A diet is whatever a person eats, regardless of the goal—whether it is losing weight, gaining weight, reducing fat intake, avoiding carbohydrates, or having no particular goal. However, the term is often used to imply a goal of losing weight, which is an obsession for many people. Standard healthy diets for children and adults are [...]
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Fad Diets & How To Spot Them
November 11, 2009
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 [...]
Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss
October 29, 2009
Recent studies have revealed some astonishing results in weight loss for women. According to these results there is a wonderful link with vegetarian diets for weight loss and women. In these studies the results revealed a substantial difference among the overall health and weight between women on strict vegetarian diets to those that are not [...]
GL (Glycaemic Load) is more effective than low fat / low calorie diets
October 28, 2009
Discover the low GL (Glycaemic Load) diet, lose weight with a healthy diet GL (Glycaemic Load) is more effective than low fat / low calorie diets Overweight people lost more weight on low GL (Glycaemic Load) diets than on high GL or other weight reduction diets and their cardiovascular risk marker profile improved according to [...]
Healthy Diet – A Guide to Weight Loss
October 4, 2009
“Healthy Diet – A Guide to Weight Loss “ Here are some weight loss diet tips that can be followed anywhere, everyday: 1. Make a delicious low fat mayonnaise by combining one teaspoon of Dijon mustard or satay sauce with a low fat yogurt. 2. Do not skip meals. Skipping meals slicks the body into [...]
The Chocolate Diet
September 1, 2009
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 [...]
Food Allergies
September 1, 2009
You eat one of your favorite foods, as usual. You feel funny after 20 minutes. Not usual. One look in the mirror reveals that your lips are swollen beyond Angelina’s pretty proportions—definitely not usual. As shocked as you might be, the truth is that “you could wake up tomorrow with an allergy to something you’ve [...]
Diet Trend: The Japanese Diet
August 29, 2009
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 [...]
Low-fat diet
August 29, 2009
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 [...]
Japanese diet
August 29, 2009
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 [...]
GL Diet
August 29, 2009
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 [...]
acorn squash New England style
August 17, 2009
1 acorn squash 4 oz water pack pineapple (chunk or crushed) 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup apple juice Vegetable spray Wash and cut squash in half in the same direction as ribbing. Remove seeds. Spray a cookie sheet or shallow baking pan with vegetable spray. Place squash, cut side down, on cookie sheet. Bake at [...]
Rice Krispies Bars recipe – 181 calories
August 17, 2009
A wonderful tasting bar… the great combination of flavors make this a really exciting and decadent version of the old rice crispy bar! You can substitute the Grand Marnier with a little vanilla or orange extract. If you’re a big fan of white chocolate, you can skip the drizzling at the end and just dunk [...]
APPLE DUMPLINGS
August 17, 2009
(Yield: 4 dumplings) Ingredients: ———— 1 recipe Basic Pie Shell 4 apples 1 tblsp (15 mL) lemon juice 3 tblsp (45 mL) granulated sugar replacement or granulated fructose 1/4 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon 4 tsp (20 mL) margarine 1 egg white (slightly beaten) Instructions: ————- Roll out pie dough and cut into 4 equal pieces. [...]
HIGH PROTEIN LOW CARB DIET
August 16, 2009
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 – [...]
HOLLYWOOD DIET
August 16, 2009
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 [...]
5 Ways Your Diet Can Improve Your Sex Life
August 16, 2009
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 [...]
Sample Diet 2 – 2800 Calories
August 16, 2009
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 [...]
italian cauliflower
August 16, 2009
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 [...]
hungarian cheese spread
August 16, 2009
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 [...]
hummus recipe
August 16, 2009
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,…)
salsa
August 16, 2009
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.
garbanzo spread
August 16, 2009
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 [...]
fatfree pasta sauce
August 16, 2009
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.
pizza
August 16, 2009
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 [...]
pasta casserole
August 16, 2009
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 [...]
chinese spaghetti
August 16, 2009
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 [...]
lasagna
August 16, 2009
41/2 oz packet TVP mince 10 floz cold water 11/4 lb. of any prepared diced vegetables (eg. carrots, celery, mushrooms, courgettes, parsnips etc.) Little vegetable oil (or fatfree substitute) for frying 14 oz can chopped tomatoes, with their juice 1 tsp dried oregano 2 tbsp soy sauce Seasoning, if required 12-15 sheets of pre-cooked lasagna [...]
vegetarian pasta
August 16, 2009
1 package of fresh crushed chili pasta 1 zucchini cut into cubes 1 bunch of broccoli (or less) 5 garlic cloves chopped 2 or 3 Italian style tomatoes cut into cubes 1\4 cup of sun dried tomatoes as much crushed chilies as you want 6 or 7 fresh red basil leaves a pinch of tahini [...]
cauliflower and garlic over soba noodles
August 16, 2009
1 package of soba noodles (any flavor) 1 medium-small head of cauliflower 1-1 1/2 tbsp. chopped garlic (aka, many cloves crushed and minced) salt to taste Chop the cauliflower into small pieces. Cook with the garlic and salt in enough water to heat thoroughly, and not burn. Serve over cooked soba.
fat free mexican corn fritters
August 16, 2009
2 cups canned corn, drained 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour 1/3 cup chopped green chilies 2 egg whites, slightly beaten 2 tsps baking powder 1/2 cup skim milk 1 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt Combine dry ingredients and stir thoroughly. Add all remaining ingredients and mix. Spray skillet with butter flavor non-stick cooking [...]
spiced spinach and tofu
August 16, 2009
1lb fresh spinach (or equivalent frozen) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 inch piece root ginger, grated 1 green chili, deseeded and diced 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 pkt silken tofu salt and pepper Wash the spinach thoroughly, squeeze dry, then cook in a covered pan over a [...]
fat free cheese puffs
August 16, 2009
3 egg whites 1 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup fat free cheese, shredded 1 cup fat free cracker crumbs (Use fat free saltines) 1/4 tsp garlic powder Beat egg whites until stiff. In a separate bowl, combine cheese flour, salt, and garlic. Fold cheese mixture into egg whites. Form into walnut sized balls [...]
Stir-fry
August 16, 2009
Again you’ll have the freedom to make the way it suits you better. Start sautéing your favorite vegetables (peapods, broccoli, bamboo shoots, squash, zucchini, peppers, water chestnuts, baby corn, etc.) using one of the substitutes for oil. If you like to have meat, brown it separately and drain all the fat, then add to the [...]
Gluten steaks
August 16, 2009
1 cup gluten flour 1 cup liquid made of water with soy, mushroom soy, parisian essence. 2 tsp mixed herbs Large pot with boiling water Mix the gluten with the liquid. This will make a very stiff rubbery dough, which will get quite hard to handle, it needs to be kneaded well though. Roll into [...]
Basic gluten recipe
August 16, 2009
1 cup gluten flour 1 cup water Stir gluten flour & water together, adding more water if necessary. You want a nice thick dough. Knead to get the gluten elastic and squeeze out the excess water. (do this right in the bowl you mixed it in, or a colander would work to drain off the [...]
vegetarian chili
August 16, 2009
vegetable bouillon powder or crumbled stock cubes water vegetable chili mix (TVP) hot water chopped tomatoes red kidney beans, drained and washed Put bouillon and water into a pan. Cook for about 5 minutes (if you’re using any of the veggies mentioned below, cook them now), then remove the pan from the heat and add [...]
The South Beach Diet
August 13, 2009
What is The South Beach Diet? Most people are sick of trying new diets for one reason – they do not work! What makes the South Beach Diet different is that it teaches a way of life where you rely on the right carbohydrates and fats. This new way of eating allows you to live [...]
The Weight Watchers Diet
August 13, 2009
What Is the Weight Watchers Diet? Since the early 1960s, Weight Watchers has been the gold standard for successful weight loss programs. Among the reasons for Weight Watchers’ longevity: the program is based on science, addresses the dieter’s lifestyle as a whole, and is free of gimmicks. There have been several versions of the Weight [...]
About the Zone Diet
August 13, 2009
Celebrities like Madonna, Demi Moore and Jennifer Aniston swear by the results of the Zone Diet (created by Barry Sears, PhD.). The Zone Diet contains 40% carbohydrate, 30% protein and 30% fat and is also known as the 40-30-30 plan. The Zone Diet works on the premise that 100,000 years ago, we were meat eaters [...]






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