The Difference Between Hunger And Cravings

February 22, 2010
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There is a big difference between physical hunger and psychological hunger or cravings.  Read on to identify these two to help you avoid gaining weight from eating too much.

A genuine physical hunger is usually indicated by a rumbling stomach, irritability, headache, dizziness and difficulty in concentrating.  These signs indicate a need to eat and drink but sometimes we ignore these signs.  Physical hunger should never be ignored because it could cause your blood sugar to decrease dangerously and diminish you’re controlling power.  Being too hungry will make it harder for you to control what you eat that may cause you to eat unhealthy foods.

Cravings are different because they don’t have…

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The Truth About Diet Myths

February 18, 2010
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A lot of people who try to lose weight complain of not losing weight even if they are working so hard.  These people are usually misguided by false promises, unproven gimmicks and misguided perceptions about dieting.  To help you truly lose weight for a better and healthy body, stop believing and following these 3 diets myths:

1. You can lose 10 lbs in 2 weeks.

If you crash diet, you will definitely lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks.  Losing weight fast will also make you regain weight quickly.  To truly lose the pounds, you have to work patiently.  Don’t risk your health by exercising a lot and eating small amounts of food.

2.…

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Tricks For A Creamy And Healthy Soup

February 18, 2010
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Creamy, rich and decadent soups are usually made from cream and butter that are loaded with saturated fat and calories.  To help you achieve that creamy and tasty soup without the extra or added fat and calories, here are some tips and tricks to make a creamy and healthy soup:

* Add just a touch or a small amount of cream or butter for flavor
* Use reduced or low fat milk thickened with flour
* Add the perfect creaminess you want in a soup by stirring in reduced-fat sour cream at the end of the cooking process
* When you want a soup that is pureed, add a small amount of cooked rice…

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Healthy Snacks To Control The Calories

February 16, 2010
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Making sure that your metabolism is consistently working to burn fat is the key to losing weight.  Make sure that your metabolism is perfectly working by choosing and eating healthy meals every day.  Here are three simple and yummy snacks to help you lose the weight and control the calories.

1. Apples and Natural Peanut butter.  Natural peanut butter contains healthy fat and it is a great source of fiber just like apples.  Fiber keeps you full for a longer period of time and gives you energy.

2. Goji berries and Almonds.  Almonds are a great source of Vitamin E, help lower blood pressure and prevent heart disease.  Goji berries help fight…

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Choosing The Right Energy Drink

February 16, 2010
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Everyone needs energy.  We need energy before going to work or when we perform physical activities like exercising or training.  Aside from energy foods, we need to drink liquids that will keep our energy fuelled for the rest of the day.  Here is a comparison of drinks to help you choose the right energy drink for you.

o Although it increases the energy for a short period of time, energy drinks like Red Bull contain too much sugar or caffeine that will make your body crash after an hour or two.
o Unless you’re performing an hour long exercise, avoid drinking sports energy drinks because they also contain too much sugar.
o A…

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Keeping Your Health In Check During The Winter Season

February 15, 2010
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Our bodies slow down during the winter.  To stay healthy, happy, vital and fit during the winter season, follow these winter health and energy secrets.

1.  Go to bed early and rise when the sun is up.  Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night to completely rest your body.

2.  Avoid experiencing excessive emotions during the winter by cuddling up with a book or picking up an indoor hobby like knitting, woodcarving or baking.  Avoid the winter blues by getting some sunlight. Let the sun bathe you by taking a walk outdoors.

3.  Engage in physical activities to circulate energy but avoid energy depleting activities and activities that make you perspire…

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Choosing The Right Foods

February 15, 2010
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Taking control of what you buy can help control what you eat.  The next time you go shopping, choose the right food to toss into the cart.  Choose low calorie produce, soups, sauces, condiments, beverages and desserts to stuff in your pantry.  Choosing the right foods will help you fight the fat and keep you from being overweight.  Here are some foods that are low in calories and will definitely help you stay healthy and in shape.

1. Fruits and veggies.  The more fruits and vegetables you eat, the better.  Just avoid packaged fruits that contain added sugar.
2. Choose salad dressings and canned products that are low in fat or oil…

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Tips On How To Eat Less

February 15, 2010
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We sometimes overeat without remembering what we previously ate.  Avoid amnesia eating by following these strategies to help you identify and remember situations where you consumed excess calories and how to avoid them.

1.  Avoid placing entrée, starches, and high fat foods in the kitchen and in plain sight.  Keeping them on the table allows people to linger over conversation while munching absent mindedly.  Put plain vegetables, salads or fruits for a healthier option. Also keep snacks out of sight.

2.  Use smaller plates and tall, skinny glasses to cut down on the amount and portion of food and beverage you pile up on your plates and glasses.

3.  Prolong your meal by…

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How To Prevent Heart Disease In Women

February 14, 2010
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Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in US and more women die from heart disease compared to men.  Although the usual risk factors for heart disease are high cholesterol high blood pressure and obesity occur in both men and women, other factors may play a larger role in women.  Other risk factors for women include metabolic syndrome, low levels of estrogen after menopause, smoking, mental stress and depression that is more common in women than men.

There are also different symptoms of heart attack in women.  Women have subtle signs of neck, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort, nausea or vomiting, unusual fatigue, lightheadedness and dizziness aside…

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Laughter Can Help You Lose Weight

February 14, 2010
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According to a study done by the Vanderbilt University, laughter can contribute to weight loss.  The kind of laughter that can help lose weight is a genuine laughter that lasts for about 10 to 15 minutes.  Laughing heartily can burn the same number of calories that people get when they eat a medium square of chocolate that has about 50 calories.  If done everyday and assuming that everything else stays the same, a person can decrease their weight by up to 4 pounds just by laughing.

Laughter has other health benefits aside from decreasing weight.  Laughter also produces natural endorphins that stimulate our brain to release chemicals that lower blood pressure…

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