Diet, Weight Loss, Exercise and More

Use Your Instincts to Lose Weight--and Keep It Off--Without Feeling Hungry

2012-02-05T18:44:00.000-08:00

The "I" Diet: Use Your Instincts to Lose Weight--and Keep It Off--Without Feeling Hungry

Try it and feel good about yourself.

Reviews

My husband and I are almost done with Stage One of this diet and so far are very impressed. We haven't felt hungry (except when we skipped snacks) and it's been incredibly easy to stick to. The food is incredible, it tastes so good that it's hard to believe that this is a diet. Both of us have also lost weight which is, of course, the goal.

Originally published in 2008 in hardcover, Dr. Susan Roberts's groundbreaking Instinct Diet was universally praised as superb. From Jane E. Brody in The New York Times: "Perhaps the most comprehensive approach to eating for effective weight control." From Women's World: "Obesity cure!" From world-class nutritional researchers and scientists: "A real paradigm shift;" "wise guidance along the road to long-term weight management;" "an honest, straightforward and helpful guide." And not to mention from Harvard's Henry Louis Gates Jr., who recommends the book to "anyone who has struggled with weight gain or obesity, and has given up hope. This diet will change their life."

Now in paperback, featuring a new chapter highlighting success stories, with before and after photos, The "I" Diet is the only diet that helps us control the controls. The diet that's easy to follow; the diet that's based on impeccable laboratory research; the diet where the dieter never goes hungry; the diet that is unequivocably healthy, thoroughly grounded in the metabolic, genetic, and psychological workings of the human body. Through its focus on delicious, deeply satisfying dishes like Orange Crumbed French Toast, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Thai Chicken Salad with Warm Peanut Sauce, and Chocolate Bread Pudding, and proven behavioral modifications (Dr. Roberts is a professor of nutrition and a professor of psychiatry), the diet is a fat-burning marvel. Read it and find out for yourself how the dieters on the cover lost 30 pounds on.

Great Tips for your Thanksgiving Dinner

2011-11-23T19:48:00.000-08:00

All serving estimates are generous to allow for plenty of seconds and leftovers.

How big?

For turkeys under 16 pounds, estimate 1 pound per serving (this accounts for bone weight). For larger birds, a bit less is fine; they have a higher meat-to-bone ratio. But if your goal is to have ample leftovers, aim for 1 ½ pounds per person whatever the turkey's size.

• For 8 people, buy a 12-pound turkey

• For 10 people, buy a 15-pound turkey

• For 12 people, buy an 18-pound turkey

•For 14 people, buy a 20-pound turkey

The big thaw

The safest way to thaw a frozen turkey is in the refrigerator. You'll need about 24 hours per 4 to 5 pounds of turkey. You also can put the turkey in a sink of cold water. Change the water every 30 minutes, and plan for about 30 minutes per pound.

The brine

Never brine a turkey for more than about 8 to 10 hours. Much longer and the meat will be too salty. Always keep the bird refrigerated during brining. If the turkey is too big, an ice-filled cooler stored outside works, too.

The roast

Roasting temperatures vary widely by recipe. Some go at a slow and steady 325 F. Others crank the heat to 400 F or 425 F for the first hour, then drop it down for the rest of the time.

However you roast, use an instant thermometer inserted at the innermost part of the thigh (without touching bone) to determine when your turkey is done. The meat needs to hit 165 F for safe eating, though some people say thigh meat tastes better at 170 F.

The following roasting time estimates are based on a stuffed turkey cooked at 325 F. Reduce cooking time by 20 to 40 minutes for turkeys that are not stuffed. And remember, a crowded oven cooks more slowly, so plan ahead if your bird needs to share the space.

• 12-pound turkey: 3 to 4 hours at 325 F

•15-pound turkey: 4 to 4 1 / 2hours at 325 F

• 18-pound turkey: 4 1 / 2to 5 hours at 325 F

• 20-pound turkey: 5 to 6 hours at 325 F

The rest

The turkey should never go directly from the oven to the table. Like most meat, it needs to rest at least 20 minutes before serving for the juices to redistribute.

The sides

• Carrots: a 1-pound bag makes 4 to 5 servings

• Cranberry sauce: a 12-ounce package of fresh cranberries makes about 2 1 / 4cups of sauce; a 16-ounce can has 6 servings

• Gravy: plan for 1/3 cup of gravy per person

• Green beans: 1 ½ pounds of beans makes 6 to 8 servings

• Mashed potatoes: a 5-pound bag of potatoes makes 10 to 12 servings

• Stuffing: a 14-ounce bag of stuffing makes about 11 servings

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving dinner! Enjoy!

5 Diet and Nutrition tips

2011-10-13T21:56:00.000-07:00

Watch this video it has 5 essential nutrition tips. Thanks for watching!

How do you Curb Your Appetite and Still Loose Weight?

2011-05-23T21:58:00.000-07:00

Eat slowly every meal. You will feel full and eat less than you expect. Try to focus in each bit you eat.

Add vegetables to your meals it ads bulk but few calories. Also drink a full glass of water half an hour before lunch and dinner and you will eat less.

How do you lose weight?

the first thing to do is to make a commitment. Things that will help you achieve that is to think that you will have energy and you will have better health.

Focus in what works for you. Have you had success in the past exercising with other people? Start walking with a friend until you find it enjoyable.

Set a goal and try to stick to it. Accept that weight loss comes slowly 1-2 lbs.a week.

Learn to eat healthy foods. If you want a long-term weight control and better health then you need to learn everything about healthy foods.

Try to stay active. Cut your calories by 250 calories a day, and it will help you lose half a pound a week. Add to that 30 minutes brisk walk 4 days a week, and you can double the rate of weight loss.

If you can't exercise every day then try doing it 3 times a week for 1 hour. To succeed you need to make it a way of life, you have to do this daily and make it a habit. It's not enough to eat good foods and exercise for a few weeks. Just change your lifestyle.

Raw Diet - Is it Important?

2011-05-01T22:48:00.001-07:00

Raw food diet is basically something that is designed for people who want to be healthier and to live their lives longer. It is mainly composed of the uncooked and unprocessed food items. The ingredients are also organic. Meaning to say, all of which don't go through the kitchen fire. The raw foodists, or those who adhere to the consumption of nothing but the foods that are not treated with fire, believe that it is healthier to eat these as compared to those highly processed foods.

True indeed, many of the foods get drained out of their nutritive values once they are heated beyond 160 degrees Fahrenheit. The nutrients tend to disintegrate at the specific temperature.

This system of dieting somehow lessens the food choices. The 100% raw food vegans are those individuals who choose the uncooked and freshly picked vegetables and fruits for sustenance. The raw food diet is also said to be effective for weight loss since the foods which are high in carbohydrates, fats, and other fat-generating items are erased from the menu. It is through this that the unwanted weight is lost.

Apart from peeled carrots, the raw food menu broadens the choices by allowing the consumption of a variety of nuts, sprouts, seeds, celery stalks, non-fat chocolate, skim milk, blended fruits, and vegetable salads, and a lot other healthy but creatively produced meals. For the sweet tooth, smoothies and juicy fruits are recommended. Some chocolate recipes also don't need to be baked. Baking is of course more advised than frying, roasting, or grilling.

Your menu variants are not limited. You too can create your own diet menu plan. Experiment and be firm with your goal of losing weight. With raw food diet, you can have more energy, be healthier, be slimmer, and look younger.

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How to Control the Food You Eat

2011-03-20T21:33:00.000-07:00

You are what you eat. But you are also how much you eat. The plate of spaghetti
you had for dinner — what you consider as one serving — may have actually
been two, three or more servings.
Knowing and controlling portion sizes will help you eat a healthier diet, whether
you’re trying to lose weight or not. Below are examples of single servings:

Whole grains — 1 slice whole-grain bread, 1/2 small
whole-grain bagel, 1/2 whole-grain English muffin, 1/2
cup whole-grain cereal, 1/2 cup cooked whole-grain pasta
or 1/3 cup cooked brown rice

Fruits and vegetables — 1 small apple, 1/2 cup cut or
canned fruit (packed in its own juice), 1/2 cup 100 percent
fruit juice, 1 to 2 cups leafy vegetables, 1/2 cup to 1 cup
solid vegetables

Dairy products — 1 cup fat-free milk or yogurt, 2/3 cup
low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese, 1 1/2 ounces low-fat or
fat-free cheese (1 1/2 ounces equals about a pair of dice)

Lean meats, seafood or poultry — 1 1/2 ounces lean
meat (equals about a half deck of cards), 3 ounces fish or
chicken (equals about a deck of cards); 1/2 cup cooked
dried beans or legumes

the next article will be How to Change what we Eat. So keep coming back, stay tunned I will bring more information so you can shed those unwanted pounds, happy dieting!

Here are different ideas for Weight Loss

2011-02-27T17:44:00.000-08:00

First, let's talk about what kind of food can you pick that you can stick with? If you were to choose a food that will let you get rid of those unwanted pounds. Many will say salad, right? Well pick romaine lettuce, grilled chicken with a light olive dressing or a turkey on whole-grain bread. That's a healthful lunch. For most people, lunch is the hurry-up meal, and have it for lunch every day. Every day. Yes, every day. If you make a habit of eating the same food for at least one meal a day, it'll decrease temptation and help you stop thinking about flavor feasts. It's one of the ways to automate your brain so that your habits follow.

Now let's talk about ready-to-eat snacks

The list should include: almonds, peanuts, or walnuts; bags of prechopped fruits and veggies; dried fruit (apricots, cranberries).

Broccoli Cheese Soup

2011-02-06T00:24:00.000-08:00

With the cold weather all over the country it's so good to have some soup. So here is a recipe. Hope you like it!

Ingredients:

1 cup of potatoes, cooked
1 1/2 cup of carrots, cooked
1 med onion, cooked
3 1/4 cup of water
1 3/4 teaspoon of salt
1 bag of frozen broccoli chopped or 4 cups of fresh chopped
1 cup shredded-extra sharp Cheddar Cheese

Cook broccoli until tender, blend potato with 2 cupts of water. Blend carrots with onion with 1 1/4 c. of water. Combine all ingredients. Add the cheddar cheese. Transfer all the ingredients to a pot and let the cheese melt, cook it for about 8-10 minutes. You can also replace the broccoli and use cauliflower. Serve this warm.

Happy Cooking!

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Some Ideas for Holiday Baking

2010-12-19T20:39:00.000-08:00

"It's that time of year again when we pull out our favorite holiday recipes or vow to try some new ones. As you think about special desserts and treats, keep in mind a small but important change you can make: Substitute extra-virgin olive oil for butter in baking. This is one Med Diet habit that helps you include healthy fats in your diet. And in making the switch, you'll use less fat overall. Here's a quick look at how to make the substitution:

¼ cup butter~3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup butter~¼ cup olive oil
½ cup butter~¼ cup +1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup butter~½ cup olive oil
¾ cup butter~½ cup +1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup butter~¾ cup olive oil

There are other steps you can take as well to help keep the finale to a holiday meal healthy:

Come up with ways to build a dessert around fresh or dried fruit.
Use plain or toasted nuts, another good source of healthy fats.
Substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream.
Replace half the fat in baked goods with applesauce, mashed banana, or pureed dried fruit.
Reduce sugar in cookies and cakes by one-third to one-half and add cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg to enhance the flavor.
Save sweet treats and desserts for truly special occasions during the holiday season, rather than making them daily fare."

More coming up, happy dieting! Visit my other blogs for great ideas!

Thanks, have a great day! Happy Holidays!

Healthy Recipe for Breakfast

2010-12-19T20:31:00.000-08:00

Here is a great recipe for those who are trying to have a good breakfast and at the same time lose weight . Watch this video and healthy dieting!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day!

Those Wonderful Winter Vegetables

2010-11-15T21:11:00.000-08:00

Is it that time of the year when our clothes start getting tighter? Well, we can remedy that eating vegetables. Include in your diet the winter squash. It's proven according to research that getting more vegetable in your diet can help you drop some of those unwanted pounds. Try the acorn, butternut. The squash is high in fiber but it also has water. That means you can eat lots of it and feel full without going overboard on calories. Just be careful with the butter and brown sugar, of course.

Whole grains are another great source to control your weight. Just start trying these winter vegetables and add quinoa to your grains, you can cook it just like oats or barley.

Keep coming back I will have more ideas. Have a great day!

Very Important Video explaining Diabetes

2010-11-14T19:44:00.000-08:00

This is a very important video explained by doctor Lauren Streicher on how Diabetes affect your body. She explains Diabetes I and Diabetes II, causes, damages and complications. Please watch carefully, and thanks.

Here is another video from Dr. Lauren Streicher explaining diet and exercise for diabetics Happy diet diabetics! Watch it and improve your health! Have a great week!

Best Way to eat Vegetables and Fruits!

2010-11-08T20:00:00.000-08:00

We all know that vegetables and fruits are good for us, but when it comes to eating them we are not eating enough each day.

What are some of the ways we can eat vegetables and fruits?

Blend fruits with yogurt, or tofu for a breakfast smoothie.

Keep dried fruits on hand for snacks.

Use vegetables for your soups, casseroles, stir fry.

Blend fruits and add them to your bread for breakfast.

Add vegetables to your favorite dishes, and your patties.

Here are two snack ideas that are less than 200 calories.

Take an apple and add a teaspoon of peanut butter.

One cup of tomato soup with 5 whole-grain crackers.

Keep coming back for more ideas. Have a great week!

The Most Important Exercise! Read It!

2010-11-01T22:16:00.000-07:00

Walking is the most simple exercise but if you walk at least 10,000 steps a day you will actually reduce the amount of fat you have and keep your weight at a healthy level.

One more thing I want to share:

"Just for Today"

1) Just for today I will eat 2 or 3 fresh fruits
2) Just for today I will eat some green and yellow vegetables
3) Just for today I will eat whole-grain cereals and bread.
4) Just for today I will eat legumes (beans) and no meat.
5) Just for today I will take a long leisurely walk.
6) Just for today I will be thankful-whatever the weather.
7) Just for today I will drink 8 glasses of water.
8) Just for today I will spend 8 relaxed hours in bed.
9) Just for today I will get fresh air day and night.
10 Just for today I will express gratitude to God for at least ten things.

Hope you enjoyed this article. Happy dieting! Keep coming back! Stay tunned for more! Have a great day!

Two Important issues

2010-10-31T17:35:00.000-07:00

Benefits of Coconut Water

Coconut water has been getting a lot of buzz lately. But what is it? And is it worthy of the hype?

First, coconut water is not the same thing as coconut milk. Coconut milk is creamy and comes from coconut meat, while coconut water is the liquid from young green coconuts. Coconut water is low-fat, with one-half gram of fat in one cup, and a good source of fiber, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C. The sodium content of coconut water can be high, so make sure to check the label.

Tip of the Day

Wash Your Fruits and Veggies: Hand washing may be one of the most important steps to preventing food poisoning, but it's not just your hands that need a good cleaning during food preparation. To prevent foodborne illness, it's also important to properly wash produce.

Follow these steps:

Use clean scissors or blades to open bags of produce.
Wash all fresh fruits and vegetables with cool tap water before cutting. This rule applies to fruits with a peel, too. Peels can carry bacteria that can contaminate fruit when cutting or peeling.
Scrub firm produce such as melons and cucumbers with a clean produce brush.
Remove and discard outer leaves of lettuce

Store clean produce in a clean container, not in the original bag or carton.

I hope this information will help you. Happy Dieting! Stay tunned more coming up!
Have a great day and a fantastic week!

Here are Some Great Ideas for Breakfast!

2010-10-25T22:28:00.000-07:00

Would you like to burn more calories? include these ideas in your breakfast list. Yogurt, whole grain cereals, fruits, oatmeal as discussed recently, granola bar. Also consider a shake with fruits and nuts. That will fill up your stomach. When you get hungry in the middle of the morning eat just a fruit and drink lots of water.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you are trying to burn fat and lose weight, the above items are important in your diet for extra fat burning. It is very important to be consistent with the amounts you eat.

How Much Water Do We Need?

2010-10-24T20:36:00.001-07:00

I recently talked about water consumption. Today I want to include that many people are amazed when they learn how much water they need to drink. You often hear people say " I don't drink that much water and I never feel thirsty". The first thing we need to understand is that thirst is a protective mechanism to warn of danger - a shortage of water in the body. When feeling thirsty the body is already 1-4 glasses short of the water needed for optimal body function. The time to drink water is before the feeling of thirst to prevent the stress on the body due to a shortage of water or dehydration.

When do you drink all this water? Upon waking up in the morning, in between breakfast and lunch, between lunch and supper and between supper and bedtime water should be taken guarding against drinking water with meals, as this dilutes the digestive juices, interferes with the digestion of food, and prolongs the time that food is in the stomach. It is very acceptable to drink water on an empty stomach about 15 to 30 minutes before the meal and then resume drinking one to two hours after meals. Many of us don't like the taste of water because we are not used to it so adding a small amount of lemon juice in the water will give it a fresh taste, making it more palatable.

According to research done by Mayo Clinic here is what they say:

"Water is your body's principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues."

"So how much water does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? In general, doctors recommend 8 or 9 cups."

"Replacement approach. The average urine output for adults is about 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) a day. You lose close to an additional liter (about 4 cups) of water a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements. Food usually accounts for 20 percent of your total fluid intake, so if you consume 2 liters of water or other beverages a day (a little more than 8 cups) along with your normal diet, you will typically replace your lost fluids."

"Dietary recommendations. The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day."

Stay tunned. I have more tips, ideas, recipes and more. Happy Dieting! Have a wonderful week friends. Thanks for stopping by.

Concerned with Your Arteries? Read this!

2010-10-23T23:44:00.000-07:00

This cereal helps your arteries and your weight loss. We are talking about Oats. It's the perfect breakfast.

Take a 1/4 of a cup of oats, and place it in a pot with a cup of water, add to that some cinnamon, brown sugar to taste and milk, or soy milk, let it boil and in 1 minute you have a delicious breakfast. I add to mine some raisins, walnuts and almonds and fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries, also apples, you have all the proteins you need.

Here is some Good News

"Unfortunately, endothelial function often deteriorates in folks who are overweight or obese or who have glucose intolerance and insulin resistance. But in a 6-week study of overweight adults, a daily bowl of oats helped improve the way endothelium -- that thin layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels -- functioned. Researchers speculate that the phytoestrogens and beta-glucan in oats had something to do with the effect."

From another research study, we found that breakfast eaters are more successful at losing weight and maintaining that weight loss compared to breakfast skippers.

Try to prepare your oats instead of buying those already mixed and ready to eat because it may have too much processing and try to use very little sugar in it and just let the fruits, raisins and nuts give you that wonderful flavor!

As a bonus I have a special recipe that my mother makes which is a favorite of our family and online friends. It is a delicious but very rich recipe. Make it for special occasions.

This is the recipe for Fruity Baked Pudding

You can use it as a substitute for bread for breakfast, for a light dinner, or even as a wholesome dessert. Very easy recipe and it turns out wonderful!

2 apples, peeled and cubed small
1/2 cup pineapple, frozen in chunks
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup almonds, sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup brown sugar
Salt to taste (1/2 tsp. salt)
2 cups soy milk
2 cup unsalted crackers pulverized
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup water (if needed)

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and turn into a bowl, if it is too thick, add a little bit of water (don't make it too runny!)
Put mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake at 350º F until top is golden brown, around 45 minutes.

Have a wonderful day and happy dieting! Stay tunned for more. I will bring more later today!

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Do you Want to Lose Weight Fast?

2010-10-20T20:05:00.000-07:00

Many people want to lose weight fast. One of the first things you need to do is reduce your calories. Instead of keeping a 2,000 calories a day, reduce it by 500 and calculate your meals based on 1,500 calories. Drink more water that will fill you up. Whenever you are hungry drink a couple of glasses of water. Plan your exercises on a daily basis, but think what is the best exercise for you.

Kick your slim-down efforts into high gear by starting each meal with about 32 ounces of water.

If you do this you will lose about 5 lbs faster and you will drop about 45% faster. Think also that if you are well hydrated you are curbing your hunger and it even helps your skin. Exercise is good but be careful. Some people have back problems and should be careful about the kind of exercise they do. Walking is one of the best exercises and it won't hurt your body. We all need to walk.

Stay tunned and I will give you more ideas, thanks for stopping by.

Are You Aware that Your Sleep Patern can Affect your Diet?

2010-10-20T19:56:00.001-07:00

Are you trying to eat right and exercise but you don't sleep enough hours? According to a new study this suggests that lack of sleep can throw off a diet.

According to CNN Health, research from the University of Chicago showed that dieters who slept for 8.5 hours lost 55 percent more body fat than dieters who slept 5.5 hours

"The dieters who slept less reported feeling hungrier throughout the course of the study," CNN said, even though "they ate the same diet, consumed multivitamins and performed the same type of work or leisure activities." "However, those on 8.5 hours will lose much more fat, while those on 5.5 hours lose mainly muscle, instead of fat, according to an article published in the peer-reviewed journal Annals of Internal Medicine. The researchers, from the University of Chicago stress that adequate sleep is a key contributor to managing body weight."
"Weight-loss dieting usually involves a certain amount of lean tissue (muscle) loss. The dieter should try to lose as little lean tissue as possible. This can be overcome by physical activity (exercise). However, it is clear that not getting enough sleep can undermine any attempts a dieter may make to limit lean tissue loss."

Do you Know How to Protect your Liver?

2010-10-17T17:05:00.000-07:00

Very often we hear about vegetables that are affected by the environment and how can they damage our health. Here is one vegetable that even if we don't like it we should try it because it can protect our liver. It's the spinach.

Chlorophyll and chlorophyllin, two substances found in spinach and other leafy greens, may help reduce the body's absorption of aflatoxin, a common but potentially harmful type of environmental toxin.

"Aflatoxin is a problematic substance produced by the molds that grow on certain food crops, like corn, cottonseed, peanuts, tree nuts, and wheat. And since aflatoxin is known to cause liver damage, the FDA sets limits on how much can be in our food sources. But you may be able to add an extra measure of protection by eating leafy greens. When volunteers in a study were exposed to very small, safe doses of aflatoxin, less showed up in their systems if they were also given a little bit of chlorophyll or chlorophyllin".

"Chloro Chemistry
Researchers believe chlorophyll and chlorophyllin may form some sort of beneficial bond with aflatoxin that reduces intestinal absorption. In addition to spinach, other good sources of chlorophyll include broccoli, parsley, green beans, kale, arugula, and leeks. And here are some delicious ways to enjoy some of these veggies:

Add spinach to a delicious pasta dinner: Spinach Gnocchi.
Whip up an elegant, delicious, chlorophyll-rich appetizer: Broccoli and Goat Cheese Souffle.
Try a healthier twist on this classic comfort food: Fresh Green Bean Casserole."

Try making mash potatoes and then once the spinach is slightly boiled add cheez whiz and put that on top of your mash potatoes. It's good. I have done it myself.

Here is a list of calories in spinach depending whether boiled, steamed....

Approx 6 - 7 calories in each ounce or 28g of boiled or steamed spinach
Approx 21 calories in ½ a cup of boiled or steamed spinach
Approx 41 calories in 1 cup (6.3 oz or 178g) of boiled or steamed spinach
Approx 23 calories in 3½ ounces or 100g of boiledor steamed spinach
OR RAW
Approx 65 calories in one 10 oz bunch of raw spinach
Approx 78 calories in one 12 oz bunch of raw spinach
Approx 7 calories in each ounce or 28g of raw spinach.

Happy Cooking!
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Wondering about Water? Check it here!

2010-10-16T23:11:00.000-07:00

Would you like to increase your weight loss by 75- 90 calories? Read this here. It's very important.

Current research studies have shown that drinking about 2 cups of water before meals helps promote weight loss. It may decrease meal intake by up to 75-90 calories per meal. Drinking more water may also help to maintain a healthy weight. Why?

- Water has 0 calories
- Helps to fill up the stomach
- Decreases hunger

So go ahead, drink up!

What's Important in the Fall for Diet and Health

2010-10-13T21:43:00.000-07:00

More Autumn / Fall Comments

The change from summer to fall is a wonderful one, the crisp weather and the spread of new crop colors signal the arrival of the autumn harvest.

An apple a day may keep the doctor away," so the timeworn adage goes, comes adapted from the old English phrase "To eat an apple before going to bed, will make the doctor beg for his bread." Sad, but true! Apples are full of vitamin C, fiber, and heart-healthy antioxidants to keep us eating well and feeling well.

Pumpkin, whether fresh or canned, is terrific in more than just pies. Try it in pancakes, soups, chili--even lasagna.

Enjoy a sweet tasting pear as a snack, or use for baking, broiling, grilling or poaching. Need another reason to delight in this fantastically, fragrant fruit? Pears are an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.

Cranberries are in! Why? Because they're delicious and good for you! Low-calorie, fat- and cholesterol-free, these bright berries are also a good source of vitamin C and fiber.

Keep coming back and I will give you great ideas on how to stay healthy! Have a wonderful day! Stay tunned...

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Healthy Groceries for a Raw Food Diet

October the Cancer Prevention Month

2010-10-10T17:01:00.000-07:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women. The good news: Death rates are decreasing, thanks in part to earlier detection, better treatment and increased awareness.

Lifestyle choices can help reduce breast cancer risk, and a healthy diet is one of the factors you can control.

Foods that may offer protection from cancers contain antioxidants, phytochemicals and fiber. Eat a diet rich in: Cruciferous and dark, leafy green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards and kale
· Fruits, especially citrus, berries and cherries
· Whole grains, beans and legumes
Both high-fat diets and alcohol have been linked to breast cancer. So, in addition to eating the right foods, cut down on less-healthy choices and maintain a healthy weight.

Hope this will help you to have better nutrition and prevent this disease. Wishing you the best!

Best 5 foods for Weight Loss!

2010-09-26T17:45:00.000-07:00

The 5 Best Foods on the Planet">The 5 Best Foods on the Planet Please watch this video which shows which are the 5 best foods to help you in your weight loss program.

Wishing you the best in your weight loss plan!

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Weight Loss tips

2010-09-26T15:21:00.000-07:00

3 Important weight loss tips which includes:

1) Nutrition
2) Exercise
3) Lifestyle

Watch this video which explains these 3 tips:

Healthy Snacks when you are dieting

2010-04-04T16:10:00.000-07:00

Valuable ideas to help you when you are hungry and you are dieting.

How to Have a Healthy Diet with a Busy Schedule : Importance of Fruits & Vegetables in Diets

Healthy Diet Tips : Eating Habits for Healthy Weight Loss

Healthy Diet Tips : Snack Foods to Avoid During Dieting

2010-03-30T22:40:00.000-07:00

Healthy Diet Tips : Snack Foods to Avoid During Dieting

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2010-03-29T21:51:00.000-07:00

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2010-02-13T21:14:00.000-08:00

According to scientific studies if you want to open your arteries you must eat oatmeal.

"Regularly eating oatmeal appears to boost people's endothelial function. That's a fancy way of describing their arteries' all-important ability to dilate and keep blood flowing freely to the heart and other body parts."

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Unfortunately, endothelial function often deteriorates in folks who are overweight or obese or who have glucose intolerance and insulin resistance. But in a 6-week study of overweight adults, a daily bowl of oats helped improve the way endothelium -- that thin layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels -- functioned. Researchers speculate that the phytoestrogens and beta glucan in oats had something to do with the effect.

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2009-11-30T21:44:00.000-08:00

Wish someone you love either a family member, friend or loved one better health!

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Bounce the Pounds Away!

2009-11-25T18:45:00.000-08:00

Everyone wants to diet or exercise if interested in weight loss, maintaining weight, or health improvement. The best exercise I have found which I personally endorse it is rebounding. Why? It’s the best exercise, it’s low impact, you don’t get sore or tired doing it. You can rebounce all you want, you can listen to music, or whatever you are watching on tv. The most interesting fact is that as you rebound, your lymphatic system moves the cells through your entire body. What is good to know is that the lymph depends completely on the exercise, you need to move and this is helpful to avoid arthritis, cancer and other related illnesses. Science research has proven that exercise is vital to good health!

The mini trampolin or rebounder is very safe and here are some benefits:

It strengthens the immune system, lowers the cholesterol all of us are concerned about, and even the triglyceride levels, it tones and supports the glandular system, it increases the lymphatic circulation, even more it increases white and red blood cells, it improves arthritis, vision, it moderates appetite we like to hear that because it will help us shed those unwanted pounds, it increases metabolism. If your metabolism is sluggish you will gain weight, so rebounding is great, it helps you burn more calories, it increases balance, coordination, dexterity and endurance. What more can you ask for? I think it’s a fantastic exercise. I personally do rebounding and I have experienced more energy, stamina, it helps me concentrate more in my job and it even helps me sleep better. My mom rebounds. She has had strokes and heart attacks. This exercise has helped her and improved her heart condition.

This kind of exercise is good even for people with limited mobility, back problems, it strengthens your heart muscles, therefore it helps your blood pressure, it helps you with bone mass to avoid osteoporosis or improve your condition. It’s so wonderful that will even help those with anxiety, depression and stress. One thing I forgot to mention is that it helps in the detoxification of the body.

Just make sure you get a good quality rebounder! If you try rebounding you will enjoy it and see the wonderful benefit it offers.

Consider Raw Food to Shed Pounds

2009-11-23T21:33:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite authors in this area is Dr. N.W. Walker who lived 115 years. I recently saw a lady who eats 90% raw food and she is 99 years old. He thought that almost any combination of raw vegetables and fruits is compatible in salads. I work at a hospital and they give you in a salad Iceberg lettuce, almonds, tomatoes or dried tomatoes, olives, many times the salads will include fruits, like tangerines, cheese, spinach. Salads can be totally vegetarian or some people will add chicken and other meats.

Here is a recipe that I hope you will like

Lettuce 1/2 solid, crisp, chopped, avocado 1/2 large peeled and sliced, pineapple 4 slices, cottage cheese, red pepper sweet, few strips, walnuts 1/4 cupful, some spinach, 2 or 3 stalks of celery. You don't need to add anything else because you already have the cheese. It's a wonderful salad, few calories.

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2009-11-12T20:53:00.000-08:00

Here are some videos for abdominal reduction and to firm the flab:

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Want flat and beautiful abs? Crunch it out with this effective 2 minute ab workout.

I hope these useful videos will help you reach your goal. See you soon!

Discover How to Lose Up to 50 Pounds in 90 days!

2009-10-01T21:56:00.000-07:00

Would you like to get expert advise from doctors in the field who are specialized in helping you shed those unwanted pounds?

"Doctor Jeffrey Friedman and his colleagues at Rockefeller University discovered the hormone in your body that regulates your appetite by signaling to your brain and telling if you are full or hungry. The hormone is called Leptin, the secret is that it also increases the amount of energy you burn in your body, especially muscle tissue, when leptin is found in proper concentrations in your body"

"You can practically Burn Off Fat 24/7 As Easy as Turning on a Stove"

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2009-09-03T23:26:00.000-07:00

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Another Great Dieting Idea

2009-08-30T15:54:00.000-07:00

I have today a weight loss recipe and it's a vegetable juice, but before I give you the recipe I want to give you some facts. This will be Cucumber and Carrot Juice.

The cucumber is a natural diuretic. It is helpful in dissolving kidney stones. It is exceptionally rich in potassium, the "youth mineral," which promotes flexibility in the muscles and give rejuvenation of the skin and facial appearance. Cucumber juice is also a good source of silicon, sulfur, and trace elements, making it a beautifier of the hair and nails. Cucumbers provide about 250 mg of vitamin A per pound. However,it is important to note that you must use the skin because that's where you find the Vitamin A. When you add carrots you are adding 10,000 IU of pro-vitamin A which your body will safely convert o vitamin A.

It's been discovered that Cucumber is good for the following conditions:

Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Fever, Fluid retention, Hair loss, High Blood Pressure, kidney disorders, Psoriasis, Weight Loss.

Dr. Walker in his book "Diet and Salads": says that one pint a day seems to be the least that will show perceptible results, so try at least 1/2 to 1 gallon.

Take 2 cucumbers and add 2-3 carrots,if you want to use more you can do that, and either blend them or use a juicer which is better because you will have very little pulp and you will have all the vitamin in it.

Stay tunned I will bring more recipes for a healthful diet and I wish you a happy dieting!

New Ideas for weight loss

2009-08-30T01:19:00.000-07:00

When food is cooked, canned or processed, then the sugars are converted into starches.
Starch and sugar carbohydrates require an alkaline digestion. (such as breads, candies, cereals).
Do not start a raw food diet suddendly. It's better to make changes gradually, but as quick as possible, in a consistent way.
Eat raw foods one, two or three days a week and the rest of the week plan carefully what combination of meals you want to have but drink a lot of liquids, can be one or two glasses of raw vegetable juices. Next time I will expand more on the juices.

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Recipe for Weight Loss

2009-08-15T22:04:00.000-07:00

Dr. Norman Walker lived to be 115 years and he always promoted salads if you want to get rid of those unwanted pounds.

Here is one:

Everyone loves salads and you can always add whatever other vegetables you want.

Carrots, 2 tablespoonfuls
Lettuce, 2 tablespoonfuls
Tomato, 1/2 medium sized
Celery 2 tablespoonfuls
Red Cabbage, 2 tablespoonfuls
Radishes, 5 small
Apple, 1 large - shredded, preferably Delicious
Avocado, 1/2 medium sized
all of these finely grated, chopped divided into small segments
For garnish - 1 date, chopped walnuts, maraschino cherry, watercress

Arrange in layer beginning with carrots, one top of the other up up to and including a banana. Place radishes around the side of the dish, grated apple in the center, avocado slices around sides, one date quartered placed cross-like in the center, nuts sprinkled over top and maraschino cherry in center. Garnish around edges with watercress.

I work at a hospital and they have salads like this one in which they sprinkle the walnuts and they use a salad dressing like Thousand Island, but for best results use lemon and salt, less calories for you. I hope this works for you. I will be adding more recipes. Come back and see or ask me for more please leave your name and email, thanks.

Other Important helpful Ideas about Weight Loss

2009-08-15T21:54:00.000-07:00

When is a person considered overweight? The person is heavier by about 20% than the average for his (her) height and weight.

What is obesity? Obesity is an excess of body fat; too much is being stored. It is also consuming more calories than one can use. All it takes is for you to be 20% overweight.

The average human body has 30-40million fat cells. That is too many for some of us. It has been said that when a person makes an extra fat cell, in order to store some extra fat,he keeps that cell for the rest of his (her) life - even though he or she may remove the fat from it.

Poor diet, fatty foods, and a lack of exercise are common causes of overweight. Other factors include diabetes, hypoglycemia, endocrine glands which do not function properly, boredom, tension, and love of food. Another factor is inadequate intake or absorption of key nutrients, which causes fat to be stored instead of used.

Obesity can be involved with hormonal imbalance in the hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, adrenals or pancreas.

I will be including more information in my next article, recipes and ideas on how get rid of unwanted weight. Stay tuned.

More ideas on dieting

2009-07-28T22:33:00.000-07:00

Since yo-yo dieting is so harmful, what can you do? Is there any diet plan that really works--and that you can afford? One that will keep you off the diet roller coaster?

Dr. Hans Diehl says: "Don't become a slave to the scale, checking it daily for immediate results to problems that took years to develop. Get started on a healthful program, and be patient".

Dr. Neal Bernard says: "If you are not controlling the amount of fat that you eating, there is little point in worrying about sugar.

Some Heavy Statistics

Americans, on the average, are heavier than the citizens of any other major nation. Excessive weight is one of our leading public health problems, placing more than 34 million Americans at serious medical risk.

What are the risks involved in being overweight? Plenty. Overweight individuals are laying the foundation for almost every degenerative disease except osteoporosis.

Consider this:
Face 3 times the risk of heart disease
4 times more likely to have high blood pressure
Accept a 5 times greater risk of developing diabetes
Live with a 5 times greater likeli-hood of having elevated blood cholesterol
Face 6 times the chance of developing gallbladder disease.
Will experience more cancer of the colon, rectum, breast, cervix, uterus, ovaries, and prostate than average weight individuals.

Next time I will be considering other factors and will include some recipes so come back and read more.

2009-07-26T01:32:00.001-07:00

A lot of us live our lives like penned animals. Built to move, too often we put ourselves in a cage. We have bodies designed for racing across the savannas, but we live a lifestyle designed for migrating from the bed to the breakfast table; to the car seat; to the office chair; to the restaurant booth; to the living room couch and back to the bed.

It was not always this way. Not long ago in the United States, a man who worked on a farm did the equivalent of 15 miles of jogging every day; and his wife did the equivalent of 7 miles of jogging.

Today, our daily obligations of work and home keep us tied to our chairs, and if we want exercise, we have to seek it out.

In fact, health experts insist that obesity problem is probably caused at least as much by lack of physical activity as by eating too much. Hence, it is important that people need to move around.

However, that does not mean that a lap or two around the old high school track will offset a daily dose of donuts. Exercise alone is not very efficient, experts say. They contend that if you just exercise and do not change your diet, you may be able to prevent weight gain or even lose a few pounds for a while.

Nevertheless, it is not something that you are likely to sustain unless exercise is part of an overall program. The more regularly you exercise, the easier it is to maintain your weight. Here is what to do every day to make sure that you get the exercise you need.

1. Get quality Zzzs.

Make sure that you get adequate sleep. Good sleep habits are conducive to exercise, experts point out. If you feel worn out during the day, you are less likely to get much physical activity during the day.

In addition, there is evidence that people who are tired tend to eat more, using food as a substance for the rest they need.

2. Walk the walk.

It is probably the easiest exercise program of all. In fact, it may be all you ever have to do, according to some professional advices of some health experts.

Gradually build up to at least 30 minutes of brisk walking five times a week. Brisk walks themselves have health and psychological benefits that are well worth the while.

3. Walk the treadmill.

When the weather is bad, you might not feel like going outdoors. But if you have a treadmill in the television room, you can catch up on your favorite shows while you are doing your daily good turn for your weight-maintenance plan.

Most of us watch television anyway, and indoor exercise equipment enables anyone to turn a sedentary activity into a healthy walk.

4. Seize the time.

Excuses aside, lack of time is certainly a limiting factor in most lifestyles. That is why health experts suggest a basic guideline for incorporating exercise into your schedule.

Get as much exercise as you can that feels good without letting it interfere with your work or family life. If you need to, remind yourself that you are preventing many health problems when you prevent weight gain; and keeping your health is a gift to your family as well as yourself. We will have more information next time.

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