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Why Diets Don't Work

By Aaron M. Potts, ISSA CFT, YFT

You have seen advertisements for more diets than you can remember, and have seen articles or TV shows debunking those diets. Unfortunately, these are normally done by ANOTHER diet company, solely for the purpose of getting you to use their diet instead. Well, this article has nothing to sell. It just tells you why most diets don't work, and what you can do about it.

Fitness – It’s A Family Affair

By Sue DeFiore

You are eating healthy meals and you want to get your family to exercise together. Studies have shown that if you exercise for 30 consecutive days, it becomes a habit. Once you all get past the first month it will become part of your lifestyle. Just remember to keep it fun and give everyone a chance to participate.

Tips to Help You Lose Excess Fat

By Anthony Ellis

If you have a high level of body fat, or you have never been able to successfully lose fat, you should consider trying a complete, well-rounded program that not only focuses on dieting, but also includes adequate cardiovascular activity and weight training. Weight training enhances your fat loss by increasing your muscle mass and more muscle means more calories burned (faster metabolism).

The Danger of Curbing Hunger Artificially

By Protica Nutritional Research

The current diet and weight loss interest has created a dizzying health and nutrition marketplace within which some irresponsible products are being offered. Among these products – and arguably the worst for your body -- are those that artificially suppress appetite.

Test Your Healthy Weight Knowledge

Exercise your brain! Do you know how much protein your body needs each day? Do you know which fats lower LDL and raise HDL? These 16 questions will challenge your knowledge of healthy weight. Take this short interactive test and compare your score to others?

Step by Step - Healthy Weight Without Dieting

To achieve and maintain a healthy body requires consistent habits in three areas: nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. It may be difficult to eat correctly, exercise regularly, and get the proper amount of sleep in our fast-paced lives, but it is impossible if you don’t know exactly how. Here is the quick ABC’s and 123’s of how to do it.

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Free Simplebean Health Guide

For those of you continuously wrestling with your weight, perhaps bouncing from diet plan to diet plan, or for those of you just wanting to know more about your body’s nutritional needs, this free resource will help you determine the caloric and dietetic needs of your body.

This is not a six week miracle plan. It won’t trim six inches from your waist in one week. It won’t give you flatter abs in just six minutes a day. It won’t give you whiter teeth in two weeks while you sleep. This is how to eat what your body needs. The Simplebean Health Guide software will help you set up a life-long eating plan. It will help you learn to eat correctly, in the correct portions, of the correct nutrients.

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Elsewhere in Health, Nutrition, and Fitness

Cooking with root vegetables 3/5/2010 Healthy Eating Cooking with vegetables is deeply rooted in the culinary arts. Eating foods that live and breathe beneath the earth's surface is just about as close as a person comes to being one with Mother Nature. Although beets, kohlrabi and carrots are wonderful in raw form, there are a variety of ways to cook root veggies to add fresh, new flavors to any meal.

Tax credit helps homeowners get relief from 'sweating' windows 3/4/2010 Healthy Eating Water vapor on windows is unsightly. It obstructs the view to the outside, and a sweating window is a sure sign that it needs to be replaced. And, there couldn't be a better time to replace those sweaty, unsightly windows. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) still in effect for 2010, homeowners can take advantage of up to 30 percent in tax credits for energy-saving upgrades - including qualifying energy-efficient windows.

Gadgets for a healthier home and family 3/4/2010 Healthy Eating From MP3 players to e-books, technology is an integral part of the modern home. However, when we think of technology and how we use it on a daily basis, entertainment is top of mind, not health and wellness. Here are four household gadgets that will help make for a healthier home and family.

Simple updates and regular cleaning keeps homes healthy for people and pets 3/2/2010 Healthy Eating Family pets cherish the home environment - it's where they curl up on the living room floor, wait patiently for a treat in the kitchen, and patrol the halls making sure loved ones are safe and sound. Although pets are undeniably loveable, the animal dander and other allergens that accompany these furry friends can jeopardize the well-being of those in the home.

Reduced sodium doesn't have to mean reduced flavor 3/2/2010 Healthy Eating Sodium intake is increasingly being watched by consumers, regulators and health groups as public service organizations are referring to high sodium diets as the single greatest problem in the American diet. Whether it's a traditional turkey sandwich or a pasta primavera, favorite foods can still be enjoyed when trying to reduce sodium.

What will you do to stop diabetes? Know your risk 3/1/2010 Healthy Eating Are you 45 years of age or older? Have you ever had high blood pressure? Did you have gestational diabetes while pregnant? Does anyone in your family have diabetes? If so, you may be at risk for one of the nation's deadly diseases - diabetes.

Community support a big help for frustrated families with autism 3/1/2010 Healthy Eating A child's autism diagnosis often leaves parents overwhelmed. Reactions similar to the grieving process start - shock, denial and eventually acceptance - and during this process parents desperately seek answers to their many questions. But having community support can be a big help for families in need of answers.

Are you and your doctor on the same page? Maybe not, new survey shows 2/26/2010 Healthy Eating Are you and your health care provider on the same page when it comes to discussing your health? Does he or she think you're doing as well at maintaining your health as you think you are? Probably not, according to a new survey. Here is advice for improving communication with your doctor.

Mapping out a plan: learn the role and importance of uric acid levels in gout management 2/25/2010 Healthy Eating Imagine being confined to bed for days at a time because you can't walk or you are having difficulty resting your elbow on your desk. No one can foresee exactly when a gout attack might occur -- it could be the morning of an important work presentation, the day of your son's wedding or your granddaughter's dance recital.

Many back pain ailments may be relieved at home, say doctors 2/25/2010 Healthy Eating Piercing pain between your shoulder blades? Constant dull ache in your lower back? If you haven't experienced these symptoms yet, you probably will. What can you do to help beat these back aches and pains? The remedy could start at home.

How to choose a hearing aid 2/24/2010 Healthy Eating If you've been dealing with hearing loss, you know firsthand the toll it can take on your relationships and your life. Hearing loss can lead to feelings of frustration, isolation - even depression. But thinking about sifting through all of the hearing aid options today might leave you feeling even more confused and overwhelmed.

Inexpensive ways to lose weight and stay fit 2/23/2010 Healthy Eating Trying to lose weight could cost you a lot of money - gym memberships, special diet foods, exercise equipment for your home or even hiring a personal trainer. But there are ways you can lose weight without spending a lot of money. You will still need dedication, time and a willingness to make changes in your life to achieve your goal.

Tips and tools that help you get fit and stay slim 2/19/2010 Healthy Eating It's easy to over-indulge in the rich foods that feel comforting and warm during the cold winter months. When it starts to be a challenge to get your pants buttoned, you know it's time to cut back. It's hard to put down the cookies and step away from the cream sauces, but it's even more difficult to reverse those extra inches and pounds you've gained.

Easy ways to center your diet on foods that help keep you healthy 2/19/2010 Healthy Eating Americans could learn a lot about healthy eating habits from the ordinary people of the Mediterranean nations. Eating healthy foods is a mindset, and while it may take some practice to change your habits, it's not difficult.

New medical therapies working with traditional medicine 2/19/2010 Healthy Eating Healing is only part of the plan for anyone who's been diagnosed with an illness or injury. You want to recover, but you also want to feel better while healing - as quickly as possible. That's why many specialists are now turning to massage therapy to help patients feel better faster.

A slice of nutrition advice on wheat 2/17/2010 Healthy Eating "White or wheat?" Restaurant patrons are often presented with this familiar, yet inaccurate, question when ordering toast or a sandwich. Given the confusion between whole and enriched grain products, it's not surprising that this phrase is universally accepted among the general public. The truth is, whole (wheat) and enriched (white) wheat bread are both wheat-based products and part of a healthy diet.

Nutritional tips for feeding even the pickiest tots 2/16/2010 Healthy Eating Moms and dads know that young kids need a solid nutritional foundation to grow up healthy and strong. But for many little kids, stubborn eating habits can stand in the way of a healthy meal. It can be tempting to give in to a tantrum and let your child eat whatever he or she wants. But nutrition experts and pediatricians agree that the right balance of nutrients, including calcium, protein, and certain vitamins, is critical for a healthy future.

Do it yourself? Asbestos in older homes should be handled with extreme caution 2/15/2010 Healthy Eating Your house should be your safe haven. It's where you go to relax, unwind and enjoy the free time you have.

Female Winter Olympic athletes share medal-winning winter beauty tips 2/12/2010 Healthy Eating Winter can take a toll on anyone's beauty regimen. Extreme cold makes skin dry and flaky, wind strips moisture from hair and temperature changes from inside to outside make it hard to dress appropriately. U.S. Olympic athletes who are gliding down ski slopes, spending hours on the ice and training in biting temperatures know firsthand how harsh winter elements can do more than put a damper on your looks -- it can also affect the health of hair and skin.

Avoid the 'Senior Sickness Snowball Effect' with a strong immune system 2/12/2010 Healthy Eating An emerging health trend where a relatively simple illness leads to a number of physical and lifestyle changes is impacting seniors around the country, say immune system researchers from Embria Health Sciences, co-founders of the Nourish America Senior Health Project. They've dubbed this trend the Senior Sickness Snowball Effect, which impacts the overall quality of a person's daily life.

It's never too late for a great smile: Teeth straightening tips for you and your child 2/12/2010 Healthy Eating About 4.5 million Americans wear braces or other dental appliances to straighten their teeth, according to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Many more - an estimated 50 to 75 percent of the population - have some form of malocclusion or misaligned teeth and could benefit from orthodontic treatment.

Make your house clean and green 2/10/2010 Healthy Eating When you clean your house in the spring, you really want it to be clean. Dirt, dust and germs are banned, and all appliances, floors and walls are scrubbed clean. The best way to make sure your living space is clean and healthy is to use safe, natural cleaning products you create yourself, using natural and inexpensive ingredients you can pick up at any natural grocery store.

Don't let aches and pains slow you down 2/10/2010 Healthy Eating We all know the feeling that comes with the first great day of spring. When the sun is shining, the air smells sweet and fresh and the temperatures are warm, we all feel the urge to get outside and throw off the confinement of the winter months. Even if you're living with pain, it's essential to heed the call of the outdoors and be active. There are plenty of ways to mitigate pain issues and avoid further injury.

Get rid of morning sickness and get back into pregnancy fitness 2/9/2010 Healthy Eating It is 2010 and for pregnant women, that means alcohol, cigarettes and sushi are among the many taboos, whereas yoga, Pilates and aerobic exercise are on the list of "to-dos." When it comes to pregnancy and fitness, studies advocate physical activity leads to a more pleasurable pregnancy, a healthier labor and delivery, an improved post-baby recovery and even a healthier newborn. So, why isn't every newly pregnant woman prepping her Pilates mat or tying her tennies?

Have a heart and serve quick-to-fix healthy treats 2/9/2010 Healthy Eating Your loved ones will feel the love when you serve up dazzling dishes that delight the taste buds and promote happy healthy hearts that make both you and the doctor happy.

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