Tag Archives: Diets

Fad Diets & How To Spot Them

November 11, 2009

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Lots of today’s popular diets take advantage of our desire to drop weight quickly. Unfortunately, though, “quick-fix” diets don’t work. In this group diets that leave out major food groups are included: High protein diets – The high protein diet reduces by significant amounts the percentage of carbohydrates in the diet, these carbohydrates are an [...]

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5 Ways to Reach (and Maintain) a Healthy Weight

November 11, 2009

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Weight loss programs and diets aren’t the way to go when it comes to losing weight. That’s because they create temporary eating patterns — and, therefore, temporary results. Most dieters gain back any lost weight when they go back to their old eating habits. So what’s the best way to drop excess weight? Create your own [...]

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10 Tips to Get You Exercising

September 4, 2009

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If – deep-down – you really don’t want to exercise, then don’t bother reading further. You will need to get to the bottom of those feelings before moving on. Ambivalence and double-mindedness will only lead to a constant cycle of disappointment. But – if you want to reap the many mental and physical benefits of [...]

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The Ultimate New York Diet

September 4, 2009

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The Ultimate New York Diet comes from celebrity fitness trainer David Kirsch. Kirsch says you can “expect to lose up to 14 pounds, five inches off your waist, and a heavy percentage of body fat during the first two weeks of the plan alone”. According to Kirsch there is something very “New York” about wanting [...]

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The Chocolate Diet

September 1, 2009

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The Chocolate Diet – Healthy Diet Doesn’t Get Tastier Than This Wondering how can chocolate be recommended for diet? Yes the dark chocolates have good nutritional values than other kind of chocolates. Here the article puts forth information on chocolate diet plan .There is certain things that should be avoided in chocolate diet . What [...]

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10 Craziest Diets of All Time

September 1, 2009

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1. THE CANDY DIET Word to the wise: If diet pills look like a box of chocolates, they’re likely too good to be true—as was the case with Ayds Appetite Suppressant Candy. Ayds (pronounced “aids”) was popular in the 1970s and early ’80s and came in a variety of decadent flavors. However, once the AIDS [...]

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Grapefruit diet

August 29, 2009

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Research conducted about a year ago has managed to high light some amazing properties of grapefruit diet. According t this research a plant compound found in grapefruit is responsible for lowering insulin levels in the body. The correct level of insulin in your body is vital for maintaining your weight and weight loss. Insulin levels [...]

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Short 3 days diet plans

August 29, 2009

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Short 3 day Diet Courses are famous, because you can loose weight in a short period of time. These short 3 day Diet Courses guarantee a massive weight loss and people who are desperately willing to reduce their weight join these courses in a huge number. But, most of the time these short 3 day [...]

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Low fat diet (low calorie diets)

August 29, 2009

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You should choose a low fat diet that has the energy value that corresponds to the needs of the body, and special attention should be paid to the selection of foods and their way of preparing. This low calorie diets aims to help the body to get rid of poisonous (toxic) substance. So, it does [...]

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Diet Trend: The Japanese Diet

August 29, 2009

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Due to their eating habits, the Japanese are known to be one the healthiest people in the world. Not only are they expected to live longer, they enjoy being the number one lowest obesity rate on earth. The Japanese also have lower rates of heart disease, osteoporosis, breast and prostate cancer than us in the [...]

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Low-fat diet

August 29, 2009

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celebrity followers Rosemary Conley the theory Since fat contains more calories than carbohydrate or protein, limiting the fat in our diet is a simple way to promote weight loss. the plan All types of added fats, such as butter, full-fat dairy, margarine, mayonnaise, cream, sour cream, oils, and salad dressings, are reduced or eliminated. Foods [...]

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Japanese diet

August 29, 2009

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celebrity followers Victoria Beckham the theory This is not so much a diet, but a national way of eating – after all 127 million Japanese can’t all be on a ‘diet’!  But books have now appeared touting this approach as people realise that the Japanese have much lower levels of obesity, heart disease and cancer [...]

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GL Diet

August 29, 2009

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celebrity followers Kylie Minogue, Kelly Preston and Anthony Worrell Thompson the plan The Glucose Revolution diet says that, carbohydrate foods with a low glycaemic index (GI), such as apples, basmati rice, buckwheat and pasta should be eaten, instead of those with a high glycaemic index, like glutinous rice, potatoes, ripe bananas and tropical fruits. The [...]

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crash diet

August 28, 2009

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With summer just around the corner, this is often the time we fall victim to fad diets. After all, who wants to expose a sun-starved and flabby body when it’s time to put on a bikini? Although many of these quick-fix eating plans claim instant gratification, most of the diets are not safe or effective [...]

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HIGH PROTEIN LOW CARB DIET

August 16, 2009

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BREAKFAST 6am-7am 6– 8 Egg Whites 2—Pieces of Rye Bread OR ½ Cup of Oatmeal 1-Medium Apple 2-Glasses of Water 1-Cup of Water and ½ Cup of Apple Juice SNACK 9am-10am 1-6oz. Can of Tuna (with mayo) 2-Glasses of Water Lunch 12pm-1pm 2-Chicken Breasts 1-Large Salad and Veggies 2-Glasses of Water Mid-Afternoon 3pm 4 – [...]

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HOLLYWOOD DIET

August 16, 2009

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HOLLYWOOD DIET 1 CUP Papaya Juice 1 banana 1/2 cup green tea / strongly brewed 1 scoop soy protein powder w/spirulina 1/2 cup blueberries / can be frozen 1/4 cup carrot juice 1/4 cup apricot juice 1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt Blend all ingredients together until smooth and serve over ice. Drink every 3 hours [...]

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5 Ways Your Diet Can Improve Your Sex Life

August 16, 2009

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There is something to be said about the saying, you are what you eat. Of course different foods affect our bodies in different ways but the question that remains is what do we have to eat to keep the oomph in something we’d rather not live without…SEX. Your sex drive is directly affected by what [...]

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Sample Diet 2 – 2800 Calories

August 16, 2009

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MONDAY Breakfast 1 Banana 2 slc Raisin toast w/1 Tbs margarine 1 cup Cereal, multigrain, fortified 1 1/2 cup Milk, 1% 1 cup Cranberry juice cocktail 1 cup Coffee w/1 tsp powder non-dairy creamer, low calorie Snack 15 Crackers, wheat, unsalted 2 Tbs Peanut butter, unsalted Lunch 1/2 cup Apple, sliced, w/skin 1 Frozen spaghetti [...]

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The Importance of a Healthy Diet

August 16, 2009

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The Importance of a Healthy Diet I am sure many of you are wondering what in the world a “healthy diet” has to do with herbal therapies. The answer – Everything!!! Every day we ingest harmful chemical additives, preservatives, pesticides, etc. with and in our food. We breathe filthy air, drink chemically-saturated water. This severely [...]

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italian cauliflower

August 16, 2009

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1 small head cauliflower 1 tsp salt Water to cover 6 tbsps grated onion 2 tbsps chicken bouillon 2 tsps flour 1 tsp garlic salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 can (1 pound) tomatoes Wash cauliflower and break into flowerets; trim stems, and cook with 1 teaspoon of the salt in water to cover, until [...]

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hungarian cheese spread

August 16, 2009

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16 oz low-fat or fat free cottage cheese 1 tbsp finely chopped chives 2 tsp garlic powder or to taste 1 tbsp paprika (use Hungarian if possible—the difference is incredible!) Combine all ingredients, repack in plastic cottage cheese container and chill for at least one hour. This spread stores well and provides several days of [...]

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hummus recipe

August 16, 2009

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2 cups cooked garbanzos 1/4 to 1/3 cup lemon juice 3 tbps tahini 3-4 cloves garlic, minced salt to taste water (from cooking the beans) as needed for correct consistency Blend well; garnish humus with parsley, olive oil (optional) and spicy paprika; eat with warmed pita bread and sliced vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, turnips,…)

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salsa

August 16, 2009

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1 can chopped tomatoes 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 2 tsp finely chopped cilantro (optional) 2 dried red hot chili peppers (more or less to taste) 1/2 mild green pepper (finely chopped) dash of tabasco Mix it all up and serve with fatfree sour cream and baked tortilla chips.

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garbanzo spread

August 16, 2009

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1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 cup garbanzos (chick peas) (canned) 1/4 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup diced cucumber 1/4 cup diced tomato Place all ingredients except cucumber and tomato in a food processor. Blend till smooth. Mix with diced cucumber and tomato. You can [...]

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fatfree pasta sauce

August 16, 2009

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fatfree pasta sauce 2 cups canned tomato sauce 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced 1/4 tsp anise seed Combine ingredients in saucepan and simmer over low heat for 7-8 minutes. Makes 3 servings.

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pizza

August 16, 2009

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Pizza crust is almost always low in fat. Some of the ready pizza crust brands have only 1 gram of fat per serving. Commercial pizza sauces are all right, but don’t forget to check the labels and get a fat-free brand. You can also use pita bread, which is very low in fat. To make [...]

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pasta casserole

August 16, 2009

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8 oz. pasta (I like to use tri-color spirals) 3-4 cups frozen veggie medley (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower or other combo) canned tomato sauce or soup instead salt, pepper, onion powder, other spices to taste wheat germ Cook and drain the pasta. Defrost the veggies and add the tomato sauce and seasonings. Put into a 2 [...]

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chinese spaghetti

August 16, 2009

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1 onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed (more if like) 1-2 t curry (amount depends on how much you like curry!) 1 tbsp minced ginger ½-1 t chinese chili paste 1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup veggie broth ½ cup TVP (optional) cooked spaghetti Sauté until tender onion, garlic, curry [...]

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7 Reasons Why I avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup

August 10, 2009

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High fructose corn syrup is a major buzz word these days, especially for that percentage of the population that is health conscious. Defined simply, high fructose corn syrup (also known as HFCS) is a broad name for any corn syrup that undergoes a chemical process to increase its fructose content and is then mixed with [...]

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Avoid Trans Fats

August 10, 2009

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Read the nutrition labels to see how much trans fat is in a product. Since January 2006, manufacturers have been required to list trans fat content on their labels. Look for the phrases “partially hydrogenated,” “hydrogenated vegetable oil,” or “shortening” on nutritional labels, since they are dead giveaways products contain some trans fat. Cut back [...]

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Eat Less Sugar

August 10, 2009

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Decide why you want to stop eating too much sugar. Your motivation might be to lose weight, feel fitter, to reduce a yeast infection or simply to set a better example for your children. Identify the sources of sugar in your diet, and decide what to cut out completely and what to cut down on. [...]

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Lose WEIGHT fast and easy

August 10, 2009

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You lose weight by burning more calories than you consume. Exercise is an important and effective component to healthy weight loss, but it can also be done by diet alone. When achieving weight loss primarily through diet, you have to be very careful to still get the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy, or [...]

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