Minggu, 25 Oktober 2009
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Jumat, 23 Oktober 2009
Get Skinny Quick-Five Healthy Foods that Aren't!
Curious as to what 5 seemingly healthy foods aren't really at all? If so, read on!
Five Healthy Foods that Aren't by Jennifer R. Scott, About.com
Updated: January 08, 2009
As you make eating choices during your day, some mistakes are easy to avoid -- that fried chicken you were eyeing at lunch didn‘t make its way to your plate, and that candy bar your cubicle-mate offered to split with you wasn't the least bit tempting. But what about those sneaky foods that sound healthy but aren’t? Have you been tripped up by these five not-so-smart choices disguised as health foods?
Bran muffins.
A bakery bran muffin can pack in around 500 calories and as many as 25 grams of fat! Fat-free muffins aren’t necessarily a better choice, either, because they contain more sugar, which only ups the calorie-count. If you are aiming for a fiber fix, you might be getting fooled there, too. Many commercially-produced bran muffins don’t actually have that much bran in them, which means the fiber count is lower than you think; try to find a variety that offers about five grams of fiber per serving. A better choice? A serving of bran flake cereal such as Kellogg’s All-Bran provides those five grams of fiber and then some, and even with one cup of fat-free milk and some sliced strawberries, has only 200 calories.Tuna salad.
Tuna itself is a smart choice for anyone, whether you’re managing your weight or you want to get more omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. It’s a great protein source which will help you feel fuller longer than many other foods. But mix in all the other yummy stuff that goes in tuna salad, and tuna becomes a diet disaster. At my favorite deli, the tuna salad sandwich packs in a whopping 620 calories and almost 40 grams of fat. That’s more fat than three McDonald’s hamburgers. Swap tuna for turkey (hold that mayo!) and you’ll be much better off.Energy bars.
Unless you’re super-active or an athlete, energy bars aren’t a smart choice when you’re watching your waistline. Although fortified with nutrients, weight-wise, they’re not much better than a candy bar -- a typical protein bar has about 200 to 300 calories. Instead of viewing these bars as a health food, they should be considered a treat and you should take into account their caloric content as you would any other food that you fit into your calorie budget. If you are accustomed to having a bar in the afternoon for an energy boost, consider having just half and wrapping the other portion up for tomorrow.Frozen entrees.
Frozen entrees have definite good points, such as automatic portion control and being a quick, convenient alternative to fast food. If you shop carefully, you can find a variety of healthful, low-fat varieties on the market today, but there is a “hidden” minus to some frozen entrees: sodium. Many frozen meals have as many as 400 to 500 milligrams of sodium. Eat a few of these meals in one day, and that’s near the recommended sodium limit for the entire day! Excess sodium can lead to high blood pressure, something you’re already at risk for if you are overweight. Avoid any frozen meals that contain more than 600 milligrams of sodium in a serving; healthier choices will have 480 milligrams or fewer.Granola.
Although granola often has the words “all natural” in front of it, that doesn’t make it a good choice for dieters. While the individual components of granola are in fact healthful -- oats, raisins, almonds -- the pieces are held together with oil which markedly increases the fat and calorie count. Some varieties have as many as 200 to 400 calories in a single serving, such as my former favorite, which packs in 220 calories a half cup! Try to find a low-fat version, but keep an eye on calories, too. A better way to work in more whole grains -- choose a bowl of oatmeal instead and you’ll save yourself hundreds of calories and slash your fat intake. (My favorite variety is Quaker Weight Control oatmeal in banana bread flavor!)
Monique Hawkins
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Rabu, 21 Oktober 2009
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Get Skinny Quick-The Top 5 Diet Myths Revealed
In today's post, you will discover some surprising diet tips that people give which are not really true!
You decide it's time you started to lose some weight. No more procrastinating. You are ready to do something about those extra pounds. Unfortunately, deciding what to do and how to do it may turn out to be a confusing task. You hear all these tips and tricks to lose weight but which is fact and which is myth?
Let's debunk some of those diet myths.
MYTH 1: If you're going to eat out, order a salad because it's the healthiest choice.
Sad to say, ordering a salad may not always help in your weight loss effort. It is not uncommon to be served a salad that comes with extras such as croutons, mayonnaise, cheese, ham, eggs, chicken and bacon. Don't forget the various salad dressings that lovingly drench the vegetables. Your so-called healthy salad could end up with more calories than Burger King's Bacon Cheeseburger. The salad "extras" are the culprits that raise a salad's calorie, fat and salt content by a substantial amount.
If you want a low calorie salad, pile up on the leafy greens, have a variety of vegetables, choose lean proteins such as grilled chicken, shrimp, eggs, salmon, tuna, black beans, and chickpeas. No fried or crispy stuff. Don't forget to tell the waiter you want the dressing on the side.
MYTH 2: Switching from non-organic to organic foods help you lose weight.
Oh yes, organic food is definitely healthier because it's free from harmful chemicals such as hormones, preservatives and pesticides. Consuming them makes you feel healthier and scientific evidence seems to say it is more nutritious. However, if you are talking about weight loss, organic foods don't contain lower calories than non-organic foods. There isn't less carbs or fat grams. So when it comes to weight loss, eating organic foods may not be your solution.
MYTH 3: Look for "low-fat," "non-fat," or "fat-free" foods to reduce your calories.
If you are concerned about gaining weight, you naturally look for "low-fat," "non-fat," or "fat-free" products when out shopping. Unfortunately, products with these labels do not mean they are "low-calorie" or "calorie free." You might be shocked to learn that they may contain even more, if not the same amount of calories as the normal products due to added sugar, flour or starch thickeners to enhance it's texture and taste. Therefore, with these type of products, you may not be getting the calories from the fat content but from the other contents. So be careful when you shop and check the food labels to determine the amount of calories per serving.
MYTH 4: Really cut down on your eating to drastically reduce your calories.
Eat less, go on a diet -- isn't that the first natural thing we do when we want to lose weight? But be careful that you do not go below 1200 calories per day. You'll end up losing muscle mass which in turn leads to lower metabolism. Also, you may develop other health hazards such as gallstones and digestive problems.
American Psychologist published a report that examined 31 studies of long-term diets which averaged 1200 calories per day. They discovered that most of the subjects put on weight again after 4-5 years. University of Minnesota's associate professor of psychology, Tracy Mann, was the lead author of the report and this is what she had to say, "Psychologically, it's difficult for people to adhere to strict diets over a long period because they feel deprived and hungry."
The right thing to do is to determine the right amount of calories you need. Make it a modest number so you don't find it too difficult and quit half way. This number will depend on you activity level and your weight. Consult a nutritionist to help you plan your diet. Don't just cut down on food but also change your eating habits. Make healthier choices by reducing refined foods and choosing whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and eggs. They have fewer calories but are very rich in nutrition.
MYTH 5: You have to quit snacking.
Actually, snacking is not forbidden when you need to lose weight. If you have an active lifestyle, snacking between meals may be a good idea. Of course, the kind of snacks you eat is important. If you're wondering about potato chips, cookies or cakes for snacks, then of course you have to quit those. Examples of good snacks are fruits, yogurt, tuna and crackers, rice cakes, vegetables, boiled peanuts, granola bars and jelly. These in between snacks help to prevent overeating during meals, maintains your energy levels and keeps your metabolism going strong. Remember, what really matters is the total calories you consumed for the day and not how you did it.
There are many theories out there on how to lose weight. Do a little homework and find out first if what you heard or read is true or not. Remember, you don't just want to lose weight temporarily. Find a way to keep your weight off permanently and stay healthy at the same time.
Monique Hawkins
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Senin, 19 Oktober 2009
Exercise and fitness and diet
Minggu, 18 Oktober 2009
Get Skinny Quick-How to Find Weight LossTips That Truly Work
The internet is full of information on how to get skinny quick, but it can be overwhelming. The article I will be sharing with you gives tips on where to go on the internet to find the best information that will help you achieve your weight loss goals.
I hope you find it helpful!
To Your Success,
Monique Hawkins
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Get Skinny and Thin Quick - Finding the Tips That Truly Work
By Adam Woodham
If you want to get skinny and thin quick, there is no better place to start than online. The frustrating part is that there are millions of pages out thee that tell you how to do it. How do you know which websites are perfect for you and which ones are complete garbage? That's the issue most people face and I have a simple solution for you. It will help you pin point the exact things people are doing to get skinny and thin quick.
There is no rocket science involved when looking for information online. You simply pull up a search engine and go to work, right? Well, this is the absolute worst way to find information on getting skinny and thin quick. You will no doubt run into a slew of websites with tons of information on the subject, but you have no way of knowing which ones really work. The alternative is to seek out the actual "people" that have found the ways to get skinny and truly got thin quick.
The way to do this is to spend a bit of time inside of internet forums. You can find tons and tons of topics on losing weight and you better believe that there are people in there that have found out how to get skinny and thin quick. This is where you jump in and read about how they did it.
It's an easy way to make an informed decision about which way to go when trying to lose weight. For every one person trying to get skinny (which I assume is you) there are ten who have been able to get thin quick. A lot of these people and their stories can be found in forums.
It's a simple way to get skinny and thin quick without having to weed through so many pages of cluttered information.
Want to see the insanely simple tips to get skinny and thin quick, along with the ultimate weight loss technique that continues to show amazing results? Here you go...
Adam Woodham is the author of this article and always uses his domain http://www.realdietfacts.com to show people exactly how easy it can be to drop the weight you want...right now.