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- 3 Simple Diet Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Tony SchwartzIn today’s fast-paced earth it is challenging for anyone to consume healthful, it seems like no one has the time to sit down and consume a excellent, nutritious meal. This really is becoming a national crisis as our persons reap the consequences of a fast-food earth, with 30% of Americans ...
Views: 2504 - Paleo Ground Beef Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Gail ColePaleo recipes allow fresh meat, poultry and fish. Ground beef is a versatile meat used in Paleo Recipes. Ground beef is finely chopped beef. Beef is grounded in a mincer. Any part of the beef can be used but chuck steak or round steak is frequently used. Ground beef is a less expensive cooking ...
Views: 2502 - Sensory Specific Satiety: The Thrills of the Tongue and Fullness - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe human tongue is a thrill seeker. As it tires of one taste, it looks for another. This sensation-seeking tendency of the tongue is what accounts for the so-called sensory specific satiety. Recall what happens in a buffet: while you might feel too full to eat another plate of roast beef and ...
Views: 2500(1 vote) - Compulsive Dieting: How to Avoid a Psychological Obsession with Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Anica OaksAn obsession with weight loss is a very destructive pathology. It is often subtle and insidious, weaving its way into a person's daily thoughts and life. It can slowly and surely destroy their confidence, self-image, relationships and health. If it reaches a severe enough state, it can even ...
Views: 2499 - Obesity Rates Rising, Best Tips to Lose Weight Now! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PhillipObesity rates continue to grow at a staggering pace, with dire implications to both individual health and our struggling health care system. Over 2 million people moved from overweight to obese status, based on the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale, a standardized measurement of body weight. Obesity ...
Views: 2496(1 vote) - Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Amy StephensLow blood sugar (also known as Hypoglycemia) is a condition found in Diabetics that is characterized by low blood glucose. When your blood sugar level drops well below normal, your muscles and brain are starving for the energy they get from glucose to function properly. Low blood sugar is most ...
Views: 2495(2 votes) - Great Snacks to Help Tone Stomach Muscles - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Phil RosserThere's nothing wrong with snacking, it's important to keep your mind and body energized and your metabolism working throughout the day. Many people can make better choices for healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner, but they are still struggling to find good ideas for healthy snacks between ...
Views: 2486 - Serious Dieting Tips, Humorous Explanations - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2004 from David LeonhardtA few months ago, I set out to lose 22.6 pounds, then to put back on at least half of it. Huh? Anybody who's ever found herself stuck on a yo-yo diet is probably thinking that I am either crazy or planning way too hard for the inevitable yo-yo heartaches. However, my plan is more sneaky than ...
Views: 2486(2 votes) - Slimming Recipes – Lose Weight Eating Delicious Chicken Burgers - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Keith GarrowAchieving and maintaining a healthy weight can help you feel better about yourself and give you increased energy and desire to participate in an active lifestyle. By eating better and making yourself delicious slimming recipes you can help slim down your waistline and reduce your risk of ...
Views: 2485(3 votes) - WHOLE GRAINS AND REDUCED RISK OF CANCER - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Hope AndersonCancer as reported is the second leading cause of illness and death in the United States claiming an estimated 550,000 lives each year, translated as more than 1,500 lives lost each day. The sad news, one third of these deaths are diet related. As with CHD (cardiovascular Heart Disease), ...
Views: 2483 - Improve Your Health By Becoming a Food Snob - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather CarusoMany of us have friends who may embarrass us in restaurants being fussy when ordering a simple entre. Asking for this and that on the side, having a coffee at 300 degrees and no warmer and asking for the world, all for $2.50. However, those who make choices that do not conform to society ...
Views: 2480(2 votes) - Why Feeding Factory Farmed Animals Genetically Modified Monsanto Bt Corn Has Resulted in Substandard Meats Sold in Restaurants and Grocery Stores That Lead to Inflammation, Illness, Disease, Weight Gain and Obesity in America - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.We believe that factory farmed livestock fed on Monsanto genetically modified corn, “shot up” on antibiotics, whether they need them or not, and fed synthetic growth hormones is a major contributor to weight gain, obesity illness and disease. There are more than 65 scientific studies that ...
Views: 2479(6 votes) - The Failure of the Western Medical Model - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaOne Cause, One Cure The western medical model looks at illness from a one cause-one disease-one cure perspective. This is called allopathic medicine. If a person has high blood pressure, an allopathic physician may give him or her a drug to lower blood pressure. The doctor may opt for the ...
Views: 2477(2 votes) - The Great Protein Debate - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Grace AllisonAre high or low protein diets superior? How much protein does one need? Is animal protein necessary in the diet? The following are observations based on working with many clients over the past two decades. What is Protein? Proteins are substances made up of smaller chemicals called amino ...
Views: 2477 - ARE YOU ADDICTED TO FOOD? THERE IS A SOLUTION! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Marilyn OceanDo you often feel like you are addicted to food? Well it is not your fault! The food industry has hooked over 68% of the American population. We are led to believe that there is no good food or bad food, that it's all a matter of balance. This sounds good in theory, except for one ...
Views: 2476(2 votes) - Three Steps to Release Emotional Stress Eating - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Aila Accad, RN,Emotional eating is a common response to stress. Do you find yourself reaching for comforting foods when you are stressed? You may also find that the harder you try to control emotional eating, the worse it seems to get. When you understand the forces behind emotional eating, you can see why ...
Views: 2469 - Why Stubborn Fat Is So Hard To Burn - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Steve PletzStubborn fat...you know...that fat that just won't burn off no matter what you do. We all have it but some of us have it worse then others. This article is going to dive right into the fat cells and explain WHY stubborn fat is so hard to burn off as well as provide a simple solution you can use ...
Views: 2462 - Capsiplex Review - Can You Lose Weight With Chilli Peppers? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from rena wongRed hot peppers or capsicum have been known to facilitate weight loss for a long time. They contain a group of compounds, Capsaicinoids that are proven to reduce appetite and body fat, burn calories and increase metabolic rate. The recommended amount of red hot peppers for weight loss is 10 ...
Views: 2461(2 votes) - Is Binge Eating Disorder Caused by My Lack Of Willpower? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Ofira ShaulSome people think it is easy to overcome a binge eating disorder and lose weight. Their advice is to become thin by simply using a bit of willpower. This is a dieting myth that many people believe, even those who struggle with their weight. To begin dispelling this myth, we must first take a ...
Views: 2456(1 vote) - Paleo diet versus ketogenic diet - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn the world of diets it’s hard to pick the one best suited for you. This is why it’s important to understand each diet and how each one can help you achieve your goals. Both the Paleo diet and ketogenic diet have been increasing in popularity. Although you may have a broad understanding of ...
Views: 2447 - Winstrol Cycle - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Winstrol Side EffectsThe prime concern that people taking steroids have is about the right dosage so that they get all the results desired by them. Abuse of steroids is often associated with occurrence of certain effects that can affect the user’s body in many ways. Hence intake of just the right amount is important ...
Views: 2446 - Balance Your Hormone By Increasing Your Oxygen - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Cliff ManchasterHave you ever tried martial arts? If you are a guy with man boob problems, you should. Why? Martial arts is an activity that gets your metabolism running like crazy, elevates your testosterone level, and creates a more disciplined you. Martial arts though are not a holistic solution. It ...
Views: 2445 - Lose Weight, Gain Weight, Manifest A Body You'll Love! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2015 from Kimberley LovellAre You Ready to Fall Truly, Madly and Deeply in Love With Yourself ,Your Body & Your Life? To Release Weight, Eliminate Cravings & Find True Rhythm & Balance in your Life? To Connect With Your Inner God/Goddess? Would you like to; • feel comfortable in your own skin? • feel happy with ...
Views: 2443 - 4 Safe & Effective Standing Ab Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from sarah labdarOne of people’s major problem areas on the body is the stomach. That’s because for many, fat accumulates around the midsection. Once this starts to happen, it is hard for people to lose weight around the core. Most of abdominal exercises require people to lie on their back on the floor, which ...
Views: 2435 - Vitamins To Aid In Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Greg FrostWhen you think about weight loss, you will tend to consider only about an exercise program to burn your fats away or the tasteless and raw foods that you plan to eat. You might also have considered buying the diet drug that you saw at the pharmacy. However, did it ever come across your mind that ...
Views: 2435(1 vote) - Plyometrics Exercises for Sports Training - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Dale MillerSports like soccer are incredibly demanding on the body. Players must be continually running around a large field exerting themselves in all kinds of ways, whether it be sprinting, jumping, sliding, tackling, or kicking. The average soccer play will run over eight kilometers in a ninety minute ...
Views: 2422(3 votes) - Fruit Nutrition Facts - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Popa WoolseyDelicious cherry fruit,kewi fruit and the fruit nutrition facts for a rapid weight loss diet. Since most people like some kind of fruit be it apples, bananas, pears or some exotic fruit a fruit diet is appealing to many people. Eating a diet consisting mainly or solely of fruit for a ...
Views: 2421 - Metabolic Triggers - Figure Out How To Get Rid Of Your Excess Weight By Stoking Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Tony CimbaThe way your body expends fuel is an extravagant drill that involves deliberate planning of your eating ritual and how you exercise. Learn how to regulate your metabolism to make your weight-loss program efficient and swifter. Metabolic triggers and weight manipulation The rate at which ...
Views: 2421 - 245 NUTRITION AND FITNESS TIPS - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from dushawn hadinger1. Drinking very cold water speeds up your metabolism. The body has to use energy to bring the water up to normal body temperature. 2. Salba seed is the most nutrient dense food presently known.These tasteless seeds have the highest concentration of vitamins, minerals, good fats, fiber and ...
Views: 2420(1 vote) - Garlic Dip with Crudités - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from George MateljanFor a great appetizer before dinner or as a snack any time of the day, try this quick and easy-to-make dip that goes with any type of fresh cut vegetables (such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, or bell peppers). Garlic not only tastes great but provides you with extra health benefits from its ...
Views: 2419(3 votes) - Getting Over the Flu - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Vincent TreacyI'm not too sure whether this is really a Health or a Fitness article but my own recent bout of flu prompted me to write this article. I have kept myself fit all my life and the habit started in my early school days when I joined the school Cross Country team. I was never the best runner but ...
Views: 2419(2 votes) - Lose Belly Fat Fast with 2 Vital Secrets to Real Fat Loss - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Steve BetsworthDo you struggle to lose belly fat? I bet you're thinking that you've tried every technique in the world to try to lose your stubborn belly fat, but it just never seems to budge... right? I'm sure you see TONS of commercials and ads making all kinds of miracle claims that you can lose your belly ...
Views: 2418(3 votes) - Baked Sweet potato Fries Low Fat Recipe - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Popa WoolseyPerfect low-fat baked sweet potato fries recipe with cinnamon. Baked Cinnamon sweet potato Fries are the perfect low-fat food when you have that urge to snack on something sweet. As you well know it is often the perennial ‘sweet tooth' that interrupts those well intentioned efforts to stay on a ...
Views: 2416(2 votes) - Hot Polenta Breakfast with Dried Fruit Compote - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from George MateljanThis healthy hot breakfast is so good with its natural sweetness from the honey and dried fruit you may feel like you are eating dessert. It is a delicious topping for the polenta. A perfect satisfying breakfast on a cool morning that will sustain you for hours. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes ...
Views: 2415(2 votes) - How fruits can help you burn calories - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you want to promote calorie burning it really has a lot to do with what you eat. Of course while marrying proper diet and exercise together can burn the most calories; you can get a good head start by incorporating calorie-burning fruits into your diet. But how exactly does fruit promote ...
Views: 2414 - Thin People Are Not Just Lucky! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jill FlemingWhile it is true that genetics will play a part in your weight, this is not the main factor influencing your body weight. The food choices you make, the amount of movement you give your body and even the amount of sleep you get daily will have the biggest impact on your weight. You can lose ...
Views: 2413(3 votes) - 3 Bad Diet Mistakes To Avoid At All Cost! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Mark PatrickEven though there is so much information available about weight loss, the same diet mistakes are being made over and over every day. We are not talking here about little slipups where you ate a slice of pie that was not on the plan, but big mistakes that lead to failure to lose the weight that ...
Views: 2411(4 votes) - Dieting For Results: PEERtrainer’s View on Healthy, Long Term Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Wendy Montes de ocaPEERtrainer.com, the Web’s premiere health and weight loss community, has been following Stephen Covey's advice, being very mindful of the space between stimulus and response, following the publication of an article on the difficulty of weight loss from a widely followed blogger at the New York ...
Views: 2409(1 vote) - Does Hypnosis Work For...? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Mark FivemanDoes hypnosis work? Well, that depends on what you want to use it for. This article will help you cut through the marketing hype and find out what issues hypnosis really helps. The information in this article is based on a review of current mainstream scientific research. Does Weight Loss ...
Views: 2408(4 votes) - Una Cosa es la Alimentación y Otra Muy Diferente es la Nutrición - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Carlos CorreaUna Cosa es la Alimentación y Otra Muy Diferente es la Nutrición Lo que pasa es que una cosa es la alimentación y otra muy diferente es la nutrición –¿Y cuál es la diferencia? –La alimentación contempla un sinnúmero de actos voluntarios y conscientes que van dirigidos a la elección, ...
Views: 2406(2 votes) - Cut Sugar and Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2010 from John PhillipAmericans consume 156 pounds of sugar for every man, woman and child each year, and this number is continuing to grow at an alarming rate. The vast majority doesn’t come from the sugar jar, but is conveniently hidden in foods you may never suspect. Sugar, and its evil cousin high fructose corn ...
Views: 2405(1 vote) - 7 Most Important Health Benefits of Grape Seed Oil to Your Body - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Saeed SikiruBecause of its numerous use and benefits, when used appropriately, grape seed oil has lots of health benefits to the body than any other natural fruit oil. Below are the 7 health benefits of the natural fruit oil to your body. #1. Nutritious and healthy The natural fruit oil is very ...
Views: 2401 - Creating The Perfect Diet Plan For You - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jack DobsonFirstly, there are many forms of diet plans other than for just losing weight. You can set up a diet plan to help you maintain your current weight, or even establish a diet plan that will help you gain weight. This is the first step, deciding if you want to lose, maintain, or gain weight. If ...
Views: 2400 - Goal Setting - Ten Lessons I Learned While Climbing to the Top - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jill KoenigI recently spent some time in Door County, Wisconsin on a relaxing little weekend getaway. On my last day there, I set out with a girlfriend to explore Peninsula State Park, a beautiful nature preserve located on a bluff high above the waters of Green Bay. As we went through the park, we ...
Views: 2398(10 votes) - Pizza on the healthy side (whole wheat Pizza) - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Jimmy SigenstroemI have previously written about that even if you chose to eat a healthy diet, it doesn’t mean that you have to do without all the good things. You can easily have a pizza once in a while, as long as you do right and in moderation. And by right I mean that you drop the pepperoni, the pork bacon, ...
Views: 2398(1 vote) - Emotional Eating Support - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Laurel InmanCan we really accomplish anything great without support? All things in life require some sort of support to truly succeed. At this moment I’m looking at a mother dove in her nest, nestled upon a support beam. The foundation of my home has strong support that holds it up during storms. The ...
Views: 2396(1 vote) - Why Wishful Thinking Won't Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steve LevinsonAn exciting new diet can certainly nourish your optimism. But it won’t change reality. The truth is, a new diet is nothing more than a fresh set of restrictions that you probably won’t stick to any better than you stuck to the many (once fresh) sets of restrictions that came before it. "Not ...
Views: 2396(7 votes) - 10 Healthiest Foods Under $1 - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Sam EtkinYou can’t tune into the news today without hearing about the rising cost of living, be it gas for your car, heat for your home, or food for your family. Many baby boomers are giving up -- or at least stretching out -- food luxury items such as those coveted fancy coffees, because their ...
Views: 2394(2 votes) - 5 Substitutes of Safflower Oil - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2018 from Jessica Willson6 substitutes of safflower oil The numerous benefits of safflower oil, as well as the versatility of safflower oil, are very famous among nutritionists. However, at times you need to find the substitutes of safflower oil when you cannot use it in any particular recipe. Even though, the ...
Views: 2394(1 vote) - Is it Socializing or Emotional Eating? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia GreavesIf you’re an emotional eater, you may experience this common conundrum: you do well when at home during the week - eating the right foods and portion sizes. However, whenever there is a social event or potluck, you tend to overeat and your portion sizes are far larger than at home. You pass it ...
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