Archive for October, 2008
Eating a Balanced Diet
Eating a balanced diet. Balancing proteins and carbohydrates in a healthy, balanced diet
Eating a Balance Diet
Balancing proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in your diet
Since ages there has been a debate predicted on amongst experts as to what constitutes a balanced diet. Some encourage higher intake of proteins, additonally some promote a even better intake of carbohydrates. [...]
Weight Loss Tips When Weight Loss Stalls
One of the weight loss challenges encountered by dieters are stalls which may occur frequently if you are 5 to 10 pounds away from being at your goal weight. But, one weight loss tip when this happens may be simply that it is time to rethink your weight loss goal. Perhaps your body is trying [...]
Discover How To Effectively Lose Belly Fat
Jelly Belly. Love Handles. Dunlap Disease. Whatever you want to call it, the excess fat around your midsection that wiggles and jiggles in all the wrong places is not pretty. Fat belly is not just unattractive, it can be dangerous to your health. That Extra fat carried throughout your abdomen can increase your risk of [...]
Recipe: Baby Bok Choy with Cashews
Baby Bok Choy with Cashews Recipe
Ingredients
* 2 Tbsp olive oil
* 1 cup chopped green onions, including green ends
* 3 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 pound baby bok choy, rinsed, larger leaves separated from base, base trimmed but still present, holding the smaller leaves together
* 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
* Salt
* 1/2 cup chopped, roasted, salted cashews
Method
1 [...]
Asparagus Recipe
Asparagus Recipe
Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Ingredients
* 1 bunch of medium sized asparagus, about 1 lb
* 2 Tbsp of the most exquisite extra virgin olive oil
* 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 teaspoon lemon zest – freshly grated lemon rind
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
1 Prepare the asparagus by rinsing them thoroughly, break off any [...]
Low Carb Recipe: Mint Julep
1 servings
Ingredients:
1 glass Ice
3 oz Mint Syrup
4 oz Soda Water
1/2 tsp Rum Extract
MINT SYRUP JULEP MIX:
4 cup water
1 bunch Mint, about 1.5 ounces
2 cup Splenda
Preparation Method:
1. To prepare mint extract: Take a bunch of mint. Wash and place in a saucepan. Cover with 4 cups of water and Splenda. Allow the leaves to soak for [...]
The Best Exercises to Lose Belly Fat
Are you looking for specific exercises to lose belly fat? Truth is, belly fat does not burn off from doing only sit-ups, crunches or any additional type of spot decreasing exercises aimed at burning belly fat. Those are all great for shrinking the belly by tightening muscle but they will not actually take the fat [...]
Soy Protein And Weight Loss
Facts about Soy Protein
Health and Weight Loss Benefits of Soy Protein
The health benefits of soy protein are widespread. Incorporation of soy protein into the diet has been shown to be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, bone disease (osteoporosis), kidney disease and possibly even numerous types of cancer. Research indicate that soy [...]
Protein Supplements VS Whey Protein
Protein Supplements VS Whey Protein
Why is protein supplements important? Typically, protein supplements have been used by bodybuilders and those who want to build muscle and get bigger. Protein has many good things and your body need adequate protein from a greater number of resources like food and protein. There are so many quality proteins available [...]
Discover These 4 Healthy Weight Loss Tips
If you’re trying to lose weight, you know how difficult and challenging it can be at times. Here are some tried and true tips for healthy weight loss.
Healthy Weight Loss Tip 1:
Drink heaps of water every day. You’ve probably heard it more times than you can remember, but it is true. Drinking at least [...]
Finding An Online Weight Loss Support Group
In losing weight, getting all the help you can get is important. Help can come in the form of support groups that help you with counseling and guidance so you can lose weight more effectively and maintain a healthy body.
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Many refer to an online weight loss support group to help them lose weight. The beauty [...]
Wheat Germ: The Health Benefits of Wheat Germ
Cereals have formed a very important part in the diet of human beings throughout history. With contemplation to wheat, traders needed to store wheat flour and its products for prolonged periods of time so they opted for removing the germ and bran. By eliminating these components, the wheat flour lasts longer. The problem is that [...]
Atkins Diet – Six Powerful Points You Must Know!
Here is a break down of the Atkins diet, Six powerful points you must know to 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 that come from fat for energy. The Atkins [...]
Dieting: Healthy Dieting For Your Soul!
Healthy Dieting begins with learning how to “eat smart”. It’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Healthy choices in moderate amounts make up the rest of the pyramid, which focuses on whole-grain carbohydrates, lean sources of protein such as legumes, fish and low-fat dairy, and heart-healthy unsaturated fats.
Vegetables:
Vegetables, fruits and other plant [...]
