Europe for centuries. Very little preparation is required as the leaf just have to be clean so that it can be placed on top of the affected area.
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January 4th, 2010 -- Posted in Diet & Nutrition |
Since the organic industry has had an important development in recent years, especially in the food and drinks sector, it would be interesting to evaluate a bit more the actual benefits of eating organic by going beyond the reassuring image that has been marketed.
We have therefore turned to a governmental authority, the Food Standards Agency (FSA), to discover that the latest study around organic food does not confirm many assumptions regading nutritional values and health safety conditions of organic food. In fact, the report clearly states that, at present, there is no actual evidence of organic food being more nutritious than normally grown food. This latter depends on various factors such as the storage method of foods that preserves freshness, the condition of soils and the way animals are fed. According to the FSA, these factors do not seem to be affected by the way aliments are produced, organically or conventionally.
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July 12th, 2009 -- Posted in Diet & Nutrition |
Chocolate has always been a kid’s favorite and even adults couldn’t resist its temptation especially during holidays. When you overindulge yourself in chocolates then brace yourself for some extra calories you need to burn but, do you know that when you get just the right amount of the right chocolates then you will surely feel and even look a lot better?
Yes, that’s what Shara Aaron & Monica Bearden, two registered dietitians and authors of a book about chocolates say. Ancient people said that chocolate has some healing powers and sure enough, scientists had proven just that. Eating chocolate and cocoa helps to improve your vascular health as well as lower the blood pressure and make your skin look more vibrant. 2 tbsp of natural cocoa actually has more antioxidant compared to four cups of green tea. Cocoa also has Flavanols which helps to increase the blood flow and you’ll get the right amount if you consume just 6.7 grams a day of dark chocolate. By taking this amount of dark chocolate, you’d get reduced blood pressure as well as protection from cardiovascular diseases and inflammation. It also helps to make you look good by increasing the blood flow to your skin.
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May 27th, 2009 -- Posted in Diet & Nutrition |
You’ve probably seen on TV, online, heard in the radio or read in the newspapers about quick weight loss plans. There are individuals who claimed they have lost a significant amount of weight only after a few days under this plan. Although there are no weight plans that will shed the unwanted weight overnight, there are diet plans that could have an effect in just a few days to a week.
These quick weight loss plans are usually a combination of light to moderate exercise, weight loss pills and a strict diet. The weight loss pills are usually fat burners and/or appetite suppressors. Along with a very low calorie diet, you’ll be able to significantly lose weight since your exercise could greatly reduce your weight as you burn calories really fast. The food intake will usually consist of fruits in form of juice or vegetables with low calories.
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May 16th, 2009 -- Posted in Diet & Nutrition |
Slimming pills are not the best answer to your weight problems but exercise and proper diet is. Slimming pills also have a not-so-popular side effect that they didn’t want the whole world to know, not until you’ve tried it and experienced it for yourself.
Orlistat first came out with the brand name Xenical and it’s said to be the slimming pills to help aide the obese to lose weight and it does not have any ill side effects. Looks promising, right? In fact, Orlistat does work in blocking fats so that your body won’t absorb them. By doing so, you reduce your fat absorption by about 30%. It seems very promising and if you use Orlistat and combine it with proper diet and exercise, indeed you would be losing weight more rapidly than without the aid of Orlistat. But, since the “oil” is not being absorbed by the body then it has to go somewhere and that’s where the problem comes in.
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May 13th, 2009 -- Posted in Diet & Nutrition |
Atkins, South Beach and other diet plans could help you lose weight but they tend to be expensive. Not only will you buy their instructional guides, the products you’ll buy have to be the ones approved for the said diet plan and these products are not kind to your budget either.
So instead of getting some tips from these expensive diet plans, why not develop one of your own?
Developing your personal diet plan boils down to a single question: why are you increasing in weight? If you could identify the source of the problem then you can formulate the solution. This will give you a better chance of losing weight even though your diet plan is not tested yet. You are simply preventing yourself to eat foods that could get you fat.
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The Dukan Diet is an increasingly popular weight loss method focusing on high protein and low carb intake. Celebrities are talking about the diet specifically J. Lo and Giselle. They claim that the diet is aiding them shed the excess fat and weight after giving birth. There are also reports that Kate Middleton, Prince William’s fiancée, is also using the diet program to get in shape for their wedding.
