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- Eat Healthy: Be Political - An Interview with Dr. David Kessler author of The End of Overeating - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf cake is your BFF (best friend forever), if the call of Cheeto sends you into an orange-stained spin, if you start to drool at the mere mention of Cinnabon, and/or if you are mad at yourself for giving in and diving into a vat of chocolate, then pull up a chair and start clicking for an ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - Even More Reasons to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Allan SosinThe reasons to avoid high fructose corn syrup continue to mount. There is little doubt in my mind that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is one of the most toxic chemicals to find its way into our restaurants, supermarkets and even health food stores. It has replaced sugar in many processed foods ...
Views: 1147(2 votes) - Everyday Foods That Will Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Barbara Wallace30 billion yearly, that's exactly how much people today in America spend on weight loss products and solutions, plenty of which do not work. A better way to get substantial fat loss results? Start food shopping. Latest reports point to a great number of things to eat; from grapefruit to green ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Fat Burning Foods - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Marketer SlodgeFat Burning Foods that aid in weight loss can be termed as fat burning food. These foods do not actually burn fat but due to their qualities allow the body to flush out fat that are stored as toxins. These foods would essentially have the following qualities: • Have a large amount of fiber ...
Views: 592(1 vote) - Fennel Green Beans - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from George MateljanTry this creative combination of fennel and green beans for a tasty addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating. And it only takes minutes to prepare! Prep and Cook Time: 12 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 3 cups thin green beans • 1/2 cup sliced fennel bulb • 1/2 medium onion, sliced ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Fettuccine with Spinach Pesto - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from George MateljanWith so many people in love with pasta we decided to create one that will give extra nutrients without taking long to prepare. Using frozen spinach obviously saves you a lot of time. If you happen to have extra time one day feel free to use fresh blanched spinach for optimum flavor. Prep and ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Fish Oil: The Sure Cure for the Deadly Condition of Silent Inflammation - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauDoctors may not always agree on everything, from diagnosis to specific treatments, but they all pretty much unanimously agree on one thing: inflammation causes disease. Every disease known to man. Now, we are all familiar with chronic inflammation such as that that occurs when we feel actual ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - Fruit Salad with Papaya Seed Dressing - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from George MateljanThis fruit salad can be eaten as a salad or dessert. The papaya dressing adds a peppery taste that is a nice addition to the sweetness of the fruit. Feel free to use any combination of seasonal fruits that complement one another and are readily available. Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes ...
Views: 2173(2 votes) - Get Rid of Chronic Health Problems with Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaAlthough millions of people spend billions of dollars each year on different types of diets, diet plans, diet programs, diet pills and god knows what, people still are not able to lose weight. In fact 95% of people who diet fail, so the more people diet, the fatter they get. I mean obesity rates ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - Get Slim Fast - Some Powerful Tips to Losing Stomach Fat - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Nirmala ChowAre you worried about your weight? How do you approach getting slim fast? Focus! That's how to get slim really fast and losing stomach fat. Make a commitment to exercise, any exercise. Make a commitment to diet, any good diet will do. You don't need to fly to the Bahamas to shop for ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Gluten Free Cake Mix Will Certainly Make Any Special Occasion Special - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from dorothy hasslerUsing a gluten free cake mix is a great alternative way to bake a cake for somebody with special dietary needs, whether it's a member of family with a gluten allergy or a friend that is concerned about their dietary intake. Celiac disease can limit the amount of gluten a person is allowed in ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Greek Salad - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from George MateljanThe chopped mint adds an unusual twist to this easy-to-prepare salad that is great for lunch. Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves 1 Ingredients: • 4 cups salad greens • 2 TBS chopped mint • 3 TBS crumbled feta cheese • 2 TBS chopped olives • 1/2 cup garbanzo beans • 1 TBS ...
Views: 1398(2 votes) - Healthful Tips for Healthy Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Lori MatthewsSummer is quickly approaching, and that means that bathing suit season is around the corner. Over the cold winter months it is more than normal to pack on a few extra pounds. However those extra pounds can be very detrimental to your body and overall health. They can lead to heart disease, ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - Healthy School Lunches: Yes, We Can! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAt 39 years of age Dr. Yvonne Sanders-Butler thought she had pink eye, but it was way worse than that. As her symptoms worsened she was rushed to the hospital on the verge of a massive stroke. She was morbidly obese, had high blood pressure, was pre-diabetic and could have died. While lying ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - High Energy Breakfast Shake - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from George MateljanThis delicious and nutrient-packed shake is a great way to start the day! Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves 2 Ingredients: • 1 medium banana • 1/2 cup whole strawberries • 1-1/2 cup low-fat milk • 2-1/2 TBS almond butter • 2 TBS ground flaxseeds • 1-1/2 TBS blackstrap ...
Views: 1988(1 vote) - Holiday Diet Tips and Healthy Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Clifford MacHanterWe are now fast approaching Holiday Season as well as Christmas vacation. I know what you think when I say Holiday Season, it’s about parties, celebrations, anniversaries and all the sweet foods you can imagine. But how about your holiday diet, Holiday fitness as well as holiday nutrition. Don’t ...
Views: 937(2 votes) - How a simple patch and a big idea can help you lose weight permanently - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Carl RoweAppetite control is the key to weight loss. The devil, however, is ,as they say, in the details. The details of appetite control are a highly complicated set of mechanisms and factors which all blend together in an incredibly nuanced way to create feelings of hunger or feelings of fullness. ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - How Natural and Herbal Weight Loss Supplements Work to Treat Obesity and Increase Metabolism - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Tess ThompsonThere is no miracle cure for obesity, and most reputable weight loss solutions emphasize that diet, exercise and behavioral changes are more important than weight loss medications. Whether you choose natural weight loss or herbal weight loss, you will be required to adhere to a strict, healthy ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - How to AVOID the Horrors of Developing an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauIt is no wonder that as many as 8 million US women suffer from eating disorders in the United States alone. Just sitting in front of the television for about five minutes or picking up any magazine on the newsstands will help to shed some light as to why. Just about every actress or model you ...
Views: 672(1 vote) - How To Beat Food Cravings. - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickDo you often find yourself giving in to cravings and completely wrecking your efforts to lose weight or maintain your healthy eating habits? Before you uncontrollably grab for those doughnuts or chips, read this article and learn how you can easily overcome those cravings by using a few simple ...
Views: 2053(1 vote) - How To Control Your Eating Habits - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Reeva JacksonBinge eating disorder is a condition that probably affects millions here in the United States and around the world. People with binge eating disorder often consume large amounts of food while feeling a real loss of control over their eating.1 This disorder differs from binge-purge syndrome ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - How to Detox for a Cleaner and a Healthier You - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaAlthough there are a lot of issues concerning detox dieting, there continues to be a lot of young people using this as an addition to their dieting regimen. They detox to lose weight, stay fit and get rid of body toxins the easy way. And why shouldn’t they? The procedure of detoxifying your ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - How to Eliminate Gas with a Diet Rich in Beans - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Lana NelsonMore every day, people are eating more plant-based foods including diets filled with beans and legumes. Yet, some hesitate to continue past a few days due to the amount of gas they experience. When prepared correctly, you can minimize, and in some cases, eliminate gas entirely. Ten to ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - How to Keep Yourself Motivated to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Andrew HunterOne of the hardest things in weight loss is finding the motivation to lose weight and to stick with your weight loss plan. Here are a couple of things you can do to keep focused and motivated to reach your weight loss goal. Steer Clear of Temptation — Using your head is a good start to ...
Views: 1712(2 votes) - How to lose weight fast - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2019 from Mona TawfikHow to lose weight fast If you are thinking of losing weight fast , but don't know how to start? If you are you trying to lose weight, but facing some difficulties, Your are in the right place. Here we will discuss some techniques and tips that have effectively helped some people in fast ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - How to reshape your body quickly without any side effects - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Ken YeReshaping your body entails careful diet and work-out planning. You need to know that getting that shape of your dreams cannot be achieved by just any reshaping routine except only if you don’t have some specific regions of your body that you actually want to reshape, if you want to lose weight ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Hypnosis Weight Loss! Does It Really Work? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickControlling your weight and avoiding weight gain as you get older are important ways to prevent a host of weight-related health problems. Indeed, if you are more than 20 pounds over your ideal weight, you are at greater risk for a rogues’ gallery of potentially deadly conditions, including ...
Views: 3648(1 vote) - Importance of Resistance Training For Women - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Steven MitchellAlthough working out and losing weight is important for everyone, women seem to have a more difficult time with the working out part than men do. This does not mean that women do not work out. It simply means that many women are not working out properly. I find that many women only perform ...
Views: 750(1 vote) - Indian Diet Plan For Healthy Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2015 from Gaurang ChandaranaIt will dependably be best on the off chance that you help to roll out little improvements. A diet doesn't imply that you have to essentially roll out positive improvements to dietary patterns overnight. Doing this can be immensely testing thus it is normally a great deal more viable to make a ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Introduction to the Best Fat Loss Plan - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanWhat Do You Want To Look Like? Write this down; describe everything in the finest detail and compare it to where you are now. The importance of having a vision of what you want to look like is important because it keeps you on track. Imagine going on a road trip without a destination, its ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Is Honey The Most Amazing Food On The Planet? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Steve BerchtoldIt may very well be. I love honey and eat it every day. I use it as a replacement for sugar in my tea in the morning. One reason I don’t prefer sugar over honey? Find out HERE. There’s an amazing thing that happens though when you mix this marvel of nature with another amazing plant creation, ...
Views: 1608(1 vote) - Juice Your Way to 10 Pounds of Fat Loss FAST! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauOkay, I am not talking about some newfangled human juicing machine that will literally squeeze the body fat off of you; I am talking about drinking juice in order to lose fat. Of all the diets that you may have encountered over the years, juice diets may be the most effective at helping you ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - July 4: Holiday Pig Out Special - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat???? HUH? Is Janice Taylor, Weight Loss Guru, the voice of Our Lady of Weight Loss, 50-pound big-time-loser, Intent.com blogger extraordinaire telling us that it's okay to pig out? "You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Learn about dietary fats - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from i-Supplements comFat has earned a bad reputation. When people hear the word “fat”, you can see them cringe at the thought of cellulite, love handles and beer guts, almost as if you are pointing to them as an example. While body fat may be a disgusting thought to many, dietary fats are an essential part of living ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - Learn How to Work with Your Inner Critic for Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Mike TurnerDr. Brian Alman, a veteran Southern California expert, and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, has made a crucial discovery regarding weight loss that he has learned from over 30 years of practice with patients of all sizes, shapes and demeanors. The most crucial issue to successful weight loss ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - Mediterranean Pasta Salad - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from George MateljanCombine the fresh taste of vegetables and herbs with pasta for a salad that is full of flavor and easy to prepare. Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 1/4 lb fusilli (corkscrew) pasta • 1 large bunch asparagus cut into 1-inch lengths, discarding bottom fourth • ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Natural Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaFor many decades everyone knew that the only way to lose weight is by going on a diet and doing some sort of a low intensity, long aerobic exercises like walking or jogging. But if you look at the results what this has produced then we can clearly see that it ain´t working. I mean 2/3 of the ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - Natural Weight Balancing - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis program is designed to utilize fat as energy and cut our unnatural cravings for sugar. In the beginning it will be difficult to make this transition. Use phases 1-3 interchangeably until it becomes effortless. If lunch is big and there is no hunger in the evening, move to phase three. If ...
Views: 515(1 vote) - New Years Evolution - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEvery January, after your judging mind puts you on trial and finds you guilty for your flaws--too fat, too poor, too messy, too lazy, you begin your self-improvement projects. Gritting your teeth you swear--I will lose wt, save money, clean out my closets, hit the gym. Change is so effortless in ...
Views: 648(1 vote) - Online Weight Control Programs: Do They Work? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Mark PatrickThere are some advantages as to why you should consider online weight control programs. • First, they are operated online. Meaning, your time is your own and there is no pressure and stress associated when going back and forth to the gym places, or when undergoing locally-operated weight ...
Views: 2132(1 vote) - Perform Exercise in order to lose the Weight: Good for the Health of Teenagers - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Steave MorisonOne of the most important components of the weight loss is the exercise. If a person is very much desperate to lose the weight in a quick, effective and healthy manner then he must start exercising from now onwards. And the best thing is that there are many options available for the teenagers ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - Potato You Have Been Around! - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Gail ColeThe potato originated in the Andes Mountains of South America. The Peruvian mountainous terrain was too cold for wheat or corn but potatoes thrived. The Andean natives not only used potatoes for food but for medicinal purposes. Andean’s worshipped potato gods and had ritual celebrations for ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Problems With Popular Diets - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Steven MitchellThese days it seems like our entire culture is obsessed with personal appearance. Women want to be skinnier; men want to build up giant muscles. No matter where you look, there's bound to be a book, DVD, television program or website that's claiming to have the newest and most advanced diet plan ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - Quick & Easy Workouts To Burn Fat - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from i-Supplements comQuick and Easy Workouts For the majority of us, we live overly chaotic lives. So fitting in an hour, or even 30 minutes to workout is most often out of the question. I am there with you! Just thinking about opening up enough time in our schedules to workout gives me a headache! Luckily ...
Views: 1189(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) - Shiitake Mushroom Seaweed Soup - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from George MateljanTry this delicious combination of seaweed and shiitake mushrooms to add an extra boost of minerals to your Healthiest Way of Eating. Enjoy! Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: • 6 whole dried medium shiitake mushrooms • 6 cups warm water • 4 medium-sized pieces ...
Views: 2003(1 vote) - Six Pack Abs Diet - 4 Top Nutrition Tips For Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from rena wongThere are so many fad diets for weight loss on the market that consumers are confused about which one to follow. Most of these diets tend to limit the consumption of a particular macronutrient (protein, carbs or fat) or food group. However, your body needs all macronutrients to function ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - Six Tips for Losing Weight Quickly - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Andrew HunterLosing weight fast is not an easy thing to do, and you might find that the weight will start to creep back over time. Here are a few pointers about how you can start dropping weight fast: Let's begin by eating healthy. Eat fruits and vegetables to get the most nutrition you can. Junk food ...
Views: 912(2 votes) - Snack Tips to Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf you want to melt off that belly fat, you have to feed the fire. Here are some easy snack tips to keep your metabolism high and your body burning fat during the day. Here is the easiest way to keep yourself on track to eat healthy during those busy days. Just look at your hand! That's right, ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Taming the Brain: Conquering Addiction and Eating Challenges - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Lee GerdesOver 900 years ago, a woman who was incredibly advanced for her time understood that what causes us to overindulge in food, put harmful substances in our bodies, and treat each other in a less than caring manner is a refusal to embrace the whole of life as a pleasurable experience. This woman's ...
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