Archive for February, 2009
Surgeries Are The New Diet
Many Americans are rushing under the surgeon’s knife in response to their difficulties losing weight. Surgeries like liposuction, stomach stapling and gastric bypass surgery remove accumulated fat and make it more difficult for individuals to consume too many calories. But while these surgeries are effective in getting rid of the pounds, they also have their [...]
Mediterranean Diet May Help Stop Alzheimer’s
A research on the outcome and development of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease has found a definite correlation with the positive effects the Mediterranean diet may have on the brain. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish and cereals, while low in meat and high fat dairy products is beneficial for our brain [...]
Weight Loss Tips For Post-Menopausal Women
If you are a post-menopausal woman, you probably battle a bit with bulging tummy and extra body pounds. As you begin to enter menopause, it is quite difficult for you to achieve weight loss. Even though it is difficult, it is not impossible to achieve weight loss after menopause. Here are a few effective ways [...]
Does The Raw Food Diet Work?
According to alternative nutritionists, your cooked meals contain unhealthy compounds and diminished nutrition which results from the cooking process. Foods can be heated to no more than 115 F. Some raw foodists think you should eat nothing but raw vegetables, while other raw foodists allow for sashimi (raw fish) and carpaccio (raw beef). Sometimes, you’re [...]
Forget The Old Research Findings, Eggs Are Good For You !
There seems to be a generalised confusion on problems related to high cholesterol in our blood. Experts explain that the damaging cholesterol is the type produced in our livers due to a diet high in saturated fats; this causes the blockage of our arteries, which can lead to heart problems. Therefore, the misconception that eggs [...]
Sleep Apnea Is Strongly Related To Diet
Research on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) proved that people, who lost weight and improved their way of life and health habits, could actually recover completely from this night breathing problem. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is caused by the momentary failure of the soft tissue in the throat, which triggers off continual disturbances in the breathing and [...]
5 Best Foods To Improve Body Metabolism Rate
Do you really want to lose extra body pounds? One thing that you have to realize is that weight loss is directly linked to your body metabolism. If you include foods that increase your body metabolism in your regular diet, you are sure to achieve desired weight loss. However, if you don’t have any idea [...]
Woman Drops Two Thirds Of Her Body Weight
The incredible weight loss of a woman named Alysson Wilson is an astounding example to all those with serious weight problems. This woman dropped from 588 pounds to 140 pounds, losing more than two thirds of her body mass. The final event that triggered off the drastic need to lose weight in Alysson was when [...]
Yogurt: Good Source For Weight Loss
Yogurt is the best way to eliminate fat cells in your body. It provides essential nutrients including calcium for bone building and also helps in your weight loss routine. If you add yogurt to your regular diet, it can rev up the fat burning process of your body and speeds up weight loss. Studies found [...]
Advantages Of Low-GI Diet
According to a recent study carried out on people suffering from diabetes, those on a low-GI diet had better blood glucose levels than those on a high-fibre diet, in addition to higher levels of healthier cholesterol in their blood. The GI, or ‘glycaemic’ index, indicates the metabolism’s rate of digestion of a particular type of [...]
