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- Cabbage Soup Diet Recipe – Italian Style - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Claude AnthonyThis cabbage soup diet recipe is one of three delicious cabbage soup recipes I have created on my website. I want to share this one with you to help spruce up the cabbage soup diet, or just to enjoy at any time. Having a variety of recipes to choose from can really help you get through the ...
Views: 1903 - How To Lose Fat For Life - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Cindy PappTrying to lose fat is a goal that many share even if you are a little overweight. Have you ever seen someone who loses weight only to look a little smaller, but still "fat?" Or are you one of those who are looking for a fat loss program as opposed to a weight loss program? Losing fat can be ...
Views: 1903(1 vote) - Is your child overweight or is it just baby fat? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Edward AbramsonWelcome to the It’s NOT Just Baby Fat blog. Let me start by introducing myself. I’m a clinical psychologist, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at California State University and author of five books on weight and eating issues. Although I’ve been fascinated by the puzzle of eating and weight ...
Views: 1903 - Romaine & Avocado Salad - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from George MateljanThis salad is a good healthy start for any meal. It is a quick-and-easy way to add flavor and nutrition to your meal all year round. And romaine lettuce is one of the few food sources for chromium with one serving providing 12% of your daily value for this hard-to-find mineral. Enjoy! Prep ...
Views: 1903(3 votes) - Using Appetite Monitoring to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Tony SchwartzCravings can lead to dieting problems. Monitoring appetite could be 1 of the solutions available to prevent yo-yo dieting. Learning a easy scale of hunger cravings can assist to alleviate a few of the issues with self-defeating purposes. The goal of this is to discover to eat when you are ...
Views: 1903(2 votes) - Home Gyms ~ The Fastest Way to Get into Shape! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from David HalverOkay since you’re reading this, you’ve probably decided to get back into shape (a decision that I’m very happy to have made last year) and you have either joined and work out in a gym… or maybe you’ve purchased, or pulled out of storage and dusted off (like me), a set of weights and a weight ...
Views: 1902 - STOP Dieting and Loose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2014 from Tom BlairHave you heard a story about a mother and her 10 year old daughter that teaches a valuable lesson? One night the mother was preparing dinner. The daughter was watching everything the mother was doing, from chopping up the vegetables to seasoning the sauces. Everything was going fine ...
Views: 1902(2 votes) - Use Your Mind to Support Your Goals - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Lynette PattersonIt’s hard to stand back and watch someone that you care about, a beautiful, amazing human being speak themselves out of being healthy. The “it’s too hard”, “I have no time”, “I don’t like the way it tastes”, “I’m too busy” excuses that rob them of their health and years of life on this ...
Views: 1902(3 votes) - Mediterranean Lima Beans - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from George MateljanCanned beans are a great way to enjoy the health benefits of beans and include them as part of your Healthiest Way of Eating in a minimal amount of time. One serving of this recipe provides 213% of the daily value (DV) for health-promoting molybdenum, 41% DV for fiber, and 41% DV for manganese. ...
Views: 1901(2 votes) - Finding The Right Stomach Fat Diet To Lose Stomach Fat - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Andre SimonBelly fat is a danger to one's health, and it is important for you to find a diet that can help eliminate these stored fats in your abdominal area. But there are a number of things you will need to take into consideration when choosing the best lose belly fat diet for you to commit to. The first ...
Views: 1897 - A look at understanding and controlling emotional eating - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Lawrence MichaelsMost people who come to me for help with binge eating or emotional eating concerns feel that their eating is getting out of hand, making them unhappy, yet they can’t seem to stop. Or quite often there is a part of them that doesn’t want them to stop. I believe that it is possible to find a ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - DUKAN DIET: FAD, FRAUD OR FACTUAL - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Mark DavisAmerica has an abundant supply of two things oil and fad diets. Week after week new diets are introduced via the media whose tenets are very questionable. Anecdotal tales not factual data drives these programs. The latest dietary regimen to broach our shores is the Dukan Diet. Conceived in ...
Views: 1896 - Adopting Healthy Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Karen KleinwortEating healthy is critical whether your goal is weight loss, fitness or a healthier lifestyle in general. However, you don’t have to meticulously count calories or starve yourself to be healthy; rather, you need to provide your body with ample nourishment. While junk food and sugary treats might ...
Views: 1895(2 votes) - Braised Kidney Beans & Sweet Potato - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from George MateljanThe combination of spices makes this hearty and nutritious vegetarian meal or side dish unusual. It is an excellent source of vitamins A and C and molybdenum. It is also very easy to prepare and needs minimal attention while cooking. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: prep time: 20 minutes; cooking ...
Views: 1895(2 votes) - Want Weight Loss Success? Take these six steps first! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachAre you ready to make some changes in your life? Do you have challenges in any of these areas? * Nutrition * Fitness * Stress control * Emotional health * Relationship wellness * Spirituality You don't have to wait until New Year's Eve to make significant changes in your ...
Views: 1894 - 8 Powerful Reasons to Cook with Herbs and Spices - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Bonnie GillerYou probably have a cabinet filled with them, or maybe even a fancy rack strategically placed on your counter as a decoration with an aesthetically appealing assortment of them. However, you probably don’t know much about them other than the flavor they provide in your cooking. You might be ...
Views: 1893 - 3 Reasons Why I’m Not A Vegetarian - by Submitted on May 29, 2014 from Al SearsThe United Nations just released a new report. They proclaimed, “No one will escape climate change.” Many of their articles and reports have a recommendation for “saving the planet”: Stop eating meat and become a vegetarian. The vegeterrorists are at it again. Vegetables are delicious ...
Views: 1891 - Paleo Diet Recipes Are Soy Free - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Gail ColePaleo Diet is Soy, Dairy, Grain and Preservative Free. Soy is in most manufactured foods and over 50% of processed food. Soy is also added to some fast foods. Soy allergy is a common food allergy. The Paleo Diet does not include soy. FREE Paleo Breakfast Soy Free Recipes. Soy Allergy FREE ...
Views: 1888 - Candida Diet - Lose Weight, Look Younger, And Improve Your Health And Energy in Ten Weeks - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Wendy EdwardesTwenty-first century living is causing a candida overgrowth epidemic. The overuse of antibiotics, medication and stimulants accompanied by a bad diet is resulting in obesity and health problems. Regular diets, potions and pills do not address candida-causes-and-candida-symptoms. To eliminate a ...
Views: 1885 - Weight loss is not always about the physical component - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Jami McDonaldWeight loss is difficult for many people, not only because of the lifestyle changes they need to make to create the slimmer, healthier, happier self they are motivated to become; but also because of the mental aspect that often creates roadblocks to achieving success. Many times these mental ...
Views: 1885(1 vote) - 3 Weight Loss Myths That Makes Weight Loss A Pain - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dingane .Have you been trying to lose weight without much success? For so many people it's a life long struggle and no matter what they try "nothing" seems to work. The simple fact remains and that is that weight loss is a science and not an art. Some strategies will work better for some than for other ...
Views: 1883(1 vote) - Ten Gratifying Reasons to Make the Non-Diet Approach, the New Diet Craze! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Lynne TiedeIn our overweight society the craze for weight loss is everywhere from; surgeries, diet centers, pills, powders, juices, supplements, cleanse techniques, diets, and diet plans, with just as many promises. How do you know what to try? What do you spend your money on to get the results you want? ...
Views: 1883 - How to Lose Weight After Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Andrew HunterCongratulations on being a new mom! Hopefully motherhood is amazing and wonderful for you. Other than the new bundle of joy in your life, I bet your wondering how you're going to get your body back into the shape it was before your pregnancy. As a new mother, I'm quite positive that you would ...
Views: 1882(2 votes) - The Five Essential Keys To Effective Health And Fitness Today - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonWhen it comes to healthy and natural living there are five essential keys which must be achieved in order to live your ultimate healthy and fit lifestyle. For most people, they may only be aware of a few of these keys, but it means that they are constantly finding a way to fill a gap in their ...
Views: 1882 - Afraid of Your Bikini? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Janis EricsonAfter interviewing 3,200 women in 10 countries, a 2004 study found that only 2% considered themselves beautiful, and nearly 50% believed they were too fat. Every summer I hear moans and groans as men and women alike consider putting on that swim suit. But, can how you feel about yourself ...
Views: 1881(1 vote) - Calorie Content Of Foods - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Popa WoolseyDelicious 1200 calorie diet with the calorie content of foods and a low fat diet. Take your pick and custom design your own choices for salads or sandwiches. 3 oz baked or grilled skinless white meat of turkey or chicken without bread approximately 125 calories 2 slices of whole grain ...
Views: 1879 - Can We Heal The World By Creating More Vegetarians? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Michael BalducciAre you ready to make a difference in this world? Well, you had better hurry. The world is in a race against time. Environmentalists have agreed our planet may not have much time to go if global warming continues at its pace. In addition, if global warming doesn’t kill us, we may kill ourselves ...
Views: 1879(6 votes) - How Good Are Health Articles? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2016 from Peter MainMost people tend to appreciate that the internet carries a wide range of health article and related material, and most people would probably accept that some of this material is of a highly dubious quality. The paradox of the internet is that anyone can access virtually any type of ...
Views: 1879 - The Most Effective Weight Loss Methods - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are looking for a magic pill that is going to shed your weight for you, let me know when you find it! It is important that you are losing weight in a healthy fashion. Following some of the popular trend or fad diets can prove to cause more harm to your overall health than the few extra ...
Views: 1879 - Exercise Assists Weight Loss Goals - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from John PhillipThe health of Americans has been slowly declining for the past half century, due in part to the dramatic rise in processed junk foods which comprise the bulk of our diet, and a general lack of physical activity. Many children and young adults will find they are part of the first generation to ...
Views: 1878(2 votes) - Wild Rice Pilaf - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from George MateljanIf you want a rice pilaf for special occasions, this recipe is for you. It is substantial, full of flavor, and is quite easy to prepare. The combination of flavors blends beautifully, and the variety of ingredients makes this a highly nutritious dish. Prep and Cook Time: 45 minutes, baking ...
Views: 1878(2 votes) - Are You Stress Eating to Calm Yourself? Three easy ways to start fixing the problem - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryMany busy women overeat when they are stressed, too busy, or overwhelmed. Eating as a way to calm down is a common form of emotional eating. On my website, I gave a list of three things to stop doing so that you could start taking control of this type of overeating. Now it’s time to fill in the ...
Views: 1877(2 votes) - Rocking Body Raw Food REVIEW - Simplest Way to Detox and Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Florencia CintrónDetox refers to the body's natural and constant means of getting rid of poisons or toxins from the liver, kidneys, colon, lymph along with skin. Even though our bodies do it naturally every single day, we do often need a surplus step to flush each of our systems. Via detoxing, we're able to ...
Views: 1877 - Learn about Whey Protein - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from i-Supplements comAsk anyone who works out and takes a protein powder what type they are using and most likely their response will be “Whey protein.” Whey protein has been a staple supplement for years in the bodybuilding world and also in many other athletic events for those wanting to gain muscle for one simple ...
Views: 1876(3 votes) - 10 Myths about Obesity and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2015 from Sara BistonIn the world today, the concepts of obesity and losing weight are receiving massive attention. This is especially so in America where the rates of obesity have hit alarming levels. It is therefore not a wonder that these two words have found their way to everybody’s mouth; from the experts to ...
Views: 1874(1 vote) - Embrace All Your Emotions - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Julie SimonHave you ever thought about the purpose of your emotions? If you're like most people, you don't think much about emotions (yours or anyone elses) and you just move through them, hoping to experience more of the pleasant, energizing ones and steer clear of the deflating ones. When unpleasant ...
Views: 1874(2 votes) - ***How Our Brain Makes Us Fat (And What We Can Do About It) - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2014 from Lynda ScrivenerI wonder if you've ever woken up in the morning and been determined to start another diet (and actually stick to it this time), but a co-worker or friend offers you some muffins or other yummy treats that seem absolutely impossible for you to resist? Your good intentions seem to immediately ...
Views: 1873(2 votes) - Home Trainer - Healthy Eating Options For Losing Weight - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Marc OuelletteWith all the fad diets on the market, it is easy to receive conflicting information about the right foods for weight loss. This is often confusing and frustrating, especially when the foods you are eating do not lead to the numbers you want to see on the scale. What it all comes down to is ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - In the Mood for a Midnight Snack? Try These Healthy Night Snacks - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Andrew HunterA lot of people get hungry even immediately after they eat dinner. Have a shot at these kinds of alternative wholesome evening snack foods which is not going to undo all the effort you might have undoubtedly achieved as part of your slimming objective. 1. Keep yourself hydrated Chances are ...
Views: 1873 - Why Fad Diets are Dangerous - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Kevin CohenFad diets are just that, fads. Also known as crash diets, these are designed to facilitate quick weight loss. These diets severely restrict your food intake forcing your body to shed pounds faster. Generally, they rely on certain miracle foods or on eliminating a food group to help lose weight. ...
Views: 1873 - Tips on Healthy Weight Loss for Women - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Veneta YovevaNowadays, most of the females who want to shed some pounds are getting lost in the ocean of so much information, offers and tips on healthy weight loss for women. It seems that everybody who has succeeded to lose weight becomes guru. Women should consider the fact that body weight management is ...
Views: 1871 - How to Lose Weight Fast and Keep It Off - Tip #1 - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Dr. Chrys GhiraldiniHow To Lose Weight Fast - Tip #1 Let’s face it: we all want the secret on how to lose weight fast. Actually we all want instant gratification, we want everything to happen quickly and weight loss is one of our top “wants.” If I told you that there is a really simple way to lose weight ...
Views: 1869 - 15 Minute Halibut with Avocado Salsa - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from George MateljanThe halibut in this recipe is high in protein and low in calories. Its mild flavor is complemented by the spicy taste of the salsa. You also get the added boost of vitamin A from the tomatoes and heart-healthy monounsatured fats from the avocados in the salsa. One serving provides 90% of the ...
Views: 1869(3 votes) - Alcohol and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Darryn McKayAlcohol and weight loss How much do the calories in alcohol affect your weight loss? Does a few drinks each night or weekend really make that much difference? We look at the reasons why alcohol consumption might be holding your weight loss right back! Alcohol is the most social and common ...
Views: 1868 - Balance Your Hormones For Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Louise O'ConnorBy Louise O'Connor, Naturopath + Wellness Coach Balance Your Hormones For Permanent Weight Loss Your hormones are powerful messengers directing appetite, metabolism, sleep, blood sugar control and most importantly your sense of well-being. If you exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - Oprah's advice - turn to God to solve your problem with food - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriIn Oprah's magazine Dated April 2010 she States "The Battle Is over" How she ended her war with Food. Many of us know that Oprah has struggled with this issue most of her Adult life. May her profound discovery help men women and children throughout the world Oprah Thank you so much for ...
Views: 1868(2 votes) - 18 Foods You DON’T Need To Buy Organic - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Richard ClarkeOrganic eating can be more expensive than eating normal, so this list of foods in this article will be a lot easier on the pocket. Plus you will be safe in the knowledge that eating these foods won’t harm your health. The list of foods below will contain the least amount of pesticide ...
Views: 1864(1 vote) - Eating Disorders: Is it all about weight? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Marty LernerTreating Eating Disorders: The Second Assumption In a previous article I suggested we consider a few basic assumptions that seem to apply when speaking about eating disorders. Before moving on, I’d recommend looking at what all the various forms of eating disorders have in common rather than ...
Views: 1864(1 vote) - If it’s not a Foodgasm, it’s not worth eating (and it’s making you fat) - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Angela MinelliThere’s a little thing known as pleasure that is highly underestimated in the world of weight loss, and I have to admit, I’m guilty of teaching it but not necessarily practicing what I preach. For the past two years, I’ve focused primarily on what I should remove from my diet versus how I ...
Views: 1862 - Low Fat Cherry Recipe - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Popa WoolseyYummy low fat cherry recipe with delicious turkey burger filled with nutrition fruit and over 100 sugar free low fat recipes.If you have been dieting to lose weight or have simply been trying to eat healthier, then you know that you need to consume low fat meals with more fruits and ...
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