1. Carbs and Fat Loss
by Tim Megginson
Post Date: 09/06/2010
It is very important to realize that carbohydrates are a major regulator of weight loss. They play such an important role in fat loss because carbohydrates stimulate insulin. Insulin the gatekeeper hormone for freeing stored body fat. Here’s how it goes. You eat carbs, carbs stimulate your body to release insulin, the insulin ’says’ to your body fat “Hey we have lots of energy here – no need t ...more...
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2. Keys to Losing Weight Successfully and Keeping It Off
by Thomas Ajava
Post Date: 05/01/2010
It says something about our wealth that most of us are trying desperately to lose weight. We live on rich food that is not particularly good for our health. If you are one of the tens of millions of people trying to lose weight, the good news is it isn’t that hard if you follow some basic tenants. Let’s take a look at them.
The first thing you need is a food diary. You want to write down e ...more...
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3. Holiday Workouts
by Sandra Prior
Post Date: 04/22/2010
The Post Christmas Lunch Run
Alas, you really did get intimate with a gravy boat yesterday. On the bright side, however, your body is perfectly primed for a workout that can burn off a chunk of last night's meal.
‘With all the potatoes and stuffing, Christmas lunch is a big carbo-load,’ says Greg McMillan, a kinesiologist and running coach. ‘That means the glycogen stores that fuel ...more...
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4. Are Carbohydrates the Bad Guys in Losing Weight?
by Linda Byers
Post Date: 03/29/2010
Carbohydrates have a bad reputation."Carbs" are many times viewed as the fat guy, the really good tasting one but also the diet wrecker. When given a choice, many dieters will choose the"fats"before the"carbohydrates," feeling the carbohydrates are more detrimental in the long run to losing weight. But that is not true.
Carbohydrates are not the bad guys in losing weight. They ...more...
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5. The Truth about White Carbs and Overeating
by Lionel Mason
Post Date: 01/22/2010
Feelings about carbohydrates are running strong these days and the information available is exceedingly confusing. Diets eschewing carbs entirely are wildly popular, but unrealistic and unhealthy. So why do people subscribe to such diets? Because they simply don't understand what makes a carb bad. While some carbohydrates are necessary for the body to function, providing energy and sustenance - su ...more...
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6. What do You Expect From The Atkins Diet plan?
by John Baril
Post Date: 01/22/2010
Over the past decade the health phenomenon of the Atkins diet has hit the diet world with unimaginable force. The Atkins diet is predicated on a book by Dr. Robert C. Atkins. It is primarily based on the concept that our weight gain is caused by the carbohydrates we tend to consume and not the fat. People usually experience quick weight loss with this plan. You should consult your doctor befor ...more...
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7. The role of diet in Health, Nutrition and Fitness
by Dave Summers
Post Date: 12/29/2009
During pregnancy the mother must increase energy intake. During
lactation, energy intake is also increased. A steady balanced diet is
essential, in the right quantities, throughout life, to maintain healthy growth
and development. The first part of this two part article looks at the
background to nutrition and the digestive process. Part two will conclude ...more...
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8. Less Carbs Diet
by Jessica James
Post Date: 12/08/2009
If you`re searching for tips to get your ex back when your relationship has ended, well you`re on the right page. Believe it or not there are just simple things where you can catch your ex`s attention and win him back. You don`t have to guess anymore, here it goes:
1)Make him Impress with all the things you are doing for him. There are many ways to do this and you know your ex best. Wha ...more...
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9. Go From Flabby Arms to Sexy Arms In 4 Easy Steps
by William Onedge
Post Date: 11/12/2009
Flabby arms have a way of making a person feel insecure, even if they are not overweight. They can ruin your day, and put a damper on your entire sense of being. It's amazing how something that seems so insignificant can do so much damage. Luckily, all of that can be changed.
When you go from flabby arms to sexy arms, your life will seem better, and everything will look good on you. To mak ...more...
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10. Carbs Diet - Does The Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diet Work?
by Robert Smart
Post Date: 09/11/2009
So you have heard all the build up about Fat Loss 4 Idiots and now you would like to know if it really is a good as they all say. This Fat Loss 4 Idiots review is going to ignore the build up and investigate whether Fat Loss 4 Idiots really is as good as all of the other reviews imply.
The foremost thing to say about Fat Loss 4 Idiots in any Fat Loss 4 Idiots review is that if you follow t ...more...
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11. 5 Vegetarian Diet Weight Loss Mistakes - Useful Facts About Vegg...
by Sachin Rana
Post Date: 07/31/2009
By Kardena Pauza, America's #1 High Energy Vegetarian and Vegan diet Expert for Fat Loss. She'll help you discover how you can eat an affordable, healthy, and fat burning vegetarian or even vegan diet to help you transform your body and dramatically increase your all-day energy. So here is chance to get your free tips on Ea ...more...
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12. Don't Be A Weight Loss Idiot
by Priyank Saxena
Post Date: 07/28/2009
Don’t be a weight loss idiot. Do you follow the newest fad diets or buy the next great infomercial pill, potion or product?
Weight loss doesn’t have to be so hard, but if you make the following mistakes then it will be.
What should I know to avoid mistakes?
Well, you need to learn what silly things others are doing so that you can understand what really works and what doesn ...more...
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13. Your Weight Loss Accomplishments Comes Down To The Choices You ...
by Keld Frantzen
Post Date: 07/21/2009
1. The Weight Loss Patch
Perhaps the most appealing benefit of using a patch is that it is so easy to use. No pills to remember to take, no special diets, no compulsory work out routine. Of course, sticking to a healthy diet and exercise program is best for your overall health, but if that is challenging for you to adhere to all of the time, the patch may be a solution that works for ...more...
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14. To Lose Weight, You Must Ensure Your Body Burns the Fuel You Wan...
by Dr. Robert Graham
Post Date: 05/27/2009
Just as you have favorite flavors of ice cream, your body also has its favorite sources of energy, and carbohydrates top the list. This is important to your weight loss because if carbohydrates are available, your body will use them for fuel, not fat. The ideal fat-burning diet does three things: • It avoids the wild glucose and insulin roller coaster ride that soon makes yo ...more...
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15. Don't Be A Weight Loss Idiot
by Alex Tatarinov-Levin
Post Date: 05/19/2009
Don't be a weight loss idiot. Do you follow the newest fad diets or buy the next great infomercial pill, potion or product?
Weight loss doesn't have to be so hard, but if you make the following mistakes then it will be.
What should I know to avoid mistakes?
Well, you need to learn what silly things others are doing so that you can understand what really works and wha ...more...
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16. FatLoss4Idiots - Scam ? - Critical Review and Analysis
by James Swerdlow
Post Date: 04/08/2009
What Actually Is Fat Loss 4 Idiots? The Answer May Surprise You! While many people seem to believe that Fat Loss 4 Idiots is simply a diet where you eat like a rabbit and exercise 5 days a week, this misconception couldn't be any further from the truth. The Fat Loss 4 Idiots system doesn't fall into the typical "diet" stereotype. Instead, it "tricks" your body into (safely) spee ...more...
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17. Will Cutting Carbs Help You Lose Weight?| Which Carbs are Good f...
by Jamie Jett
Post Date: 04/03/2009
Over the past few years our nation and the media has been in frenzy over low or no carb diets like the Atkins diet or the Carb Addicts diet. We are made to believe that all carbs will turn to fat in our bodies and that if we simply eliminate the enemy “Carbs” then we will eliminate the problem thus helping us to lose weight. Well this is not true! So, Will Cutting Carbs Help You Lose Weight? more...
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18. How I Won My Battle With Weight Loss!
by Christine Kowal
Post Date: 03/30/2009
Are you one of the 40% of the US population considered to be obese? Are you over weight or unhealthy? If you are, I truly encourage you to take a minute and read this article. It could definitely change you life.
Everyone has a story (or stories) of their own, of their successes, and FAILURES with diet programs, plans, supplements, and over night “quick fixes.” The failures seem too ma ...more...
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19. Healthy Weight Loss Plan Tips
by Mohd Hizer Hasan
Post Date: 03/16/2009
A healthy weight loss plan is a plan that can make you lose weight in long term and good for your weight loss maintenance. Here is a healthy weight loss plan that you can carry out: Exercise Exercise is very important for weight loss. It plays a major role in a healthy weight loss plan. A regular exercise 30 minutes daily is sufficient to make you lose weight. Go walking, joggi ...more...
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20. Weight Loss Plans: Get Skinny!
by Cornell Dayne
Post Date: 03/13/2009
If you’ve tried to lose weight, then there is no doubt in my mind that you’ve researched numerous weight loss plans hoping to find one that’s right for you. And you know what? Good research is a necessary step in attaining your ideal weight. I applaud your proactive attitude. It shows that you are serious about this. And besides, it’s tough to know which foods are best for keeping the weight off, ...more...
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21. Best Ways To Lose Weight
by Mohd Hizer Hasan
Post Date: 02/27/2009
You may have read many articles suggesting the best diets or exercises for you. But nothing happens to you when you follow those diets or exercises. You thought you have found the best ways to lose weight but you don’t. So something is wrong somewhere. Is it you or those diets and exercise?
Here are three best ways to lose weight :
Best Ways to Lose Weight No 1: Tell yourself that ...more...
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22. Protein Shakes : Will It Help Weight Loss?
by Mohd Hizer Hasan
Post Date: 02/22/2009
Pre-made protein shakes are believed by many people to be able to enhance their performance and a good weight loss supplement. It is also said that protein is the building block in muscle development and it also makes you feel full thus making you eating less. A recommended amount of protein shakes intake daily is 1 shake between each meal but never drink protein shake more than half of the numb ...more...
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23. Flat Stomach Tips
by The Ab Guy Six Pack Abs
Post Date: 02/16/2009
We hear all the time about the bad foods and the good foods, but what is a bad food? Well everyone knows that their is the wrong food to eat to achieve a dream belly. Read through my flat stomach tips and learn the differences between bad and good carbs, bad and good sugars, and bad and good fats.
Next time you are working out think about what it is that gives you your energy. You may t ...more...
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24. Lose fat only with the right diet!
by Tina Yord
Post Date: 01/30/2009
What is the main reason for people to go on a diet? This is of course the fat loss. Everyone wants to lose body fat and shape their bodies in a beautiful way. Generally a diet should be understood as a healthy eating plan, but most often people think of it as a decreasing of the daily calorie intake. Both are true, depending on what you want to achieve eventually.
What to eat to lose only ...more...
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25. How to lose weight with Ten tips for success
by Linda Morneau
Post Date: 01/29/2009
SUCCESS TIP NO. 1: DRINK 8-10 GLASSES OF WATER EACH DAY
Okay, for many people this is a big problem. Water doesn’t taste all that great generally because water doesn’t really “taste” like anything. Drinking water 8 to 10 times each day gets easier the more you actually do it. It is simply a matter of conditioning your taste buds, and yourself, so that it becomes easier to do. Once you ...more...
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26. Carbohydrates and Diabetes
by Frances Butterfield
Post Date: 01/15/2009
Diabetes can be a nasty disease. It takes constant monitoring, can cause heart disease, loss of vision, poor circulation with possible limb amputation and more. In short it is nothing to fool around with.
Our bodies need energy and Carbohydrates are the fuel that create the energy our bodies run on. Control your carbohydrates and you can control your diabetes. This is why diabetics have to ...more...
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27. Diets That Work
by John Standard
Post Date: 12/02/2008
Many people need to lose weight, and lots of folks are always searching for diets that work. The trick isn't really finding a diet plan that works, but rather beginning a diet to which a person can stick. The 46.8 billion dollar diet industry (as of 2005) depends not on people staying healthy and keeping off weight, but rather on people taking an endless yo-yo ride between health and fat. Becau ...more...
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28. How to Achieve a Positive Nitrogen Balance
by Mike Westerdal
Post Date: 11/21/2008
If you've never heard of a "positive nitrogen balance" and are wondering what the hell I'm talking about don't feel bad, you're not alone. The term isn't something you hear every other guy in the gym talking about. But I can guarantee that even though he may not be familiar with the term, every gym rat on the planet knows what happens when you have a positive nitrogen balance-you get big.
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29. The Truth About Low Carb Diets
by Michael Marquette
Post Date: 11/05/2008
Almost everyone who has tried to lose weight has come across the numerous low carb diets. Atkins, High Protein, and the Hollywood diet are some of the most popular ones. So the question is do low carb diets work and are they healthy? There are side effects associated with low carb diets that you need to be aware of before you begin. In this article I will show you the truth about low carb diet ...more...
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30. Why Are Americans Obese?
by Dave Tishendorf
Post Date: 09/29/2008
Let’s break down the title, “why are Americans obese?” a bit and make it more up close and personal. Let’s take your favorite aunt – call her Martha – and ask, “Why is Aunt Martha obese?”
The obvious answer is that she eats too much and exercises too little.
Martha certainly has plenty of company. There is ample evidence that documents the connection between eating, exercising and ...more...
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31. Taming the Beast: How to Get PCOS Under Control
by Heather Bishara
Post Date: 09/22/2008
There is nothing more frustrating than losing control. At work, at home, with others, with ourselves, it hurts when we see all our well laid out plans get turned upside down by factors that we can’t do anything about.
For women with PCOS, that frustration is magnified by the fact that PCOS often controls multiple factors in our lives. From health issues to pregnancies and appearance to se ...more...
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32. Belly Fat Loss and Disolutions about Carbohydrates Part 1
by Edward M. Brancheau
Post Date: 09/19/2008
No other nutrient out there is surrounded by more confusion, hype and contradiction than the all-too-famous carrbohydrate.
Over the last decade a virtually endless amount of advice, fad diets and hard-fast rules have been put into place regarding proper carbohydrate consumption. As a result, most average beginners have been left clueless and without any rational guidance on the topic.
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33. The Problem with Weight Loss:
by Chris Wright
Post Date: 09/16/2008
The Problem with Weight Loss: Your Body Will Do The Opposite. By Alwyn Cosgrove http://searchformeto.com/blog/?p=30
Homeostasis is the property of a living organism, that regulates its internal environment so as to maintain a stable, constant condition.
When you don't drink enough water in the short term -- often the body retains ...more...
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34. Weight Loss Tips Everyone Should Follow.
by christopher west
Post Date: 09/02/2008
Weight loss does not have to come fast, in fact gradual weight loss is healthier and more easily maintained. Weight Loss programs are available for men, women, and diabetics. People should strive to meet their weight loss goals. There are weight change measurement tools out there to keep a daily log of weight loss and gain.
Weight lifting tones muscles and builds strength. Once yo ...more...
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35. Eating for Bodybuilding - Going Complex on Carbohydrates
by Axis Labs
Post Date: 08/30/2008
Few months back I read one article on Carbohydrates and Weight-Loss. Umm.. to be more precise, its about the misconception of majority of people that avoiding food groups that are rich in carbohydrates would result in a healthy weight loss. So ‘Is Carbohydrate good and essential for our health?’
You ask me how far this is true, well I would say it is as true as we know "Sun always rises i ...more...
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36. Plan Your Wieght Loss Through Your Diet
by Ian Read
Post Date: 08/16/2008
Ever since obesity has been termed as an epidemic, it has attracted attention throughout the world. In America weight loss has become an industry. The air is thick with discussions and counter-discussions about various diet plans being proposed by various people.
There is a 5-Factor Diet, Atkins Diet, Bob Greene\'s Best Life Diet, South Beach Diet, Cabbage Soup Diet, Carbohydrate ...more...
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37. 3 Secrets To Dramatically Melt Fat
by Lucas Wold
Post Date: 08/06/2008
In my secret Fat Loss Files program, you’ve seen that to lose weight effectively you need fiber-rich fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and high-fiber starches in your diet.
Fruits and vegetables are all over the place. Bananas, apples, pineapples, spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower are all great choices.
Lean proteins are easy. Cold water fish, lean beef, chicken, turkey, and whey ...more...
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38. Nutrition 101: A crash course in proper eating for those who wan...
by Dan Cantor
Post Date: 06/29/2008
By Dan Cantor, CPT
When it comes to diet and proper nutrition, there are many varying and often conflicting philosophies.
One size does not fit all. Everyone has different needs, goals and metabolic predisposition.
One thing you need to bear in mind when you think about proper diet and all the various diets that seem to “work.” Your body has an awesome capacity to take what ...more...
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39. The Perfect Carbohydrate.
by Abe Fuentes
Post Date: 05/12/2008
Many athletes and workout fitnatics know that even though processed-grain products like white bread have their place in a diet (such as postworkout because it transports protein quickly throught the blood stream and into the muscles), whole grains like oatmeal and brown rice are generally a better choice for most meals. But there is a new contender: Quinoa.
Quinoa isn ...more...
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40. Diets, Hormones, Carbs and Food Groups
by Tom Henricks
Post Date: 03/14/2008
A number of very complex issues surround the factors that affect proper weight management. There is an interaction with our body hormones, glands, energy levels and how the body will utilize various food groups. Sustainable weight loss must incorporate all these factors.
Carbohydrate Management
You can make your body leaner by a process termed carb rotation. By reducing your carbs ...more...
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41. Carb Blockers Pill For Fast Loss Weight !
by Ricky Reid
Post Date: 01/04/2008
There are many different types of Carb Blockers Diet pills on the market: appetite suppressants, energy boosters, and more. It seems like every day there's another one that promises to do something new. The best way to choose is to find something that's easy to stick with and give you great result on losing weight with no effort . With Carb Blocker, you can quickly Lose Weight you've been carryi ...more...
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42. The Best Diet Pills for Carbs Blocker !!
by Ricky Reid
Post Date: 01/04/2008
When Dieting and working out aren't giving you the Weight Loss results that you want, it may be time to look about Diet pills. If you've reached the point where you are considering adding prescription-based Weight Loss medications to your life, you might want to consider another option and give a try to Carb Blocker is a great new supplement that is available without a prescription. You may be ...more...
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43. Will You Be Overweight Tomorrow
by Larry Scott
Post Date: 11/16/2007
Which Diet is Right For You? Not all diets are correct for all people. Weight Loss with Finest Diets is an easy solution. Each one has its ups and downs. People from all walks of life are trying day in and day out to lose the extra weight they have put on over the years. A pound a year after 30 or 40 years really adds up. The benefits of weight loss in my opinion far ...more...
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44. The South Beach Diet Weight Loss Bonus
by Jeffrey Wyrick
Post Date: 11/06/2007
AMAZING BUT TRUE:
The South Beach Diet was originally not developed for weight loss purposes. Instead, it was developed to be a heart-healthy way of eating for (diet creator) Dr. Arthur Agatston's patients. In other words, weight loss turned out to be a really great bonus.
LIKE MANY COMMERCIAL DIETS,
The South Beach Diet is divided into phases. Three, to be exact:
P ...more...
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45. Low Fat Diets- Do Low Fat Foods Promote Weight Loss
by Francis Adam
Post Date: 10/18/2007
Low Fat Doesn't Mean No Fat We need certain fats (essential fatty acids), so a low-fat diet doesn't mean a no-fat diet. Also, just because a food is low-fat doesn't mean it's healthy or less fattening. It may be high in sugar which is not good for your health or weight. So whenever possible, choose low fat brands that are also low in sugar. The Science of low-fat diet ...more...
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46. Carbohydrates and the Brain: Why We Cannot Afford to Cut Carbs O...
by Mike Windsor
Post Date: 10/04/2007
For people on weight loss diets and just trying to keep the carbs down to a minimum in their diets, we have a little news for you. In order to function properly, our brain requires quite a significant amount of fuel in the form of glucose in order to receive, process, and retain information throughout or daily lives. Without complex carbohydrates, our bodies will tend to feel weakened, a little ‘s ...more...
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47. 4 Sensational Secrets for Lighting Fast Weight Loss Results and ...
by Jason Clemens
Post Date: 09/24/2007
Want fast weight loss results?
So what's stopping you from having the healthy body you desire?
Allow me to take a stab at it...You have fallen for the myth that to experience immediate results you must risk your health.
You have never heard that the quickest results are produced when you give your body what it needs? It's the truth! Why not give it a try today? What do ...more...
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48. Weight Loss and Carbohydrate Addicts Diet
by Francis Adam
Post Date: 09/21/2007
Many people have trouble understanding how their comfort foods – the breads, pastas, cookies and cakes, are contributing to their weight problem. It makes sense to people to decrease the fat in their diet in order to lose fat (which, surprisingly, does not usually help), but the connection with grains and sugars is not as easy to understand.
Grains like breads, cereals, potatoes and pasta ...more...
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49. Carbohydrates Are Bad Right, So What's With Weight Lifting Diets...
by Daniel Gonzalez
Post Date: 08/04/2007
Carbohydrates are not evil. There seems to be a very big trend that seems to suggest that carbs are not good for you unless your a marathon runner or something. Or that they just make you fat. Your weight lifting diet actually benefits from carbs when consumed sensibly. Any weight lifting diet that attempts to cancel them out completely should be questioned. (No, I'm not talking about Atk ...more...
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50. Glycemic Index
by Jack Richards
Post Date: 07/05/2007
The glycemic index describes the different rankings of carbohydrates according to their effect on blood glucose levels. The lower the glycemic index of a food the less likely it will interact with or drastically change blood glucose levels and insulin responses. Understanding blood glucose levels and insulin was once only a concern for diabetic patients. However, insulin and the w ...more...
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51. The Internet Helping People Lose Weight
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 06/27/2007
Fitness web sites are as good as in-print advice, and many Internet surfers have replaced print media health web sites as their main source for fitness information, according to a new study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicin
Some of the study participants were required to use certain web sites for information regarding their physical exercising efforts, while others were requir ...more...
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52. Healthy Nails Maintained with a Healthy Diet
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 06/19/2007
The next thing a man is said to notice when, after a woman’s figure, are her nails. The nails also need special attention, and the weekly oil bath is not enough. Spots and striations may show up on the nails of you don`t follow a healthy diet. The meat you eat should be boiled or grilled. You should eat vegetable oils with salads, nuts, and raw seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower, sesame, ...more...
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53. Natural Juices Not As Healthy As May Seem: Study
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 06/19/2007
Natural juices are rich in fructose, unlike water or low fat milk, according to Dr. Richard Johnson from the University of Florida College of Medicine. Researchers believe that fructose may trigger obesity for humans.
Previous studies connected excessive drinking of soft drinks and fruit juices with a high risk of diabetes, blood pressure, or obesity, said Johnson. Glucose sends signals to ...more...
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54. The Six-Meals Diet Plan
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 06/13/2007
The six-meals diet plan provides the 2,400 calories necessary for the average American through six meals per day of up to 400 calories each. Although it is hard to believe that eating twice as many meals as usually can be healthy and make you lose weight, this diet may bring real benefits according to its creators.
The snacks can be easily cut down because the urge for a snack is not so st ...more...
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55. Drugs that Lower Cholesterol Reducing the Risk of Stroke.
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 06/13/2007
Those who have a high risk of heart attack or stroke may reduce it by taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to a Stroke Prevention by Aggressive Reduction in Cholesterol Levels (SPARCL) study.
The study involved subjects who suffered a mini-stroke, a stroke, or a transient ischemic attack within the past six months, but did not suffer from heart disease. The subjects were given a c ...more...
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56. Green Tea Reducing Cancer Risk?
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 06/06/2007
The green tea may reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer, according to Carol Koprowski, assistant professor at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of South California.
The green tea contains antioxidants that protect the cells. Previous studies about the breast cancer risk proved that green tea protects the body, while black tea has no effect, said Anna Wu, profess ...more...
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57. Low-Carb Diets Efficient for Teens Who Need to Lose Weight
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/29/2007
Low-carb diets seems to be efficient in case of obese teenagers trying to lose weight, according to a recent study by the Cincinnati Children`s Hospital Medical Center. The study involved children between twelve and eighteen years old, with a body mass index (BMI) greater than ninety-five percent of their peers. The study’s subjects followed a diet with up to fifty grams of carbohy ...more...
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58. Can Obese Physicians Help People Live a Healthier Life?
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/29/2007
Patients treated by obese physicians don’t always properly follow their doctor’s advice concerning losing weight. Obesity advice given by overweight physicians does not carry the same effect with patients as similar advice given by fit physicians, according to Jo Marie Reilly of White Memorial Hospital in California. Patients go to physicians for professional advice, however they also look ...more...
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59. Losing Weight After Pregnancy: A Serious Challenge
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/24/2007
By avoiding TV watching and trans fats, and by walking, new mothers can get rid of the extra pounds they gained during the pregnancy, showed a new study lead by Emily Oken of Harvard Medical School. Some women don’t lose all the weight gained during pregnancy after the baby is born, especially weight accumulated around the abdomen. This type of weight gain may be risky for women’s health. ...more...
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60. Fish Oil Improving Muscle Mass and Metabolism
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/23/2007
Certain acids from fish oil, also called Omega-3, may have a positive effect on the body by enhancing the metabolism of muscle proteins, according to a study of the Laval University 's Institute of Nutraceutics and Functional Foods. Fish oil’s Omega-3 fatty acids improve glucose metabolism and increases insulin resistance. Researchers wanted to see whether omega-3 also influences protein m ...more...
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61. Physical Exercise Reducing the Risk of Parkinson's Disease
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/21/2007
Moderate exercises or other recreational activities may reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, reported researchers at the American Academy of Neurology’s 59th Annual Meeting. Light exercises such as walking are not considered moderate exercise and have no positive effect regarding Parkinson’s disease.
The study’s participants had an average age of sixty and mere monitored for ...more...
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62. Elderly Getting Slower Due to Lack of Vitamin D
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/19/2007
The lack of vitamin D may increase the risk of reduced physical performance as well as disability for elderly people, according to researchers at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. This is because older adults do not get enough Sun exposure, or eat the recommended daily dose of vitamin D. The study showed a strong link between poor physical performance and low vitamin D levels, ...more...
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63. Lose Weight While Sleeping With the Sleep Diet
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/18/2007
The secret for a perfect weight may be in a good night’s sleep and a specific meal schedule, according to the sleep diet creators. The effects of proper sleeping may show up soon if certain meal times are respected according to your sleep program.
The sleep diet is based on the control of hormones which may play a role in losing weight, according to specialists. While you are sleeping, t ...more...
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64. Hormone May Be Responsible for Obesity: New Study
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/18/2007
Some people think they can lose the weight gained during holidays by going to the gym, but it is not as easy as they think. Weight loss through exercise accelerates the appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin, according to a recent study by Fred Hutchinson and the University of Washington.
Women who lose weight through exercise develop a high level of the appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin, ...more...
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65. Gene Responsible for Obesity Identified
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/18/2007
People who have two duplicates of a certain gene show a seventy percent higher risk to become overweight compared to those without two copies of that gene, according to British researchers. This study proved a strong connection between certain genes and obesity. The study, which involved 5,000 subjects suffering from diabetes, showed that variations of a gene called FTO are associated with ...more...
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66. The Kiwi Diet
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/10/2007
Kiwi is mostly consumed during the cold season because it strengthens the body. Kiwi contains large amounts of vitamin C. A medium-sized fruit covers an adult person’s daily needs of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and fibers.
Kiwi is also rich in copper, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium, and phosphor. Remarkably, a kiwi fruit contains more potas ...more...
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67. The Simple Diet: as Simple as It Sounds
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/09/2007
The purpose of the Simple Diet is to reduce the calorie intake to a safe level than can be tolerated. The diets that provide up to 1500 calories per day are usually good for everyone. This diet allows dieters to plan their own breakfast, lunch, and dinner by selecting the food from a list.
The foods may be exchanged between them but the number of calories should not go over the 1200 calor ...more...
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68. Lose Weight While Catching Tan: the Benefits of Sun Exposure
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/09/2007
Sun exposure may lead to weight loss because the ultraviolets stimulate the secretion of a hormone of the pineal gland. This hormone burns the fats under the skin. The hormone`s effect is benefic if dieters follow a certain “beach” program during the summer, according to recent studies.
The efficiency of this program also depends on the diet that dieters follow, and the hours of sleep. The ...more...
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69. 3 Ways to Lose Those Extra Pounds Without Exercise
by james ellison
Post Date: 05/08/2007
Irrespective of how much weight you may desire to lose, you have likely ran into the same confusing events everybody else does. That is, should you reduce your calories? Should you reduce your fat? Should you cut back or do away with your carbohydrate consumption? Many of us get so mixed-up by all the contrasting information accessible out there, we desire to know if it would be easier to just sto ...more...
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70. Gender Causing Different Predisposition to Obesity
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/04/2007
Sixty-one percent of the population of the United States is obese or overweight, with women making the majority. Certain factors have a different influence, for men and women, over the risk to become overweight or obese.
In the case of women, extra weight may appear because of the fluctuations of the reproductive hormones that show up during pregnancy and menopause .Women are more likely ...more...
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71. Lose Weight Safely with the Mediterranean Diet
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 05/03/2007
People from Mediterranean countries such as Greece or Italy have a smaller risk of heart disease and enjoy longer lives, studies have repeatedly showed. Researchers wondered what is the reason for the better health of the Mediterranean people.
Dieticians have found similarities between the diets, level of cholesterol, and heart disease frequency of the populations around the Mediterranean ...more...
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72. Diets with Fewer Calories Extending Life
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 04/26/2007
Life longevity increases if the amount of calories eaten daily decreases until it reaches the healthy limit. Reduced daily calorie intake, even later in life, may bring longevity and health benefits, according to professor Stephen Spindler of the University of California. Low-calorie diets may also have anti-cancer effects.
Currently, there are no “anti-aging drugs” available to extend the ...more...
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73. Dieting on Fast Food Not as Incredible as It Seems
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 04/26/2007
Moderation and wise choices may be the key to a healthy fast-food meal. An occasional fast food meal can easily fit into a weight loss or a healthy diet.
For instance, eating small portion sizes help you keep your calorie intake under control. If several meal sizes are available, always pick the smallest one. A hamburger and three beef patties have seventy grams of fat and about 1,000 cal ...more...
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74. Is Your Child Getting Overweight? It's Not Too Late to Prevent T...
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 04/21/2007
A child`s health is strong related to being active and eating well. A lack of balance between those two may lead to excess weight or health problems that may continue until their adulthood.
A balanced diet along with physical exercise help children get the nutrients they need, maintain a healthy weight, study more easily, build muscles and strong bones, get more energy, and avoid diseases ...more...
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75. Vegetarian Diets: Do They Help?
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 04/21/2007
Vegetarian diets are lower in cholesterol and saturated fats than non-vegetarian diets, and may bring positive results if well-planned. Vegetarians may have a lower risk for developing coronary heart disease, diabetes, some forms of cancer, obesity, and high blood pressure, studies showed.
However, vegetarian diets may be unhealthy if they do not contain important nutrients. There are four ...more...
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76. Obesity Surgery: Is It Worth Doing?
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 04/21/2007
Vitamin deficiency after weight loss surgery may lead to memory loss, inability to coordinate movements, and confusion, according to a recent study. Most subjects suffered from Wernicke encephalopathy as a result of the surgery.
The Wernicke syndrome affects the nervous system because of the lack of vitamin B1 or thiamine. This syndrome may also cause vision problems like rapid eye movemen ...more...
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77. Most Popular Low-Carb Diets
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 03/28/2007
Low-carb diets limit the intake of certain carbohydrates. Researchers believe that carbohydrate intake increases the insulin level, which leads to weight gain. Two of the most popular low-carb diets are the Atkins diet and the South Beach diet.
The Atkins diet has four phases. The first three focus on weight loss, while the last one centers on maintaining the weight lost during the first ...more...
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78. The Warrior Diet
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 03/20/2007
The Warrior diet allows people to eat in the evening as much as they wish, without any calorie restrictions, while during daytime it allows for only small amounts of food. The diet, which controversial due to the fact that it does not use any form of calorie counting, was designed by a former Special Forces soldier, who reportedly relied upon military methods of dieting. After a few weeks, ...more...
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79. My Fool-Proof Approach to Help You Build Muscle & Lose Fat Fast!
by Joseph Cole
Post Date: 03/18/2007
With the countless fad diets on the market, conflicting information being put out on the Web and in magazines, and the marketing hype and lies surrounding us, very few people actually succeed in being able to build muscle, lose fat and feel terrific.
The truth is that the best way to build muscle and lose fat is to focus initially on burning the fat since it is rare to lose much fat while ...more...
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80. Determining the Best Way to Burn Fat without Sacrificing Muscle
by Joseph Cole
Post Date: 03/18/2007
What is the best way to burn fat off your body, and look and feel absolutely terrific? It sounds almost like a dream for many people. However, while everyone’s bodies and goals may be different, there are some basic fat loss principles that will help you burn fat fast.
The first thing you want to do is take a look at your current diet and make a decision to start making long-term improveme ...more...
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81. Quick and Easy Methods to Choosing the Best Carb Foods
by Joseph Cole
Post Date: 03/16/2007
Now, more than ever, it is important to educate ourselves on the fundamentals to help us choose the best carb foods for weight loss. Every day we are surrounded with advertisements tooting so called “healthy” foods, often fueled by the latest fad diet.
Carbohydrates are often categorized as simple carbs and complex carbs. If your diet is high in the former this can result in a cycle of sho ...more...
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82. The "Emergency" Diet
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 03/14/2007
The “emergency” diet, with seven meals per day, is an easy diet that brings weight loss without starvation and may be followed for a week. The “emergency” diet also improves metabolism and eliminate fats easier.
This diet is based mostly on carbohydrates, proteins, and low amounts of fats. During a day without too much physical activity, a woman can burn up to forty grams of fat, but the d ...more...
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83. Lose Weight Fast with the Red Tea Diet
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 03/14/2007
The red tea diet is a low-calorie diet that may help you lose up to seven pounds within five days. This diet requires that you to drink four cups of red tea daily, at breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner, and eat only certain foods rich in carbohydrates and vegetables.
The foods required for this diet include fruits, vegetables, fish, eggs, pasta, whole grain, and rice. The prohibited foods ...more...
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84. Mood, Emotions Play Key Role in Food Choice
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 03/09/2007
The strongest craves for food occur when people are emotionally sensitive. Consciously or not, some people eat more when they face a difficult problem, have no occupation, or need comfort.
Others use food to suppress negative emotions. Emotional eating may be caused by anger, loneliness, stress, anxiety, sadness, or boredom and may affect individual`s weight loss program. Emotional eating ...more...
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85. The Blood Type Diet
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 03/09/2007
This nutrition plan was created by Peter D`Adamo, and is based on the blood types.
For people with O-type blood , the recommended diet is low-carbohydrate, low in diary products, and high in proteins from meat and fish. The specific foods that must be avoided by people with this blood type are oranges, avocados, and Brazil nuts.
People with A-type blood should not eat red meat. Fis ...more...
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86. Boost Your Brain Power with Chocolate
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 03/03/2007
Chocolate may provide a short-term boost of cognitive skills and sharpen the mind, according to University of Nottingham researchers . The researchers suggested that flavanols, a compound present in chocolate as well as certain fruits and vegetables, may help people fight fatigue, the effects of aging, or sleep deprivation. Chocolate has a key role in boosting blood flow to certain areas o ...more...
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87. What Gives You Energy?
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 02/25/2007
Do you feel tired lately and have no energy? Try to fix the problem from the inside. Be careful what you eat. There are some things that may provide you the energy you need, and you may have no clue about them. Cereals. They eliminate sugar slowly, so you`ll have a constant energy level. At the same time, they`re a good source of vitamin B, which makes the spleen work better. Specialists recommen ...more...
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88. Gesta: The "One Weekend" Diet
by Andrea Pelin
Post Date: 02/25/2007
The Gesta diet was created by dietician Madeleine Gesta for movie stars who had to lose a lot of weight in a short while. This diet is at the same time a good way for general recovery. It takes only two days and includes proteins, calcium, and vitamins that provide energy. It is characterized by balance, relaxation, and a lot of rest.
The diet has two phases. The first phase allows the bod ...more...
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89. Who Says You Can't Have Carbs Before Bedtime?
by chester ku-lea
Post Date: 02/19/2007
Aren’t you supposed to stay away from carbs before bedtime? This info may go against everything you’ve heard so far. You may actually want to increase carbohydrate intake before bed, especially if you are a restless sleeper. An Australian study says you may fall asleep faster.
Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the study claims carbs which quickly raise blood sugar (t ...more...
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90. What You Need To Know When Dieting
by Mike Barus
Post Date: 12/09/2006
There is no better way to lose weight than to eat right and exercise regularly. Weight loss pills are not a good solution to the overweight problem, nor are they proposed as replacement for the conventional weight loss and management methods such as exercise and diet. When you go on a diet and decide you want to lose some weight, most people think “I’ll stop eating so much, maybe do a bit of exe ...more...
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91. Low Carb Free Recipe - Just For You!
by Olga Graham-Try
Post Date: 09/30/2006
Low carb free recipe - 1000 free recipes, information on atkins allowable foods and a carb gram counter that is your's for the taking! Are you be interested?
When you're dieting, Identifying relevant sources of information on a variety of low carb free recipe can be a very difficult undertaking. You'll most likely find that accessing a list of low carb foo ...more...
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92. Carb Cycling:The Smart Alternative To Low Carb Diets
by Roman Malkov
Post Date: 08/07/2006
Remember when you were a teenager and had plenty of energy? You could probably eat anything you wanted without gaining weight. That’s because your body was producing high levels of anabolic hormones, including human growth hormones, sex hormones, and DHEA. As we age, we all start producing less of these vital hormones. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. You can increase your body’s natura ...more...
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93. Stop Being a Carb Sucker & Start Discovering Natural Weight Loss
by Tom Kersting
Post Date: 07/31/2006
When Jean came for her first weight-loss session, we talked at length about her eating habits. We talked about how she ate, what she ate and when she ate. Bread’s and pasta’s were Jeans biggest concern. When I asked her about exercise, she explained to me that although she wants to exercise, she just doesn’t have the time to do it. Dan’s appointment was later that day. He was also a self-proclaime ...more...
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94. The First 5 Steps of a Healthy Diet
by Brad Lyon
Post Date: 05/16/2006
There are many people out there telling you want to eat, when to eat, how to exercise, how often to exercise but the main thing that these people seem to be missing is that everyone is different so everyone has a different reaction to what works and what doesn't.
Here are 5 easy steps that you can take to help you lose weight and stay healthy;
1. Make sure you commit to ...more...
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95. The Rebirth of Carbs
by Margie Geiser
Post Date: 04/11/2006
As a registered dietitian, and someone who specializes in sports nutrition, I was appalled when the low carbohydrate fad came into popularity. However, I also predicted that in a couple of years people would become better educated and ready to really pay attention to how to eat for health.
Yes, people lost weight, but mostly because they eliminated many of the high fat, high calorie snack ...more...
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96. Carbohydrates: So Simple Yet So Complex
by Marc David
Post Date: 03/06/2006
Copyright 2006 Marc David
The further on your read, you'll begin to understand that everyone needs energy and the best source of energy is from carbohydrates. Roughly 50%-80% of your nutritional intake should come from carbohydrates! (not including any special needs cases if a person was carbohydrate sensitive).
Similar to amino acids, when you link various simple sugars together you g ...more...
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97. The Best Foods on the Planet for a Lean Body
by Mike Geary
Post Date: 02/17/2006
In most of my newsletters, I like to provide a healthy snack or meal recipe that not only is delicious, but also helps to get you closer to that hard-body appearance that everyone is looking for. In this article, I'd like to give you healthy food ideas in a different way. This time, I figured I'd just give you some ideas of what I stock my kitchen with. Remember, if you don't have junk ...more...
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98. The Best Foods on the Planet for a Lean Body
by Mike Geary
Post Date: 02/17/2006
In most of my newsletters, I like to provide a healthy snack or meal recipe that not only is delicious, but also helps to get you closer to that hard-body appearance that everyone is looking for. In this article, I'd like to give you healthy food ideas in a different way. This time, I figured I'd just give you some ideas of what I stock my kitchen with. Remember, if you don't have junk around th ...more...
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99. Diet Advice About Carbs, Fat and Protein
by Linda Smyth
Post Date: 12/15/2005
Now that the Atkins diet has fallen from grace, what type of diet is best for weight loss, and what's the skinny on fat, carbohydrates and protein?
WHICH DIET IS BEST?
The acute fall in demand for Atkins-type low-carb food products, which led to the recent decision of Atkins Nutritionals, the promoter of the Atkins diet, to file for bankruptcy protection, has left ma ...more...
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100. Mad Carb Disease! Are All Carbohydrates in Food 'Bad'?
by Kim Beardsmore
Post Date: 07/09/2004
Whether you're trying to lose weight or just want to eat healthier, you may be confused by the news you're hearing about carbohydrates. With so much attention focused on protein diets, there's been a consumer backlash against carbohydrates. As a result, many people misunderstand the role that carbohydrates play in a healthy diet.
Carbohydrates aren't all good or all bad. Some kinds prom ...more...
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