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23rd September 2009
Normally, your body will excrete insulin to clear excess sugar out of your blood so that it can be used as cell fuel. If you develop type 2 diabetes, then your body is no longer able to metabolize sugar. The blood sugar stays high because insulin cannot m... Read >
Author: steve23rd September 2009
Admit it. When the sun is out and you are at your favorite campsite or cottage on the lake the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time cooking a meal. Often, when vacationing, the lure to purchase instant foods is strong. Unfortunately, these con... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Obesity in teenagers and children is maybe one of the saddest sights I see. It is cruel and horrible for children to be that overweight, they will not have a good social life or medical life and many things will get them down. They will find it hard to ma... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Obesity is an epidemic in the West, but it is fast becoming a problem in other areas of the world as well, as people become more accustomed to eating unhealthy convenience foods and start to lead more sedentary lifestyles. Can weight loss supplements ease... Read >
Author: petersonbran16th September 2009
Starting an internet business is in my opinion, one of the fastest and smartest ways women today can make money. Here are 10 reasons for starting an internet business, and one reason why you shouldn't!
1. Money. Pure and simple, we all could use a more... Read >
Author: GregWSheldon14th September 2009
A poor diet is the primary cause of diverticulitis; specifically a diet that is loaded with preprocessed convenience foods, high in sugar, bad carbohydrates and saturated fats but low in fiber, fresh fruits, complex grains and vegetables. In medical circl... Read >
Author: Gen Wright26th August 2009
It is no big secret that as a society we eat very poorly. Our diets are filled with fast food, convenience foods, and processed foods. You probably realize that our bodies were not meant to benefit from these types of foods. Our colons are not able to pro... Read >
Author: Wes Kennedy16th August 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Cathy Barber
July is a time to celebrate liberation. This month, I urge you to liberate yourself from processed foods and even most restaurant food! Enjoying great health is real freedom. Liberating yourself from things that damage y... Read >
Author: All Done Weighting15th August 2009
Everyone loves hosting a great party, but no one likes the budget hangover that follows. Don't think that you have to spend a fortune to have a good time. The ultimate goal of any party is to make sure everyone has a good time. No one is going to remem... Read >
Author: cledford08th August 2009
Give Yourself the Body You DeserveHow to Drastically Lose WeightIf you've been faithfully doing exercising programs everyday , a smart idea would be to take a short break somewhere in between. Reward yourself for all the hard work by resting for one day ... Read >
Author: Garrett Cantrell03rd August 2009
If you find yourself with unsightly cellulite you may want to look at reducing it with a detoxifying diet. This kind of diet will not only reduce cellulite that is already present in certain areas of your body but it will also stop it from appearing in th... Read >
Author: Willy Brothers31st July 2009
Often, when we feel run down or just don't have the energy to feel like doing something productive, it is common place nowadays to go for the most convenient food available to satisfy those cravings. Sound familiar? The problem here isn't that the body ... Read >
Author: Justin D Reed31st July 2009
Pure acai berry is a wonderful fruit that is local to the Brazilian rainforests of South America. It grows in clusters on the acai palm, and individually resembles a grape in size and shape. Pure acai products can come in many forms. You'll usually fin... Read >
Author: Charley Mccall21st July 2009
A high fiber diet can reduce the risk of certain cancers, heart disease and other serious illnesses as well as improve digestion, encourage weight loss and provide increased energy. Getting the recommended daily fiber allowance doesn’t have to be a chal... Read >
Author: Tom White18th July 2009
Whether you are a college student or a single individual, whether you are moving into your first home or just don't spend that much time in the kitchen; cooking can be a real challenge for many individuals. For those who are either cooking on a budget or ... Read >
Author: Shawn Sloppy16th July 2009
It is common knowledge that we should all regularly consume healthy foods. Sadly, most of us do not. Many of us are guilty of gorging on foods that are filled with saturated fat and loads of useless calories. Between meals, we have a tendency to reach fo... Read >
Author: JenniferRaynes23rd June 2009
Where packaging came from:
Packaging, according to the Oxford English dictionary, is a noun, meaning ‘materials used to wrap or protect goods’.
End-user or consumer packaging is a relatively new phenomenon. In the 1700’s and earlier, packaging was... Read >
Author: Kevin Thomas23rd June 2009
In the current economic climate we are all looking for ways to spend less cash, so here are our top ten money saving tips to help you spend less.
1. Look for cheaper gas and electricity. If you haven't already done so, with recent cuts in energy prices... Read >
Author: Dave Sabri04th June 2009
Single moms know just how expensive it can be to feed a growing family. Seeing the grocery bill at the end of the week can be a bit of a shock! Here are a few handy tips on keeping that cost down:
Avoid eating out if at all possible. Consider this: Eve... Read >
Author: Denise B29th May 2009
India is the world's 2nd largest producer of food next to China, and has the potential of being the biggest with the food and agricultural sector. With India's food production likely to double in the next decade, there is an opportunity for large investme... Read >
Author: David Parks05th May 2009
Obesity used to be looked at as only an adult issue, but with the rising statistics of overweight kids, this is a far greater problem than imagined. The fact that more kids today are having radical gastric bypass surgery only reinforces the necessity to e... Read >
Author: naturalremedies28th April 2009
Tempura, sukiyaki, sashimi, sushi - even the words used to describe the most basic of Japanese dishes are exotic and beautiful. Japanese cuisine is easily one of the healthiest in the world, with its concentration on fresh fish, seafood, rice and vegetabl... Read >
Author: Justin Skinner16th April 2009
If you have Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, did you know that the food you eat could be contributing to your Low Blood Platelets ?
When it comes to what you feed your body, not all foods are the same...not even close. Even though you thought eatin... Read >
Author: Maggi Pier14th April 2009
While it would be ideal to make all of our own snacks and meals from scratch everyday, the plain and simple truth is that most of us simply don’t have that kind of time. This is where we turn to convenience foods to meet our dietary and weight loss need... Read >
Author: cebotari vlad27th March 2009
Choosing the healthiest meat and poultry products can be one of the most difficult parts of cooking and eating better. Meat, seafood and poultry are important sources of protein, iron, vitamins and minerals, but they are often laden with undesirable quali... Read >
Author: Jake Samples27th March 2009
De-Stress and De-Tox Your Mind and Body for Extra Weight Loss
As a personal coach and trainer, I've seen so many people struggling with their weight. They seem to be doing everything right, and yet, the weight just doesn't come off. Or, they're stuck o... Read >
Author: Nancy Bruning23rd March 2009
If you're hosting Thanksgiving at your house and are expecting vegetarian guests this year, don't worry about preparing one large meat eating meal, and another separate vegetarian meal. Most vegetarians do not require a 'meat equivalent' at Thanksgiving. ... Read >
Author: Jasper Sayer19th March 2009
Everybody is different. What works for your friend might not
work for you, or might work better for you. Therefore, these
suggestions for shopping for weight loss are presented as
helps, and I hope you will find something of use to you. With
just ... Read >
Author: Dencho Denchev13th March 2009
How to Lose Weight with Simple Adjustments
Lasting weight loss is not just about counting calories or eating only bananas and roast beef or by working out like a maniac for several hours a day. The real way to make a lasting impact on your weight and f... Read >
Author: celiabalmer11th March 2009
Free soul food recipes continue to benefit many budget strapped families. As the recession tightens it's grip on our economy, it continues to keep a firm grip on grocery prices.
The recipes that continues to stand the test of time continues to make a... Read >
Author: Roy Primm11th March 2009
Free soul food recipes continue to benefit many budget strapped families. As the recession tightens it's grip on our economy, it continues to keep a firm grip on grocery prices.
The recipes that continues to stand the test of time continues to make a... Read >
Author: Roy Primm10th March 2009
There are a number of things to think about when you are cooking in this current recession. Purchasing expensive convenience foods like canned goods, and frozen dinners, of just eating out to often, isn't really the best way to go if you want to save som... Read >
Author: Josh03rd March 2009
Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Healthy eating is an opportunity to expand your range of choices by trying foods - especially vegetables, whole grains, o... Read >
Author: Delmondo24th February 2009
Cooking for toddlers and growing children presents some unique challenges along the way. While you want to provide them with those ever so important nutrients, it is often difficult to get them to eat those foods that are best for their growing bodies. We... Read >
Author: Jackson Sloat20th February 2009
In the past, families depended on their children to participate in household chores. Today, parents talk as if it’s a chore to require their children to participate in the maintaining of the household. Managing a house full of people is easier today wit... Read >
Author: Laura Doerflinger, MS, LMHC18th February 2009
One in every three adults in the United States today is overweight, a trend that has been on the rise for the past two decades. Too many people resort to fad diets and over-the-counter weight loss aids when the bottom line is simple: our bodies need a bal... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry13th February 2009
Let's face it, cooking is not a top priority in the lives of every man, woman, or child on the planet. In fact, far too people have made learning to cook a priority in their lives. This means that we often exist on convenience foods and boxed mixes rather... Read >
Author: Jackson Sloat12th February 2009
Recent dietary research has uncovered 14 different nutrient-dense foods that time and again promote good overall health. Coined "superfoods," they tend to have fewer calories, higher levels of vitamins and minerals, and many disease-fighting antioxidants.... Read >
Author: Judy Sommer03rd February 2009
As we have moved into the 21st century so too have obesity rates risen; this is almost certainly largely caused by poor diet and the convenience foods we consume due to our increasingly fast paced lives, but is of course in some part due to the lack of ex... Read >
Author: james08th January 2009
Cooking in bulk not only saves you time but also money.
If you grow weary cooking dinner every night, then consider cooking in bulk. Not only will it save you time, but money as well for help visit www.chef-123.com. What’s more, you’ll won't have to... Read >
Author: mrdass07th January 2009
You don't poverty to make a titanic investment in drinking raw and living foods. In actuality, you'll possibly be economy money by biting back on warmly processed convenience foods. All that high-fat, high-sodium microwaveable foods are expensive, too!
... Read >
Author: Justin Skinner07th January 2009
Our active lives can sometimes make it difficult to baton to our dieting strategy when we're difficult to elude load. We're each keeping marks of our fat intake, our sweetie intake, our carbohydrate intake, or our caloric intake. With all that plus, it's ... Read >
Author: Justin Skinner07th January 2009
You don't need to make a huge investment in eating raw and living foods. In fact, you'll probably be saving money by cutting back on highly processed convenience foods. All that high-fat, high-sodium microwaveable foods are pricey, too!
If you're new ... Read >
Author: Jude Simons07th January 2009
In a society full of chemical laden, high calorie, high fat, low nutritional value convenience foods, vitamins & nutrition supplements are becoming more than just a "health nut" trend. Healthy, nutritional vitamins have become an absolute necessity.
A ... Read >
Author: kindercold06th January 2009
Being a mother is a rewarding role, but it's also a difficult one. Between all of the cleaning, homework help, laundry, and motherly advice, we have to find time to cook meals that are both nutritious and appealing to the kids. If we don't have a game pla... Read >
Author: Christine Steendahl06th January 2009
Being a mom is a rewarding role, but it's also a tricky one. Between all of the cleaning, homework help, laundry, and motherly advice, we have to find time to cook meals that are both healthy and yummy to the little ones. If we don't have a strategy, it's... Read >
Author: Christine Steendahl05th January 2009
Cooking for toddlers and growing children presents some unique challenges along the way. While you want to provide them with those ever so important nutrients, it is often difficult to get them to eat those foods that are best for their growing bodies. We... Read >
Author: abha05th January 2009
Cooking for toddlers and growing children presents some unique challenges along the way. While you want to provide them with those ever so important nutrients, it is often difficult to get them to eat those foods that are best for their growing bodies. We... Read >
Author: abha19th December 2008
Starting an internet business is in my opinion, one of the fastest and smartest ways women today can make money. Here are 10 reasons for starting an internet business, and one reason why you shouldn’t!
1. Money. Pure and simple, we all could use ... Read >
Author: nishufzr19th December 2008
Starting an internet business is in my opinion, one of the fastest and smartest ways women today can make money. Here are 10 reasons for starting an internet business, and one reason why you shouldn’t!
1. Money. Pure and simple, we all could use ... Read >
Author: nishufzr15th December 2008
You've weighed your options carefully, studied the pros and the cons, and decided that the vegetarian lifestyle is right for you. But where do you start making the changes? Do you go 'cold turkey?' Do you adopt a more gradual approach to transitioning to ... Read >
Author: Jill Smi12th December 2008
Our busy lives can sometimes make it difficult to stick to our dieting plans when we're trying to lose weight. We're either keeping track of our fat intake, our sugar intake, our carbohydrate intake, or our caloric intake. With all that counting, it's no ... Read >
Author: Jude Simons02nd December 2008
There are so many diets out there today. The problem is that many of them are unhealthy for you because they are starvation diets and are not set up for you to succeed.
The fact is that low carb diets, starvation diets, low fat diets and other pre-packa... Read >
Author: Dane Grey21st November 2008
Childhood obesity is on the rise. What was once thought to affect mostly adults has been seen as a growing problem in children over the past several years. Reasons for childhood obesity are many and this article may not cover all of them. Some of the m... Read >
Author: pharris121st November 2008
Obesity has become an epidemic health problem around the world. Millions of people in several countries are considered obese. There are several reasons for the rise in obesity, among them are lack of physical exercise, ease in purchasing "convenience fo... Read >
Author: pharris118th November 2008
We all ingest salt every day, whether we realize it or not. Various organizations, including the USDA, AHA, and Cooking Light magazine, recommend less than 2,300 milligrams sodium daily (the amount in one teaspoon of table salt) for healthy people. Most A... Read >
Author: Zach Hunt18th November 2008
Convenience Checks
Anything that has "convenience" in it name should signal that you're going to pay for that convenience. Convenience foods save time and cost more because of it, convenience fees are added to online purchases for concert tickets, and c... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th October 2008
A multitude of health problems like heart disease, poor circulation, joint dysfunction, and diabetes are associated with obesity. Even if you are not obese, carrying around excess body fat may impede your life in other ways. An effective set of fat burnin... Read >
Author: Dean James21st October 2008
It may or may not shock you to know that the average American spends 90% of his/her food budget on processed foods.
It has become quite commonplace to fill your refrigerator and cabinets with easy to cook, easy to eat convenience foods.
Our busy lif... Read >
Author: Jess Ray13th October 2008
This draft about recipe cooking hopes to give you the proper knowledge regarding the subject matter at hand, no matter what your previous knowledge on the matter are. With little extra time available, frozen dinners and the take-outs are tempting and some... Read >
Author: Gnubas10th October 2008
There are two huge benefits beyond losing weight that come from the Mediterranean diet. This diet will improve your overall health and fatten your wallet. The high use of olive oil and vegetables is excellent for your health and well being. Also, becau... Read >
Author: SteveB08th October 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Ianson Internet Marketing
The impact of the economic downturn on employment in the Food Industry today is worldwide. The US processed food sector had steady growth in the ten year period after 1997, with slight decline near the end. ... Read >
Author: Louise G25th September 2008
I have been around a few years and living through difficult times is a challenge but interesting and fun. . .in a way.
Don't get me wrong, I like the good times it's just that adversity forces me to use my brain. It forces me to devise ways to survive,... Read >
Author: Lee Walters02nd September 2008
High blood pressure also referred to as High B.P or hypertension is a chronic health problem. There are solutions to this problem also. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services offers the following solution of high blood pressure or reduces the blo... Read >
Author: John25th August 2008
Let's face it, cooking is not a top priority in the lives of every man, woman, or child on the planet. In fact, far too people have made learning to cook a priority in their lives. This means that we often exist on convenience foods and boxed mixes rather... Read >
Author: Jack Sands16th August 2008
Cooking for toddlers and growing children presents some unique challenges along the way. While you want to provide them with those ever so important nutrients, it is often difficult to get them to eat those foods that are best for their growing bodies. We... Read >
Author: Jack Sands03rd July 2008
We’ve all heard about junk food and its supposed dangers. Is what we’ve heard true though? What is junk food exactly, and is it as bad for us as it’s supposed to be?
The coining of the term is commonly attributed to American microbiologist Mich... Read >
Author: Stephanie Lee20th June 2008
Obesity rates, which have already reached epidemic proportions in many western countries, are continuing to rise and so it is not surprising that we are seeing an increasing number of overweight children. The dangers of childhood obesity today are all too... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders11th May 2008
It is estimated that there are about 73 million adults in the US alone today who are suffering from high blood pressure and that more than 50,000 individuals will die as a result of this condition during the course of this year. Unhappily, a large number ... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders14th April 2008
Are you in so much debt that you are having a difficult time paying all of your monthly obligations?
Many people find themselves in this situation and then they have no idea how they can get out of it. It truly is unfortunate to have arrears because yo... Read >
Author: ajeetkhurana25th January 2008
I am always struck how often we hear about the same theme in several different contexts. I have been amazed how often the theme of time has come up this week.
Several clients have chosen to focus their session on their lack of time and the negative ... Read >
Author: Gina Gardiner24th January 2008
Diabetes is spreading at near epidemic proportions in the U.S. with 21 million victims and throughout the world nearly 240 million victims. Those numbers are dwarfed by those who have pre diabetes and don't know it.
It is estimated that approximately 4... Read >
Author: Jack Krohn17th January 2008
No matter where you go or what you’re doing these days, you are sure to be bombarded on all sides by slogans, advertising campaigns and health conscious people about your own health and how to look after it properly. This extends to every aspect of your... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu07th November 2007
Generally speaking, obesity is caused by consuming more calories than your body needs on a day to day basis over a period of time. A lot of fast food and convenience foods these days are very high in fat and sugar content to make them tasty but unfortunat... Read >
Author: Steve Knowles06th November 2007
There are many different opinions about what is a healthy way to lose weight. We think that nobody knows it all, everybody is unique!The average diet contains far too much fat, salt, sugar and processed food and not enough fresh vegetables, fruit or fibre... Read >
Author: JohnDaTo12th October 2007
Food labeling in restaurants could be ineffective:-Researchers at the University of Vermont say that significant numbers of people don’t review food labels, and many don’t know how to use the information that is there.In a Market Research program over... Read >
Author: Dr.smith johnson30th August 2007
The Diabetes Diet, created by Dr Richard Bernstein,may well be the best diet for everyone, not just diabetics. The reason for this is that it has the potential to not only control diabetic symptoms, but also to reverse them.
Did you know that approxima... Read >
Author: Shakir Husein16th August 2007
In this age of stiff competition, it is the packaging that sets off the product from its competitors. Tablets to baby food, specialty nutritional supplements to detergent powder, any product has even a half chance of being looked up by the consumers only ... Read >
Author: vincent platania14th August 2007
In this age of stiff competition, it is the packaging that sets off the product from its competitors. Tablets to baby food, specialty nutritional supplements to detergent powder, any product has even a half chance of being looked up by the consumers only ... Read >
Author: vincent platania07th August 2007
Who doesn't gripe about how hurried our lives are these days? Exercise often takes a back seat to everything else that we have going on. At a time when most of us are engaging in inferior and inferior visible exertion and eating greater and augmented pr... Read >
Author: hamza07th August 2007
I feel very fortunate to introduce and interview Sally Taylor, diet therapist and metabolic typing advisor as we delve deeper into the concept of an individual approach to food.
As a diet therapist how important is metabolic typing (mt)?
MT is essen... Read >
Author: info@3dpts.com24th July 2007
Our pets now enjoy a longer and richer life, due to advances in medical care and improved diets. Until recently though, one area that has always formed an important part of our healthcare regime, has been overlooked and poorly addressed in our pets - dent... Read >
Author: Sarah Fields05th July 2007
It is easy enough to follow any diet for a short time but when you are faced with following a life-long diabetes diet you will find that there are a number of barriers which will frustrate you in your efforts. The secret therefore to starting a diabetic d... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders29th June 2007
Yeast infections are becoming more and more common within our society. It’s also a sad fact that our diet has changed over the past years and not necessarily for the best. One of the causes of yeast infection is poor diet. This article questions whet... Read >
Author: JayneB29th June 2007
Most of us live busy lives these days and for all too many of us exercise often takes a back seat to everything else that we have going on. However, at a time when most of us are engaging in less and less physical activity and eating more and more prepare... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders30th April 2007
With a little understanding of the issues involved, we can re-use or recycle most of the masses amount of waste we produce from plastic and glass and at the same time we can reduce costs, save energy, protect the environment and even create new jobs. Alt... Read >
29th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Ainsley Laing
"You might as well eat the box. IT has more nutrition than the cereal inside". These are the words of my mother every morning when I was a kid.
Of course, that was the 1960s which was the real beginning of the popu... Read >
Author: Ainsley Laing08th March 2007
Are you thinking of becoming a vegetarian and don't know where to start? Or perhaps you've already tried to go vegetarian and weren't successful.
Here are some useful tips to help you on your way to becoming a vegetarian.
1. Do some research - Not as... Read >
Author: Sarah Blackett10th January 2007
Here's the thing: I'm a New Yorker. And in New York, it is amazingly difficult NOT to spend a lot of money, just on the basics! As a student of Harv Eker, I am trying to limit my expenses to 50% of my after-tax income, and I have to tell you, that is real... Read >
Author: A. Annika Smith12th December 2006
Avoid below foods to control your diabetes:
White Flour
Wheat is the most common cereal used throughout the world for making bread. It is a good source of energy. With its essential coating of bran, vitamins and minerals, it is an excellent health-... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne18th November 2006
Recent dietary research has uncovered 14 different nutrient-dense foods that time and again promote good overall health. Coined “superfoods,” they tend to have fewer calories, higher levels of vitamins and minerals, and many disease-fighting antioxid... Read >
Author: Gary H17th November 2006
Buy fresh, plain frozen, or canned "with no salt added" vegetables.
Use fresh poultry, fish, and lean meat, rather than canned or
processed types.
Use herbs, spices, and salt-free seasoning blends in cooking and at
the table.
Cook rice, pas... Read >
Author: Lance Teo16th October 2006
Introduction
Most people believe that by following the FDA’s Food Guide Pyramid, that they will be getting the necessary vitamins and minerals in their diet. In theory this assumption would be correct; however there are other factors that the pyramid... Read >
Author: Patrick Lewis13th April 2006
Now that you're pregnant, you owe it to both yourself and your baby to eat a healthy pregnancy diet. Yeah right, you say, who has the time OR the energy for that?
From my experience as a health and nutrition coach, I know that a lot of people think tha... Read >
Author: Michelle Moss27th March 2006
According to a recent article on Frozen Food Age's website, Tim Ryan of the Culinary Institute of America was quoted as saying that Americans suffer from "dietary schizophrenia," talking skinny but eating fat.
In other words, Americans may talk the... Read >
Author: Nancy Parker05th January 2006
Copyright 2006 Donovan Baldwin
Everybody is different. What works for your friend might not work for you, or might work better for you. Therefore, these suggestions for shopping for weight loss are presented as helps, and I hope you will find somethi... Read >
Author: Donovan Baldwin30th November 2005
As many as 15 percent of U.S. soldiers have suffered from dental emergencies while on duty. In response, army scientists have developed an antibacterial chewing gum that contains a protein called KSL.Kills Harmful BacteriaKSL kills harmful mouth bacteria,... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola17th August 2005
Is there a connection between Fast food and obesity?
The answer to the above question is a big yes! Research scientists say that
"fast foods increase the risk of obesity in regular consumers by encouraging intentional overeating."
Fast food and... Read >
Author: Rajesh Shetty15th August 2005
Besides diet, other causes of high cholesterol are lifestyle, gender and the heritage of the individual.
For some, even maintaining cholesterol at the right levels and being fit and thin will still not prevent the development of high levels of bad cho... Read >
Author: james ellison
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