Here is an interesting article on the science behind how low card diets help you lose weight, and the effect of low-carb diets on your body in both the short and long-term.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/publicsite/index.aspx?puid=06a464ec-5cdd-4235-80c6-ef1263dd5685&p=4&xid=nl_EverydayHealthHealthyLiving_20080408
Archive for April, 2008
Are low carb diets dangerous?
09
Apr
Best ways to Avoid Cellulite
08
Apr
Cellulite is fat that collects just under the surface of the skin, and causes a dimply appearance. It appears most often on the hips, thighs and buttocks.
Here are suggestions to help prevent cellulite, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:
* Include plenty of fruits, vegetables and fiber in your diet.
* Drink plenty of fluids to keep your body well-hydrated.
* Maintain good muscle tone and strong bones with regular exercise.
* Try to stay at a healthy body weight, and avoid frequently gaining and losing weight.
* Don’t smoke.
Eating Less May Hinder Your Immune System
07
Apr
Even if you are feeling unwell, you should definitely make an effort to eat, according to the latest research from a study published in Physiological and Biochemical Zoology.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/publicsite/ShowArticle.aspx?IsP=news/614/news614129.xml&dp=2008/04/03&q1=&cen=&xid=nl_EverydayHealthHealthyAging_20080408
Transforming Calorie Counting?
06
Apr
Here is a really interesting idea.
This company is showing photo portions to help you lose weight.
Humans interact with the world primarily through sight. Figwee.com seeks to take advantage of this by employing a photographic means of planning and recording meals and activity.
Using a series of incremental food portion photos, they have greatly simplified the task of portion control. A little tug on a slider changes the displayed portion and updates nutrition information in real-time.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/weight/loss/prweb814434.htm
The Wellness Letter from UC Berkeley
05
Apr
The Wellness Letter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent newsletter, great for supplements and general wellness information, and the website is really useful too. Very good for diet and nutritional information.
UC Berkeley Wellness Letter was the first (in 1984) and is still the best health-related newsletter out there. There is a lot of health news circulating these days, and it seems like you can’t even turn on the TV without someone offering you either diet advice, or some health horror story or other. Their website is at http://www.wellnessletter.com
The newsletter helps you sort fact from fiction in a non-sensational way. There is always something of interest in every issue, and I got my first year’s subscription for $10. This newsletter is a bargain even at the full price of $28 per year, compared to some of the stuff being published out there!
When you subscribe to the newsletter, you also get in-depth access to the website. The site is packed full of free information, recipes, supplements, a health library, plus an archive of many of the past articles.
Even if you are not a subscriber, there is a ton of free content there on general health and wellness guidelines. I visit often and have still not read/downloaded everything I am interested in.
Best of all is the information on supplements and herbs. Is Vitamin E really any good for heart health. Should I be taking glucosamine and chondroitin for my arthritis. Or should I just save my money.
Let’s face it, these days we need to all worry about our health and saving money!
The site is for the general public, not health professionals, so you can you can use everything you read right away. If I were a doctor, I would definitely recommend this site to my patients.
I would also highly recommend the website to site to teachers, because it would be great for high school and college students to use as an invaluable resource, as there is no objectionable content, just useful current information from the School of Public Health on health and wellness. It covers nutrition, weight control, exercise and fitness, mental health, heart health, and more.
So, again, the site is at http://www.wellnessletter.com. We hope you find it as useful as we have.
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Product Review: Chef Jays Double chocolate decadence flavor protein brownie
01
Apr
Product Review: Chef Jays Double chocolate decadence flavor
Chef Jays Double chocolate decadence flavor protein brownie
Tri-o-plex 18 gram of protein brownie
I have to say, the product really tastes great, but the package labeling is misleading. Yes, it does have 18 grams of protein, but the first ingredient is sugar. It also does not specify the protein source.
The whole brownie weighs in at a whopping 350 calories with 38 grams of sugar. Could it not be sweetened with honey to keep it moist, and a bit mor protein content to sugar ratio?
Plus, what exactly is in the “chocolate compound coating”? Sounds like something you use to plug a hole in your wall.
I have to say, it is an awesome product, not bad at the price too, considering what you would have to pay for a bakery brownie. So it is great for those who don’t mind the calories and want a good yummy brownie with far more protein than you would ever get otherwise. But for those of us who are carb sensitive, well, we are a bit out of luck!.
And I made the mistake and ate the whole thing because I looked at the legt hand side of the label, which has the nutritional content for HALF the package.
Really, do you honestly expect any self-respecting chocoholic brownie eater to have the will power to eat only HALF of it? Impossible.
3 stars out of 5 for a dieter
5 out of 5 for a chocoholic
Supplies-you can get them at Vitamin Shoppe, or online at www.chefjays.com
