ALL ABOUT CARBOHYDRATES Normally carbohydrates are found in all foods except meat products. Recently, some diets have recommended stripping out all carbohydrates from what you eat. Many companies have bought into this and among other things, have introduced low-carb breads. Limiting bad carbohydrates such as sugar from your diet is a positive step but going further and refusing to …
Alcohol And Weight Loss
ALCOHOL AND WEIGHT LOSS When trying to lose weight, it is highly recommended that you refrain from drinking alcohol. This reasoning is based both in the fact that alcohol has a high concentration of unhealthy sugars and empty calories as well as the knowledge that alcohol generally drives you compromise your habits, which might make you eat the wrong foods …
Are You Nutritionally Fit?
ARE YOU NUTRITIONALLY FIT? A recent survey of nearly 700 Americans showed that 72 percent believe they are healthy eaters, yet government data proves otherwise. The USDA recently revealed that Americans get plenty of protein and carbohydrates, but often fall short on key nutrients such as magnesium, potassium and vitamins C and E. “Fifty years ago, we only recognized extreme …
Are You Losing Body Fat Or Water?
ARE YOU LOSING BODY FAT OR WATER? I tried that diet and lost 8 pounds in the first week! I’ve gained three pounds in one day! It must have been the cookie I ate or maybe the mashed potatoes!î Stepping on the scale can become an anxiety filled event that leaves people wondering where they went wrong when the numbers …
Are You Lactose Intolerant?
ARE YOU LACTOSE INTOLERANT? Do you know anyone who can’t consume milk or milk-based products? The condition is not uncommon and these people are classified as lactose intolerant. Lactose is the main carbohydrate or sugar found in milk, and in varying quantities in dairy products made from milk including yoghurt, ice cream, soft cheeses and butter. Lactose (milk sugar) intolerance …
Are you having trouble building muscle?
ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE BUILDING MUSCLE? Have you been going to the gym regularly for months and haven’t been able to put on any serious poundage? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s time to take a step back and make some plans. Building muscle is not rocket science. There are four key factors that will mean …
Are you eating yourself to death?
ARE YOU EATING YOURSELF TO DEATH? My immediate answer is YES, you are eating yourself to death! I can just hear you all shout “Hold on a second there” I eat very healthy foods, and I only drink healthy fruit juices. I don’t eat sweets, I only buy low fat and low carb products. I eat healthy, and don’t need …
Are you an emotional eater?
ARE YOU AN EMOTIONAL EATER? We go out to eat to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, promotion, etc. Or we entertain around dinner parties and holidays. At church functions, there are socials and potluck meals. You name it and somehow it all revolves around food. Yes it has a role in our lives of comfort and entertainment. Culturally and instinctively we …
Are You a Binge Eater?
ARE YOU A BINGE EATER? Ever wonder if you have a serious problem with binge eating? In a recent issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, I read a feature article about the treatment of bulimia and binge eating. Bulimia is defined as 2 or more episodes of binge eating (consuming a large amount of food in 2 hours or …
Are Trans Fats Clogging Your Arteries?
ARE TRANS FATS CLOGGING YOUR ARTERIES? What do these products; Dunkin donuts, Mrs. Smithís apple pie (frozen), Nabisco Chips Ahoy, Kellogg’s Low Fat Granola (without raisins)Pillsbury Buttermilk Waffles (frozen), Jell-O Pudding Snacks Chocolate Flavor, Frito-Lay Tostitos Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips* have in common aside from being such all time American favorite goodies? All of them are guilty of having trans …