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- Is Your Snack Bar Making You Fat? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczAre you feeling frustrated that you're still not losing weight even though you're trying to eat healthier? It might be that some of the so-called "health food" you're eating is not exactly what it seems. Snack bars, cereal bars, and granola bars may be part of the problem. They can be loaded ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - Ascension & Leaving The Food Matrix - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Zarla LeahEating habits are the biggest challenge on this planet at this time. Eating foods that are not healthy for you has tremendous negative consequences. These foods drain your energy, lower your light quotient, keep you in semi-depressed states in spite of all of your enlightenment, and cause ...
Views: 5180 - Consumption of essential fats to lose weight - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from camili smithPeople today stay away from the consumption of foods that have fat content in them. Since they have become health conscious, it is necessary to curb the intake of fats in their daily diet. This has mainly developed a phobia that if we consume fatty foods, we are out to gain weight. But it’s said ...
Views: 833 - Lose Fat By Keeping To Basics! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIn the following article, I have some very basic but effective tips for fat loss. One of the biggest mistake people make when it comes to losing weight, is to simply over-complicate issues, and try to look for the next best weight loss pill or method. In reality, you only need simple steps, and ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - 15-Minute Rosemary Lamb Chops - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Sam EtkinNothing complements the flavor of lamb better than rosemary. And our Quick Broil method makes this dish very fast and easy to prepare. With this dish you not only enjoy great taste but add an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3 to your Healthiest Way of ...
Views: 2122(2 votes) - How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Alyssa ChicciWhen losing weight calories are a big deal; the fact is, if we eat too many, we gain weight and if we eat too few we lose weight. There are different ways to control your calorie intake, including calorie counting or tracking, following a calorie-controlled meal plan, and eating mindfully by ...
Views: 723 - ***How to Win Your Struggle with Losing Weight! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Laura YoungThere are a multitude of reasons why people struggle with weight control, many of which are unconscious. This article explains that it is not just about the food! Without recognizing and understanding your opponent, your struggle will continue to bring more of the same results. I will assist ...
Views: 9542(1 vote) - Lean and Mean in Four Weeks? You Bet! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Ben SandersonIs it possible to build enough lean muscle mass that you create a noticeable difference in your body and how people see you? Of course you can. If not then working out with weights would not be such a popular activity. The real question is how fast can you do it? People who train athletes and ...
Views: 1106 - Why natural diets fail: 5 mistakes to avoid - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Alex OtaWeight loss is hard enough for anyone, but when you try to do it in a natural way that is not destructive on the body, it becomes doubly difficult. Genuine, sustainable weight loss requires a long-term effort that is difficult even for the most determined person. And unfortunately, many people ...
Views: 761 - Paying an Unhealthy Price for “Miracles”-- A Look Back at Fad Diets of 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Bonnie GillerThe scope of nutrition is always changing. Emerging research on nutrition comes out on a daily basis and can provide justification or disprove information that has been in the public for years. For example, a decade ago eggs were an enemy in a healthy eating plan. Now, eggs are considered ...
Views: 1462 - Planning to Lose Weight Fast - The Healthy Way - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Tony CollegeYou may have heard the quote “if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”. Creating a fitness plan is critical to your success at losing weight. Writing down how you are going to accomplish your goal of losing weight is going to help you stay on track. When figuring out how you will take on ...
Views: 791 - Can Protein Help You Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Alvin ChuaProtein is one of the important macro-nutrients which can help you lose weight effectively. Your daily diet should ideally consist of 40 per cent protein content. When you take the right proportion of protein, blood sugar levels will remain relatively stable, helping you lose weight. A ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - The Secret to Losing Fat and Gaining Muscle - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Aaron WalkerYou hit the gym six days a week with a rest day to cap things off. When you plateau or even gain weight while not gaining inches of muscle, it can be extremely frustrating. Some determined gym rats keep plugging away to see zero or very minimal results. While it might seem counterintuitive, you ...
Views: 678 - Do Carbohydrates Really Cause Weight Gain? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Alvin ChuaA common question with respect to weight loss is whether carbohydrates and weight loss can go hand in hand with each other. Carbohydrates are one of the macro-nutrients, along with fats and proteins. When people think of carbohydrates, they usually think of potatoes or rice. In actual fact, ...
Views: 725(1 vote) - Lose Weight With The Following Foods! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf you tilt your head down and cannot see your toes, then you better do something about losing that bulging belly of yours. Abdominal fat is the worst type of fat you can carry, especially for guys. The quickest and most effective way to lose weight and get rid of your fat belly is the same ...
Views: 653(1 vote) - Meet Your Weight Loss Goals With This Helpful Advice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Ramil MorlaIf you are unsure of the best weight loss methods, then you have come to the right place. There are many things you can do right and many things you can do that might hurt you. Follow the advice provided in the article and you should enjoy your results. Certain herbal teas are said to aid in ...
Views: 1101 - Tips That Will Help You Shed Pounds Fast - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Ramil MorlaWhen you are ready to lose weight you will need two things: dedication and an understanding of what will work for you. Any large changes to your lifestyle will cost you time, money, and create a lot of stress, so be ready if you decide to take this route. If you decide you can't handle it, you ...
Views: 1112 - Diets Don’t Work! by Johanna Courtleigh, MA, LPC - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Johanna Courtleigh, MA,Diets don’t work. It would be great if they did. If diets worked, almost everyone with a ‘weight problem’ would have handled it by now. Because dieting is easy. Just change what you eat for a while, and presto!, the weight melts off and the body you’ve been dreaming of is yours! But ...
Views: 2262(1 vote) - Want to Loose that Fatty Feeling? Do this not that - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Rita SchulteSo, here you are with another holiday approaching and you’re still feeling fat from the New Year. Why? Because you haven’t slowed it down since Christmas. You made all kinds of New Years resolutions to loose weight, but they only carried you as far as mid January. You’ve over indulged again ...
Views: 1319 - 5 Healthy Food Options while Taking Away Food for Better Health - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Sabestian KyrninMany busy people, with little spare time due to their working and social life, have turned to takeaway food. In order to make sure that you don’t end up ordering food that will only detriment your health and be of low nutritional value, here are five healthy food options you can choose from when ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Danger Of Getting Anorexia - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Harrison LeaWhen it comes to the anorexia, you can probably infer his methods of crime: the young beauty goes on diet at his instigation, and finally is framed. We can often see those very thin models, and some of them who are famous all over the world have suffered from the anorexia. Anorexia nervosa is ...
Views: 821 - Binge Eating Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Debbie WilliamsBinge Eating Recovery A client progress report of her journey to overcome binge eating disorder (BED) Following the binge eating recovery plan and lean for life programme a client of Birmingham eating disorders expert Debbie Williams sent in this email of her progress. Eating Normally Seems ...
Views: 933 - 6 Everyday Foods That Make You Fat - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe world has a problem, obesity levels are through the roof. In some parts of the UK around 57% of people are either overweight or obese and in the US its 67%. By 2020 its reported to be around 70% and 80% respectively – now they are crazy statistics if you ask me. There is a human ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Changing Eating Habit Has Never Been Easier - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Christian AdelmanIf you want to take better control of your health, one of the things that you can do is changing your eating habits. For some people, making a change to their diets may seem like a difficult thing to do. After all, if you have been eating pretty much the same things in the same manner for years, ...
Views: 473 - Facts About Menopause - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Eliza HaywoodMenopause Overview: Menopause is a natural phenomenon which results from the loss of ovarian function. During menopause stage she loses her fertile ability. It occurs due to hormonal imbalances between the ages of 45 - 55. One has to suffer from various symptoms such as insomnia, hair ...
Views: 857 - 4-Minute Healthy Sautéed Bok Choy - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from George MateljanEnjoy this great tasting recipe and get 375% of your Daily Value for vitamin A, 318% DV for vitamin C, 188% DV for vitamin K and 69% for folate! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 3 Ingredients: • 1 lb bok choy, chopped • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 3 TBS low sodium chicken or ...
Views: 2326(2 votes) - 15-Minute Salmon with Tomato Salsa - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from George MateljanIf you want a great tasting recipe that also provides over 100% of the daily value for hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, try this easy-to-prepare recipe tonight. It only takes 15 minutes and you will have a meal you'll want to share with your best friends. Enjoy! Prep and Cook ...
Views: 1813(2 votes) - More Carb Options for People with Diabetes: Whole Grains! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Gretchen ScalpiMany people with diabetes or pre-diabetes believe that they will need to make drastic changes in the way that they eat. One of the most common beliefs is that people with diabetes have to cut out carbohydrates. Nothing is further from the truth! The good news: you still can have ...
Views: 1279 - Exercising Safely Outdoors in the Winter Months - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Bonnie GillerIt’s wintertime and it’s cold outside. If you’re an avid exerciser who loves to exercise outdoors no matter what the weather, here are some tips for you to stay safe. •Plan ahead. Make sure you have appropriate clothing available before you make plans to go for an outdoor adventure. ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Fat Doesn’t Make You Fat – This Does - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeFat doesn’t make you Fat? Many people believe that the best way to lose fat is simply by cutting out fats from their diets. They have visions of the fat in their food clogging up their arteries. Most diet enthusiasts or people trying to eat healthy will look at the back of a packet see a ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Simple and Effective Ways To Lose Weight With Hypothyroidism - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Willie ArisWeight gain is one of the symptoms associated with hypothyroidism, and as a result of this, many people suffering from this health condition are often faced with the problem of how to lose their body weight. People suffering from hypothyroidism have a low basal metabolic rate (BMR) which ...
Views: 573 - 5 Common Fruits for Juicing: How it Helps the Body - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Melissa PageWe have read numerous articles about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. As we may all know, adding these food groups into our daily diet not only gives a tasty addition to the meal, but also keeps our immune system strong, cleanses our body, and improves our general health ...
Views: 686 - Must Know Facts about Obesity in Men - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Felix BarrowAt present, professionals pay increasing attention to the male obesity. This is due to the fact that the causes and effects of obesity in men and women are different. Therefore, the treatment of obesity in men requires different approaches than those in women. The increase in the amount of ...
Views: 694 - Eating Healthy to Leaving Fit - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from john naeerAs they say “you are, what you eat”. Food is an essential part of our life and it directly affects our physical and mental behaviour. A non-vegetarian and vegetarian may have different sort of likes and dislikes also they may differ from each other in the way they deal with identical situation ...
Views: 658 - Losing Fat is Not Too Complicated - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Susan AlaviYou don’t need to complicate issues of fat loss too much. Sometimes people try to begin their attempts at dieting as an act of sheer desperation. Sometimes these attempts include nearly impossible willpower goals with rigid “can’t ever eat this,” or “don’t ever eat that” rules. Too many endless ...
Views: 763 - 15-Minute Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from George MateljanScientific research continues to discover the importance of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids for optimal health. Salmon is one of the best food sources for both of these hard-to-find health-promoting essential nutrients. Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1-1/2 ...
Views: 1813(2 votes) - What to Eat After a Detox Diet - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Andrada TodWith all the toxins that exist around us, it is impossible to maintain a clean, healthy body without a periodical detox program. This type of diet is usually rather tough and straining for the body, since it is meant to help your system dislodge the foreign, unwanted substances from tissues and ...
Views: 1262 - Reasons Behind Why You Are Still Not Losing Weight! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Alvin ChuaThere are many people around the world who are constantly struggling in their attempts to lose weight. Some people may find losing weight a very easy task to perform, while others find it difficult even when faced with the exact, same circumstances. If you are one of the people who are ...
Views: 670(1 vote) - Dieting For Weight Loss: Are You Eating Too Little? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Alvin ChuaWhen talking about your diet to get slim for women, most people worry about whether they are eating too much. However, the question today is, are you eating enough? Did you know that if you do not eat enough you can prevent weight loss from happening? Many people believe that by not eating they ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - Are You Still Falling for This Common Weight Loss Scam? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Craig MaxwellIf you’ve been unsuccessful in your attempt to lose weight for months, years or even decades, you may be falling for the most common health scam in the world. Weight loss scams are everywhere and they’re not designed to help you shed pounds, they’re designed to keep you fat and dependent on ...
Views: 2041 - Gluten Free Diet Scam: Gluten Free Bread May Destroy Your Core Health! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Ameer Rosic#1 No Gluten? Gluten is the glue that holds everything together, so it must be processed to be removed, then re-processed to add new ingredients that act like “Glue” such as: Tapioca starch Potato starch Soy protein For example this is from a leading top seller of ...
Views: 1359 - 4 Things Your Body Absolutely Needs More Of - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Patrick O'NeillWe’ve all become very familiar with the most basic tenets of a healthier lifestyle: “drink water instead of sugary drinks”, “get more lean protein in your diet”, “cut out white flours”, “eat more fruit and vegetables”. Certainly these suggestions are great ways to improve your health, but ...
Views: 3150(3 votes) - How To Bulk Without Gaining Fat - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Richie ContartesiYou want to gain weight, but you don't want to gain fat. Lean muscle mass is what the goal should be. If it is already a battle just keep weight on, you may be thinking that it will be impossible to bulk-up without getting fat. You should not just focus on gaining weight, but you need to learn ...
Views: 1360 - Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat Lose the Belly - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Ameer RosicDid you know that eating two slices of whole wheat bread can increase your blood sugar more than 2 tablespoons of pure sugar? Wheat Belly: Wheat is Transmutagenic that has been manipulated and transformed into Dwarf Wheat. Amylopectin A gives you belly fat "Where there's glucose, ...
Views: 1131 - Obese Babies, Rats & 6 Foods You Should Eat Every Day - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeAs you are all aware nutrition is absolutely vital to your health. I have found many people struggle with the nutritional side of things more than the exercise, in truth it is a bigger commitment as you have to be constantly making correct decisions to ensure you get the results, you eat ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - Five Awesome Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Alvin ChuaExercise alone will not lead to weight loss. Exercise must be combined with a good nutrition plan. The success of any weight loss program is dependent not on the number of workouts you get weekly, but the quality of food you eat. Lose more weight quickly with the following tips. You should ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - Weight Reduction Diet Literal Food for Thought - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Victor E. BattlesIt is vitally important that a successful weight reduction diet include the necessary properly balanced nutrients which promote optimal brain health in addition to nutrition for other parts of the body. It is common knowledge and nothing new that nutrition affects mood and behavior, but it is ...
Views: 1013 - How Healthy Are The Health Foods? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Team AstroyogiAre you envious of those flawless bodies that you spot on the television of your favourite celebs? Do you wish to get one of those for yourself? In today’s modern world, a toned body is given so much importance that everyone follows the varied health products in the market blindly. Slimming ...
Views: 1322 - Foods To Add To Breakfast For A Faster Fat Loss Experience! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Alvin ChuaBreakfast is the most important meal of your day! When you start your morning with a good hearty and healthy breakfast, you will experience higher energy levels which mean you can burn more calories while working. When you work with an empty stomach, your body burns fewer calories as it needs to ...
Views: 671(1 vote) - Get the Body of Your Dreams with These huge Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Cletus ProfferYou need to be dedicated if you want to lose weight. Many people half-heartedly try to lose weight because they think that they are not accepted by society. They may try to eat a very restrictive diet that is not easy to stick with. You need to take the time to find something that can truly ...
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