Archive for the ‘Diet and Weight Control’ category

Negative calorie foods

June 14th, 2008

OK, I’ll be really frank. One of the biggest reasons people fail to complete a diet is because of the food deprivation. When you are constantly bombarded with images of food and food–related products, it becomes a little difficult to stick to a diet of veggies and unpalatable veggies at that!

So when a close friend of mine started raving about the negative-calorie foods diet, I wasn’t really impressed.

Been there, done that, didn’t work, was my attitude.

But imagine my surprise, when she actually managed to stick to the negative calorie foods diet and lose weight in the bargain. I thought, its time to take a peek at this. A diet which promises to allow you to eat unlimited amounts of selected food so that you can lose weight while eating only those foods, sounded boring. But anything to lose a few pounds!

I did do a little research and here’s what I found,

All foods have calories and they have to be broken down to provide energy to the human body. No food is actually without calories. But according to nutritionists a few foods have calories so tightly tied up that the body expends more calories then the food actually contains to break down the food. So the energy used by the body to digest the negative calorie food is more energy than the food actually contains! The logic being, more the food you eat, more energy utilized by the body and concurrently more weight loss by burning calories.

Foods to fight osteoporosis

June 13th, 2008

A good calcium intake is essential to increase the strength of bones. Dairy products are necessary to the body as they contain a good source of calcium. Vitamin D is also required to increase the incorporation of calcium into the blood and into bones. So which types of foods are good for increased calcium uptake into bone? Here’s a comprehensive tip list.

  • Oil-rich fish, eggs, and yolk are all rich sources of dietary calcium.
  • Magnesium plays an important role in pulling in calcium into bones. Good sources of dietary magnesium and calcium are found in liver, nuts, sunflower and sesame seeds, almonds, bananas, and green leafy veggies.
  • Increase your intake of vitamin K to have denser bone and fewer fractures. Vitamin K is naturally found in kale and broccoli.
  • Eat less salt as salt can leach the extra calcium from your bones weakening them.
  • Moderate you intake of vitamin A, as large quantities can weaken bone.
  • Do regular weight bearing exercises and stop smoking.
  • Don’t drink more than three glasses of alcohol a day and keep a single day of the week free of alcohol-intake.
  • Large quantities of fizzy drinks will up you phosphoric acid blood levels and to balance it calcium is drawn out of bones. So avoid soft drinks all together.

Diet plan based on your health

April 28th, 2008

In the fast and tough lifestyle, youngsters are mainly facing problems with obesity. It is a condition in which body weight increases. And as a result many health problems arise. Youngsters are mainly facing this kind of problem. So, what is the main cause of this problem? Heath experts say that improper diet is the main cause of obesity. Improper diet means consumption of junk foods.

Obesity today is one of the most severe diseases. And people suffering from this disease often face heart related problems. Moreover, other problems, which are also attached with obesity is pancreatic cancer. So, proper diet is must for individuals. Avoid eating junks foods and do some workout to burn extra calorie. Otherwise you may face severe disease problems in your life.

Keep your body in shape, always

April 17th, 2008

Do you have a perfect body or you are you are suffering from obesity? Many youngsters today are suffering from obesity and it’s really a major problem in many countries. Why this problem is so prominent today? The answer to this question is quite simple. The changing food habit and the consumption of junk food in today’s modern world has brought this problem.

To achieve a healthy mind and body – balanced food habit is necessary. Eat green vegetables, fruits and other vitamin and protein rich food. Avoid eating junk food – it can only fulfill your appetite. But, in real sense, it harms your body adversely. So, try to avoid junk food. Eat more home cooked food and stay healthy, always. Also, do some regular exercise and keep your body in shape as well.

Diet and weight

April 11th, 2008

How do you maintain a balance between your diet and weight? In today’s hectic lifestyle, one really fails to adhere to the systematic lifestyle. And that’s the reason why obesity has caused a major problem especially among younger generation. We skip breakfast and to maintain the diet, we often take the wrong route – many people today eat junk food. They have just forgot the significance of balanced diet.

Never skip breakfast. Avoid eating spicy and junk food. Eat fresh fruits and keep your skin glowing. Exercise is also must for giving proper shape to the body. If you are not following these things then its not too late – eat healthy food and keep your mind and body healthy, always.