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Archive for June, 2008

the health risks of dieting

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Dieting has become to be one of the most talked about topic in the recent years. Hence, it became a girl’s favorite hobby especially if she feels she gaining more weight than she wants to have. But dieting can be dangerous. Before you think about doing it, let me share some of its “downsides”:
*Dieting forces your [...]

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Feeding Your Baby

Monday, June 30th, 2008

I grew up with the idea that babies start to eat solids at six months.  That’s what I did with my firstborn child ten years ago.  Later, I would learn that you can start feeding solids at four months old.  I even heard that some feed their babies as early as three months.  It is [...]

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Benefits of 100 Percent Fruit Juice

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Fruit juices are a valuable source of certain vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients—unique compounds found only in plants. Researchers are actively studying these compounds in fruits and vegetables to see how they may help maintain good health.
Including 100 percent juices in your eating plan will help provide a wide variety of these healthful plant compounds. The [...]

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Soup diet: What to Buy

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

If you are in a soup diet, these things should be in your shopping list!
staples:
Balsamic vinegar, cajun seasoning, caraway seeds, chili powder, cinnamon, ground cumin, ground red pepper, honey, hot sauce, light mayonnaise, olive oil, paprika, peanut butter, pepper and salt,
fruits and vegetables:
apple, avocado, spinach, banana, bell peppers, carrots, celery, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, green beans, [...]

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Ten Tips to Cut 100 Calories

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

If you are trying to lose weight or just trying to cut back on some of your daily caloric intake, here are ten great tips to cut 100 calories!
1. If you like your coffee flavored, use cinnamon and/or nutmeg instead of flavored syrup.
2. Cut the croutons. Leave the croutons off your salad [...]

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Workout the stored fat

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

I have a PT friend who had advised me that an affective workout to loss weight is to burn stored fat. Thus, if you are a gym-buff or someone who is good in physical exercise, morning workout is much effective. This is right before you grab your breakfast.
Logically, if you workout after eating, the fat [...]

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Work-Out Tips

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Sometimes it’s difficult to stick to a work-out program - at least for the long-haul. Creating an atmosphere that is pleasant will help you stick to your program.
Whether the place you prefer to work out is at home, outdoors or at a gym, it should be safe. The atmosphere should be uplifting and be [...]

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Granola Bars

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup oat bran
1/4 cup almonds, finely chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup raisins, soak in hot water for five minutes to plump up
Procedure:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
2. In a large bowl mix all dry ingredients. [...]

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Unhealthy Dieting

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Frequent Weighing Linked to Unhealthy Dieting
A recent study of Minnesota students showed that teenage girls who weigh themselves frequently are more likely to turn to dieting measures that are unhealthy while some gain up to twice as much weight. According to the study done by the University of Minnesota, girls who weigh themselves often [...]

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Dangerous Diets

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Diets that don’t include a variety of nutritious foods, or have too few calories, can be dangerous for kids. Some type of dangerous diets are called “fad diets,” because a fad means something that’s popular for a short while. Fad diets usually promise quick weight loss and require the person to follow a strict set [...]

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