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- Green Tea Flavanols (EGCG) in Your Diet? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Tamim AdamThe use of catechin in the treatment of health-related problems is becoming more and more recognized – and among those, EGCG is becoming really prominent. Known also by its full name, Epigallocatechin gallate, the substance is very common in all kinds of tea, particularly green tea. This has ...
Views: 1317(2 votes) - The Beauty of Living a Grateful Life - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryAre you looking for more ease in your life? Do you wish things flowed better? I don’t have a magic solution for you, but I do know a simple tool that, when leveraged, makes life smoother and more pleasant—and it’s free and at your fingertips. How about serving up a bit more gratitude? We all ...
Views: 1317(3 votes) - Why You Can't Get A Six Pack On A Low Calorie Diet - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere are many reasons why low calorie diets will never work for long-term results but very few people ever get to know about them. A low calorie diet is probably the first thing that pops into the head of someone wanting to lose weight or tone up the abdominal area. For many people it can be ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - 15 Strategies for Holiday Eating Without Weight Gain - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Michelle MayAre you one of those people who anticipate and dread the holidays at the same time? Not just the presents, decorations, travel and company, but all of the food? This time of year can really be a challenge so here are 15 tips that will help you enjoy the season more while eating less. • It is ...
Views: 1316 - 6 Tips To Eating Out Wisely and Healthily - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe summer is a great time to relax and enjoy yourself. Many people make that extra effort in the summer to see friends, family and socialise. Most social events tend to involve food. If you are dieting, detoxing or just living a healthy lifestyle this doesn’t mean that you have to avoid social ...
Views: 1316 - Crispy Turkey Salad - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from George MateljanAdd this nutrient-rich, meal-in-one salad to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Substitute or add any of your favorite vegetables to suit your personal tastes. The salad is only limited by your imagination. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 1 Ingredients: • 4 cups mixed salad greens ...
Views: 1316(2 votes) - Diabetic Diet Meal Plan - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Amy StephensOne of the most effective ways to combat high levels of sugar in the blood is by utilizing a diabetic diet meal plan. Nowadays, millions of people all over the world already witnessed the power of this method in managing or somehow “reversing” the progress of diabetes. In this chapter, we will ...
Views: 1316 - EATING DISORDERS - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Adrienne MarksHow awful that it was reported that 600 young girls under the age of 13 are suffering from eating orders - mostly anorexia. As a young girl myself I suffered from bulimia - eating and throwing up - mine was due to the fact that my body image and self-confidence were totally 'out of whack' At ...
Views: 1316(2 votes) - Secret Admirer- Recovering Your Body Image and Self Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Vickie GriffithWorking in a clothing department of a college bookstore, I spied an eight year old girl admiring herself in the full length mirror. She looks into her eyes and smiles at herself. Twirling, curtsying and giggling she is truly in love with the reflection in the mirror. Adorable, charming, ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Adding protein supplements to your diet plan - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Kate CritchlowWe are regularly told our bodies want the correct amount of each nutrient every day, along with the proper amount of calories. We are now also told that, essentially, we should get these from full, healthy food sources. Unfortunately it's not at all always so easy to stick to your diet programs ...
Views: 1315 - Is Your Energy Balance in Check? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Christie ClipperIf you are looking to lose or maintain your weight you will need to tap into your energy balance. Scientist’s define energy balance as the number of calories burned being equal to or exceeding the number of calories consumed. Simple as this calculation may seem, the numbers can become easily ...
Views: 1315(2 votes) - 10 Ways To Gain Muscle - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from RAFAEL fegueroa1. FUEL UP Start reading food labels to get a sense of how many calories you're already eating. Then add 500 to that number and start eating that many calories every day. Aim to take in about one gram of protein per pound of body weight each day. 2. LIMIT CARDIO You can do up to two days ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - Benefits of Starting Your Diet in the Springtime - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Jason FarmerSpringtime is just around the corner and this is the ideal time to start your diet. There are so many reasons to start your diet in the spring. People long to eat lighter meals in the spring naturally. Wintertime is the time when people eat heavy meals to help keep themselves warm. In ...
Views: 1314 - Paleo Diet Menu for a Healthy Standard of Living - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Steveis KindThe diet our forefathers used to eat is termed as the Paleo Diet Menu. The time period when our elders used to feed on such diet was from many years ago. The people at that time used to hunt the animals for eating them as food. This type of eating habit changed with the advancement in ...
Views: 1314 - Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Sharon GreenspanWhat do you lack in your life? What do you not have control over? Lack -- or perceived lack -- often drives our food choices. This comes in two flavors (tee hee) the types and quantities of food we choose. Some people who crave love tend to overeat sweets. The sugar high and/or some of the ...
Views: 1313 - Find Out The Real Truth About High Cholesterol! - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Brenda StewartI will explain you something surprising. Cholesterol level is not the principal cause in heart problems. I realize this can be difficult to imagine besides we've read about the dangers of high cholesterol levels from our physicians, and the media. But the reality is, it's not the blood ...
Views: 1313 - From Whose Plate Are You Eating? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Sharon GreenspanI wonder what you're really looking for when it comes to information about food. Are you looking for expertise? Reasons why you should/could eat what you love? A partner who is also making mistakes and letting you know about his/her journey? I recently read the story of a very well known ...
Views: 1313 - Low Carb Diet and Gut Health: Are we doing more harm than good? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Danielle VenHuizenLow-carb diets are all the rage right now, and with good reason. They have shown promising results in promoting weight loss and encouraging people to eat less white flour, sugar, and other unhealthy foods. Hard to argue with that. I’m on board. What’s the big deal? Well, research is now ...
Views: 1313 - Stop Wasting Money! Is the Diet Solution a Scam? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Tony SchwartzThe promise of slimmed down figures and rock hard bodies continually bombard us every time we turn on the Tv or open our net browsers. It is time to quit wasting cash on diet scams and obtain dieting solutions that actually work. With so lots of diets out there how can this question be answered: ...
Views: 1313(2 votes) - The Simple, But Singular Merits Of Eating Right - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2017 from Harshad JethraLifestyle disorders such as irregular hours of sleeping and unhealthy eating habits take a toll on our being. Resulting from the same, minor health disorders such as body aches and headaches have become the order of the day. Taking care of one's health is important. This not just boosts the ...
Views: 1313 - Weight Loss: How to Make Healthy Choices When Traveling - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Lisa NelsonThanksgiving is just around the corner which may mean a road trip for you. Here are a few tips on how to make heart healthy choices when on the road this holiday. 1. Fast Food Restaurants Road trips frequently mean stops for fast food. Fortunately you can find nutritious options at several ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - 5 Tips to End Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Janine GilardeIf you are struggling with emotional eating, you're not alone. I still catch myself doing it- just the other day I sat down in front of my computer and opened up a bag of Terra chips and started shoveling them in. I stopped myself before I ate the entire bag because I became aware of what I ...
Views: 1312 - Diet Plan for Your Body Type - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Anup KiranMillions of overweight people across the world try plenty of different diet plans to lose some weight, but fail to get the result that they expect. This could happen because every meal plan is not made for every body type. Weight loss is a process. It needs to be done systematically. If your ...
Views: 1312 - Eat Fat, Lose Weight and Be Healthy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from John PhillipOver the past half century, we have become a fat-phobic nation. This has led to the low-fat diet mentality which is prescribed by the overwhelming majority of medical and dietary professionals. The problem is this diet is the direct cause of heart disease, diabetes and the metabolic ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Eat Your Veggies! 5 reasons veggies should fill half your plate - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Cheri KingEat Your Veggies! 5 reason veggies should fill half your plate. I’ve never read a diet or nutrition book that advises limiting vegetables. Be it Atkins to Vegan diets, they all advocate the veggie and the more the better. Yet, the bulk of many people’s diets are often meats and starches. ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - How Did I Get This Size - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jago HolmesOne of the most common things that new clients say to me is ‘how did I get this size, I can’t believe I didn’t do anything sooner’. Along with this statement usually comes comments such as ‘I really hate myself’, ‘I’m so self conscious’, ‘I hate going shopping’, ’I feel unattractive.’ Now at ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - How to Get Slim Fast – a Look at How the Top Dieters Lose Fat - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanI have thousands of hours experience witnessing what works and what doesn't work with different kinds of diets. Those who achieve the best results all have the same things in common and take action. The top dieters have a clear idea of what they want. This ranges from the way they want to ...
Views: 1312(2 votes) - How To Reverse Aging Through pH Balancing and Oxygenation - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Eileen SilvaThe Role of pH Balance One of the most compelling discoveries I have made in the last decade is the role of pH balance as an anti-aging, weight balancing and disease management technique. You will be astonished to realize the broad ramifications of an overly acidic condition in the ...
Views: 1312(4 votes) - Juice cleanse health benefits, juicing diet recipes to detox your body at home - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneJuice cleanses can offer numerous health benefits, so if you’re trying to find a way to boost your health we have many juicing diet recipes that can help detox your body at home. But first, let’s sort out whether juice cleanses work and whether you should do a juice cleanse. To start, let’s ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Knowing Your Body Fat Percentage And Keeping It At Healthy Levels Is Very Important - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonKnowing your body fat percentage is very crucial because it helps you know the general state of your health. The percentage is usually that of both the vital and stored fat with respect to their total weight. Having a lower or higher value than what medical professionals recommend poses a health ...
Views: 1312 - seeking a slim future - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2003 from Sue HaySue Hay, co-founder of Good Health magazine, and an expert in nutrition and fitness, states that there is no such thing as a quick-fix weight loss solution. Our emotions, dietary habits and lifestyle have to be taken into consideration to achieve long-term successful weight loss - because we are ...
Views: 1312(3 votes) - Weight Loss Pill : Is There Such Thing As An Effective Diet Pill? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2007 from Martin MölstedIf you are planning to try diet pills to slim down, you wouldn’t be the first. Hundreds of thousands of people get on pills with the hope that they can get to the weight they once were. Unfortunately, many people reach the conclusion that there is no simple way to lose weight. Just taking a ...
Views: 1312 - Healthy Tips: Why Homemade Bread is Good for You (A Must Read) - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2017 from Darleen PrangueHomemade bread is like no other: even whole wheat, banana, pumpkin, fresh hot loaf and other breads can never beat it. There are numerous reasons why homemade bread is ideal to eat. In anytime you want, you can create your very own banana bread recipes or tasty pumpkin bread recipes to delight ...
Views: 1311 - Important Lifestyle and Nutrition Factors That Will Boost Your Energy and Your Mood - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2014 from Bonnie GillerWith all the snow we’ve been hit with this winter season, it’s no surprise that you may be experiencing the winter blues. Long, frigid, white winters seem to drain all the energy from you. Whether your body is using its energy to keep you warm or support you through yet another shoveling bout, ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - Socialization: 10 Ways to Socialize Without Blowing Your Diet - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Human socialization is key to leading a healthy and happy lifestyle, unfortunately many of the activities that we have come to associate with socialization are unhealthy and not productive to cultivating lasting or ...
Views: 1311 - The Five Easiest Diets I Know - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Richard ClarkeOver the years I have spent 1000’s of hours designing and writing out various diet plans. Every time I go through the process I try to improve it and make it work better for the individual. I always put a lot of thought into it. Hoping to finally reach the perfect diet one day which works for ...
Views: 1311 - Let Perfection Go in the Kitchen and Accept Your Cooking Style - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Carrie SabaI found a picture of me at the age of 3 or 4 playing in my play kitchen and looking as happy as can be. As I looked at the picture, I had a huge “aha” moment. I realized that my play kitchen was a mess and looked completely chaotic, but I was so happy. I was a messy and chaotic cook when I was a ...
Views: 1310 - No Herbal Weight Loss Pill Will Let You Eat What You Want - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Paul RodgersHerbal weight loss pills that make false claims, such as "No exercise needed to lose Weight" should be avoided. Overall, there's no escaping the fact that the best way to lose weight is to exercise more and eat healthily in moderation. Instead of offering a false promise of overnight ...
Views: 1310(2 votes) - Weight Loss in the Real World- Why Losing 2 Pounds a Week may not be as Easy as you Think - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Meri RaffettoDo you ever wonder why your neighbor seemed to drop weight in a few weeks on a fad diet but you are not seeing results as you begin making healthy lifestyle changes? Does this mean that healthy lifestyle changes don't work? There is a misconception of how weight loss occurs and the diet society ...
Views: 1310 - 3 Weeks to Successful Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2007 from TERRY SANDHUThere is an endless supply of diets and dietary supplements available on the market today, and that market continues to expand. The question is why are there so many products available? The answer is quite simple, there is a huge demand for products that will enable people to lose weight and ...
Views: 1309 - Ladies: The #1 Reason You Haven't Lost That Weight Yet! Read. - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Joey PoltorYES! It’s been one week, you’ve stuck to your diet and were hitting the gym every day; you’ve lost 3 pounds!! You are a woman on FIRE! Oh, yeah mama, zip up those skinny jeans! Now, it’s Sunday and you’re out to a big lunch with your family. “One, or two breadsticks won’t hurt, right? and I ...
Views: 1309 - The Diet Solution Program Book Review - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Rick NortonThe well-known fat loss plan the Diet Solution Program is a detailed program which isn't primarily based on a specific diet plan. It is customized for every person based on his or her metabolic type. The training course provides a step-by-step training handbook and self-help guide providing info ...
Views: 1309 - 4 Weight Loss Methods You've Never Heard Of - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from Claire StewartThe benefits of maintaining a healthy weight often include a more productive work and social life, improved sleep, more energy, and a decrease in various types of disorders and diseases. Here are four weight loss methods you’ve never heard of: Cut Back the Cardio We’ve been ...
Views: 1308 - Are We Creating a Fat Society? What Does the Crystal Ball Say? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Zaheen NanjiThe American Heart Health Association recommends 9 teaspoons of sugar for men and 6 teaspoons of sugar for women, yet the average American and probably an average person in an urbanized society can ingest up to 22.7 teaspoons of sugar a day*. How is that possible? Looking at the rise in sugar ...
Views: 1308 - Diet Naturally - 4 Ways to Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Anthony CarterLosing weight naturally is easier than you may think. Even though you added those pounds slowly over the years, you don't have to wait several years to lose the weight that you have gained. Here are 4 simple ways to lose weight quickly. Fiber. Increase your fiber intake. Try to include it in ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Exercises for Quick Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Andrew HunterWould you like to find out about some work out plans to get slimmer fast? It’s not a secret that high intensity exercise sessions are what gets results. Cardio exercises like running can help get rid of fat, but if you’re not careful, you can even get rid of muscles doing these (remember those ...
Views: 1308(3 votes) - How I Helped a Professional Footballer Lose a Third of His Body Fat in Just Four Weeks Without Dieting - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWhen I first met Kevin Nicholson one of the first things he told me was how ultra professional he had always been throughout his career with the way he looked after himself. Alcohol was limited to a glass of wine with a meal now and again; he was always in bed before midnight and never spent ...
Views: 1308(2 votes) - How to Swap Your Junk Food Diet for a Healthy One - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyI think you’d agree that it’s easier to start a healthy diet than it is to complete one. The reason most people fail to swap their junk food diet for a healthy diet is that they go about it all wrong. See if this sounds familiar... You wake up one random morning feeling bloated and ...
Views: 1308 - Is Cardio or Resistance Exercise Better for Health? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from John PhillipIt can be difficult to determine if your workout is sufficient to meet your health and weight loss goals. For many people, just making the effort to exercise for 20 minutes several days a week is good enough to provide them with basic fitness benefits. Others need a more rigorous aerobic ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Weight Gain, Fear, and the Pussycats - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI was having fun watching my two cats play one morning when I had one of those AHA moments. I had one of those 'out of the blue' moments of clarity that enlightened, empowered and inspired me. The pussycats were playing a leap-frog kind of game when the play turned into aggression. Both cats ...
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