Archive for May, 2008
Detox Diet
After the excess of holidays, many of us are tempted to ‘detox’ – and with the promise that detox slimming diets can do everything from helping us to lose weight, boost our immunity, beat headaches, get rid of cellulite and give us clear, glowing skin, is it any wonder. However, most experts agree that our [...]
Concerns over childhood and adolescent obesity
Study findings presented at the May 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting indicate that childhood and adolescent obesity negatively impacts vascular endothelial function, which relates to cardiac health. Obesity has been increasing rapidly in the U.S. during the past 20 years and obesity in adults has been associated with [...]
Low Carb Mashed Cauliflower (Cauliflower Puree)
From Laura Dolson, Your Guide to Low Carb Diets. Pureed or mashed cauliflower is a great substitute for mashed potatoes. Low in carbs and high in nutrients, the "cauli-taste" is very mild. Try it even if you think you won't like it - my husband asks for it! You can flavor it up in any [...]
Low Carb Diets
From Laura Dolson, Your Guide to Low Carb Diets. Many low-carb diets talk about the glycemic index. What does this mean? The glycemic index is a way of trying to figure out how much a food will raise your blood glucose. Since low-carb diets work by producing a smaller rise in blood sugar (all carbohydrates [...]
How To Lose Inches of Belly Fat
The Way to Eat Incorporate a serving of rich food every time you eat to reap the benefits of this amazingly healthful belly-flattening fat. Have a clear calorie goal Consume four 400-calorie meals a day. Significant weight loss requires calorie control. For the average woman, 1,600 calories per day is ideal because it's low enough [...]
