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Showing posts with label Weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weight loss. Show all posts

May 13, 2011

The Dukan Diet: Like Atkins, only healthier | Chatelaine.com

The Dukan Diet: Like Atkins, only healthier | Chatelaine.com

I would like to add that I am not a fan of these types of diets but I also know that being over weight is very unhealthy .So for that very reason I have decided to post this article.
Please read and do more research about the Dukan Diet before trying it.
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The Dukan Diet: Like Atkins, only healthier | Chatelaine.com

The Dukan Diet: Like Atkins, only healthier | Chatelaine.com

I would like to add that I am not a fan of these types of diets but I also know that being over weight is very unhealthy .So for that very reason I have decided to post this article.
Please read and do more research about the Dukan Diet before trying it.
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Apr 4, 2011

What to Eat for Breakfast to Get Slim for Bikini Season

a walnut and a walnut coreImage via Wikipedia

Most diets call for eating less and cutting out certain foods completely. Which is why, when we came across a new weight-loss tip that involves eating more of something that's both delicious and—get this—pretty damn fatty, we had to share it.
In a small-scale study, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a hospital in Boston affiliated with Harvard Medical School, found that when subjects ate walnuts at breakfast, they felt more satiated than those who didn't snack on nuts. In fact, the walnuts were so filling that hours later, at lunch time the people in the study reported still feeling full.
Related: Fast Food That Won't Make You Fat
That's partly because nuts don't have carbs, which tend to cause surges in blood sugar. Without going into the whole scientific explanation, when blood sugar levels spike, it sends a message to our bodies that we should start storing fat. This leads to packing on pounds and, in some extreme cases, the onset of diabetes.
Related: Lose Weight While Watching TV
Women often avoid nuts since they're so high in fat and calories. But according to a write-up of the research from Harvard Medical School, as long as you're not shoveling down your throat by the dozen, the calories and fat are worth it because of the satiety that comes with eating something like walnuts.
Experts agree that we should aim for about 14 walnuts a day. We recommend dropping a few into your oatmeal in the morning or adding them to a pasta dish for dinner since eating nuts in the evening probably wards off midnight snack cravings.
Related: 8 Foods That Keep You Slim All Season
More research is still needed to determine to definite benefits of eating nuts, but based on this small-scale study, we're willing to give it a shot.
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What to Eat for Breakfast to Get Slim for Bikini Season

a walnut and a walnut coreImage via Wikipedia

Most diets call for eating less and cutting out certain foods completely. Which is why, when we came across a new weight-loss tip that involves eating more of something that's both delicious and—get this—pretty damn fatty, we had to share it.
In a small-scale study, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a hospital in Boston affiliated with Harvard Medical School, found that when subjects ate walnuts at breakfast, they felt more satiated than those who didn't snack on nuts. In fact, the walnuts were so filling that hours later, at lunch time the people in the study reported still feeling full.
Related: Fast Food That Won't Make You Fat
That's partly because nuts don't have carbs, which tend to cause surges in blood sugar. Without going into the whole scientific explanation, when blood sugar levels spike, it sends a message to our bodies that we should start storing fat. This leads to packing on pounds and, in some extreme cases, the onset of diabetes.
Related: Lose Weight While Watching TV
Women often avoid nuts since they're so high in fat and calories. But according to a write-up of the research from Harvard Medical School, as long as you're not shoveling down your throat by the dozen, the calories and fat are worth it because of the satiety that comes with eating something like walnuts.
Experts agree that we should aim for about 14 walnuts a day. We recommend dropping a few into your oatmeal in the morning or adding them to a pasta dish for dinner since eating nuts in the evening probably wards off midnight snack cravings.
Related: 8 Foods That Keep You Slim All Season
More research is still needed to determine to definite benefits of eating nuts, but based on this small-scale study, we're willing to give it a shot.
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Apr 1, 2011

Strawberries for weight loss

Taken from EatenWell

As spring nudges its way forward, some of us are left with an unpleasant souvenir of winter—an extra “layer.” Though that winter coat might have kept us warm through the long, cold season, by spring it’s time to shed the padding. The good news is many springtime foods promote weight loss naturally, and not just because they’re lighter than those hearty winter dishes. Here are my top picks for spring foods to help you slim down.
Don't Miss: 28-Day Meal Plan for a Slimmer You
Strawberries
Strawberries’ fiber content makes them a good choice for weight loss. A two-year study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that people who ate 8 extra grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories per day lost about 4 1/2 pounds. (Women who decreased their fiber intake actually gained weight.) One cup of strawberries has a respectable 3 grams of fiber and more than a full day’s recommended dose of vitamin C—an antioxidant that helps keep skin healthy.
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Strawberries for weight loss

Taken from EatenWell

As spring nudges its way forward, some of us are left with an unpleasant souvenir of winter—an extra “layer.” Though that winter coat might have kept us warm through the long, cold season, by spring it’s time to shed the padding. The good news is many springtime foods promote weight loss naturally, and not just because they’re lighter than those hearty winter dishes. Here are my top picks for spring foods to help you slim down.
Don't Miss: 28-Day Meal Plan for a Slimmer You
Strawberries
Strawberries’ fiber content makes them a good choice for weight loss. A two-year study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that people who ate 8 extra grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories per day lost about 4 1/2 pounds. (Women who decreased their fiber intake actually gained weight.) One cup of strawberries has a respectable 3 grams of fiber and more than a full day’s recommended dose of vitamin C—an antioxidant that helps keep skin healthy.
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7 Foods That Do the Weight-Loss Work for You


Want to lose weight? Try increasing your daily fiber intake in the form of nutrient-rich high-fiber foods. Why fiber? Recent research in the Journal of Nutrition suggests eating more fiber as a way to prevent weight gain or even encourage weight loss. Over the course of the two-year study, the researchers found that boosting fiber by 8 grams for every 1,000 calories resulted in about 4 ½ pounds of weight lost.
Try it for yourself. If you’re consuming 2,000 calories per day, aim to increase your fiber by 16 grams.
Here are 7 fiber-rich foods that help do the weight-loss work for you »


Taken from (EatenWell)
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7 Foods That Do the Weight-Loss Work for You


Want to lose weight? Try increasing your daily fiber intake in the form of nutrient-rich high-fiber foods. Why fiber? Recent research in the Journal of Nutrition suggests eating more fiber as a way to prevent weight gain or even encourage weight loss. Over the course of the two-year study, the researchers found that boosting fiber by 8 grams for every 1,000 calories resulted in about 4 ½ pounds of weight lost.
Try it for yourself. If you’re consuming 2,000 calories per day, aim to increase your fiber by 16 grams.
Here are 7 fiber-rich foods that help do the weight-loss work for you »


Taken from (EatenWell)
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Nov 7, 2010

Herbal Teas for Children

Lemon balm herbal teaImage via Wikipedia
I found this at...
http://thesupermom.com/are-herbal-teas-ok-for-kids

  • This is a no brainer. Make sure they are caffeine free. I mean, honestly, if you want to punish yourself, can’t you think of another way?



  • I would avoid teas that are used medicinally, such as St John’s Wort, or Comfrey. It is sometimes forgotten or overlooked that herbal remedies can still do damage to ones body depending on the doses given, and with children you never can be sure how their bodies process it.



  • The following teas seem to be safe for children to drink; red teas with rosehips and hibiscus, lemon balm, ginger, lemongrass, chamomile, mint, honeybush, rooibos and tulsi.


  • The general consensus regarding children and herbal teas is that they are completely safe and a much better alternative to giving them fruit juice, which I agree with. A herbal tea with a smidgen of honey is far better than sugar laden (natural or not) fruit juice for hydrating your child. I also think that its a great idea to introduce their palettes to the taste of teas early on in life as well.
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    Herbal Teas for Children

    Lemon balm herbal teaImage via Wikipedia
    I found this at...
    http://thesupermom.com/are-herbal-teas-ok-for-kids

  • This is a no brainer. Make sure they are caffeine free. I mean, honestly, if you want to punish yourself, can’t you think of another way?



  • I would avoid teas that are used medicinally, such as St John’s Wort, or Comfrey. It is sometimes forgotten or overlooked that herbal remedies can still do damage to ones body depending on the doses given, and with children you never can be sure how their bodies process it.



  • The following teas seem to be safe for children to drink; red teas with rosehips and hibiscus, lemon balm, ginger, lemongrass, chamomile, mint, honeybush, rooibos and tulsi.


  • The general consensus regarding children and herbal teas is that they are completely safe and a much better alternative to giving them fruit juice, which I agree with. A herbal tea with a smidgen of honey is far better than sugar laden (natural or not) fruit juice for hydrating your child. I also think that its a great idea to introduce their palettes to the taste of teas early on in life as well.
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    Oct 29, 2010

    Fat Burners

    We have all heard of these fat burning foods . I just thought to remind us of them again!
    I founds this article on Yahoo front page, 
    Regular dieting is old school...and boring. Eat the stuff that puts your metabolism on high speed to burn mucho calories.
    Cinnamon
    Without going into the whole scientific explanation of why it works, adding 1/4 to 1 teaspoon of this spice to something you eat every day — hot cereal, marinades, yogurt — helps blood sugar get into cells to be used for energy, so less is stored as fat.
    Related: Easy Ways to Cut Calories at Every Meal
    Green Tea
    One ingredient, caffeine, is a stimulant that raises your heart rate and compels your system to burn calories faster. Plus, green tea has catechins, substances that some experts believe help burn belly fat. Aim for three 8-ounce cups a day.
    Coffee
    Again, the caffeine kicks your metabolism into high gear. Caffeine also jump-starts lipolysis, the breakdown of fat. One to two cups a day is ideal.
    Related: Is Wine the New Diet Drink?

    Chicken and Fish

    It actually takes energy to digest food, and your body burns more calories digesting and metabolizing protein than it does while breaking down carbs and fats. Translation: Consuming a few servings of lean protein, such as chicken, fish, and tofu, each day may help keep your metabolism revving away long after you finish eating your meal.

    Yogurt

    Yeah, dairy has a bad rep for high calories, but yogurt, both the low-fat and regular kinds, contains probiotics: "friendly" bacteria that preliminary research suggests may actually help reduce the amount of fat your body absorbs.
    Related: Body Clues You Should Never Ignore

    Chili Pepper
    Often found in high quantities in hot salsa as well as in many Thai, Indian, and Chinese curry dishes, these wonder foods are packed with a metabolism-boosting compound called capsaicin, which provides chili peppers' fiery flavor. In addition, capsaicin increases your body temperature somewhat, giving your metabolism an extra calorie-burning push.
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    Fat Burners

    We have all heard of these fat burning foods . I just thought to remind us of them again!
    I founds this article on Yahoo front page, 
    Regular dieting is old school...and boring. Eat the stuff that puts your metabolism on high speed to burn mucho calories.
    Cinnamon
    Without going into the whole scientific explanation of why it works, adding 1/4 to 1 teaspoon of this spice to something you eat every day — hot cereal, marinades, yogurt — helps blood sugar get into cells to be used for energy, so less is stored as fat.
    Related: Easy Ways to Cut Calories at Every Meal
    Green Tea
    One ingredient, caffeine, is a stimulant that raises your heart rate and compels your system to burn calories faster. Plus, green tea has catechins, substances that some experts believe help burn belly fat. Aim for three 8-ounce cups a day.
    Coffee
    Again, the caffeine kicks your metabolism into high gear. Caffeine also jump-starts lipolysis, the breakdown of fat. One to two cups a day is ideal.
    Related: Is Wine the New Diet Drink?

    Chicken and Fish

    It actually takes energy to digest food, and your body burns more calories digesting and metabolizing protein than it does while breaking down carbs and fats. Translation: Consuming a few servings of lean protein, such as chicken, fish, and tofu, each day may help keep your metabolism revving away long after you finish eating your meal.

    Yogurt

    Yeah, dairy has a bad rep for high calories, but yogurt, both the low-fat and regular kinds, contains probiotics: "friendly" bacteria that preliminary research suggests may actually help reduce the amount of fat your body absorbs.
    Related: Body Clues You Should Never Ignore

    Chili Pepper
    Often found in high quantities in hot salsa as well as in many Thai, Indian, and Chinese curry dishes, these wonder foods are packed with a metabolism-boosting compound called capsaicin, which provides chili peppers' fiery flavor. In addition, capsaicin increases your body temperature somewhat, giving your metabolism an extra calorie-burning push.
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