- Understanding Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity begins in the home. Many parents today want to lay blame on television, McDonalds and game systems for their children being overweight and many to the point of obesity. - Atkins Diet Introduction and Overview
The Atkins Diet was a dieting model adapted by Dr. Robert Atkins from earlier works in the 1960's. The basis for the diet is low intake of certain carbohydrates and high intake of proteins and saturated fats. - Nutrition and Exercise
If you want to lose weight and improve your body, there are only two things you need to do: start exercising and make better eating choices. Although these are truly the only two things you need to do to start achieving your weight loss goals, most people are intimidated by the mere thought of regular exercise and a proper diet. - The Importance of a Balanced and Nutritional Diet
Whether you are looking to lose weight or just to improve your nutrition, there is one factor that is vital to being successful. For any nutrition plan to succeed, you must achieve a balanced diet. A balanced diet is an eating plan that successfully balances each of the food groups. - Food Labelling and Your Health
Whether you're concerned about cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or simply losing weight, you want to eat a healthy diet and focus on foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, and balanced in fats, carbs, proteins. - Five Step "Roadmap" for Losing Weight
If you happen to be among the millions of people who are weight impaired, you may have already considered, or even tried many alternatives for losing weight...and you may still be seeking that one magic "remedy"... - A Case for the Radish
They sit left behind on relish trays. They're often by-passed in grocery store refrigerator shelves. Dad and Grandpa usually eat them but later complain of belching them up. The poor radish has gotten a bum rap. There are at least five different varieties; but for now, the popular, red globe variety will be spotlighted. They are a great source of vitamin C and an excellent low calorie snack (only 12 calories in a half cup of radishes). Radishes are root vegetables that are classified in the cabbage and mustard family, thus their strong taste. - The Rainbow of Health
The Bible tells us that God gave the world the rainbow as a sign that He would never again send floods to destroy the inhabitants of the world. Throughout the world the rainbow goes by many names. Some of the names are: the flashing arch, bow of Indra, little window in the sky, bride of the rain, arch of Saint Martin, bridge of the Holy Spirit, crown of Saint Bernard, and the girdle of God. - Simple Tips for Easy Weight Loss
Current statistics reveal that 75% of Americans are overweight and 40% are obese. For those who desire to lose weight and obtain optimal health, sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. From the Atkins Diet to the South Beach Diet; from the low fat to low carb diets, there are numerous weight-loss plans to choose from. In addition, given conflicting information as to what works best, it can be difficult deciding what to do. - Dietary Supplements - Folic Acid
The debate about the necessity of taking dietary supplements is still raging. While many health care professionals believe we get all we need from the foods we eat, others prefer to offer extra vitamins when their patients are under a stress such as pregnancy or illness or even aging, when the body's function is impaired or overloaded. - The Looming Vitamin Crisis
You and I are facing a critical vitamin and mineral shortage. This health crisis has been growing at an alarming rate since the early 1900's. Of particular concern are folks on weight loss diets - especially low carb diets. - Alternative Sweeteners for Sugar Free Desserts
Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you crave sweet desserts? Have you ever felt like a sugar addict? Most desserts are packed full of sugar, and yet there is plenty of evidence that sugary desserts are not healthy foods. - Hooray for Chocolate!
There is great news for chocolate lovers...Chocolate is good for your health! Now, we are not talking here about a candy bar but about real chocolate, the kind that contains at least 71% of real cocoa. Something to remember when selecting chocolate is that the darker it is, the less sugar it contains and the better it is for you. - 10 Easy Tips to Eat Your Way to Lower Cholesterol This Month
So you have high cholesterol and need to lower it? That is no surprise considering how many people have high cholesterol these days. To help lower your cholesterol, here are 10 tips you can get started with today.
As with anything health related, diet and exercise are the two crucial components. What you eat is critical to lowering your cholesterol levels, so that is what is included here. - Good Nutrition Made Easy
Good nutrition is critical to a healthy lifestyle, yet there is so much information out there, most people do not have a clear understanding as to what they should and should not be eating. This article will simplify things. - Why Choose Organic Foods?
Are you concerned that the food you are eating may be harmful to you and your family? With news reports about GM (genetically modified) foods, health scares about eating beef, chemicals on food affecting people's health and the intelligence of children, it's no wonder that many are looking to organic foods as an option. - Are you a Weight Watcher?
The decision to lose weight is not one that many people make lightly - excuse the pun. Often, it has been flitting around in the mind for years. It may even have been reached, acted on and abandoned as another fad diet bit the dust. Then, a rogue photograph appears depicting you doing your best whale impression, or you are unexpectedly required to move quickly (perhaps during a fire drill at work, where everyone sees you panting), and almost expire from the effort. Shamed into action you decide once again that another attempt to shed weight will be worthwhile. - Staying Thin with the "Right" Diet
News Flash! This "just in" hot off the presses... - Putting a Stop to Food Cravings!
Most of us are "regular" people. We don't eat the perfect diet all the time and have our struggles with food, same as everyone else. But having an awareness of this fact and knowing a little bit about our health and food nutrition can help when it comes to making wise decisions. - 10 Tips To Avoid The Holiday Bulge - And Inner Thoughts About Them
Do you find it almost impossible to stay conscious and contentious about weight and nutrition during the holidays? Of course you do. More than half of all Americans are overweight. All American's are in this together. - Plan to Eat and Eat Your Plan
Poor nutrition has been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and many other diseases. We can reduce our risk by choosing well-balanced meals. Balance, moderation and variety are the keys to eating well to maintain a sound mind and body. - Diet Doldrums - Is Dehydration the Culprit?
If you're stalled on a weight loss plateau despite sticking to your diet, the first thing to check is your water intake. Research suggests that most Americans unknowingly suffer from mild, chronic dehydration, and you could be one of them! - Dietary Supplements - Do We Need Them?
People who are young and healthy rarely think of taking dietary supplement, but when illness hits or age progresses, with its attendant health problems and lack of energy, the search begins for a dietary supplement that might provide that long sought for holy grail, eternal youth. - Weighing-In On Low Carb Diets
With all of the conflicting studies and fuzzy interpretation of information, it's no wonder that confusion reigns when it comes to the value and safety of low-carb diets. It seems like heated debates are raging everywhere! - Achieve Better Health With Dietary Supplements
In the year 2005, more than 187 million consumers depended on daily dietary supplements to provide the nutrients omitted from the daily diet...nutrients that are needed to attain and maintain optimum health. - Cut the Fat! Cut the Carbs!
You've heard the popular advice on weight loss diets. Cut the fat! Cut the carbs! Cut the calories! Eat a balanced diet! But how can you cut though all of the confusion, and eat a diet that's balanced and healthy? - Low Carb Diet Plan - When More Is Better
When most people want to lose weight the first thing they usually do is start a diet. And a diet to most people means "stop eating". - Atkins Diet - Good or Bad?
The Atkins diet, without a doubt, has been the most controversial diet of all time. Seldom does a week go by that the news media does not mention the Atkins diet. - Hoodia Gordonii - Weight Loss Miracle or Misrepresented?
If you want to loose weight you have likely already heard the praise being given to the latest in natural cures - Hoodia Gordonii. So, is it as good as they say? How does it work? And most importantly - will it help you loose weight? - The First Steps to Curing Obesity
Obesity has become an epidemic, especially in The United States. An average of 300,000 Americans die each year and nearly $177 billion is spent on illnesses related to obesity. - Eat Out and Lose Weight -- 25 Easy & Healthy Tips for Dining Out
Diners have become more health-conscious the last few years, and now want healthy choices whether eating at home or at their favorite restaurants. Luckily, the restaurant industry has been quick to accommodate the demand, so you'll find you have many options to "eat healthy" these days. - Celebrity Low Carb Diet Addicts
Low carbohydrate diets have really taken off over recent years, and the first to show off the effects of these diets are frequently A-list celebrities. We all watch these celebrities being snapped in newspapers and magazines with their svelte new figures, and this encourages the public to switch to the same sort of diet. Low carb eating plans such as the Atkins Diet have been catapulted to worldwide exposure through the recommendations of gorgeous, slim stars that swear by these methods. - White Bread vs Whole Wheat - Any Questions?
For any kid who grew up eating doughy, thick Wonder Bread for lunch, the encouragement by dietitians and nutritionists to switch to whole wheat bread can be a tough transition. - Can't Lose Weight? Syndrome X May Be the Culprit
"I've put on 40 pounds in one year!" "It doesn't matter how much I workout, I can't lose weight." "My doctor must think I'm eating pizzas in the closet." - Overcoming Diet Failure with Rapid Weight Loss Products
The reason many dieters fail to reach their goals has to do with the dieter not seeing results fast enough. Most traditional methods of losing weight can mean having to wait a week or more just to experience one pound of weight loss. For people who want to lose a significant amount of weight, the timeline to experience weight loss can lead to a loss in motivation. - Five Tips to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays
With the holiday season fast approaching, it's easy to fret about gaining back the weight you've spent significant time and effort into losing. Here are some tips to help you avoid putting on much, if any, weight during your holiday celebrations. - Emotional Eating - the Dangers and Solutions
Food is a source of nourishment and energy. Without food we would not be able to perform our daily activities. Our muscles would wither, our nervous system would fail. We all need food.
However, food also has another role in our lives - a role of comfort and entertainment. Culturally and instinctively we prepare and serve foods to comfort those who have experienced loss, to celebrate joy or to show friendship and love. - Tips for Losing the Most Stubborn Pounds
Here are several tips that will help you shed that unwanted weight and create a more healthy and attractive figure.
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