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Easy ways to reduce carbs
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Reducing carbs isn’t about denying yourself- it’s just a matter of making smarter choices so that you get the energy you need without loading up on too many excess calories that will be stored as fat.
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Good fats, bad fats
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
We all know that eating too much of certain fats is bad for our waistlines. But not all fats are bad. The trick is knowing the difference between varying sorts of fats- and figuring out the best way to balance them.
Best vegetarian sources of protein
Thursday, 13 May 2010
These great vegetarian foods twill give you all the protein you need to stay feeling strong, energised, and better equipped to reach your goals.
| How to stop sugar cravings
Thursday, 20 May 2010
We all know how unbearable those cravings for chocolate, chips and cakes can be when we’re trying to lose weight. Here are some ways to pull that sweet tooth and stop sabotaging your weight loss efforts...
How to use a weight chart
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
The perfect weight is an ideal many strive for, but not everyone is able to reach. Children, as well as adults, battle weight gain more so than ever before, because they know that being overweight can cause severe medical problems such as heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, diabetes and more.
Drink your way to weight loss
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
The reason why some dieters lose more weight than others may lie in the fact that the successful dieters not only watch what they eat, but also pay attention to what they drink. Although it is not always advertised, many drinks and fruit juices are high in sugars, and can be real roadblocks to those trying to shed a few kilos.
If you are serious about losing weight consider the following advice:
BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate Explained
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
A person’s basal metabolic rate, or BMR, is the amount of calories a person consumes a day without being physically active. The rate only includes basic metabolic functions like sustaining internal body temperature, cell repair, pumping blood, breathing, etc. In other words, the energy your body needs if you would do nothing else, but relax on the couch all day.
BMR is important in determining your overall metabolic rate and the amount of calories you need to maintain, lose, or gain weight. BMR results are different for everyone and are influenced by factors such as:
BMR is important in determining your overall metabolic rate and the amount of calories you need to maintain, lose, or gain weight. BMR results are different for everyone and are influenced by factors such as:
Stay on Track during your Holidays
Monday, 21 December 2009
Everyone deserves a break from our daily routine and work to unwind and relax. Often, however, a break in routine can leave us less focused and our eating patterns and exercise routine out of wack. You can still make good choices while away and still enjoy your holiday.
Filling Fibre
Monday, 23 November 2009
Fibre is an important nutrient in our diet but many of us are not consuming enough. While fibre is present in many foods, it may not be in high quantities. Fibre benefits our digestive health, can lower cholesterol and keep us fuller for longer. A lack of fibre in our diet can lead to an increased risk of some cancers and heart disease.
Fact or Fiction Fad Foods
Friday, 25 September 2009
With so many fad foods and supposedly super-foods out there, it can be difficult to determine what benefits us and what is just an intriguing smelling colorful drink?
The increasing demand in the health conscious market, for quick fixes and relief from our ueber-busy modern lifestyles, it hardly surprising to find an explosion of the food fads industry.
As always though, before buying the latest fad, whether it is diet, fashion or cars, it is wise to do your homework before parting with your hard-earned cash.
The increasing demand in the health conscious market, for quick fixes and relief from our ueber-busy modern lifestyles, it hardly surprising to find an explosion of the food fads industry.
As always though, before buying the latest fad, whether it is diet, fashion or cars, it is wise to do your homework before parting with your hard-earned cash.
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