The Beginners Guide to Losing Weight So you've decided that you're going to do it. You're sick and tired of being sick and tired and are once and for all hell bent on losing weight. Well, let me be the first to warn you of a very grim fact: Millions have tried before you and most of them have failed miserably at reaching their weight loss … [Read more...] about The Beginners Guide to Losing Weight
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Dietary Fats Are Not Created Equal
Dietary Fats Are Not Created Equal Understanding the different types of fats can be difficult for the consumer. Since not all fats are created equal in health, it is important to understand the differences in dietary fats; healthy versus unhealthy. Triglycerides (triacylglycerols) are an important class of dietary fats. The triglyceride … [Read more...] about Dietary Fats Are Not Created Equal
Are You a Binge Eater?
Are You a Binge Eater? Ever wonder if you have a serious problem with binge eating? In a recent issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, I read a feature article about the treatment of bulimia and binge eating. Bulimia is defined as 2 or more episodes of binge eating (consuming a large amount of food in 2 hours or less) at least twice a week … [Read more...] about Are You a Binge Eater?
Top 10 Questions and Answers on Atkins Diet
1. What is the Atkins Diet? Dr. Atkins diet, first introduced in 1972, is strictly focused on limiting carbohydrate consumption. That is why it is called a low-carb, high-protein diet or sometimes simply a low carb diet, together with other diets such as South Beach Diet, Power Protein Diet etc... 2. What are carbohydrates, and where can they be … [Read more...] about Top 10 Questions and Answers on Atkins Diet
Calcium – The Key To Quick Weight Loss
Calcium - The Key To Quick Weight Loss Are you dieting your way to bone loss? Are you aware that the diet you follow may be depleting your bones of essential nutrients and increasing your chances of developing osteoporosis? Popular diets may promise quick weight loss, but calcium and other important nutrients are often missing from the menu, … [Read more...] about Calcium – The Key To Quick Weight Loss
The Top Ten Things You Dont Want to Hear About Losing Weight
The Top Ten Things You Dont Want to Hear About Losing Weight(But What You Need to Know if You Want to Get Fit!) 10) No, you won't end up looking like the latest hot young model/singer/actress! Let's face it: your body is your body. It's the only one you've got. Can you still look great? Sure! But there are some things you can't change. You … [Read more...] about The Top Ten Things You Dont Want to Hear About Losing Weight
Choosing A Sugar Substitute
Choosing A Sugar Substitute Sugar Substitute- Aspartame Brand Name- Equal, Nutrataste, Nutrasweet Sugar Equivalents- 1 teaspoon/ packet= 1 teaspoon sugar Additional Information- Use to sweetened recipes, not to add volume or structure. If possible, add after removing from heat Brand name- Equal Sugar Light Sugar equivalents- 1 … [Read more...] about Choosing A Sugar Substitute
Grilled Basil Shrimp
Grilled Basil Shrimp If I were to prepare this, I would not use 4 tablespoons of olive oil. 4 tablespoons of oil - any oil - is 100 calories per tablespoon and 100 calories of pure fat. Instead, I would use more lemon juice and spray the shrimp with olive oil Pam if needed. 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 lemons, juiced (approximately 1/2 cup) 3 … [Read more...] about Grilled Basil Shrimp
Creamy Corn And Zucchini Soup
Creamy Corn And Zucchini Soup 6 cups low-salt chicken broth 2 cups diced zucchini 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 cups fresh corn kernels (about 12 ears) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup fat-free yogurt hot sauce (optional) Bring broth to a simmer in a large saucepan. Add zucchini and onion; cover and simmer 2 minutes. Place 1/3 … [Read more...] about Creamy Corn And Zucchini Soup