Posted on: 16 April, 2005
Author: NegativeCalorieFoods
What is negative calorie ... food we eat, our body has to work hard to digest and absorb. There are certain foods that require more calories to digest than their own ... The overal Article Tags: Negative Calorie Foods, Negative Calorie, Calorie Foods Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Continue ReadingPosted on: 15 April, 2005
Author: Anthony Ellis
If you know someone that has been trying to lose weight and get into shape, you have probably heard words such as, "I just eat one meal a day to lose weight" or "I'm afraid if I eat, I'll gain weight" but sadly, this misnomer is why so many people are in the "battle of the bulge". People all over the world still believe that eating breakfast, or even three meals a day will cause them to gain weight. In truth, as long as they are eating the right types of foods and exercising, then three normal meals or six...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 13 April, 2005
Author: Deirdre Jones
Sooo.... Let's say that you have only about 20 to 30 pounds to drop. You could safely lose that extra weight in 10 to 15 weeks, or about 2 1/2 to 3 months. I think that's a pretty handy thing to know.... Sooo.... Let's say that you have only about 20 to 30 pounds to drop. You could safely lose that extra weight in 10 to 15 weeks, or about 2 1/2 to 3 months. I think that's a pretty handy thing to know. Why you shouldn't try to drop weight too quickly First of all, your body tends to...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 April, 2005
Author: Stuart Glasure
The US government issued their ruling on the caloric and carbohydrate verbiage that can be used in the labeling and advertising of wine and other spirits. As stated in the ruling, "Truthful and specific statements about calorie and carbohydrate content in the labeling and advertising of wine, distilled spirits, and malt beverages are authorized". What This Authorization MeansIn short, it means that wine producers will have new marketing opportunities to pursue. Many wine manufacturers are beginning to market their low-carbohydrate products as healthy and fitting perfectly into a low carb diet. As example, Brown-Forman recently jumped on the low-carb bandwagon...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 April, 2005
Author: Lazelle Bradley
Jay Leno expressed on the Tonight Show that as he interviewed people he realized that most of them had weight loss as their New Years resolution. Weight is indeed a major concern in the United States. Being overweight robs us of energy and encourages diseases. Obesity is a sign that the body is out of balance. Science knows how the body gets the proper nutrition. The answer is "Whole, live ,foods with living enzymes". Weight loss pills and those who promise you lasting weight control, eat all you want, etc ,if you only take their pill, do not feed your...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 April, 2005
Author: (c) Anna Overweight? NO MORE!
Stop this diet insanity! We are bombarded by all type of diet propaganda trying to convince us that they are the solution to solve our overweight problems, from Atkins, to South Beach Diet, to Zone Diet, and all the way to extreme low carb diets. Certainly, these diets have worked for some, while failed for others. Hence, the challenging question: Are they having long-term results, which means keeping the weight off, or were just temporary weight loss, which means eventually gaining more weight? I am purposely not explaining these popular diets, as I want you to do a research on...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 09 April, 2005
Author: Lee Dobbins
These days, most everyone has heard of low carb diets such as the South Beach and Atkins diet but the GI or glycemic index diet is a fairly new name on the diet scene. While low carb diets restrict the quantity of carbohydrates, the GI diet focuses on the quality of carbohydrates. It works by promoting the consumption of foods that are low on the glycemic index, foods which will have a gently effect on your blood sugar levels and keep you full longer. A typical low carb diet, has a restrictive phase in the beginning where your carbohydrate intake...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 April, 2005
Author: Lee Dobbins
Just a couple of years ago, the choices for packaged foods were limited but today a trip through your grocery store will yield many low carb versions of your favorite foods. The ones with the most impact and which have made my daily meal prep easier are low carb breads. Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 April, 2005
Author: Anthony J. Burlay, M.D.
You have been on diets before. You probably have lost weight. But sometimes, its tough to stay focused and on track. Whats been missing from your efforts? It is possible to lose weight in a consistent way and keep the pounds off. Perhaps in addition to a solid diet plan, there are some other aspects you have overlooked. Its important in any of your efforts to have motivation and drive to achieve your goals. Dieting is no different and with a few changes around your excitement for the task, you can get to your target weight. 1. Make it funTired...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 28 March, 2005
Author: Jerry Byler
Do you know what the words really mean on food labels?In this article, youll discover everything you need to know about how to interpret food labels and make the right food choices. So what does fat-free really mean?To be labeled fat-free, the food must contain less than ½ gram of fat per serving. To be labeled Low Fat, the food must contain 3 grams or less of fat per serving. To be labeled Reduced Fat, the food must be at least 25 percent lower in fat than a comparable food. To be labeled Light, the food must contain 1/3 fewer...
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