Low-carb diet facts
March 10th, 2010 - 0 comments.
Feature by Jonny Bowden
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about low-carb diets because at this time of the year you are bombarded by messages of weight loss.
I find that the whole concept of low-fat or no fat foods is quite misguided and diets like the Atkins Diet that suggests carbs are evil make me shake my head.
I was reading an article Jonny Bowden wrote on low fat diets where he explains why not all low-carb diets are created equally and there are some basics facts you should know about.
I guess, if you have 50, 100 or 200 lbs to lose then adopting a low carb diet at first may help with your weight loss goals, but then you have to quickly learn how to eat a healthy carb portion that falls into your recommended daily intake. Continue reading: Low-carb diet facts »
Topics: Nutrition Advice from Experts
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Digg ThisJump start weight loss before spring break!
March 10th, 2010 - 1 comment.
Losing a few pounds before spring break can be easier than you think and it can be done in a safe way. Yes, it is possible to enjoy a healthy weight loss before you hit the beaches in your newest bikini!
A spring break body is more achievable than you think AND you don’t have to dread showing your body to the world if you keep a few simple rules in mind.
Now, before I share these tips with you, remember that having a bikini-ready body should not be reserved to a few times in the year. By making healthy eating and a regular intensive fitness regime as part of your life, you will have a strong and fit body all year round.
>>> Here are 10 easy dummy-proof ways to jump start weight loss before spring break! Continue reading: Jump start weight loss before spring break! »
Topics: Best Diet Tips from Experts, Eat a Well Balanced Diet, Eating Healthy | Healthy Eating, Fat Loss News, Obesity Crisis
Protein diet: Protein DOES help with your weight!
March 9th, 2010 - 1 comment.
All the foods that you eat greatly impact your ability to lose weight. Protein, carbohydrates, and fats each have important roles and specific qualities that make them essential to a fat loss diet. What is interesting is that the USDA, National Cholesterol Education Program, American Heart Association, and many scientists have previously essentially written off the benefit of protein above the body’s minimal requirement.
“15% of calories or 0.8g/kg is all you need” We’ve heard that before.
However, there has been a surge of research and buzz around the importance of increased protein intake for not just weight loss but cardiovascular disease reduction, blood sugar control, and lowering blood pressure.
If you are looking to maximize fat loss then you are going to need to make sure that you get more than adequate protein levels. When you increase your protein intake and decrease your carbohydrate intake, from a biochemical perspective you are removing an insulin-stimulating nutrient (carbohydrates) and replacing it with a nutrient that has a much lesser effect on insulin (protein). Protein also causes your body to release another hormone called glucagon which counteracts insulin. Control insulin and you control the rate in which you burn fat.
Here are some great tips for choosing and maximizing lean protein consumption for fat loss (surprisingly from the U.S. Government). Continue reading: Protein diet: Protein DOES help with your weight! »
Topics: Eat a Well Balanced Diet, Eating Healthy | Healthy Eating
Plant peppers in your vegetable garden!
March 9th, 2010 - 0 comments.
Planting your peppers can be much easier than you think!
With the cost of food sky rocketing, you may decide to start planting your own vegetable garden. Chances are you’ll want to plant some tasty peppers.
If gardening is on your list for this spring, nothing can be easier than using Rainbow Peppers to help you plant and grow 5 different colored peppers on 1 plant!
When you plant your peppers in your vegetable garden with Rainbow Peppers, you can enjoy 5 different colored peppers on 1 plant!
Continue reading: Plant peppers in your vegetable garden! »
Topics: Eat more Vegetables, SuperFoods
5 Foods you should NEVER buy
March 8th, 2010 - 2 comments.
Dr. Oz is really shaking up our conception of food and I love him for doing that.
Not long ago Dr. Oz had a show that went into details talking about the 5 foods you should never (EVER) buy at the grocery store.
Dr. Oz’ show revealed some sobering facts about what Americans eat:
Nearly 9 out of 10 Americans obtain the food that nourishes their family at the supermarket, spending $100 every week and almost $5,000 annually. Last year, unwholesome heavily processed foods like salty snacks, frozen dinners and breakfast cereals were among the top 10 bestsellers, with carbonated beverages ringing in at #1, commanding a whopping $12 billion in sales.
>>> In fact, I had written a post highlighting these facts: 10 foods keeping America F-A-T!
Healthy breakfast recipe: Spicy breakfast burrito
March 8th, 2010 - 0 comments.
A healthy breakfast in 5 minutes is complicated? Think again! This muy rapido (super quick) breakfast burrito will have you out the door in no time and you’ll have time for a proper and healthy breakfast!
This breakfast burrito recipe can be made in about 5 minutes, or make a big batch on the weekend, freeze it, and microwave one for a fast breakfast on the go.
This breakfast burrito recipe is courtesy of Dawn Jackson Blatner, registered dietician and author of “The Flexitarian Diet”.
>>>INGREDIENTS<<<
1 whole egg*
2 egg whites* Continue reading: Healthy breakfast recipe: Spicy breakfast burrito »
Topics: Go Meatless!, Healthy Recipes
10 reasons why you should eat red cabbage more often?
March 7th, 2010 - 2 comments.
Feature by our Editorial Assistant Colleen
Red cabbage makes the occasional appearance in my salads I make and it turns out that it’s better for you than green cabbage. Did you know that? I was pretty pleasantly surprised myself but I guess it’s going to take a bit more convincing to get you guys to hop on this red cabbage train.
I hope these healthy facts will help you consider adding some red cabbage in your diet.
>>> Here are 10 facts about red cabbage that may persuade you to eat more of it:
1) You actually get more vitamin C from red cabbage than you do from green cabbage. Continue reading: 10 reasons why you should eat red cabbage more often? »
Topics: Eat more Vegetables, SuperFoods
Mushrooms should be part of your diet!
March 6th, 2010 - 5 comments.
Feature by our Editorial Assistant Colleen
Mushrooms are near and dear to my heart and are a delicious addition to my daily meals.
Most of you have seen the regular white and brown mushrooms (the brown ones are baby portobello mushrooms called cremini) that are in every grocery store but there’s also oyster (thin and oyster-shaped, a personal favourite of mine), portobello (often grilled and used in burgers as a replacement for a patty), porcini (often found dried in North America), shiitake, morels (you’ll easily find these at gourmet shops or you might also find them dried) and reishi mushrooms.
You can cook mushrooms in so many ways. You can grill them, oven-bake them, steam them, and sauté them, my method of choice.
I add mushrooms to many of my dishes as they’re amazingly versatile. I can make a gourmet hamburger by adding fresh sautéed mushrooms, or make a mushroom pasta sauce or just bake them and eat them as a side of their own. They absorb flavours well and are great to cook with. Continue reading: Mushrooms should be part of your diet! »
Topics: Foods for health, SuperFoods
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