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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Start Losing Pounds Today with 6 Easy Tips

By Thong M. Dao

If you are like many people who are trying to lose weight, you have probably tried diet after diet only to find out that the diet you are currently on is not helping your fat loss plans. The reason for this might be that you are using fad diets and weight loss programs that do damage to the body instead of helping it achieve its ideal weight. If you want to lose fat and stay healthy follow the following tips to help you achieve your goal.

1. Consume lots of water. Your body demands a lot of water therefore give it water. Water isn't just a way to flush toxin out but when you have more water in the body you'll in general feel fitter and healthier. This itself will deter any inclination to overeat. The best thing about water is it contains no calories at all.

2. Drink a glass of water before you sit down to eat. Water will naturally make you feel fuller so you don't have to eat as much food.

3. Stay away from sweetened bottle drinks, especially sodas. Hey all those colas and fizzy drinks are sweetened with sugar and sugar means calories. The more you can cut out on these sweetened bottle drinks, the better for you. So if you must drink sodas, then stick to diet sodas.

4. Fruit juice is not as healthy as many folks believe either. Juice really has lots of sugar in it too. Rather than drink fruit juice, consume more fruit. Fruit provides your body with a great deal of necessary fibre in addition to vitamins.

5. Choose fresh fruit to processed fruits. Processed and canned fruits do not have as much fiber as fresh fruit and processed and canned fruits are nearly always sweetened.

6. Go crazy on vegetables. Vegetables are your best bet when it comes to losing pounds. Nature has a terrific spread when it comes to choosing vegetables. And the leafy green vegetables are your best bet. Try to include a salad in you diet always. - 17273

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Pigs Enriched with Fish Oil?

By Dr. Bill

I know a guy who is originally from Minnesota -- he grew up in a small town in the far north of the state, very near to the Canadian border. It's bitterly cold there in the winter, so as soon as he graduated from high school, he moved south to Florida for the sunshine and warm weather.

He does go back for a visit every now and then, usually in July or August, when it's warm, at least for that part of the country. He called me today to razz me a bit, and referred me to a study undertaken at the University of Minnesota.

I jokingly asked him if it was a psychological examination of the voters in Minnesota, considering that they had elected both Al Franken and Jesse Ventura into positions of power.

Researchers at the U managed to isolate a a gene from a species of nematode worm that codes an enzyme involved in the conversion of omega 6 fats...found in many grains...into heart healthy omega 3s. The idea was not to produce omega 3 enriched pigs for consumption, although that may be a future possibility.

You might not know that the pig has a circulatory system that is quite similar to ours, and the scientists at the University of Minnesota were trying to find out if there are different effects when the omega 3s are produced internally, than when they are taken in via a person's diet.

Omega 3s are a hot topic right now because there have been many studies that have shown that they decrease the risk of heart attack and sudden death -- possibly by slowing down the heart rate. These omega 3 fatty acids are found in pharmaceutical grade fish oil.

A landmark Italian study documented a significant reduction in the death rate, by heart attack patients taking fish oil every day. The study lasted 3 1/2 years, and the death rate was cut in half.

Omega 3s also raise HDL or "good" cholesterol.

They lower triglycerides.

There is even data that shows that omega 3s can help lower the risk of eye problems such as macular degeneration.

Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, has been shown as a possible method to reduce the risk of dementia.

Eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA has been shown to increase the elasticity of the arteries.

The Omega 3s come from small chain fish, anchovy, and sardines, not salmon. Salmon production was one of the reasons that the Minnesota researchers were looking at the production of omega 3 pigs.

The question is: will we be able to produce pigs that have omega 3s?

There is no concrete answer right now, but isn't it fun to think about getting your daily doses of EPA and DHA from your breakfast bacon, or your barbecued ribs? Until we know for sure, don't forget to take your fish oil the sensible way: by soft gel. - 17273

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Can You Tell Me Why I Bruise So Easily?

By Carolyn Cooper

If you ever occasionally just move around and find a bruise on your arm that you have no recollection of getting, or if it appears that each and every little ding, and every minor bit of pressure ends up as unsightly black and blue blotches spread over your arms and legs, you're probably wondering what is going on? The facts are that many people are afflicted by bruising easily, to the point where they are not even certain themselves where that bruise came from. If this is a situation that you consistently endure, you'll discover that there is a multitude of things that you should always be cognizant of.

The first thing that you should remember when you are trying to determine why you might bruise so easily is the source of your bruises in the first place. Bruises are generally caused by blunt force applied to a particular part of your body. Although the skin may not be broken, the force is sufficient to damage the capillaries beneath your skin. The blood from these injured capillaries will bleed out, and this is what causes the color of the bruises. Your skin tone will have a great deal to do with what variety of colors you will exhibit when you bruise.

Holding these thoughts in one's mind, you'll likely find yourself pondering why you bruise much easier than the people around you, or just why you seem to bruise darker and easier than you ever did now that you've gotten older. The facts are that injured capillaries likely form the bottom line for many of the people who bruise easily. As we mature, the walls of our capillaries in our body, which are located just beneath the skin, can become more subject to injury, and these capillaries which are only protected by a thin layer of skin will be the most subject to breakage. This is why so many people discover that they tend to bruise more easily as they continue to age.

If you are someone who has a low amount of body fat (most folks would consider you lucky), you will find that it makes you easier to bruise as well. For instance, you will soon discover that fat is something that actually cushions your body against injury, and that having a reasonable amount on your body can be ideal when you want to make sure that you are protected.

An important consideration for you to understand might be the fact that bruising that occurs without any rational reason can be an indicator of a serious illness or disease. In that situation, if you have any concern that the bruising is coming out of nowhere, you should seriously consider that it would be in your best interests to speak to a doctor as quickly as possible; as this can be a sign of a coagulant disorder or even an indicator of some forms of cancer.

Take some time, and really learn about what bruising really is, and why it might be happening to you. Do you know what is going in with your body, and have you considered how it might affect you in the long run? Be aware of your own health and what you need to do if you want to deal with bruises that happen too easily and too frequently. - 17273

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Diabetes and Eating Popcorn

By Jason Lee

Everyone needs to worry about their health, and your diet is a really big part of your overall health. However, for those who are diagnosed with Diabetes their diets are truly essential to maintaining their health. Having a healthy and balanced diet can help keep your blood sugar in check and under control. Without that, your health and well-being can actually spiral out of control.

Now of course that makes logical sense, but once one receives that diagnosis the difficult part is not the logic. The difficult adjustment is actually determining what you can and cannot eat if you are suffering from Diabetes. You will have tons of questions going through your head like, can you eat popcorn with Diabetes? Candy? Cheese? Bread? There is not a real hard and fast rule, but there is some basic education that you will want to make sure that you have.

Carbohydrates are not necessarily bad if you eat them in the right amount as they are a big part of many peoples everyday diets. The only difference for a diabetic diet is you need to limit the number of simply carbs and eat more complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are filled with sugar and that is the leading cause and problem of diabetes. Complex carbs are more difficult to digest therefore you body has to work for a longer period of time to digest them and the energy from them will last longer.

Protein helps your body to build more muscle mass and to burn calories at the same time. Lean proteins are a great source of energy. You should add a lot of protein to your body.

You also need to eat a lot of vegetables and fruits that contain a good source of antioxidants. These provide the nutrients your body needs to keep its immune system healthy. These foods help to prevent food cravings because they give your body a since of being full.

It is a constant challenge to find out what type of diet works best for each of us individually. To answer the question Can you eat popcorn with diabetes? The answer is yes you can eat popcorn. Just eat it in moderation compared to the more healthy foods your body needs. - 17273

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SlimSplash Weight Loss Drink Mix

By Jake Wakefield

Starting a new weight loss program or looking for easy ways to help you lose weight? Why not try SlimSplash? It has been formulated with two well-proven weight loss extracts to help you lose and keep the weight off.

SlimSplash contains two important ingredients: acai and green tea. Both acai and green tea are important extracts that have been recently found to greatly help in the aid of weight loss.

The first extract, Acai, is a well-known "superfood" that has recently become popular all over the world. Acai is already in use in a wide range of weight loss products and it is easy to see why: Acai is a natural antioxidant that is rich in B vitamins, Omega-3 and fiber.

The other main extract featured in SlimSplash is green tea. Green tea is known to help boost metabolism to aid weight loss, block allergic responses, slow the growth of tumors, protect bones, fight bad breath, improve skin, protect against Parkinson's disease and even delay the onset of diabetes. It is a natural occuring substance when used can help aid you in your weight loss efforts.

Another great benefit of green tea can be shown in a recent study from Japan. In Japan, it was found that women who drink green tea were able to reduce their cancer reoccurence risk by more than 30 percent. This is yet another great benefit you can gain by drinking green tea.

Additionally, acai also has extra benefits. Acai is rich in Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 oils. For this reason, many athletes worldwide use it during training because it provides them with the nutrition that they need. It is also rich in protein.

Acai berries are also considered to be one of the most nutritious foods coming from the Amazon. The reason for this is obvious once you see what they contain: B vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids. Acai berries also contain oleic acid, another beneficial fatty acid.

If you are thinking about starting a weight loss program or want to lose a few extra pounds, you should consider SlimSplash for its combination of extracts that will help you lose weight and keep it off. - 17273

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Train Smart by Pete Sisco - Bodybuilding Workout Discovered

By Chris Jensen

Working out is hard just like getting the body you've ever wanted. To be in shape requires so much effort and work out. Train Smart by Pete Sisco is the world's fastest workout. This product is one of those bodybuilding workout with guaranteed effectiveness. This program has simple techniques and strategies which are all effective. Its approach and principles are very simple that anyone can follow. In order to have leaned muscles in no time.

This workout program offers simply the best. One of its offers is exercises that are doable in just 5 seconds. Your effort will not be a waste for sure because all of the techniques being mentioned here is effective and not a waste of time. Principles are easy to understand. You don't need to an expert to understand the principles in here.

Train Smart by Pete Sisco brings best results. Principles of this program is not just based on gym lore or mythology but based on Math and Science. This has very understandable rules that help you achieve the body you've ever wanted.

Author of this program is one of the experts when it comes bodybuilding workout so you don't have to worry about its affectivity. He, himself have done so many research about issues of efficient strength training. With his creation everyone will achieve maximum strength with minimum time investment.

Methods in this program are proven to be effective. In fact, this method can maximize a person's strength that allows him or her to lift a car in less than 60 seconds of total training time. Raised eyebrows? Better try and proved it by you. - 17273

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What Is Brazilian Acai Berry?

By Carter Sinclair

From the acai palm the acai berry is grown. It is found in South America and Central America, also in Brazil and is a very fast growing palm. Many have added this Brazilian fruit to their diets and it is quickly becoming more popular. Others are asking what is this Brazilian acai berry?

The acai berry is very small in size and grows in clusters just as grapes do. It is grown in floodplains and swamplands in Brazil and is starting to be grown in forests too.

The major difference between acai berries and grapes are the size of the seed. The acai berry seed is much larger than a grapes. The seed makes up about 80% of the berry. Also, the berry has a lot darker color.

Acai berry contains some amazing benefits from the powerful antioxidants it contains. Anthocyanin the antioxidant also found in red wine, is very high in concentration in the acai fruit. Anthocyanin plays an important role is protecting your body from free radicals which cause aging and cell damage.

It also contains iron, fiber, vitamin E, and calcium, which supply the body with much-needed nutrients. Because of its nutrients and antioxidants, the acai berry is considered one of the most nutritious fruits in the Amazon. It is a major percentage of many diets for native tribes.

The acai Brazilian berry can be found in a lot of places. It has generated a lot of popularity so you can see it sold as a drink, smoothies, supplement, powder, and many other products. Acai is very good for your health so in any form it will be great for your diet. Next time you go shopping don't be afraid to add this extraordinary fruit to your shopping cart. - 17273

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Short Term Fat Loss or Long Term Health? Some Things About The Low Carb Diet

By Amanda Gibb

With all the different weight loss programs and weight loss tips around, the low carb diet is one of the more well known diets. Question is, are low carb diets really effective for losing weight quickly?

Low carb diets are not meant for long term weight control. For effective weight loss, high amounts of protein are usually required to go along with low carb diets. Depending on your age, this may or may not be good for your health in the long term. Low carb diets that are high in protein work well in the short term, and the best ones gradually introduce carbohydrates back into your meals once you have hit your weight targets.

The reason why Low Carbohydrate Diets work is because your body starts to burn calories from your fat stores when it doesnt receive enough carbohydrates from your diet. And when this happens, your body starts to burn up the fat stored in your body.

However, there are associated risks with low carb diet plans. Medical evidence of low carb diets show that even people who have a good health history have been affected with side effects. If you decide to go on low carb diets, you may have to deal with longer term side effects.

Low carb diets can work effectively in the short term in reducing your weight. However, to function properly, make sure that you steadily introduce carbohydrates back into your diet. As you introduce carbohydrates back into your diet, avoid simple carbohydrates like candy and consume more complex carbohydrates like potatoes and rice instead.

So do low carb diets work to help you lose weight?

Low carb diets work for the short term. But to maintain your health for the long term, its been suggested that you introduce complex carbohydrates back into your diet.

The purpose of dieting and weight loss is so you can not only look better, but also become healthier. It doesn't make sense to lose weight in the short term only to suffer for the long term, right?

There are several diet meal plans available that can help you lose weight quickly as well as balance out your dietary intake. Weve reviewed several of the top products in the market for your benefit. Diet plans like Fat Loss 4 Idiots, Acid Alkaline Diet and others. For more information on how you can lose weight quickly and safely, find out what we uncovered for some of the top selling diet meal plans. - 17273

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The Obese are Experts at Starvation But Fearful of Eating

By Carlene Jones

As I introduce my new obese clients to my fast weight loss methods based on eating real whole food, they panic. I was the same way. At 256 lbs, depressed to the point that I was worried for my safety I made an appointment with a naturopath. I told her my concerns for my health, my history of obesity and a lifetime of dieting. She wasn't much help, but allowed me the blood tests to prove my thoughts on what was wrong with me. The following year after I had lost 136 pounds with a raw foods diet, I returned for my final blood work. It was then that she shared with me the note she made on our first visit: "Patient views food as poison."

We both laughed at that, but it was not far from the truth. Not just for me, but as I have learned from helping so many other obese women it is a common theme among the obese. None of us feel that we can trust food because we cannot trust ourselves with it. It has been the cause of all our weight problems, not actual food, but our unhealthy relationship with it. For this reason we come to fear it.

For those of us who have grown up with obesity or entered the dieting world early, we have no idea what "normal" eating is. All we know is how to diet or not diet, and the not diet has nothing to do with eating right. We have proven to ourselves over and over again, that we have no control over the food we eat except when on a structured diet, and then it is only until we can't do it anymore.

The obese have no clue how to eat like a regular person or even how much food we can eat to maintain our weight. When I tell new clients they are going to start their program on a 1800 calorie diet they want to turn and run. All we seem to know is starvation and deprivation as methods to lose weight. The thought of eating that much food and not be in overeating mode seems unrealistic. It takes me a good two weeks to convince them that 1800 calories is still slightly in weight loss mode for most.

The first week is always full of panic. Their menus are made up of foods and quantities they have picked up from dieting their whole lives. A lot of it is food they don't care for and would never eat if they weren't on a diet. When I tell them to eat more, to try something new they balk. "No, no, I will lose control. I can't do it." In truth, that is exactly what I want them to do. It is only after examining what puts them out of control, that I can help them bring things back to the middle and find a satisfying solution that will allow them to take responsibility for their daily food intake.

We are all different. Our bodies respond to different types of food and our personal likes and dislikes are highly varied. Some people can lose weight with higher fat, some people can't. Some people have no problem eating lots of salt, others like me, have to be cautious. Some people need fewer, larger meals to feel sated, others need to graze through the day. Understanding who you are as an eater becomes paramount in defining a diet that will bring weight loss and then let you adjust it for life-time maintenance.

We are so distrustful of food and our own ability to manage it that it is actually harder to get the obese to eat then it is to them to starve. If I said, okay here is this liquid diet, you won't eat for six months, they would sign on in a minute, but when I say I am going to make them eat, they back off not believing they could succeed.

New obese clients are always tentative with their food the first week. When we go over their food list it is always filled with the typical diet foods in quantities that are not worth the bother. When I question them about their choices they will defend the food stating that they really like it. I mean really? Who honestly likes sugar free anything or those rice cakes? For them these foods are treats. What happened to us? Who filled us with so much fear of real food? Breaking through these old habits is tough and it can take weeks.

It is a process, a hand holding to calm their nerves and gain their trust that it is okay to eat food as long as they understand that each choice they make needs to be seen as a whole, and it needs to work with them as a person. Once they see that they really can eat 1800 calories a day without gaining weight they are amazed. Amazed that they are now eating foods they saw as detrimental to their dieting cause, and eating those foods in amounts they find satisfying.

It is this fear of food, this fear of not being able to stick to a diet, this fear that food controls us and not the other way around that keeps the obese obese. Food is neither enemy nor lover. It needs to become a partner in the obese person's quest for health and well-being. - 17273

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Fight Belly Flab the Right Way

By Jane Wilcock

I have good news for you if youve been trying to find a way to lose belly fat and keep it off once and for all. You can do this; in fact, its really not that hard! All you need to do is to make a few changes to your lifestyle. By adding a regular exercise routine and making healthy choices about your diet, youll see that spare tire disappear. Theres really no difference between belly fat and fat which might accumulate elsewhere on your body. The cause of belly fat is getting more calories than you use up with physical activity " remedy this and your belly fat will soon be history!

Even those of us who are predisposed to carrying extra pounds in the midsection can lose the belly fat and get the attractive flat abs theyve always wanted. Theres no silver bullet which lets you instantly lose this ab flab, but by eating less and getting more exercise, youll make it happen.

It all starts with eating healthy. A good diet which cuts out the empty calories and gives you the nutrition you need will start to eliminate the extra pounds and the flab.

Fresh berries, especially blueberries are an important addition to your diet. A handful of antioxidant-rich blueberries twice a day help your metabolism to burn fat more rapidly; and its a delicious way to fight belly fat!

Of course you can lose weight by eating a low carb diet; but the carbs arent the real culprit! Any diet that cuts back on caloric intake will result in weight loss. If you want to lose those excess pounds and that unsightly flab, then youll need to not only eat less calories but also take up weight training and cardio exercise.

Here is a very useful tip about dieting. Any time that you eat protein rich foods your body will burn almost 5 times the amount of calories as it does for carbs or fats. This is why lean meats, protein shakes, and egg whites are all good choices to include in any healthy diet to help you lose belly fat.

Keep your diet varied and eat different amounts of carbs every day. Your body wont get used to routine servings of these foods " and its been shown that dieters who mix it up in terms of carbohydrates lose weight faster. Youll also find that this makes it harder to get bored with your diet!

Keep in mind that getting fit is not something that happens overnight. If you want to lose belly fat, its best to look at this as one of the many benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. With a good diet, regular cardio exercise to burn fat and weight training to tone your body, youll soon have a slim and healthy new you which youll love. - 17273

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4 Essential Body Building Supplements

By Angela Giles

A lean muscular body is an object of admiration. People in every country spend millions of dollars to get their body in shape and not just to participate in bodybuilding competitions. It is not very easy to burn excess fat and add muscle. A great body is obtained as a result of proper training, proper rest and proper nutrition.

The demands on the body during body building are immense. The regular diet will definitely fall short of fulfilling those demands. Therefore, bodybuilders also consume body building supplements that help to build muscle mass and prevent muscle injuries from becoming serious. Normal supplementation includes amino acids, folic acids, calcium and creatine. However, a new class of supplements called the 'Super Supplements' provide essential Omega 3 fatty acid supplementation.

Proteins: These are the most essential components in any bodybuilding program. Muscles are basically comprised of water and proteins. During workouts, muscles are stretched and sometimes the tissues are broken. Proteins help in the repair of damaged muscle tissues. Whey protein, milk protein and egg white protein are common sources of protein supplements. Soy proteins are an alternative used by vegetarians. Most over the counter protein supplements are available in powdered form.

Omega3 fatty acids: Body building programs aim to eliminate fat and increase muscle but in the process they eliminate the essential fats also from the diet which are highly important in maintaining brain functionality. Therefore, it is recommended to take fatty acid supplements in the form of cold water fish oil like that of salmon and mackerel. You can also derive these from pumpkin seeds and walnuts.

Meal replacement: A normal meal will never be able to supply the nutritional needs of a body builder. He will need specially constituted meals that are high in protein, low in carbohydrates and also combine vitamins and antioxidants. Body building programs make it a must to replace at least one meal of the day with food supplements in the form of energy bars and powdered drink mixes.

Thermogenic supplements: These supplements are effective in reducing fat. They work by increasing the metabolic rate and temperature of the body. However, these are used only when the body builder starts with excess weight, not when he is lean and wants to put on muscle.

Taking body building supplements before, during and after the work-out is critical. Before the workout, the body needs to build an energy reserve and protein reserve that will build muscle mass. After the workout, repairing muscle tissues and reenergizing the body is a priority. In intense training sessions, body builders also consume energy drinks during the workouts. Usana Health Sciences offers a wide range of supplements including drink mixes and energy bars that can be effectively used for meal replacement during training. - 17273

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A Perfect Diet Must Have This

By Thong M. Dao

There are plenty of individuals who eat nutritious diets. They make sure that they skip the fast food lunch and eat a salad instead. They sometimes prepare green drinks and raw food dishes which look a lot like what is consumed in America.

Many people have already experienced the many health benefits of this manner of eating. In addition to them usually being trim, they tend also to be healthy in every area of their life. They have found the perfect method of food consumption. Is there something, however, that is missing from their perfect diet?

In most cases, individuals who are eating properly are still lacking one component. It is a product that is freely available to any of us, all we have to do is pick up the glass and drink. The subject of this lesson is, of course, water, despite the fact that you may believe you swallow plenty of water during the duration of the day.

Is it true though, that you are already drinking a great deal of water? Not drinking sufficient water while in your youth can be surprising with the amount of individuals that are dehydrated later in life. The volume may not be sufficient even if they drink throughout the day.

Drinking sufficient water daily is an essential part of a healthy diet. It comes down to consuming half of your own body mass in oz. of water everyday. 75 oz. of water is what you should consume day-to-day if you weigh, say, 150 pounds.

But you would also want to make sure that you are adding 1/8 of a teaspoonful of salt for every sixteen ounces of water.

What does the sea salt do? It aids in keeping the water within our bodies for enough time to do the intended job of keeping us hydrated. If you don't take the salt, you may find that you are going to the bathroom all the time and simply flushing out the nutrients from the foods that you eat.

Try this type of drinking for a month. You'll be amazed at the health benefits you'll realize just by consuming water. - 17273

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