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| 3 Biggest Benefits of Strength Training |
| By Jeffrey Bedeaux |
One of the biggest mistakes people make when starting a weight-management program is not including a strength training routine. The benefits of consistent strength training include an increase in muscle size and tone. An increase in muscle tissue causes an increase in metabolic rate. Lifting weights has also been shown to improve psychological health as well, by increasing self-esteem, confidence and self-worth. posted Friday, April 15, 2005
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| The Ugly Truth About Food |
| By Karen Walker |
No matter how carefully one shops, there is often little nutrition in the foods we consume. In fact, it is nearly impossible to consume adequate nutrients through diet alone in our modern world. Let's take a look at why this happens. posted Tuesday, April 12, 2005
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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. posted Thursday, April 7, 2005
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| The Culprit of Obesity in Children - Inactivity |
| By Sue DeFiore |
In a study conducted by Weight Watchers International Inc., and the American Health Foundation, 25% of children are now officially overweight. Lack of exercise and overeating or choosing the wrong types of foods are the main culprits. Here are some tips to help trim up your kids. posted Tuesday, April 5, 2005
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| Healthy Hydration |
| By Scott Haywood |
Drinking lots of water is critical to successful weight loss and exercising. When we don't drink enough fluids, our body gives us signals which resemble hunger pains. When this happens, many of us start eating unnecessary calories. By staying well-hydrated, we minimise the chance of unnecessary eating and maximize our chances of achieving our weight loss goals. posted Thursday, March 31, 2005
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| Burn Fat, Not Sugar! |
| By Michelle Wollaston |
Your body can turn fat into energy, or it can turn blood sugar, glucose, into energy. But it can't do both at the same time. When your energy demand is low, your body burns fat. As your activity levels increase' your body turns to blood sugar. posted Wednesday, March 30, 2005
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| Chocolate and Heart Health – Fact or Fallacy? |
| By Nicholas Webb |
It would be wonderful if chocolate and heart health went hand in hand. There is so much information about the health benefits of chocolate that it is confusing. You might be surprised to find out that chocolate isn’t as bad as it was once thought. posted Saturday, March 26, 2005
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| Carb Crazed |
| By Meri Raffetto RD |
The idea that carbohydrates are bad or unhealthy is misunderstood. Many blame carbohydrates for the nation's obesity problems, pushing low-carb diets. The truth is overeating and general lack of exercise are mostly to blame for the obesity epidemic. Here is the truth about carbs. posted Wednesday, March 23, 2005
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| The No Diet Way to Lose Weight and Keep it off! |
| By Meri Raffetto RD |
Fad diets don't work and actually can make things worse. They may provide short term weight loss but they are generally too difficult to stick with for a lifetime. Most people regain that weight within 3 to 5 years. This yo-yo dieting effect can slow your metabolism. It is not a cookie or a slice of French bread is not responsible for weight gain. posted Tuesday, March 22, 2005
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| The 4 Secrets to Weight Loss Success the Diet Books Don't Tell You |
| By Meri Raffetto RD |
Whether weight loss plans are fad diets that are too restrictive to follow more than a couple of weeks or provided by professionals that make customized plans for us, there are some fundamental things you must know in order to be successful in a weight loss programs that have nothing to do with food. posted Tuesday, March 22, 2005
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| A Heart Healthy Diet Makeover |
| By Meri Raffetto RD |
Heart Disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women. There are many lifestyle changes you can make to significantly decrease your risk of heart disease. Here are 9 simple steps to make over your diet for heart health. posted Monday, March 21, 2005
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| 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. posted Saturday, March 19, 2005
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| Simplebean Top 10 |
| 1. | Eating for Life: Your Guide to Great Health, Fat Loss and Increased Energy!, Bill Phillips |
| 2. | Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating, Dr. Walter C. Willett |
| 3. | The G.I. Diet : The Easy, Healthy Way to Permanent Weight Loss, Rick Gallop |
| 4. | Body for Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength, Bill Phillips |
| 5. | The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete, Artemis P. Simopoulos |
| 6. | Food and Mood: Second Edition : The Complete Guide To Eating Well and Feeling Your Best, Elizabeth Somer |
| 7. | Your Miracle Brain: Maximize Your Brainpower, Boost Your Memory, Lift Your Mood, Improve Your IQ and Creativity, Prevent and Reverse Mental Aging, Jean Carper |
| 8. | The Ultimate Fit or Fat, Covert Bailey |
| 9. | Dare to Lose: Four Simple Steps to Achieve a Better Body, Shari Lieberman, Ph.D. |
| 10. | The Get with the Program! Guide to Good Eating: Great Food for Good Health, Bob Greene |
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Your Body's Many Cries for Water
F. Batmanghelidj, M.D.
Dr. F. Batmanghelidj explains how water can help you Lose weight effortlessly and naturally, without strict dieting; Prevent and reverse premature aging; Eliminate pains including heartburn, back pain, arthritis, colitis pain, anginal pain, migraine headaches; Cure asthma in a few days, naturally and forever; and Cure hypertension without diuretics or other medication.
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Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill: The Complete Guide to Fats, Oils, Cholesterol and Human Health
Udo Erasmus
To prevent heart disease, cancer, and Type II diabetes, your body needs healthy fats. They also help reverse arthritis, obesity, PMS, allergies, asthma, skin conditions, fatigue, yeast and fungal infections, addictions, certain types of mental illness, and many other conditions. This book exposes the manufacturing process that turn healing fats into killing fats, explains the effects of these damaged fats on human health. Do not skip this book by an internationally recognized authority on the subject of fats and oils.
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Slow Burn : Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower
Stu Mittleman
Mittleman once ran 571 miles in six days. He outlines how to slow down and achieve more--an exercise plan that's less stressful to your body; a diet plan with less sugar and more healthy, unsaturated fats from fish and olive oil. He advocates the 85 percent rule: try to do everything the right way 85 percent of the time, and don't knock yourself out over the last 15 percent.
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The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete
Artemis P. Simopoulos
This book demonstrates just how important healthy essential fats are to your body. Dr. Artemis Simopoulos shows, in great detail, the difference between omega-3 fats, those found in fish and some green vegetables, and omega-6 fats, which are found in most meats and vegetable oils. It also includes some wonderful recipes.
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Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats
Sally Fallon
A full-spectrum nutritional cookbook with a startling message--animal fats and cholesterol are vital factors in the human diet, necessary for reproduction and normal growth, proper function of the brain and nervous system, protection from disease and optimum energy levels.
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American Heart Association No-Fad Diet : A Personal Plan for Healthy Weight Loss
American Heart Association
Straight-forward advice backed by solid science, from a trusted source. The American Heart Association, the nation’s most trusted authority on heart-healthy living, introduces its first-ever comprehensive weight-loss book. No promises of dropping 10Lbs in the next week. You’ll learn how to set realistic goals, eat well to lose extra pounds safely, and add physical activity to keep the weight off for good. This book offers more than 190 delicious, all-new recipes.
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Food and Mood: Second Edition : The Complete Guide To Eating Well and Feeling Your Best
Elizabeth Somer
Elizabeth Somer explains the science behind the food-mood link. She explains how food affects mood; the basis of food cravings; how diet is connected to stress, PMS, and fatigue; and what foods banish the blues, boost brain power, and improve sleep naturally.
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