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Lose Weight with The Plate Method
by Diana Young published on July 21st, 2010When it comes to meal planning and portion control, a frequent complaint is that portion control is too complicated and time consuming. So, let's take a look at "The Plate Method". This meal planning method helps increase nutrients and fiber and lowers your intake of fat, and keeps a more consistent level o... continue reading
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Week 2 Meal Plan - South Beach Diet
by Human Diet Experience published on July 20th, 2010Day 8 Breakfast Light Spinach Frittata with Tomato Salsa (see recipes) Decaffeinated coffee or decaffeinated tea with nonfat milk and sugar substitute Midmorning snack 1 part-skim mozzarella cheese stick Lunch Sliced steak (leftover London broil) on mixed greens 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recip... continue reading
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Week 1 Meal Plan - South Beach Diet
by Human Diet Experience published on July 20th, 2010Day 1 Breakfast 6 oz. vegetable juice cocktail 2 Vegetable Quiche Cups to Go (see recipes) Decaffeinated coffee or decaffeinated tea with nonfat milk and sugar substitute Midmorning snack 1 part-skim mozzarella cheese stick Lunch Sliced grilled chicken breast on romaine 2 Tbsp Balsamic Viniagrette (se... continue reading
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Shopping List - South Beach Diet
by Human Diet Experience published on July 20th, 2010DRINKS 4 - 6 oz. vegetable juice cocktail + 2 ½ cups for Gazpacho 3 - 6 oz. tomato juice Decaffeinated coffee/tea Sugar substitute PRODUCE Celery 2 (10 oz. package) frozen spinach 2 Green bell peppers 4 Red bell peppers Yellow Bell pepper 2 Onions Scallions Asparagus 2 heads Romaine lettuce Mixed gree... continue reading
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Workout Schedule - South Beach Diet
by Human Diet Experience published on July 20th, 2010Exercise helps the weight loss acceleration and improves your overall health, both physical and mental. It has the advantage to increase both serotonin and dopamine — which are the “feel good” or “happy” neurotransmitters in the brain — and affects other important systems as well. A successful diet a... continue reading
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Tired of Plain Water? 5 Ways to Hydrate
by Diana Young published on July 13th, 2010Did you know there are other ways to hydrate besides plain water? 5 ways to hydrate: Green Tea In a recent study by The European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Dr. Ruxton and her team from King's College, London, found that tea is healthier for your body than plain water. Tea not only re-hydrates the body, ... continue reading
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Additional Info - Vegetarian Diet
by Human Diet Experience published on July 12th, 2010Vegetarian Diet Summary There are several versions of vegetarian diets. The vegan or total vegetarian diet includes only foods from plants: fruits, vegetables, legumes (dried beans and peas), grains, seeds and nuts. The lactovegetarian diet includes plant foods plus cheese and other dairy products. The... continue reading
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Workout Schedule - Vegetarian Diet
by Human Diet Experience published on July 12th, 2010General Exercise Recommendations: 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking) every week and Muscle and strength exercises 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms). ----- OR ----- 1 ... continue reading
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Week 2 Meal Plan - Vegetarian Diet
by Human Diet Experience published on July 12th, 2010Follow the Vegetarian Food Guide Pyramid The Vegetarian Food Guide Pyramid is a general guide to healthy eating and a balanced diet for vegetarians (ovo-lacto vegetarians and ovo vegetarians) and vegans. For optimum vegetarian nutrition and calorie-intake, the Vegetarian Pyramid advises eating foods f... continue reading
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Week 1 Meal Plan - Vegetarian Diet
by Human Diet Experience published on July 12th, 2010MONDAY Breakfast ½ cup low-sugar natural muesli Fat-reduced fortified soy milk 1 tbs flax seed oil 1 kiwi fruit 1 red apple Lunch ½ cup brown lentils 1 cup salad greens 1 cooked beetroot 10 walnut halves 30g goat cheese (or vegan cheese equivalent) 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbs olive oil Snac... continue reading
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A Brief History of The Health Support Uses of Silver
by Linda Miner published on June 29th, 2010For thousands of years silver has been used as a healing agent by civilizations throughout the world. Its medical, preservative and restorative powers can be traced as far back as the ancient Greek and Roman Empires. Long before the developm... continue reading
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Easy Healthy Sandwiches and Wraps
by Diana Young published on June 28th, 2010A simple sandwich, when well made, can provide many of the major food groups-lean protein, whole grains, dairy, vegetables, and even a bit of heart-healthy fat. Here are some easy-to-make and healthful suggestions. Philly beef sandwich Sauté onion and green pepper in a little olive oil. Layer lean roast beef a... continue reading
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Shopping List - Atkins Diet
by Human Diet Experience published on June 28th, 2010Atkins advantage morning bar- 3 net carbs Atkins chocolate peanut butter bar Atkins advantage peanut granola bar Dairy Eggs Ricotta Cheddar Cream cheese Blue cheese(crumbled) Plain soy milk Feta(crumbled) Swiss cheese ( 2 slices) Cream Fresh mozzarella cheese Veggies Celery 2 cucumber Mixed salad Asparagus Br... continue reading
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Workout Schedule - Atkins Diet
by Human Diet Experience published on June 21st, 2010Atkins Exercise Get active, anything that gets you moving, elevates your heart rate and keeps it up for a period of time is activity. You can be active by walking, riding a bike, or even gardening for as little as 20 minutes. More vigorous activities include running, spinning and stair climbing. Lifting... continue reading
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Week 2 Meal Plan - Atkins Diet
by Human Diet Experience published on June 21st, 2010Atkins Week 2 Guidelines Have three meals a day or up to six mini-meals, Eat liberally of combinations of fat and protein Eat no more than 20 grams a day of carbohydrate Eat absolutely no fruit, bread, pasta, grains, starchy vegetables or dairy products other than cheese, cream or butter. Do not eat n... continue reading
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Week 1 Meal Plan - Atkins Diet
by Human Diet Experience published on June 21st, 2010DAY 1 BREAKFAST: Atkins Advantage Morning Bar (3 net carbs), 2 boiled eggs (1) SNACK: 1/4 cup ricotta (2), 1 celery stalk (1) LUNCH: Salmon salad: 8oz/225g salmon mixed with 2 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp parsley, 1/2 cup sliced cucumber (1), 2 cups mixed salad leaves (2). Top with 4 spears asparagus (2) and 2 t... continue reading
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Medicating Unhappiness
by Diana Young published on June 18th, 2010"Doctors are now medicating unhappiness," says Dr. Ronald Dworkin. "Too many people take drugs when they really need to be making changes in their lives."For Dworkin, the proof is in the statistics. According to a government study, antidepressants have become the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. They're ... continue reading
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Interval Training Guide
by Linda Miner published on June 18th, 2010Try this quick but effective interval training session. Keep the time to a maximum of 15 minutes and focus on intensity (speed) over going on for longer. You can do this using speed walking instead of jogging. You could even do this at home doing jumping jacks, skipping rope or running on the spot. You can build ... continue reading
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13 Symptoms of Chronic Dehydration
by Linda Miner published on June 17th, 2010Adapted from "The Water Prescription"by Christopher Vasey, N.D. (Inner Traditions 2006) Most people don't think they need to worry about dehydration. To them, dehydration is something that happens to travelers in the desert when they run out of water. But there is a chronic form of dehydration that does not... continue reading
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11 Top Tips for Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk
by Linda Miner published on June 16th, 2010#1: Eat Flaxseeds Daily Flaxseed is high in lignan, a naturally occurring compound that lowers circulating estrogens in your body. Flaxseed appears to decrease estrogen production which may inhibit the growth of breast cancer tumors. Lignans are also antioxidants with weak estrogen-like charac... continue reading
