Over the last decade, inflammation has become a household word. While the condition was virtually unheard of some years ago, that’s all changed. Researchers pinpoint inflammation as the root of almost all health problems – from headaches to heartaches. Dr. Mark Hyman, author of the bestselling book UltraMetabolism and editor…
There are two different types of fiber: which are known as soluble and insoluble. When soluble fiber dissolves into water, it creates a gel-like substance that lowers cholesterol and glucose levels. Soluble fiber is responsible for lowering the absorption of sugar, which benefits diabetics by keeping blood sugars level. Soluble…
Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit, 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon. Lunch: 1/2 grapefruit, salad with any type of dressing, as much red meat or other meat source as you’d like. Dinner: 1/2 a grapefruit, salad with any kind of dressing you’d like. Before bed drink an eight-ounce glass of skim milk…
Endorsed by NFL coach Don Shula and wife Mary Anne, along with football players Dan Marino, Cris Carter and Steve Beuerlein, NutriSystem is the weight-loss program of choice for numerous professional athlete who swear by the program to get back to their playing weight. There are more than 120 dishes…
Somers is not stranger by any means to the weight-loss game. After struggling with her own issues for a span of more than 20 years, Somers put an end to a lifetime of fluctuating by putting food combining to work for her. She has since created her own diet concept…
In fact, it is estimated that more than 175,000 patients will go through gastric bypass and gastric bands in 2007. It is important to know that bariatric surgery is not for the individual struggling with an extra 20 pounds. Patients of the surgery must be deemed morbidly obese – more…
In fact, as one of their greatest success stories, Suzanne Tabor used the routine to get healthier, look more youthful and achieve any overall radiant glow. In four weeks on the Revival Diet, she gained more energy and fought some of the symptoms commonly associated with menopause. Her skin, hair…
Celebrity endorsements include General Hospital veteran Genie Francis and the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Kristy Swanson, both of whom have whittled their waistlines on the Medifast program. What makes the approach so popular with clients is that it’s simplistic. There is no counting — not calories, not carbs, not…
Nobody knows this better than the gurus of online dieting, eDiets.com. Founded more than 10 years ago, eDiets.com offers a wide scope of programs including Bill Phillips Eating for Life, the Mediterranean Diet, fresh meal delivery and other healthy-living plans. The program espouses the importance of balanced nutrition, regular exercise…
Unlike other programs that outlaw whole food groups, Weight Watchers lays the groundwork to help you make wise choices, integrate physical activity into your life and stay at your goal weight. A recent study shows that people who attend Weight Watchers meetings are three times more likely to lose weight…