Thursday 6 September 2007

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Thursday 30 August 2007

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Monday 27 August 2007

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Sunday 26 August 2007

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Saturday 25 August 2007

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Sunday 19 August 2007

The Negative Calorie Diet

Finally, a diet program that WORKS! Finally, a diet concept that results in MASSIVE weight loss! Toss the rest of your diet plans in the GARBAGE! In order for your body to use the food you eat, the food itself must go through physical and chemical changes i.e.,
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Your digestive system "breaks down and processes" everything you consume! The process starts by chewing. Then your esophagus moves everything down to your stomach. This usually takes anywhere from a few minutes, to a half hour.

For about 4 hours, your stomach mixes the food up with acid and sends everything down to your small intestine. For approximately another 4 hours, your small intestine receives very strong alkaline (digestive) juices from your gallbladder and pancreas. These digestive juices mix with the now liquified food and your body starts to absorb it.

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Thursday 16 August 2007

Fire Up Your Fat Burning Hormones To Lose Weight Fast

Its not surprising that the general population is completely confused as to what they should do when it comes to trying to lose weight. One just has to turn on the television especially late at night, to be confronted with a tanned toned beautiful model telling you that if you just buy this great weight loss gadget/gizmo/machine or wonderful exercise video or so-called scientific breakthrough diet pills or new weight loss program, then in just 4 weeks or 1 week or 2 days or whatever the claim is, you’ll be as trim and taut and looking just like the model.

And there are new diet programs coming out every other day - whether its the zone diet, low carb diet, high carb diet, high protein diet, complex carb diet, vegetable only diet, or whatever - its no wonder that the average person is completely confused as to exactly what to eat and what to do in order to lose weight and stay trim.

Here are some facts that may help you if you are trying to figure out what is the best way to lose weight and thus which weight loss program to choose.

1. Low calorie diets will actually work against you because eating low calorie foods only will actually slow down your body’s fat burning engine and thus prevent you from losing weight. What happens is that your body detects that you are consuming less calories and it will adjust your metabolism as a result by burning less calories.

2. The problem with low carb diets is that, whilst in theory they may work, in reality these don’t work as if you don’t eat enough carbs, you will not have the energy to do anything and many people end up sluggish and depressed about it all and end up binge eating thus working completely against your fat burning program.

3. Weight loss programs offered by Weight Watchers & Jenny Craig do work but they normally take quite a long time as you need to progress through a monthly program that can take anywhere from 6 months or more. These programs also consist of you having to purchase special meals and dietary supplements especially at the beginning of the program. These programs can be quite expensive.

4. Whilst many of the diet programs out in the market today will actually help you prevent putting on more weight, they do little if anything, to help you burn off weight you already have. Unless you already have a trim taut body and all you want to do is stop yourself from putting on weight, then most of these diets and exercise gizmo’s won’t work.So what does work, what is it that you need to know to understand what can help you? Well at the most basic and fundamental level, the reason why most people are overweight is because they eat wrong foods, the wrong types of calories per meal, and you’re also eating meals in the wrong patterns each day. Its actually a myth that you get fat because you are not doing the right exercise. Exercising helps you stay fit, but you don’t get fat because you are not exercising, you get fat because of the food you eat. The food you eat combined with when you eat those foods has the power to determine whether you are fat or thin.

Our bodies need to eat the right food at the right times of the day in order to fire up our fat burning hormones such as testosterone, insulin and growth hormones as well as your metabolism. Eating the right foods at the right times helps your body to burn calories versus storing them as fat. This is because everytime you eat something your brain tells your body to either release fat burning hormones or fat storage hormones. What you need to do is to get your brain to tell your body to maximise fat burning hormones and minimize fat storage hormones (you need some fat storage to be healthy).

A diet program that is designed to focus on burning fat tissue by using a food system of shifting calories is the key to fast weight loss. This system will see you burning approximately 9lbs each 11 days. Its not about calorie counting, its not about low carbs, and you can still drink alcohol, eat at restaurants, eat late at night and eat more than three meals a day and still burn fat.

The reason this program works is that its based on scientifically proven facts and about getting your body to do what it can do naturally. Is not about special dietary supplements or starving the body out of its required resources. This program works for everybody no matter what your genetic makeup.

Monday 13 August 2007

What Muscle, Fat And Water Have To Do With Your Weight

Have you ever wondered how long and how intensely you would have to athletically train to turn all that loose bodyfat into toned muscle? When you stop training, how long will it take before the muscle turns back into fat? It is essential to clarify that it is a complete myth that you can turn fat and muscle are two completely different tissues.

They have different structures and functions, they react to training in different ways and, simply put, one does not have the capability to turn into the other.Body fat is completely related to calories, and the amount that we have is directly influenced by the number of calories consumed versus calories expended.

Calories consumed obviously come from the foods we eat. It is important to recognize that when we consume any type of food in excess, whether it is carbohydrates, protein or dietary fat, it will be converted to body fat.Muscle is very different from fat. Each muscle is made up of thousands of individual cells, also called muscle fibers. While the number of a muscle's cells/fibers can not increase, each individual muscle fiber has the potential to increase in size, density and efficiency.

These changes may occur together but not necessarily to the same degree, however, all will translate to an increase in strength. This is important because one of the key problems with the so-called "yo-yo diet" is that people lose weight rapidly from muscle and fat stores by following a strict or crash diet. When they return to more normal eating habits, weight is re-gained, but it is always fat gain and never muscle.

This often means that while they can be back to their pre-diet weight, it's all fat, which is unhealthier than the original starting point.Quick Summary of FatFat can not become muscle and muscle can not become fat.

Fat can only be reduced if the number of calories expended in a day exceeds the number of calories consumed in a day.
Fat will be gained if the opposite occurs. If you stop training, and compensate for this with a slight reduction in diet, your body

fatwill not increase. If you begin training but also increase your dietary intake, you can gain fat.

Fat cells act as one, meaning you can not choose where you lose it or gain it. Quick Summary of MuscleChanges in muscle size, density and/or efficiency cause an increase in strength; however, these changes only result if the muscle is stimulated beyond what it is accustomed to. Weight training is the easiest way to control and monitor the changes in your muscle physiology.

Because of this, it is possible to increase your strength without adding bulk, and it is also possible to increase both. When you stop stimulating the muscle, your muscle composition may return to normal or, depending on your regular routine, it may simply stay as is. Unlike fat, each muscle can be specifically targeted, so you can choose the specific area you would like to improve. With that said, realize that while you can work your abdominal muscles, for example, you may not see the enhanced shape and form if you have a thick layer of fat


Saturday 11 August 2007

Think Yourself Thin

I got these great tips on oprah.com. Hope you can use them

Old loop: I ordered the grilled cheese, so why not get the fries, too?
Switch to… One treat at a time. I'm indulging in grilled cheese, so I'll trade the fries for a salad

Old loop: I'll just have this one cookie.
Switch to… If I can't stop at one or two cookies, I shouldn't have any at all.

Old loop: My husband says I look fat, so I guess I should start exercising.
Switch to… I want to get in shape for myself, not for him

Old loop: What's the point of losing weight during the winter? I'll get in shape come summer. Switch to… By eating more now, I'm creating a lot of extra work for myself when spring rolls around.

Old loop: Fat runs in my family, so why bother exercising?
Switch to… I can't change my DNA, but I can change my fate.

Old loop: After that grueling workout, I deserve a bacon double cheeseburger.
Switch to… After busting my butt at the gym, my body deserves the VIP treatment.

Old loop: I'll grab a candy bar to get me through my mid afternoon slump.
Switch to… When my energy flags, I need food that will help me go the distance.

Increase Your Metabolism And Lose Body Fat Fast

Body fat for most people is that area around their midsection that is in an ever state of growth. To the vast majority of the public losing body fat means losing that flabby belly. It seems that the midsection is that area of the body through which appearance of health and fitness is measured.

What most people don't understand is that in order to effectively get rid of belly fat they need to reduce fat storage across their entire body. The best way to lose body fat fast is to increase your metabolism. The way this is done may go against the grain of the normal dieting routine which consists of eating less to reduce caloric intake. This will work to a appoint but if we look at how metabolism works you will see that to few calories can have the opposite effect of what someone losing weight is trying to accomplish.

Metabolism is usually the most misunderstood part of any weight loss routine. What many people don't understand is how crucial it is when it comes to losing body fat. For many overweight people eating less is a good start because excessive caloric intake does lead to obesity. The problem starts when they start eating to few calories, essentially starving themselves of the vital nutrients and caloric energy the body needs in order to function. With out enough energy the body will slow its own metabolism as it goes into starvation mode and it will be more reluctant to give up its fat stores. In fact in times of caloric deficit the body will actually continue to store fat as it perceives it own survival being at stake.

There are three things you can do to increase your metabolism and lose body fat fast.

1. Eat

Bottom Portion of Article Text + About the Author a Healthy Diet - Eating healthy is one of the most misunderstood ways to increase metabolism. Nearly everyone equates food with the reason they put on weight in the first place. The types of food and calories you eat have a huge impact on how your body functions. Foods high in complex carbohydrates and fiber, such as fruits and vegetables, are a good way to start raising your metabolic rate. Not only will your body have the nutrients it need to metabolize its fat stores more efficiently it will also burn more calories simply digesting these types of food.

2. Resistance Training - There is no better way to increase your resting metabolism then with some form of resistance training or weight lifting. That's right lifting weights will burn calories not only during the workout but long after the workout is over. This is because muscle growth occurs after a workout and to maintain that lean muscle mass your body has to burn more calories.

3. Aerobic Exercise - Doing aerobic or cardio exercise is a good way to burn excess calories while building your cardiovascular system. A strong and healthy cardiovascular system reduces the risk for many diseases and also allows the body to more efficiently burn the calories it needs to function at an optimum level.

If you are serious about losing that excess body fat fast then your best bet is to increase your metabolism using the three steps above. It may require some changes on your part but the long term benefits will be worth the effort you put into it.




Grocery Store Fat Traps

I recently pigged out on beef jerky. What was supposed to be light, healthy snacking turned into an all-out eating binge. Her ravenous consumption of the stuff made me think it must be an especially good brand. I was in a hurry when I bought it at my local health food store - and that's where I messed up big time. Ignoring the label, I was caught by the number one grocery store fat trap - which was the cause of my wife's abnormal appetite.

A grocery store fat trap is nothing more than a scheme designed by food manufacturers to make you eat more of something that you think is healthy. These foods and food additives are fat fertilizer. They are great for a company's bottom line, but really bad for your "bottom."

Right before she threw her head back to dump the last crumbs of the beef jerky into her mouth, my wife turned the bag over to read the fine-print ingredients. She gasped, "Why the hell did you buy this! It's loaded with high-fructose corn syrup!"

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is fat fertilizer on steroids. And she knows it. A very fit mom, she keeps her lean and muscular build by avoiding grocery store fat traps.

HFCS transforms people into eating machines. Once consumed, it sets into motion a chemical cascade that begins with spiked insulin and ends with feel-good molecules known as "endorphins." Intoxicated by artificial feel-good, the brain is unable to sense overeating and demands more, more, more - and the excess calories get stored in your body.

I've even heard of kids accidentally taking bites out of their fingers when under the influence of HFCS. Worse yet, many children who overindulge in Frankenfoods that contain HFCS and other sugars eventually become diabetic.

From beef jerky to bread and even spaghetti sauce, HFCS has infiltrated most processed foods and turned them into fat traps. Avoid this ingredient at all cost!

But that's not the only trap lurking in grocery stores [in Dallas, Houston and throughout Texas.]

"Fat-free" labels

These hoodwink millions of unsuspecting victims, and have been a goldmine for the food industry since 1993. The obese seek out this label in hopes of waking up skinny. It never happens - but that doesn't stop them from getting ensnared over and over again. I can hear the rationale: "It just seems so plausible. I'm fat, so I should eat fat-free foods." Wrong.

After the fat is removed, sugar is added. Sugar is great if you're at a birthday party, but that's it. Like HFCS, it is nothing more than fat fertilizer and a heart attack waiting to happen. Look for it listed as sucrose, dextrose, or cane sugar on the labels of your favorite foods. Then buy something else - like an all-natural food high in healthy fat.

Healthy fat - which you can find in grass-fed beef, seeds, nuts, avocados, and eggs - is essential for proper growth, development, and the maintenance of good health. It provides your body with vital energy, without causing you to gain weight. In sharp contrast

Bottom Portion of Article Text + About the Author to carbohydrates, sugar, and trans-fats, healthy fats tell your body to burn fat and make you feel fuller quicker. Add them to your grocery list.

Artificial sweeteners

This trap gets most weekend warriors. "Energy" bars, protein powders, and sugar-free goodies - each and every one of them is loaded with drugs disguised as sweeteners. The widespread belief that these nicely packaged foods and drinks are good for you is a perfect example of how marketing strategies supersede medical science and common sense.

Artificial sweeteners make your body lose its natural ability to count calories. If athletes cannot distinguish between proper eating and overeating caused by artificial flavors, they will never reach their fat-loss or muscle-building goals, period. Exercise becomes a waste of time. Artificial flavors include sucralose (Splenda), aspartame, acesulfame K, saccharin, and neotame.

MSG

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) has several aliases you should be on the lookout for, including hydrolyzed vegetable protein, hydrolyzed protein, hydrolyzed plant protein, plant protein extract, sodium caseinate, calcium caseinate, yeast extract, textured protein, autolyzed yeast, and hydrolyzed oat flour.

This white, crystalline amino acid is made in a lab and then added to meat products and most canned or packaged foods to "enhance flavor." One small problem: It doesn't have any flavor. It just enhances overeating - and the food manufacturer's bottom line.

Once consumed, this fat fertilizer not only spikes insulin, it also lowers the hormones that ward off obesity, premature aging, and diabetes: IGF-1 and human growth hormone. And if that's not enough to scare you off, it can be damaging to brain cells too.

Consider the shocking findings by German scientists who recently warned that their country should abandon the use of MSG at once. Why? They found that pregnant mothers consuming this fat trap were giving birth to children who were insulin-resistant.

Apparently, fetuses can be doomed to overeating for life, thanks to neuronal damage caused by Mom's MSG-eating habit. The damage was most prevalent in a specialized group of nerve cells in the medulla oblongata, thalamus, or hypothalamus - the areas of the brain that control proper eating and metabolism. This might be one explanation for the drastic increases in childhood obesity worldwide.

Some things are worth dying for. Fat traps are not. If you want to live thin and slim, be alert to these common grocery store fat traps. You might have to dedicate some extra time to carefully reading food labels but you'll never fall victim to them again.

Positive food choices will have a positive effect on your overall health. Being aware of your health, and what you can do to safeguard it will certainly affect you as you age, and eventually your wallet, as well.

Friday 10 August 2007

The Role Of Fiber In Your Diet

When you're talking about diet, you usually hear that you need less of something. Less fat, less sugar, less cholesterol.
But there is one thing that you need more of: fiber.
The use of fiber, bulk or roughage was once thought of as just filler. If you eat more fiber, there is less room in your stomach for high-fat, high-calorie foods. That is still being seen as one of fiber's benefits, but it is now recognized that fiber itself plays a role in reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Fiber isn't just a single substance but a combination of many different substances. These substances are all the parts of plants that can't be digested by the human body.
Fiber is divided into two main categories: those that are soluble (capable of being dissolved in some solvent, usually water) and those that are insoluble. Most plants contain both types of fiber, though different plants contain a different balance of each.
Within the last decade, the term fiber has been replaced by dietary fiber. This term now means both soluble and insoluble fiber.

Foods that are high in fiber are beneficial because they are usually low in fat and calories and may be used to replace meats and other fatty foods that can increase the risk of colon cancer and coronary artery disease. Foods that are high in fiber also tend to be higher in antioxidants and other substances that may protect you against different forms of cancer.
People who eat a high-fiber diet are more likely to make other healthy choices in their lifestyle such as not smoking and getting more exercise.

Eating a healthy amount of dietary fiber could lower the risk of developing these diseases and conditions:

Diverticulosis. Ten percent of people over the age of 40 suffer from diverticulosis. Tiny pouches, called diverticula, form within the walls of the colon. When these pouches trap food, they might become inflamed and cause abdominal pain. Fiber may help prevent the formation of diverticula by reducing constipation and by reducing the pressure in the colon. This, in turn, helps to relieve the inflammation.

Colon cancer. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. This disease is more rare in countries that consume a diet low in meat and higher fiber foods.
Heart disease. Studies indicate that soluble fiber such as bran and barley helps to reduce total blood cholesterol primarily by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol.

No one seems to know exactly how much fiber is needed to significantly reduce cholesterol, but it is known that a typical high-fiber diet is low in fat and will reduce blood cholesterol. Foods that have been shown to be beneficial are oatmeal, grapefruit, apples and broccoli. Reducing the amounts of saturated fat from whole milk, cheese and meat are even better ways to control high cholesterol.

Breast cancer. The American Health Foundation in New York found that wheat bran (insoluble fiber) reduces blood estrogen levels, which may affect the risk of breast cancer. There is no conclusive evidence to support this theory at this point. But, it could be that when people eat more fiber they tend to eat less fat which is believed to contribute to breast cancer.

Diabetes. Studies have shown that soluble fiber improves blood sugar control and can thereby reduce the need for insulin or medication in people with diabetes. It is believed that fiber delays the emptying of the stomach and slows the absorption of glucose in the intestine.

When you are starting a diet higher in fiber, increase the amounts of fiber that you eat gradually. Be sure to drink plenty of water to keep the fiber moving through your system.

Thursday 9 August 2007

Calculate BMI

Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)

The body mass index is a number that represents the fat content in a human body based on the height and weight of any individual and is applicable to both men and women. A Belgian mathematician and statistician named Adolphe Quatelet developed the body mass index during the 1830s. Hence, it is sometimes called the Quatelet Index.

A simple formula that can be used to derive the Body Mass Index is to divide a person s weight in kilograms and divide it by their height in meters squared.

Underweight people usually have a BMI below 18.5
normal BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9,
overweight people have a BMI between 25 and 29.9
BMI of an obese person is over 30.

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is an indicator of fat content in an individual s body and can signify the risks of disease and death that the person faces. It would help immensely if one kept a close watch on this number, so as to be aware of any health risks they face.

There are some flaws with the BMI system. For example, it overestimates the body fat in athletes and body-builders due to their muscular build and might underestimate the body fat content in old persons or others who, for some reason, have lost body mass. Other risk factors associated with the calculated BMI could be hypertension, high cholesterol, and high sugar.

The BMI measures one s weight relative to their height, as stated above, while the waist circumference measures abdominal fat. Combining these with information about that particular individual s additional risk factors yields the risk for developing obesity-associated diseases.

Wednesday 8 August 2007

Zone diet

The Zone Diet is all about balance. Nothing is eliminated from the diet. Carbohydrates are enjoyed as are proteins and fats. The thing is they are the right proportion to each other and calories do matter in The Zone Diet.

The Zone Diet was invented by Dr. Sears. There is a website on The Zone Diet which explains the principles of this way of eating. They explain that The Zone Diet is not actually a diet but rather it should be a lifestyle. The key to the Zone Diet is getting the right proportions of fat, protein and carbohydrate into your diet. They promote that your diet consists of 40% carbohydrate, 30% fat and 30% protein. They do not prohibit any foods.

When you read about The Zone Diet you can not help but notice the common sense approach of this diet. When people go on low carbohydrate diets such as The Atkins Diet they often complain of fatigue. They are encouraged to eat as much fat and protein as they want to at the beginning. Dr. Atkins believed that this would undo what had been done psychologically by having constantly deprived yourself of much needed fats. He believed that fats were an important part of a diet and once people rejected the idea that fats were bad for you, they would enjoy fats again and eventually the body would take care of regulating how much you actually needed.

People soon found out as they ate as much steak and chicken skin as they wanted to that they had no energy to even climb a flight of stairs let alone try to exercise. As The Atkins Diet swept the nation, many newspaper articles began to surface on how The Atkins Diet was the perfect diet for sedentary couch potatoes. But for people who wanted to begin exercising and living a healthier lifestyle, it did not appear to be a smart choice. In contrast, people on The Zone Diet claim to have a lot of energy because they are eating in a sensible well balanced way right from the start.

The Zone Diet also puts an emphasis on a sensible old fashioned concept: counting calories. Many of the new fad diets of the eighties and nineties continued along the path of Dr. Atkins and promoted forgetting all about calories. Their claim was that counting calories made people begin to obsess about food. Many diets encouraged the idea that when eating well, the body will regulate appetite and the dieter will naturally be eating the right amounts especially since the idea of deprivation has been taken away.

The fact is that this approach has not worked for many people. Many people continue to overeat and simply don t lose any weight. The Zone Diet has re-introduced common sense. Dr. Sears states that to achieve hormonal balance it is important to eat the right foods in the right proportion but also in the right quantity. His diet encourages eating snacks but the total daily caloric intake must be kept under a certain number. The Zone Diet spells out that to stay in the zone each meal must consist of 500 calories or less and each snack must be under 100 calories.

Vegetarian weight loss diet plan

Diet Comparisions

In today's world, diets have become a way of life. Popular diets have become the focus of talk shows, magazines and entertainment news where celebrities and their spokes-persons are continuously endorsing one diet or another. Whether it is to shed a few pounds, put on extra muscle mass or just simply to stay in shape, every individual is looking for a Best diet that is most suited for his or her body type.

Contrary to popular belief, a 'diet' is not eating only celery sticks, digestive crackers and drinking carrot juice all day long. In fact a healthy meal combining of fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, cereals and lean meats, all in moderation would be considered an ideal diet as well as a good dietary habit. People lose weight over a few months time only to gain it back in no time at all. It has been established that the true secret of losing weight and to maintain that loss is to make some permanent changes to your eating and lifestyle habits.

The meal you eat is influenced by several factors that include how hungry you are, how long it has been since you have eaten your last meal, smell and taste of food as well as the genetics that shape your appetite. Perhaps, the most important is the feel of satisfaction that one derives after eating. You only feel full when the stomach sends the requisite signals to your brain. Satisfaction however, does not depend only on how much you eat but what kind of foods you choose to eat.

Although most people tend to overlook it, a healthy diet is a matter of common sense. When one is really looking to shed a few pounds, besides sacrificing excessive fried foods and desserts, all one needs to do is eat few calories per ounce of food ingested. Fruits, vegetables, soups, stews or whole grain cereals are some instances of such foods. They are full of fibre and have high water content which not only provide you your share of nutrients but leave you feeling satisfied without having broken the calorie bank.

There are several different kinds of diets to suit individual needs. The most popular are:

Atkins - The Atkins Diet, although extremely popular, is a move away from the conventional. Instead of an emphasis on the inclusion of a combination of different food types that typically make up a healthy, balanced diet, the Atkins approach is towards eating more of protein, fat and cutting down on carbohydrates. Although it represents a drastic lifestyle change, you can eat as much as you want as long as you keep to the restricted food groups. The diet has proven very effective and helped people achieve their weight loss goals, but whether, it is an healthy option in the long run, remains to be determined.

Jenny Craig - The Jenny Craig diet offers much more than just a weight loss program by including exercise, healthy meals and lifestyle change. With a great deal of support it inculcates counselling and prepared meals within your diet regimen. Moreover, along with prepared meals delivered home, it also offers vegetarian options. It may not however, be suitable for people who travel constantly and those who are cost conscious, because buying prepared meals on a daily basis may prove expensive. It however advocates the moving away from the prepared meal option after acquiring the weight loss results initially aimed at.

The Zone is similar to the Atkins Diet in that it emphasizes on increased protein intake and less carbohydrates. However, as compared to Atkins, you can eat greater amounts of carbohydrates with smaller portions. It is a more balanced approach and even allows the intake of vegetables. However, for people who like larger portions, variety and flexibility in their diets, the Zone can be restricting.

NutriSystems- The NutriSystems is an easy to follow plan which concentrates on low Glycemic index, good carbohydrates and optimal amounts of protein to keep your sugar levels stable as well as aims to keep you satisfied by choosing right nutritional supplement is very important . The plan offers a NutriSystem meal, pre packaged and delivered on order which you supplement with different food items like fresh fruits, salads, dairy etc .

Weight Watchers- The Weight Watchers Diet believes that dieting is one part of long-term weight management. It does not tell people what they can or can't eat. The goal is to help people make healthy eating decisions and encourage them to enjoy more physical activity, thereby losing weight safely and sensibly -- and keeping it off. It gives information on food choices, recipes and meals as well as exercise plans. It has an online support network and weight loss tracker and progress chart to keep you motivated.

Raw food diet

Raw Diet Products

Raw food diet consists of uncooked, unprocessed and often organic foods. Humans eat raw food diets in an effort to stay healthier, but lots of people who own pets are using this product as food for their animals. Manufacturers of raw diet food products promote them as a healthy diet alternative for pets. Today there are several companies that deal solely with raw diet products and offer an all-natural, frozen, fresh pet food made from ground bones, free-range meats and fresh vegetables - real, raw diet products the way nature intended.

Raw diet products help to improve the overall nutrition and physical condition of household pets. As cats and dogs are carnivores by nature, inclusion of meat in their diets guarantees adequate development and balanced nutrition. Raw diet products are exactly the kinds of food that cats and dogs naturally seek out for themselves in the wild.

A good raw diet product is comprised of 75-80% meat, 20-25% veggies and some grains such as millet, barley, oatmeal and other vital supplements. Companies produce raw diet products in a temperature-controlled environment to preclude the growth of bacteria and freezing also helps to reduce pathogens considerably.

The cost of quality raw diet products is higher than ordinary products. Just as with humans, food served to dogs and cats has a direct effect on their health. So before purchasing any raw diet product for pets, it is necessary to ensure that the products selected are prepared from the finest meat and organic ingredients.

Oprah green tea diet

Green Tea Extract For Diet - The Truth Revealed About The Oprah Green Tea Extract Diet

The Green Tea Diet and the green tea extract for diet became well-known around the world when it appeared on the award winning Oprah television show in 2004. This article will reveal the truth about the Oprah green tea extract diet.

Dr Nigel Perricone, a Green Tea extract diet supporter, appeared on Oprah as her special guest. Although the Oprah show was called "Look 10 years younger in 10 days" the Oprah Green Tea Diet was a highlight and not long after Oprah went to air with the Green Tea diet a buzz started all over the health and fitness world.

Dr Perricone, a highly regarded author of numerous health and diet books, has also authored a specific green tea diet book about the numerous advantages and health benefits of the Oprah Green Tea Extract Diet.

The Green Tea Diet Book was called "The Perricone Prescription". A large group of people declare that it was his very emergence on the Oprah Winfrey Show that actually produced the now famous Green Tea Diet.

It became so famous and created such a craze due to one specific conversation between Oprah and her Green Tea Diet supporter. In that exchange Dr Perricone was questioned about a speech in his book that alleged that if you replace coffee with Green Tea you can lose up to ten pounds in just six short weeks.

Dr Perricone responded with his Green Tea Diet philosophy as follows:

"Coffee has organic acids that raise your blood sugar, raise insulin. Insulin puts a lock on body fat. When you switch over to green tea, you get your caffeine, you're all set, but you will drop your insulin levels and body fat will fall very rapidly. So 10 pounds in six weeks, I will guarantee it."

At the time of that conversation no one readily appreciated how he could make such a bold allegation about the Green Tea Extract Diet. Nevertheless, that one statement caused an utter frenzy all over the world for people all trying to lose weight.

The truth is that the astounding weight loss being achieved on the Green Tea diet is just one of the numerous miracle-like benefits of simply drinking Green Tea. There are a lage number of remedial benefits of drinking Green Tea and research has confirmed that consuming a small amount like just one cup of Green Tea a day can greatly assist in weight reduction and fat burning.

Green Tea promotes fat oxidization more than is simply provided by the caffeine contained in green tea. Oprah is also a firm devotee of the Green Tea diet and has implemented Green Tea into her diet plan and daily regime.

Oprah boldy states wholeheartedly that the Green Tea Diet has helped her a great deal with achieving her weight loss and diet goals. Additionally, Oprah alleges that drinking Green Tea gives her extensive energy stores and has also assisted her in keeping her weight off which has been a long standing problem for Oprah, as her viewers would realize.

The Oprah Green Tea Diet can greatly help overweight people lose weight but the Oprah green tea extract diet can also help in other ways other than weight loss including reducing your cholesterol, hypertension, cancer prevention, liver damage and a lot more. The Oprah Green Tea Diet will help you lose weight but it also great for your whole wellbeing and health.

Diabetes diet

Why Diabetic Carb Control Can Be Like Walking A Tightrope

Anyone newly diagnosed with diabetes will soon find that while there is no cure, there are ways to keep this condition and its potential effects in check. Like a tightrope walker above a crowd, a diabetic must strive to strike a careful balance. In the diabetic's case, the balancing act involves blood sugar levels and food intake. Carbohydrate control is essential for maintaining the act.

Carbohydrates are found in many foods and are also considered important for a sound diet, even a diabetic's diet. With this in mind, diabetics often find themselves needing to learn carbohydrate control measures to ensure the intake doesn't exceed recommended amounts or cause them to fall off balance. The American Diabetes Association recommends that carbohydrates, even for diabetics, account for about 50 to 60 percent of total daily caloric intake. What works for an individual diabetic, however, will go back to that balancing act. If that amount raises blood sugar levels too high, cutting back is likely in order.

Carbohydrates, which turn to glucose in the body, are found in a variety of foods; some are even a little surprising. To help diabetics get a handle on carbohydrate control, points systems, carb counting and even exchange programs have all been set up. What works for one diabetic might not be the best route for another to take. The key in carbohydrate control is to be able to identify the foods that have carbohydrates in the mix and learn to limit or avoid intake depending on how the tightrope walk is going at that moment in time.

The American Diabetes Association has created its own version of the nutrition pyramid that really helps illustrate the continued importance of carbohydrates in a diabetic's diet. Drawn in the last and largest space of the pyramid, the bread, cereal, rice and pasta family is considered vital for daily nutrition. In a diabetic's case, however, healthier choices are necessary.

When looking to master carbohydrate control, the association's simple formula is helpful. It recommends between six and 11 servings from the grain group daily. The catch, however, comes in on the actual serving size. What people tend to eat as a serving and what a real serving actually is tend to be two very different things. For example, a single slice of bread, a quarter of an average size bagel, a half-cup of cooked cereal and third-cup of rice or pasta all qualify as single servings.

To exercise the tightest carbohydrate control possible, it is wise for diabetics to learn which foods contain carbs and what the correct serving sizes are for each item. When making choices about what to eat, it is also smart to go for healthier options. Whole grain breads, pasta and even rice are almost always better for a diabetic than processed choices. This isn't to say white bread, regular pasta or even a slice of cake can't be enjoyed once in a while. When the balancing act is kept in check, a little splurging now and again is generally just fine.

Some Basic Diabetes Type Two Info

Diabetes Type Two info is provided here because sometimes accurate information is difficult to find. There are a number of sources for Type 2 diabetes diet info, but some of these are fad diets that may not be helpful and could even be dangerous.

The Diabetes Type Two info provided here is up to date. It is backed by scientific research and applies not only to people who have been diagnosed with type II diabetes, but also to people who have pre-diabetes , insulin resistance or a family history of the condition.

Type 2 diabetes is sometimes referred to as adult-onset, maturity-onset or non-insulin dependent diabetes. This condition is different from Type 1, insulin dependent, childhood or juvenile diabetes in several ways. First, there are no known preventative measures for Type 1, but Type 2 may be preventable.

In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, a hormone that allows glucose to enter and energize the cells. Without insulin, the glucose is stuck in the blood stream and cannot be used by the cells.

In type 2 diabetes, the body produces less than normal amounts of insulin and the insulin that is produced is not used properly. Failure of the body to recognize and properly use insulin is referred to as insulin resistance.

According to the diabetes type two info, facts and figures provided by national health organizations, of the 20.8 million people in the United States who have been diagnosed with diabetes, 90-95% have type 2. Another 54 million have pre-diabetes.

In pre-diabetes, blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2. Without preventative measures, pre-diabetes can eventually lead to type II.

The recently completed Diabetes Prevention Program showed conclusively that changes in diet and increasing physical activity can prevent pre-diabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes. This study is one reason that many people look for type 2 diabetes diet info. It is important to be able to distinguish the fad diets from the healthy diets. The American Diabetes Association is currently working to create more materials to help people understand the difference.

There is one simple way to tell the difference between a fad diet and a healthy diet. A healthy diet is one that you could follow for the rest of your life, without concern about nutritional deficiencies. A healthy diet provides adequate intakes of fat, carbohydrates and protein. Some of the latest type 2 diabetes diet info promotes a low-carb diet. The American Diabetes Association has this to say:

The long-term effects of diets high in protein and low in carbohydrate are unknown. Although such diets may produce short-term weight loss and improved glycemia, it has not been established that weight loss is maintained long-term. The long-term effect of such diets on plasma LDL cholesterol is also a concern.

The general expert consensus is that in a healthy daily diet 40% of calories should come from carbohydrates, 30% from protein and 30% from fat. You can safely reduce carbs to 35% and increase protein to 35%, but to avoid weight gain and increase in LDL cholesterol, 30% fat is enough.

Basics beach diet south

Working Off the Holiday Pounds

The Holiday season is full of love and joy with family and friends. Of course, it also seems to be an endless cycle of eating and drinking at dinner parties, office get-togethers, and family reunions. Now that this little era is done with, we ladies are left with not only gifts galore and precious memories, but just a little bit of weight gain: the Holiday Pounds.

We've heard them all and probably tried them all: Atkins with their low carbs and high protein diet; the South Beach Diet and the Beverly Hills Diet, yeah like we could really look like them; Jenny Craig has counseling and monitored food intake; and the Raw Foods Diet? I can't even fathom how many fad diets are out there and the claims those diet pills promise. So when looking at it all, it really comes down to what you eat and how much exercise you are willing to do.

A balanced healthy diet is a start. A healthy diet will help increase your energy level and metabolism, as well as keep your weight down. We don't mean depriving yourself of food nor counting calories, honestly do we really stick to that plan? However there are certain basics to know about the kinds of food you can have. When looking at the nutrition labels, know which fats are for you and those that you must shun off.

Bad Fat

Saturated and Trans fat are lipids to avoid. Saturated fats are very unhealthy because it stimulates the production of LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) and therefore increases blood cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease.

Trans fat is made when manufacturers add hydrogen to vegetable oil in a process called hydrogenation. Hydrogenation increases the shelf life and flavor stability of foods containing these fats. Try to avoid commercially packaged foods and vegetable shortenings, some margarine, crackers, cookies, snack foods, and other foods made with or fried in partially hydrogenated oils.

Good Fat

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Monounsaturated fats have been known to increase the HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol) and high doses can be found in nut, canola and olive oils. Seafood like salmon and fish oil, as well as corn, soy safflower, and sunflower oils are high in polyunsaturated fats.

Omega-3 fatty acids belong to this group. Omega-3 fatty acids make blood platelets less likely to clot, thus decreasing risk of artery blockage and heart attacks. Fish such as salmon, albacore, tuna, mackerel, sardines, herring and rainbow trout are high in Omega-3s.

Putting It All Together With Common Sense

The body's basic needs are vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water. All these essentials are found in the USDA Food Guide Pyramid and should be used as a reference to planning a healthy meal. The secret to successful dieting is eating in moderation not in elimination.

Exercising can be a little tricky, especially with so many programs out there. The hardest part is to actually find one and stick to it or not! No really, maybe switch it up and try a variety of work-out sessions. Who says you have to be loyal. Try Pilates, yoga, swimming, jogging, aerobic dancing, boxing or maybe strength training, the whole point is to stay active. Do not push yourself though; start off slow and increase your routine every other week. Besides, you have all winter to get into shape. Before you know it, you'll be sitting pool side with your sexy and healthy new bod.

Food labels

The Best Weight Lifting Diets

Before I give a meal plan guideline, I feel that I must first give some background on where the structure of the plan is being generated. With over a decade of experience working with athletes, bodybuilders and just regular people, as a dietitian, I have been able to narrow down what really works and what is just a bunch of bologna!

Weight lifting diets are no different than any other diets . Just using the word diet insinuates the user is trying to lose weight. So, I m going to use meal plan . Weight lifting meal plans, weight loss meal plans, weight gain meal plans, bodybuilding meal plans, etc., are all basically the same. They all must consist of protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Not to mention, all the vitamins and minerals necessary for the body to work properly.

2. You may feel tired on the Atkins diet. When your body switches its fuel source from carbs to ketones in the first few days of the Atkins diet you may feel some form of fatigue. The tired feeling should begin to settle out as your body begins to adjust to the Atkins diet.

3. You eat fewer vegetables on the Atkins diet. The Atkins diet promotes more meat and fewer vegetables. Vegetables are an important source of minerals, fiber and calcium. When your body shifts to the Atkins diet you may suffer a loss in vegetable intake.

After you read the three good points of the Atkins diet and the three bad points of the Atkins diet it is up to you and your doctor to decide if the Atkins diet is the best choice for you.

Daily recommended carbohydrate intake

Why Diabetic Carb Control Can Be Like Walking a Tightrope

Anyone newly diagnosed with diabetes will soon find that while there is no cure, there are ways to keep this condition and its potential effects in check. Like a tightrope walker above a crowd, a diabetic must strive to strike a careful balance. In the diabetic's case, the balancing act involves blood sugar levels and food intake. Carbohydrate control is essential for maintaining the act.

Carbohydrates are found in many foods and are also considered important for a sound diet, even a diabetic's diet. With this in mind, diabetics often find themselves needing to learn carbohydrate control measures to ensure the intake doesn't exceed recommended amounts or cause them to fall off balance. The American Diabetes Association recommends that carbohydrates, even for diabetics, account for about 50 to 60 percent of total daily caloric intake. What works for an individual diabetic, however, will go back to that balancing act. If that amount raises blood sugar levels too high, cutting back is likely in order.

Carbohydrates, which turn to glucose in the body, are found in a variety of foods; some are even a little surprising. To help diabetics get a handle on carbohydrate control, points systems, carb counting and even exchange programs have all been set up. What works for one diabetic might not be the best route for another to take. The key in carbohydrate control is to be able to identify the foods that have carbohydrates in the mix and learn to limit or avoid intake depending on how the tightrope walk is going at that moment in time.

The American Diabetes Association has created its own version of the nutrition pyramid that really helps illustrate the continued importance of carbohydrates in a diabetic's diet. Drawn in the last and largest space of the pyramid, the bread, cereal, rice and pasta family is considered vital for daily nutrition. In a diabetic's case, however, healthier choices are necessary.

When looking to master carbohydrate control, the association's simple formula is helpful. It recommends between six and 11 servings from the grain group daily. The catch, however, comes in on the actual serving size. What people tend to eat as a serving and what a real serving actually is tend to be two very different things. For example, a single slice of bread, a quarter of an average size bagel, a half-cup of cooked cereal and third-cup of rice or pasta all qualify as single servings.

To exercise the tightest carbohydrate control possible, it is wise for diabetics to learn which foods contain carbs and what the correct serving sizes are for each item. When making choices about what to eat, it is also smart to go for healthier options. Whole grain breads, pasta and even rice are almost always better for a diabetic than processed choices. This isn't to say white bread, regular pasta or even a slice of cake can't be enjoyed once in a while. When the balancing act is kept in check, a little splurging now and again is generally just fine.

Some Basic Diabetes Type Two Info

Diabetes Type Two info is provided here because sometimes accurate information is difficult to find. There are a number of sources for Type 2 diabetes diet info, but some of these are fad diets that may not be helpful and could even be dangerous.

The Diabetes Type Two info provided here is up to date. It is backed by scientific research and applies not only to people who have been diagnosed with type II diabetes, but also to people who have "pre-diabetes", insulin resistance or a family history of the condition.

Type 2 diabetes is sometimes referred to as adult-onset, maturity-onset or non-insulin dependent diabetes. This condition is different from Type 1, insulin dependent, childhood or juvenile diabetes in several ways. First, there are no known preventative measures for Type 1, but Type 2 may be preventable.

In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, a hormone that allows glucose to enter and energize the cells. Without insulin, the glucose is "stuck" in the blood stream and cannot be used by the cells.

In type 2 diabetes, the body produces less than normal amounts of insulin and the insulin that is produced is not used properly. Failure of the body to recognize and properly use insulin is referred to as insulin resistance.

According to the diabetes type two info, facts and figures provided by national health organizations, of the 20.8 million people in the United States who have been diagnosed with diabetes, 90-95% have type 2. Another 54 million have pre-diabetes.

In pre-diabetes, blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2. Without preventative measures, pre-diabetes can eventually lead to type II.

The recently completed Diabetes Prevention Program showed conclusively that changes in diet and increasing physical activity can prevent pre-diabetes from becoming type 2 diabetes. This study is one reason that many people look for type 2 diabetes diet info. It is important to be able to distinguish the fad diets from the healthy diets. The American Diabetes Association is currently working to create more materials to help people understand the difference.

There is one simple way to tell the difference between a fad diet and a healthy diet. A healthy diet is one that you could follow for the rest of your life, without concern about nutritional deficiencies. A healthy diet provides adequate intakes of fat, carbohydrates and protein. Some of the latest type 2 diabetes diet info promotes a "low-carb" diet. The American Diabetes Association has this to say:

"The long-term effects of diets high in protein and low in carbohydrate are unknown. Although such diets may produce short-term weight loss and improved glycemia, it has not been established that weight loss is maintained long-term. The long-term effect of such diets on plasma LDL cholesterol is also a concern."

The general expert consensus is that in a healthy daily diet 40% of calories should come from carbohydrates, 30% from protein and 30% from fat. You can safely reduce carbs to 35% and increase protein to 35%, but to avoid weight gain and increase in LDL cholesterol, 30% fat is enough.

Allowed Atkins diet food

Exercise and Atkins - A Great Combo for Success!


One of the key ways to succeed at the Atkins diet is to include exercise with your diet.

The Atkins diet folks themselves stress this as a key motivator for following and staying on the Atkins diet. Exercise makes you happy and happy about yourself. It is an important ingredient in the overall format of the Atkins diet and a crucial part of succeeding at the Atkins diet.

When you stay on an exercise regimen you can allow yourself more choices of Atkins food, which in turn keeps you from being bored with the meals and helps you succeed at the Atkins diet.

The key to your Atkins diet and exercise combination is choosing exercise you enjoy. If you are quiet, for example, you may enjoy the peace of a walk early in the morning. Or if you think you need to help yourself succeed at the Atkins diet in a more energized robust way join an exercise or fitness class or club.

If you've got a busy schedule and taking the time to go to the club or even the track is more than you can easily accomplish get yourself a home gym or DVD with your favorite form of exercise.


If moral support or companionship is important find a friend to work out or walk with.

Whatever form of exercise you choose to help you succeed at your Atkins diet set a goal and a schedule for yourself and follow it diligently. Don't let yourself get bogged down in "I should have worked out but I was so busy." If you do this you are cheating yourself and you're endangering your chances of succeeding at the Atkins diet.

Keep to your exercise schedule and you will succeed at the Atkins diet.

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The Good and the Bad of the Atkins Diet

Here is a break down of the Atkins diet, via three good points to the Atkins diet and three bad points of the Atkins diet.

The Atkins diet three good points.

1. The Atkins diet burns fat. When you begin the Atkins diet your body is switching from burning carbs for energy to burning ketones which come from fat for energy. The Atkins diet is designed to do this so your body becomes a fat burning machine.

Conventional diets use the concept of eat fewer calories than you use in a day which causes your body to burn fat reserves. The Atkins diet approach burns fat quicker because you take in less carbs and your body is forced into burning ketones.

2. You are not hungry on the Atkins diet. The Atkins diet has you eating your main source of protein from meats at each meal. By utilizing meat as your main source of protein your body feels full longer. Meat takes longer to digest which keeps you feeling full longer.

3. The Atkins diet has health benefits. In studies the Atkins diet has been shown in some people to reduce cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure. Also the Atkins diet may help to relieve the symptoms of acid reflux, diabetes and sleep apnea.

The Atkins diet three bad points.

1. The Atkins diet burns fat fast. Toxins that have built up in your body and stored in fat cells may be burned off too fast when you first begin the Atkins diet.

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Chronic Bronchitis Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Chronic Bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis is a condition involving the inflammation of the main airways (bronchial tubes) in the lungs that continues for a long period or keeps recurring. When the airways are irritated, thick mucus (also called sputum) forms in them. The mucus plugs up the airways and makes it hard to get air into the lungs, leading to shortness of breath and persistent cough.

In medical terms, a person is considered to have chronic bronchitis if cough and sputum are present (without any other disease that could account for these symptoms) on an average of 3 months for at least 2 successive years or for 6 months during a year.

Symptoms of chronic bronchitis:

* An early symptom is persistent winter cough that disappears in the summer. * In the early stages of chronic bronchitis, the cough usually occurs in the morning. As the disease advances, coughing persists throughout the day. This chronic cough is termed as "smoker's cough." * The cough produces mucus, and there is trouble breathing and a feeling of tightness in the chest. * Lips and skin may appear blue. * Breathlessness even on slight exertion. * Abnormal lung signs. * Mild fever accompanied by chest pain. * Swelling of the feet * Heart failure in extreme cases

What causes chronic bronchitis?

Cigarette smoking is the main cause of chronic bronchitis . When tobacco smoke is inhaled into the lungs, it irritates the airways, thereby leading to excessive production of mucus.

If exposed for a long time to other substances that irritate the lungs, such as air pollution, chemical fumes, dust and other noxious substances, one can get chronic bronchitis.

Treatment:

There is no complete cure for chronic bronchitis. The main aim of treatment is to relieve symptoms and prevent complications.

Many patients with chronic bronchitis are susceptible to recurring bacterial infections, so treatment becomes all the more tough. Excessive mucus production in the lungs provides the perfect environment for infection to thrive, which also causes inflammation and swelling of the bronchial tubes and a reduction in the amount of airflow in and out of the lungs.

* It is important to quit smoking, and thereby prevent chronic bronchitis from getting worse. Any other respiratory irritants should also be avoided. * Inhaled medications (bronchodilators) that widen the airways and decrease inflammation help reduce symptoms such as wheezing. * Antibiotics are also prescribed for infections as required. * Corticosteroids are used during flare-ups of wheezing or by people with severe bronchitis who do not respond to other treatments. * Physical exercise programmes, breathing exercises are part of the overall treatment plan. * Oxygen supplementation may be advised in severe cases. * In very extreme cases, lung reduction surgery to remove damaged area of lung or a lung transplant may be recommended.

Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

Preventive measures to avoid flare-ups:

* Quit smoking * Healthy diet * Avoid substances that cause flare ups * Avoid dust * Physiotherapy, regular exercises as shown by a practitioner to strengthen lung muscles. * Chronic bronchitis increases the risk of lung infections, so be sure to get a flu shot every year. Also, get a pneumococcal vaccination to protect against pneumonia.

Do antibiotics help in treating chronic bronchitis?

In general, antibiotics don't help much in chronic bronchitis.

Antibiotics are usually prescribed if one gets a lung infection along with chronic bronchitis. This is because, if one has a lung infection, he may cough up more mucus thereby aggravating the situation. One may also get down with fever and shortness of breath.

What is oxygen therapy?

Because of the damage to lungs due to chronic bronchitis, the lungs may not be able to get enough oxygen into the body. Therefore, a doctor may prescribe oxygen supplementation if the chronic bronchitis is severe and medicine doesn't help.

If prescribed oxygen therapy, one must use it day and night to get the most advantage. Oxygen can help breathe better, easier and therefore live longer.

A few other suggestions:

* Exercising regularly so as to strengthen the muscles that help breathe. Start by exercising slowly and for just a little while at a time. Then slowly increase the time you exercise each day and also how fast you exercise. * An exercise regime called pulmonary rehabilitation may also help improve breathing. Pulmonary rehabilitation is usually given by a respiratory therapist. * A breathing method called "pursed-lip breathing" also helps. To do this, take a deep breath and then breathe out slowly through the mouth while holding the lips as if going to kiss someone. Pursed-lip breathing slows down the fast breathing and helps one feel better. * Drink a minimum of eight glasses of water or other fluids every day. This will help to keep the mucus thin, making it easier to cough up. Avoid sugar and dairy products because they tend to weaken the immune system and stimulate excessive mucus production. * Avoid taking cough suppressants, as it may cause mucus buildup and can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia. * Avoid taking antihistamines or decongestants as these medications can worsen the situation by drying the airways and causing the mucus to thicken. * Stay away from chemicals, dust, paints, insecticides and other respiratory irritants as these worsen the condition.

The Atkins Diet Vs The South Beach Diet

If you are trying to lose weight or even if you aren't, you have probably heard of the two famous diets: the Atkins Diet and the South Beach Diet. The Atkins Diet was created by a doctor named Dr. Robert C. Atkins in 1972. He wrote a best-selling book entitled Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution that increased the popularity of the diet.

The South Beach Diet was started by a Florida cardiologist named Dr. Arthur Agaston in the mid 1990s. He wrote the best-selling book entitled The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan in 2003.

SIMILARITIES

Structure Of Programs

The structure of both the Atkins Diet and South Beach Diet are very similar. Both programs include a 2 week initiation phase that severely restricts the type of food that participants can eat. Carbohydrates are slowly added in the second phase of both programs. Once participants reach their desired weight, they enter into what is called a maintenance phase. The long term plan involves eating normal portions.

Restriction Of Carbohydrates

Both diets also restrict the number of carbohydrates participants eat daily. They believe that carbs are the main cause of weight gain in individuals. Dieters following the Atkins and the South Beach Diet are recommended to avoid trans-fats whenever possible. In addition, they both differentiate between "good" and "bad" carbohydrates. Bad carbohydrates include highly refined foods such as white flour and sugars. Both programs encourage people to eventually lose their cravings for carbohydrates.

Individual Carbohydrate Levels

The two diets also promote finding the individual carbohydrate level that works best for each individual dieter. The creators of both programs believe that this level varies for each person.

DIFFERENCES

Principal Causes Of Weight Gain

The Atkins Diet is a high protein and high fat program that focuses on the belief that weight gain is normally caused by the resistance to insulin. Consequently, participants are restricted to eating less than 20 grams of carbohydrates daily. The main goal is to encourage individuals to change from sugar-burning to fat-burning.

The South Beach Diet is a high protein program that works on the premise that excess weight is often caused by the number and types of carbohydrates consumed, especially carbs that are highly processed. Highly processed carbs cause a rise in a person's insulin level which results in higher cravings for carbohydrates. The main goal is to promote low-sugar carbs or ones that don't cause a person's blood sugars to rise or fall as quickly.

Type Of Recommended Fats

The Atkins Diet suggests people eat a variety of fats, including a healthy balance of Omega 6's and 3's. This program allows a higher number of saturated fats such as butter than the South Beach Diet.

The South Beach Diet recommends people each a minimum of saturated fats including eliminating items such as butter or dark meat. This program recommends the use of healthy fats such as olive and canola oil.

Carbohydrate Counting

Another difference exists in the manner in which the two programs deals with carbohydrate counting. Followers of the Atkins Diet must count all carbs that are digestible. This means counting every single gram of carbs daily.




On the other hand, the South Beach Diet does not place a limit on the number of non-starchy vegetables a person can eat. Followers of this program count carbohydrates by monitoring the size and number of portions which is easier than the Atkins' method. This diet promotes healthy snacking, rather than calorie counting. Dieters are advised to eat regular portions that are just large enough to satisfy their hunger.

Don't live life on a string: how to stop that "yo-yo" diet

Thousands of people have become victims of the so-called "yo-yo diet." After making a commitment to finally lose those excess pounds, they found themselves full of guilt after eating that slice of chocolate cake or taking several glasses of non-diet soft drink. They have repeatedly said to themselves, "...just one more bite wouldn't hurt." But that extra bite led to another bite...and then another...and still more gulps of the same food that a few days before was classified as a "no-no." After trying a lot of diets from South Beach to Atkins, there was only one conclusion: nothing works. The problem is not that the diets only offer false promises. The difficulty lies in controlling the urge to splurge. Most dieters starve themselves thinking that that would do the trick. But after days of painful food deprivation, these dieters decide that getting a "reward" such as a bowl of ice cream, or a bar of caramel is definitely a treat that they have already earned. That is why they call it a "yo-yo" diet. The individual who truly wants to lose weight falls into the trap of following the diet, and, after a short time, getting of the program. And then, after the expected guilt out of eating the "forbidden" food, they quickly jump back into the diet.

Orlistat helps prevent a person from regaining weight that was previously lost by blocking the absorption of fat that is found in many types of food. Also known as tetrahydrolipstatin, is a drug that was designed specifically to treat obesity. The drug is widely popular especially now that the number of cases of obesity has reached such alarming proportions. Obesity is simply having too much body fat, and that this excess weight is already considered a health risk. Clinically, obesity is measured by comparing a person's measurements to a standardized Body Mass Index (BMI) or waist circumference.

According to a 2005 study by the World Health Organization (WHO), there are approximately 1.5 billion adults who were overweight, and of this number, about 400 million adults are obese. The study also estimates that there will be 2.3 billion overweight adults and more than 700 million obese adults by 2015.

What are the causes of obesity and being overweight? The WHO says that the main cause of obesity and being overweight is the imbalance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount of calories expended. Clearly, it not just the amount or type of food that is consumed that makes a person overweight or obese. The amount of energy used or the level of physical activity each day also determines a person's weight and figure. The WHO also points out that there has been a global shift in diet where people eat more "energy-dense" foods that have high sugar and fat content. Urbanization, improved means of transportation, and the rise of often-sedentary types of work have also caused people to be less physically engaged, and thus, more prone to being overweight or obese. Of course, genetic factors also play a role in defining the shape of a person's body.

What can a person do to overcome being overweight? How about people who are obese? Is there any help for them?

Needless to say, addressing the problems of obesity and being overweight are serious matters. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculo-skeletal disorders, and some types of cancers have associated with being overweight and obese. One of the main keys to address these twin health concerns is a change of mindset. A person must be committed to regaining health and having the right attitude and habits toward food. Second, a person with weight problems must resolve to get into a sports or fitness program. All the calories and fat that were consumed must be expended by the body through the said fitness program. And third, for those with serious weight problems, the use of an FDA-certified weight loss pill is a viable option. The use of a weight loss pill, under the supervision of a doctor or licensed health professional, is one of the most effective and, at the same time, among the least demanding ways to lose weight. The act of swallowing a weight loss pill does not entail having an expensive membership in a gym or health club. Moreover, the weight loss diet pill as an alternative to a fitness program will be much appreciated by people who do not have the time and inclination towards sports or other physical activities. Most sports or exercise programs demand a certain degree of physical coordination and conditioning --- both of which may not be present in an overweight or obese person. One of the best weight loss pill ingredients is called Orlistat, which is part of a slimming drug that is available in many countries as an over-the-counter medication. Orlistat works by preventing the absorption of fat into the body when a person eats fat-rich foods. It is considered a rapid weight loss pill because the user of the medication will immediately see the fats that are eliminated from the body. These eliminated fats are usually expended when a person engages in the removal of bowels.

Indeed, being obese and overweight are serious concerns that must be addressed through the most appropriate and safe manner available. Life should not be lived like how one plays with a yo-yo. No one should put their health or lives for that matter on a string.