Sugar, high-fructose corn syrup and type II diabetes Sugar and refined carbohydrates are undeniably linked to diabetes. Researchers around the world have come to the conclusion that the consumption of refined sugar is detrimental to the health of people without diabetes and disastrous for those with it. Furthermore, excess sugar in the blood can cause... White flour contains diabetes-causing contaminant alloxan You may want to think twice before eating your next sandwich on white bread. Studies show that alloxan, the chemical that makes white flour look "clean" and "beautiful," destroys the beta cells of the pancreas. That's right; you may be devastating your pancreas and putting yourself at risk for diabetes... American Diabetes Association peddling nutritional nonsense while accepting money from manufacturer of candy and sodas The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recently announced a three-year, multi-million dollar alliance with Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB) to help combat obesity and diabetes in America by stressing the importance of making smart nutritional choices.
According to an ADA press release... General Mills takes leadership step in switching to whole grain breakfast cereals Take a look at a box of whole grain Total breakfast cereal from General Mills. This is the company that has decided to switch all of their cereal products to whole-grain products. In terms of public health and nutrition, this is a very big deal.
First off, I'm impressed. I give a thumbs-up to General... How to (not!) get fat in five easy steps You may think it's strange to find a "How-To" article focusing on five easy steps for adding fat to your body. You might say that we already know how to do that: two thirds of the people in the United States are overweight and one third are considered clinically obese. Obviously we've mastered this topic... Consumption of soft drinks and high-fructose corn syrup linked to obesity and diabetes New research published in the United States that followed 50,000 U.S. nurses reveals those who drank just one serving of soda or fruit punch a day gained weight more quickly than those who drank less than one soda a month. Those who drank more also had an 80% increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes... French researchers attempt to resolve questions about low-carb diets French researcher Gilles Mithieux has authored a study that affirms the weight loss benefits of a low-carb diet. If you find this article interesting, be sure to also read 'Low-carb Oreo cookies from Kraft designated "most ridiculous low-carb product" on the market.' Atkins' widow carries on his low-carb legacy Veronica Atkins, widow of diet guru Robert Atkins, continues to promote metabolism and diet-related research through her husband's foundation. Be sure to read the related article, The Atkins Diet Food Guide Pyramid, Part 3: All Foods Shown On the Atkins Pyramid Are Unrefined, Unprocessed Foods. Herbalist draws fire from low-carb diet supporters Herbalist Gina Lindhart, with her assertions about the toxicity of low carb diets still lingering in the blogosphere, has drawn the ire of low-carb dieters like Jimmy Moore, who takes Lindhart to task over several assumptions made in her Hurricane Valley Journal article. Related articles on this topic... Atkins tries to educate consumers about added sugars Given that the average individual consumes 158 pounds of sugar a year, many health proponents at Atkins are educating the population to read the labels on their power bars and energy drinks. Often, "energy" and "health" bars are twice as sugary as donuts and include dangerous processed (white) sugars... Low-carb craze may not be dead yet Although trendy low-carb diets like the Atkins diet have died down in popularity as people have started to recognize cholesterol problems associated with the diet, the low-carb craze is not entirely dead; some Atkins-related diets such as the South Beach diet are still going strong and some speculate... Diet Fallacy #8: “Low-Carb Products Will Help You Lose Weight” (press release) “We've never been fatter, never so unhealthy-we are living in the Dietary Dark Ages” says iconoclastic diet guru, Ori Hofmekler, author of bestselling The Warrior Diet http://www.dragondoor.com/b17.html.
According to Warrior Diet author Ori Hofmekler, we're living in an era which may go down in history... Columnist urges caution with low-carb craze A columnist for commonvoice.com urges consumers who are interested in trying a low-carb diet to disregard the media hype about fads like the Atkins diet and be cautious about advertisers selling "low-carb" foods, since many of these foods might not really be the best for your health. Related articles... Low-carb craze leads to health awareness The recent low-carb craze, although on its last legs, has led many people to be more concerned about the foods they eat. Be sure to read the related article, Low-carb Oreo cookies from Kraft designated "most ridiculous low-carb product" on the market. Atkins crumbles, other diets appear in its wake The bankruptcy of Atkins has shown the world that the low-carb diet trend is fading fast, but there are other methods hoping to replace it. 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Low carb diets for vegetarians The maker of the South Beach Diet, Dr. Arthur Agatston, has recently created an alternative low-carb diet for vegetarians that includes a large percentage of protein. Some of the key foods are eggs, pinto beans and alfalfa sprouts. Related articles on this topic are also available on the NewsTarget Network... Florida YMCA official says low-carb diets are fads A recent article posted on South Carolina Headlines criticized a Florida YMCA official for making claims that low-carb diets and lifestyles actually worsen health and do not result in long-term weight loss. If you find this article interesting, be sure to also read 'Low-carb Oreo cookies from Kraft designated... Donuts are low-carb, but still unhealthy The Common Voice recently printed Jimmy Moore's blog, "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb," in which he states Americans sometimes use their low-carb diet to eat food that is still bad for them, the worst of which is the donut. Be sure to read the related article, Low-carb Oreo cookies from Kraft designated "most... Man claims 300-pound loss on Atkins diet Weight-loss enthusiasts may find inspiration from the story of John Smith, who tells scheadlines.com journalist Jimmy Moore that he lost 300 pounds -- dropping to 230 from 640 -- using the popular carb-cutting diet known as the Atkins diet. Related articles on this topic are also available on the NewsTarget... Australian scientists find low-carb diet leads to permanent weight loss A study released by two Australian scientists found that a low-carb, high-protein diet guaranteed permanent weight loss. Though the scientists called the popular Atkins diet a "fad," their findings supported the nutritional basics of the Atkins diet. The study, which the scientists completed in 2003... Kraft's prepackaged South Beach Diet foods high in sodium, experts say Kraft Foods' new South Beach Diet prepackaged food products are dangerously high in sodium, experts say. 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Slow-carb diet most effective in weight loss and heart health, study says A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that a "slow-carb" diet focused on low-glycemic index foods is far more effective than a traditional low-carb, low-fat and low-calorie diet in losing weight and preventing heart disease. "Slow-carb" dieters were told to eat carbohydrates... Weight Watchers, Slim-Fast beats Atkins diet, according to Consumer Reports magazine Weight Watchers and Slim-Fast were rated highest in a recent analysis of diets by Consumer Reports, a magazine best known for rating cars and electronics. Weight Watchers trumped more trendy low-carb diets like the Atkins diet in catagories such as pounds lost, nutrition, ease of following the diet,... People starting out on Atkins should avoid beer People who are still in the induction phase of Atkins should avoid beer, as it postpones weight loss by giving the body something to burn other than fat. 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Fitness Of The Body By Alex Fir, Tue Jan 10th
Bodily fitness is being able to deal with and handle the dailystresses of life, good physical and mental health, especiallywhen maintained by proper diet, exercise, and habits. Nutritionrefers to the nurturing of our body, in our ability to keep ithealthy and functioning as it is supposed to do. Our ability toprovide the body with all the necessary food, vitamins, andminerals so that we continue to thrive in our daily lifeprocesses is a part of overall fitness. Fitness refers to thecondition of good physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Fitness of the body occurs when all the body processes, physicaland mental are functioning as the peak levels What does it taketo achieve complete body fitness? It requires more than simplytaking a trip to the gym, or a walk in the park.
Many factors come into play when we consider our body's fitness.The daily intake of food, vitamins, and water are absolutenecessities, and most often the items thought about. What aboutthe conditioning of our body to deal with life each day?
Does our physical exercise have anything to do with the fitnessof our body? Absolutely. For one condition without regard to theother, is not a complete whole. The body includes all of ourphysical processes, our mind, and our physical being as a whole.When we give thought to the fitness of the body, most often wecontemplate our physical condition as it applies to ourcardiovascular needs and our weight. But our bodies are muchmore than heart and a nice figure. What about all of our otherorgans? Are they fit? How do we maintain a fitness of theentirety?
Sugar, high-fructose corn syrup and type II diabetes Sugar and refined carbohydrates are undeniably linked to diabetes. Researchers around the world have come to the conclusion that the consumption of refined sugar is detrimental to the health of people without diabetes and disastrous for those with it. Furthermore, excess sugar in the blood can cause... Trim Spa weight loss supplement is formulated with effective ingredients By now, virtually everyone in the world has heard about the weight loss supplement called Trim Spa. You may be wondering, is this the real thing? Does it really work? Anna Nicole lost 60 or 70 pounds by taking this supplement, but is it just an overhyped weight loss pill, or is it something that actually... How to (not!) get fat in five easy steps You may think it's strange to find a "How-To" article focusing on five easy steps for adding fat to your body. You might say that we already know how to do that: two thirds of the people in the United States are overweight and one third are considered clinically obese. Obviously we've mastered this topic... Opinion: Ensure is primarily sugar water, marketed with misleading statements that deceive consumers When I'm out shopping for groceries, I see lots of people purchasing bottles of Ensure. Typically they are older people, and they are buying it by the cartload, it seems. The front label of the product says 'Complete, balanced nutrition to help stay healthy, active and energetic.' And a large label claims... Low-carb vs. low-fat diet debate distracts from the real weight loss solution With all the focus on low-carb versus low-fat diets in the news these days, you might think those are the only two options to consider when it comes to losing weight and reversing obesity. Proponents of one diet or the other debate over the merits of their particular dieting strategy, but neither seem... Q&A: What's the real story about sugar, does it turn into body fat, how does it affect health? A reader asks, "What's the real story on using sugar? What does it do to our body, does it get turned into fat?"
This is an excellent question, and one that I think applies to almost everyone. In answering it, I'm going to give you a brief description of the biochemical events that take place when... French researchers attempt to resolve questions about low-carb diets French researcher Gilles Mithieux has authored a study that affirms the weight loss benefits of a low-carb diet. If you find this article interesting, be sure to also read 'Low-carb Oreo cookies from Kraft designated "most ridiculous low-carb product" on the market.' Herbalist draws fire from low-carb diet supporters Herbalist Gina Lindhart, with her assertions about the toxicity of low carb diets still lingering in the blogosphere, has drawn the ire of low-carb dieters like Jimmy Moore, who takes Lindhart to task over several assumptions made in her Hurricane Valley Journal article. Related articles on this topic... Guidelines for good carbs While the body needs carbohydrates, it benefits mostly from "good" carbs, like those found in nuts and fruits, and when trying to replace the bad with the good, it is important to pay attention to glycemic index, nutrient density, fiber content and to look for foods that have not been over-processed... Low-carb craze may not be dead yet Although trendy low-carb diets like the Atkins diet have died down in popularity as people have started to recognize cholesterol problems associated with the diet, the low-carb craze is not entirely dead; some Atkins-related diets such as the South Beach diet are still going strong and some speculate... Diet Fallacy #8: “Low-Carb Products Will Help You Lose Weight” (press release) “We've never been fatter, never so unhealthy-we are living in the Dietary Dark Ages” says iconoclastic diet guru, Ori Hofmekler, author of bestselling The Warrior Diet http://www.dragondoor.com/b17.html.
According to Warrior Diet author Ori Hofmekler, we're living in an era which may go down in history... Columnist urges caution with low-carb craze A columnist for commonvoice.com urges consumers who are interested in trying a low-carb diet to disregard the media hype about fads like the Atkins diet and be cautious about advertisers selling "low-carb" foods, since many of these foods might not really be the best for your health. Related articles... Low-carb craze leads to health awareness The recent low-carb craze, although on its last legs, has led many people to be more concerned about the foods they eat. Be sure to read the related article, Low-carb Oreo cookies from Kraft designated "most ridiculous low-carb product" on the market. More dieters ditch carb counting More dieters are ditching carb counting and biting into baguettes with gusto these days and returning to old tried an true diet programs like Weight Watchers. Related articles on this topic are also available on the NewsTarget Network, including: The Atkins Diet Food Guide Pyramid, Part 6: Health Improvements... Low-fat diets eclipse low-carb diets, study says According to new research, low-fat diets have made a huge comeback, beating out low-carb diets in a new study. If you enjoy this article, you may also be interested in an article entitled 'Atkins diet works better than low-fat diets, especially in men.' Vegetarians can go low-carb Low-carb is not just for the average Joe and Jane any longer. Vegetarians are picking up the craze, as well. If you enjoy this article, you may also be interested in an article entitled 'Workplace health enhanced by offering spirulina supplements to employees; larger studies could show reduction in health... Eat protein to feel full A longtime secret of many low carb dieters has been brought into the mainstream: Eat proteins to feel full longer and have more energy. To learn more on this topic, be sure to also read the related article, The Atkins Diet Food Guide Pyramid, Part 6: Health Improvements. Florida YMCA official says low-carb diets are fads A recent article posted on South Carolina Headlines criticized a Florida YMCA official for making claims that low-carb diets and lifestyles actually worsen health and do not result in long-term weight loss. If you find this article interesting, be sure to also read 'Low-carb Oreo cookies from Kraft designated... Donuts are low-carb, but still unhealthy The Common Voice recently printed Jimmy Moore's blog, "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb," in which he states Americans sometimes use their low-carb diet to eat food that is still bad for them, the worst of which is the donut. Be sure to read the related article, Low-carb Oreo cookies from Kraft designated "most... Australian scientists find low-carb diet leads to permanent weight loss A study released by two Australian scientists found that a low-carb, high-protein diet guaranteed permanent weight loss. Though the scientists called the popular Atkins diet a "fad," their findings supported the nutritional basics of the Atkins diet. The study, which the scientists completed in 2003... Whole-grain trend may re-energize grain industry after low-carb induced slump The Atkins diet, and the subsequent low-carb craze, slowed the nation's consumption of grains -- but the popularity of whole-grain foods seems to be changing that. The interest is spurred on by the Whole Grains Council's stamp, which shows which foods have whole grains. Some consumers are reluctant to... Fast-food chains buckle under demand for Atkins-friendly food New Zealand fashion-culture columnist Megan Johnson is shocked at the impact of Atkins diets. Despite the allegations the diet promotes high cholesterol and kidney damage, the diet continues to gain momentum. Fast-food chains are reeling from this change in consumer behavior, and are scrambling to meet... Low glycemic index diets met with praise from healthcare professionals Scientists have found that including one extra low glycemic index food per meal helps lower blood sugar, thereby slightly lowering the chances of diabetes. The British Dietetic Association warned of over reliance on the diet, since ice cream is also low on the glycemic index. A spokeswoman for the charity... Slow-carb diet most effective in weight loss and heart health, study says A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that a "slow-carb" diet focused on low-glycemic index foods is far more effective than a traditional low-carb, low-fat and low-calorie diet in losing weight and preventing heart disease. "Slow-carb" dieters were told to eat carbohydrates... Low-carb industry scrambling to redefine itself as fad fades fast The low-carb craze seems to be fading in America almost as quickly as it came about, and that has left many diet food retailers and manufacturers scrambling to stay in business. A lot of companies that had counted on the fad staying around for a while are now desperately searching for ways to compete... Low-carb diets and artificial sweeteners both promised to help people lose weight, but the promises were empty As it becomes more and more clear that low-carb diets do not provide the radical weight loss that many had hoped they would give to the new, fatter America, it is time to accept the fact that there are no shortcuts to weight loss. In fact, artificial sweeteners promised to help people lose weight and... Low-carb fad seems to be fading away; food banks getting donations of surplus diet food Just last year, nearly every food product imaginable had a "low-carb" alternative, and shoppers were eating-up those products. But, almost as suddenly, as it came about, the low-carbohydrate fad seems to be fading fast. And now all those low-carb products are turning into un-eaten stockpiles that are... Carbohydrates lead to weight gain because they 'stimulate excessive appetites,' new study says Trying to figure out why low-carbohydrate diets can be dramatically effective among obese people, researchers have found that carbohydrates tend to "stimulate excessive appetites." The Temple University scientists say they low-carb diets work so well because carbohydrates, for some still unknown reason... Glycemic index may be next trend in dieting Although low-carb diets such as the Atkins diet and the South Beach diet are fading in popularity, one of their underlying concepts is gaining new currency among dieters: the glycemic index, a ranking of a food's carbohydrates from 0 to 100 based on how they affect blood sugar levels. Dieters can use... Low-carb fad may be dying, new report shows The low-carbohydrate lifestyle popularized by the Atkins, South Beach and other similar diets may be a dying fad, a new report indicates.In February of 2004, about 9.1 percent of the American population was on some sort of low-carbohydrate diet, a New York marketing firm reports. And a year later, only... Study Of Obese Diabetics Explains Why Low-Carb Diets Produce Fast Results (Press Release) A new study by Temple University School of Medicine researchers has shown why the pounds melt so quickly on low-carbohydrate diets, and it's not related to water, metabolism or boredom. The research was conducted in a group of obese patients with type 2 diabetes who followed the Atkins diet.
According... Carbs stimulate excessive appetites; researchers say it could explain why low-carb diets work Temple University researchers have unveiled the theory that low-carb diets work because carbohydrates stimulate the appetite, causing people to overeat. Dr. Guenther Boden, one of the researchers on the project, says that the message "is not to cut (carbs) out, but cut them down." He qualifies his... Low-carb diet leads to fastest weight loss among obese women, study says Obese women who follow a low-carbohydrate diet may lose twice as much weight in six months as those who go on a low-fat plan, a new study reports. But the reason for the low-carb craze's dramatically better results is still not clear, the researchers say. Previous studies had suggested that low-carbohydrate...
Daily physical exercise that benefits the body as awhole, taking time to rest and restore what has been depletedfrom our body over the course of the day, and making sure thatwe adequately supply our entire body with the nutritionnecessary for healthy function.
If we use our resources wisely and educate our selves about thethings our body needs to maintain fitness, over the course ofour life, it isn't a difficult thing to attain. But you cannotabuse your body for years, and then hope for immediate resultsin trying to attain overall fitness. It didn't become unfitovernight, and it won't become fit again that quickly.
Proper attention to the physical needs of each part of your bodyresults in the fitness of the whole. Every part of your physicalbody exists to work in unison with another part of the body. Twohands are necessary for optimal functioning of the limbs, twofeet, two eyes, etc. The physical body is designed to workbetter than any machine invented to date. It is more complex andpowerful than any piece of equipment we have on the market. Ittakes more abuse than believable, and continues to operate, evenwithout the daily requirements being met, for several days. Itis a fascinating machine, as machines go. But it is an even morefascinating subject, when we choose to care for our bodies asthe temples they really are. They house our mind and soul, andwhen the body is fit, it does its job tremendously well.
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