A Brief Overview of the Zone Diet
The Zone Diet is based on the premise that achieving “hormonal balance” through eating ideal ratios of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats at every meal and snack is the most effective way to help the body digest and properly utilize ingested foods. The diet was developed and popularized by a biochemist, Barry Sears Ph.D. who refers to this optimal functioning as being “in the zone.”
The Different Phases of the Atkins DietIt is too often the reality that millions of dieters the world over have won so many weight loss battles but always ended up losing the weight loss war. Winning the weight loss war is all about preparing, learning, and adjusting to overcome weight loss challenges. This is to a large extent the way the Atkins Diet is structured through its different phases which allows for learning and adjusting during the weight loss process of using the program.
It’s Hard To Be Healthy, But Your Water Can Help!Living with excessive amounts of acidity in your body can be an underlying factor for many diseases and sicknesses. Everything from high blood pressure to obesity, diabetes, and even cancer. Regrettably now more than ever, we are living in an environment that is will most likely help contribute to unhealthy living.
Eat the Rainbow and Get Your SleepEAT THE RAINBOW: Writing my book constantly reminds me of how fabulous foods can be – the right foods! The benefits of eating a variety of brightly colored vegetables are too numerous to list. Simply put, they all have anti-oxidant, cancer fighting compounds that help fight off diseases.
A Brief Overview of the Atkins DietThe founder of the Atkins Diet, a cardiologist Dr. Robert C. Atkins, published his diet in 1972 in his phenomenally popular book titled “Diet Revolution.” The diet immediately came under intense scathing criticism from many nutrition and diet experts who were stunned by its recommendations.
A Healthy Vegetarian Diet ReviewA healthy vegetarian diet can be a highly effective solution to several health issues people face daily. From losing weight, to lowering high cholesterol in the body, becoming a vegetarian is a complete lifestyle change that several people choose to employ. A healthy vegetarian diet is basically broken down as simply restricting your food intake to non-meat items.
An Overview of the CSIRO Total Wellbeing DietThe CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet (aka TWD) is a clinically founded, very structured, calorie-controlled, and nutritionally balanced diet program that has proven that a high-protein, moderate-carbohydrate, and low-fat diet not only helps people lose weight but also has other health benefits. It was developed by renowned nutritionists and dietitians from the Health Science and Nutrition Department of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO). The TWD is actually the culmination of eight years of research embarked upon by the CSIRO aimed at developing an effective dietary program to assist people healthily lose weight and keep it…
Sources of Lycopene You May Never Have “Red” AboutWhen we think of sources of lycopene, many of us think “red tomatoes”. You may be surprised to learn that there is a fruit that contains far more of this powerful antioxidant than tomatoes. Also, not all sources of lycopene are red, and not all red fruits contain this nutrient.
Fats – The Good and the Bad TypesWhen it comes to losing weight, the truth is that fat as a macro-nutrient has simply been and continues to be grossly misunderstood by a generality of the public. Most people consider this essential macro-nutrient to be bad for their health and try to avoid it completely if possible in order to lose weight and keep it off permanently. Despite the numerous acknowledged negative impact of fat on weight loss and on overall health, it is however important to realize that fat by itself is not that bad for the human body as it plays very important…
Why Is It Important To Eat Breakfast Everyday?For many of us it seems logical to skip breakfast to cut calories and squeeze extra time out of a busy day. However, studies found that eating breakfast is vital to any person, especially those who want to lose weight.
Curbing Cravings Naturally: Part IIDo you crave starchy foods or cheesecake and ice cream? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I having trouble taking tests?” or “Why am I an emotional eater?” The answers might be deeper rooted than you think. Many times the lack of key nutrients in your diet can cause you to feel sluggish or cause you want particular foods. Through the help of adding a few things to your diet or supplement regimen might help you overcome cravings naturally. Prescribe your own health!
