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Diabetes and Obesity: How to lower your risk of diabetes and its complication with weight management
Published on 27 Apr, 2012 at 18:23 in Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Healthy Lifestyle, Weight Loss | Viewed 3,480 views times | 1 Comment
Both diabetes and obesity (hence diabesity) share the same underlying causes (genetic makeup and unhealthy lifestyle) and this require the same treatment. They are 100% preventable and, in some cases, entirely reversible. The risk of diabetes escalates with the degree of excess weight. Therefore, the prevention of weight gain in people with diabetes as well as impaired glucose tolerance...
What are some good food sources of complete protein?
Published on 13 Apr, 2012 at 23:14 in Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness, Featured, General Health, Healthy Lifestyle | Viewed 3,884 views times | No Comments
Protein an important part of our food group. It is present in every cell, tissue and organ in our bodies. These protein are constantly being broken down and replaced. Some are essential and some are nonessential. Complete protein sources provide all the essential proteins. Sources include....
Foods that FIGHT Abdominal Fat
Published on 29 Dec, 2010 at 20:48 in Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Healthy Lifestyle | Viewed 4,392 views times | No Comments
Abdominal fat is considered an independent risk factor for heart disease. Losing the fat from abdomen sometimes can be difficult. If you want to flatten your stomach, then proper nutrition is the most important step towards incredible results. Here are few pointers before you go ahead and watch the presentation online to lose abdominal fat. First
Milk after exercise promotes muscle gain and fat mass loss
Published on 1 Jun, 2010 at 23:18 in Diet & Nutrition, General Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Weight Loss | Viewed 4,018 views times | 2 Comments
We have heard it all the times that drinking protein right after strength training helps prevent muscle loss and promotes muscle gain. The recent study published in the Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise journal states that drinking low fat milk after strength training exercise helps promote muscle gain, fat mass loss and a
How to avoid a heart attack?
Published on 6 Jun, 2009 at 15:38 in Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness, Featured, Healthy Lifestyle | Viewed 4,631 views times | No Comments
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Heart diseases occur when the heart blood vessels (also called coronary arteries) becomes narrow due to fat deposits also called plaques. The plaques also attract blood components, which stick to the artery wall lining (called atherosclerosis). This process
Is vegetarianism the better choice?
Published on 9 Jan, 2009 at 12:51 in Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Healthy Lifestyle, Weight Loss | Viewed 5,087 views times | No Comments
Today, there are more and more people switching their diet to vegetarianism. Is this a smart choice? Many argue that a vegetarian diet does not allow one to get essential elements in their diet, such as protein and calcium. However, if one pays close attention to making sure he or she is eating the right
Taking a Vitamin Supplement
Published on 14 Jul, 2008 at 10:32 in Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle | Viewed 6,078 views times | 7 Comments
There are a number of essential vitamins that the body needs to function properly and it is possible to take these in the form of a vitamin supplement. The majority of people do not have a balanced diet and they may be lacking in certain vitamins which means that they require a vitamin supplement to
Pedometer use helps Weight Loss
Published on 9 Mar, 2008 at 20:47 in Diet & Nutrition, General Health | Viewed 17,717 views times | 16 Comments
You can improve exercise by using daily Pedometer to monitor steps. According to an article published in Journal of Family Medicine, Pedometer use can help one lose weight without dieting and improve their blood pressure.
What are the health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids?
Published on 8 Sep, 2006 at 22:17 in Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle | Viewed 3,600 views times | 4 Comments
Over the past decade, Omega-3 fatty acids have gained widespread attention in both medical community as well as in lay press for their health benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the two types of polyunsaturated fats. The other type is omega-6 fatty acids. The main dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids are soybean and
Tips on Improving Your Eating Style
Published on 4 Jul, 2006 at 17:46 in Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle | Viewed 2,973 views times | No Comments
In April 2006 issue of Health Magazine, there was an article on assessing your eating style . It was interesting to know how people eat. You can read the complete article (see below), but here are some of the tips in summary: Before you eat, ask: “Do I feel hungry?”. If yes, then eat. But,
