SelfGrowth.com articles for Nutrition

Obesity Rates Rising, Best Tips to Lose Weight Now!

jpl01@optonline.net — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:00:00 am

Obesity rates continue to grow at a staggering pace, with dire implications to both individual health and our struggling health care system. Over 2 million people moved from overweight to obese status, based on the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale, a standardized measurement of body weight. Obesity ...

The importance of protein

bodysho@gmail.com — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 3:54:54 pm

The human body is said to be made of 60% of water and 40% of dry matter. Obviously water is important for the body. The second most important factor is protein as 40% of the body’s dry matter is protein. These are essential because they help the body to repair the loss due to wear and tear. ...

Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: Using Fiber to Drive Weight Loss

jpl01@optonline.net — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:14:45 am

Most people are familiar with the popular diet plans which millions follow in a desperate attempt to lose weight and improve health. Low carb diets have garnished much attention over the past 40 years as scores of people have quickly dropped weight following the program made popular by Dr. ...

3 Simple Diet Recipes

info@athleticmusclebuilding.com — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:08:34 am

In today’s fast-paced earth it is challenging for anyone to consume healthful, it seems like no one has the time to sit down and consume a excellent, nutritious meal. This really is becoming a national crisis as our persons reap the consequences of a fast-food earth, with 30% of Americans ...

The Danger in Drinking Alcohol with Diabetes

smfnts@yahoo.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:00 am

Although many people boast that drinking alcohol does not affect them, alcohol can be dangerous to someone with diabetes. There are several good reasons why you should avoid alcohol if you have diabetes. When the stomach is empty, most of the alcohol a person drink is absorbed directly from ...

Ayurveda Retreats - Lose Weight and Feel Good!

info@jaisiyaram.com — Sun, 8 Aug 2010 12:00:00 am

- Hey, see there, isn’t that Emily over there? - Yes, wow, she lost a lot of weight! And how her skin is shining! Don’t you think she looks great? - I heard she was out of town for four weeks, I bet she had a liposuction and some cosmetic surgery done! Well…no! The truth is, Emily just ...

Love is All You Need... Could it be That Simple?

karen@karenschachtermsw.com — Sun, 8 Aug 2010 12:00:00 am

"Fear will stop your love; Love will stop your fear" (Morcheeba) We all long for connection, validation and understanding ("love") in our relationships, but often times, something triggers an old fear or ...

The Perfect Diet

sbarker78@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:37:37 am

The Perfect Diet This makes for a great magazine headline on your nearest news stand but unfortunately you become disappointed and confused once you flip through the pages. Wether it's the magical Acai or Gogi berry one week, or the raw, cooked or frozen diet the next, it's all a marketing ...

10 Killer Tips For Rapid Fat Loss

veronikaatkins@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:09:47 am

Let's face it - losing weight isn't easy. Many people find that it takes at least three or four distinctly different attempts before they're finally able to get into the weight loss groove. Regardless of your program, there are many factors that can assist in your body's ability to burn fat, ...

Top Diabetes Diet Cuts Risk of Heart Attack in Half

jpl01@optonline.net — Mon, 2 Aug 2010 12:00:00 am

The incidence of diabetes has doubled over the past 10 years, and many people remain unaware that they have become victim to this silent killer disease. Millions of people are pre-diabetic, indicating a failing metabolism which will lead to full diabetes, typically in 6 months to 2 years time. ...

Vitamin K2: Bones, Cardiovascular Health, Blood Sugar Control & Cancer Prevention

mitch@wellnessresources.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:43:42 am

Vitamin K is an important antioxidant nutrient well known for its important assistance in the clotting of blood. It is also the target of the commonly over-prescribed Coumadin, adding to society-wide problems of vitamin K deficiency. Ironically, such deficiency causes hardening of the arteries ...

Weight Loss Improves Memory, Burns Fat

jpl01@optonline.net — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

The extra weight carried by nearly three-quarters of the American adult population increases the risk of many diseases ranging from heart disease and stroke to metabolic disorders such as diabetes. New research indicates that memory loss and dementia should be added to the long list of health ...

Cut Sugar, Lose Weight and Prevent Heart Disease

jpl01@optonline.net — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Heart disease ranks as the leading cause of death among Americans, yet this killer disease remains a mystery to most people who may someday suffer from its devastating grasp. The etiology of heart disease is no longer a shrouded mystery, as researchers now have a solid understanding of the ...

Low-Cal Sweeteners Assist Weight Loss Goal

jpl01@optonline.net — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Millions of Americans struggle to lose weight every day, as they desperately try to find the right key to open the door to improved health and fat reduction. This task is made even more difficult thanks to the never ending assault of glitzy junk food and fast food marketing efforts. People ...

Get Smarter!

doromaner@gmail.com — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 1:34:10 pm

I have tried pretty much all the nutrients available for improvement of mental cognition. The standard fare of well know brain function enhancers like ginkgo, choline, lecithin and DMAE. I have found them somewhat effective, but have never really been all that impressed with any of these ...

Fastest Fat Loss

doromaner@gmail.com — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 1:34:11 pm

Eat all protein, practically no carbohydrates and practically no fat. Yes, that is right not many choices. Pretty much limited to meat and eggs. I did not say this was easy, but it is incredibly effective. It will throw your body into full ketosis within 24 hours of starting the program. In ...

Reduce Meat to Lower Weight and Burn Fat

jpl01@optonline.net — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Consuming too much meat, especially red and processed meat has been linked to increased risk of heart disease and cancer, and now those trying to lose weight are well advised to limit total calories from all meat sources. Research reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition links a ...

Prevent Cancer, Lose Weight by Cutting Fats

jpl01@optonline.net — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

There’s now yet another compelling reason to lose weight and cut consumption of unhealthy Omega-6 fats from vegetable sources. Research released from the Institute of Food Technologists indicates that as many as 1 in 3 cancer deaths could be prevented by reducing consumption of corn and ...

Healing with Antioxidants

amegawand7@gmail.com — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 4:22:43 pm

You hear the term antioxidants all the time. You know you need them. But, what exactly are antioxidants? What are antioxidants? Simply put, antioxidants help prevent damages to your cells. They neutralize free radicals. Think of free radicals as toxic pushers, they go around to other cells ...

Fasting Leads to Rapid Weight Loss

jpl01@optonline.net — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:00:27 pm

No word can produce more fear, emotion and misunderstanding in the world of diet and weight loss than fasting. The term conjures up visions of starving for days and weeks without a morsel of food, and drinking only fruit juices. A traditional fast is controversial and possibly even unhealthy for ...

The Freedom of Mindful Eating

mfsiosal@gmail.com — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:00:30 pm

After I read a blog post by Celedra Gildea on Touchstones of the Sacred.com about her journey toward raw/living foods I began to reflect on what has inspired my own journey toward a decidedly non-Standard American Diet as well as the spiritual aspects of this path. My parents raised my ...

The positive effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on Blood Sugar

info@DrGrantWellness.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 3:54:47 pm

The Positive Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on Blood Sugar Numerous studies have shown that vinegar can help lower your blood sugar, even after a high-carb meal. In one recent example, researchers assembled a small group of subjects. One-third of them had been diagnosed with diabetes, ...

Diet Drinks and weight loss

info@DrGrantWellness.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 4:01:59 pm

If you were to ask 1,000 people why they drink diet soda and other drinks with artificial sweeteners, I expect the vast majority (if not all) would tell you it’s because they are "watching their weight" and these products have no calories. While it is true that diet sodas have no calories, it ...

What is the best Natural Sweetner

info@DrGrantWellness.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 4:01:59 pm

What is the best Natural Sweetener? Stevia.. I've written a number of times about my favorite sweetener, stevia. It has no calories, it tastes great, and it doesn't raise your blood sugar. Nor does it come with the potential side effects (like cancer and neurological disorders) of ...

Butter Vs Margarine Controversy?

info@DrGrantWellness.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 4:02:00 pm

Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys. When it killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to figure out what to do with this product to get their money back. It was a white substance with no food ...

Lower Your Cholesterol Level - Eating the Right Food in the Right Amount

fitandhealthy76@gmail.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 4:02:03 pm

Some people may assume that all form of cholesterol is bad for health, which is not true. Cholesterol is actually a vital component in living beings. It is impossible to totally eliminate cholesterol in our body. We simply cannot survive without any cholesterol in our body. There are ...

A Holistic Approach to Nutrition

chris-hhc@hotmail.co.uk — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 3:37:21 pm

One of the most important considerations in a nutritional protocol is the body's hydration levels. Our bodies are mainly made up of water with our brain being comprised of 75% water, our blood being 92% water and our muscles being 75% water. Most people are chronically dehydrated and this ...

The Natural Thyroid Diet

wellnesspo@gmail.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 7:08:52 pm

The Natural Thyroid Diet Have you tried no-fat diets, cutting calories and even crazy fad diets... but absolutely nothing has helped you lose weight? No matter how much effort you put in or how many diets you try your weight seems to keep creeping up? You know this isn’t normal. It ...

Do Supplements have different absorption & bioavailability? YES!

info@DrGrantWellness.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 2:30:25 pm

Absorption & Bioavailability of Supplements: Not all Supplements are made the same!! their absorption or Bioavailability range from 5% up to 90%. Use supplements that are Natural, standardized and most importantly Patented, Proven Clinically,Published, Predictable and Priced resonable. We ...

What is the best Essential Omega do I need daily to prevent heart disease?

info@DrGrantWellness.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 2:30:25 pm

Based on our evolutionary history, the ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the diet is 1:1. Our ancestors evolved over millions of years eating that way. However, our modern diet has skewed the ratio significantly. A hundred years ago, the average American ate less than one pound of ...

The positive effect of Apple Cider Vinegar in your health

info@DrGrantWellness.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 2:30:25 pm

The Positive Effect of Vinegar on Blood Sugar Numerous studies have shown that vinegar can help lower your blood sugar, even after a high-carb meal. In one recent example, researchers assembled a small group of subjects. One-third of them had been diagnosed with diabetes, one-third were ...

Should you eliminate diet soda from your Diet? Absolutely YES!

info@DrGrantWellness.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 2:30:25 pm

Eliminate Diet Soda From Your Diet If you were to ask 1,000 people why they drink diet soda and other drinks with artificial sweeteners, I expect the vast majority (if not all) would tell you it’s because they are "watching their weight" and these products have no calories. While ...

Discover the Healing Powers of 6 Amazing Superfruits

amegawand7@gmail.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Acai, Mangosteen, Goji. It seems like we can’t get enough of all those juices that are promising us to lose weight and have healthy skin. While the Acai berry is most noted for its power to lose weight, it’s not the only superfruit on the block that holds a lot of weight. There are other ...

Cut High Fructose Corn Syrup to Lose Weight

jpl01@optonline.net — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:58:32 pm

As Americans continue to fight a losing battle in the war against abdominal fat, newly emerging information from the Endocrine Society implicates high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) with the metabolic disorder which leads to diabetes and storage of fat around the waist. HFCS is found in virtually ...

Delicious and Nutritious Berries

roguer@followthegreen.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:26:04 pm

Berries are delicious and nutritious. They’re loaded with vitamins, minerals, fibre, phytonutrients, and antioxidants, which provide numerous health benefits. Considering their size, berries pack an enormous portion of nutrients, and including them in your diet will help to keep you ...

How to Lose Fat Fast After Vacation

sbarker78@gmail.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:30:13 am

Do you worry what to do with your healthy living routine when you go on vacation. I just returned from a 2 week summer holiday with my family. After eating whatever I wanted and not exercising for 2 weeks I probably shattered every health and fitness commandment. But you won't see ...

5 Sure Ways To Get Rid Of Acne

moonybeem@yahoo.com — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 3:18:14 pm

Some Acne and Acne On Chin is a result if external elements, but most cases are a result of imbalances or hormonal changes inside the body. One of the most effective ways to Cure Chin Acne FAST and Effectively is by taking the right vitamins and nutrients regular basis to help your body to ...

Cure Acne With These 10 Easy Steps!

moonybeem@yahoo.com — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 3:21:49 pm

Acne is a skin condition that happens due to the overproduction of oil by the oil glands of the skin. It is often recognized by the inflammation in the skin. Acne skin condition usually occurs when you are a teenager or young adult. Most of the people get Acne at some point during their life ...

Dietary Supplements that Actually Improve Your Health

877doctorbacks@gmail.com — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 2:21:46 pm

With all the options for herbal and dietary supplements out there, how can you know what is actually good for your health? While there are a lot of them that won’t really do much of anything, some can actually harm you, rather than help you. Did you know that federal regulations for supplements ...

There are 5 symptoms of low blood sugar. – What are they?

blionjs78@yahoo.com — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:40:08 pm

There are many things that you need to be aware of if you have juvenile diabetes. Diabetes is a condition where you have too much sugar in your blood. There is a dangerous chance of over correction via insulin injections and exercise. Too much insulin, too much exercise, and not enough food ...

Weight Loss Diet Plan - Natural Fat Burner Foods

ryan.mutt@gmail.com — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

There are so many weight loss plans out there but very few have a long term effect. The best way of losing weight is by practicing good eating habits and taking regular exercise. In order to see long term results, one must undertake a whole lifestyle change. This is why embarking on a fat burner ...

Macular Degeneration; Macular Regeneration

this.elf@gmail.com — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:20:55 am

Macular Degeneration; Macular Regeneration Preventing Blindness John is a well-known radio personality and film producer with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the nutritional field. To his frustration, and despite a healthy diet and nutritional supplementation, he had progressed ...

Who in the World is Dr. Denham Harman and What is His Connection to Free Radicals

myacai@seo-for-less.com — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:04:25 am

Like you, I have a number of people who have made an impact in my life. Some I have met, others I have not. Some of them, I am not even aware of. Ironically, one of the people who has had the most impact on my recent life has no idea of who I am. In fact, he probably had no idea that he ...

The Bread Problem

bette@confidentfaith.com — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:04:25 am

People used to call bread “the staff of life.” But those days seem to be gone forever. Bread is now a problem of life. Let me count the ways. • Celiac disease: Caused by an intolerance to gluten–part and parcel of grains–celiac disease gets diagnosed a lot as irritable bowel syndrome, ...

Antioxidants - Their Role in Fighting Free Radicals

myacai@seo-for-less.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:00:00 am

Recently, I wrote about free radicals, how they worked and their link to disease. We discussed how they were linked to diseases such as Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Stroke and other degenerative diseases. We also talked about their link to the entire aging process. I mentioned that antioxidants, ...

What the Bleep We Know About Cataract & Nutrition!

this.elf@gmail.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 3:37:11 pm

The clarity of the crystalline lens in the eye is one of the most important predictors of longevity. The average person suffering cataract formation only lives 5 years after cataract surgery, the most common surgical procedure in Medicare. What the bleep do we know about nutrition and ...

Optimal Ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6

info@DrGrantWellness.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 3:37:11 pm

Optimal Ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6: Based on our evolutionary history, the ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the diet is 1:1. Our ancestors evolved over millions of years eating that way. However, our modern diet has skewed the ratio significantly. A hundred years ago, the average ...

Glaucoma: Natural Medicine Factors

this.elf@gmail.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 3:37:12 pm

Nutrition in Glaucoma The first step in developing a good balanced foundation for your nutritional program is to begin with a broad spectrum multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. A multiple to be used by someone with glaucoma should have both vitamin A and beta carotene according to some ...

Healthy Eating: Use Your Intuition

roberta@sunnywords.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 3:19:02 pm

Who said you must lose weight to be healthy? They were dead wrong. It's time to realize that you must get healthy in order to lose weight, not the reverse. The diet mentality doesn't work, often using recommendations that are boring, restrictive, and unsatisfying, if not downright unhealthy. And ...

Healthy Eating: Throw OUT the Diets

roberta@sunnywords.com — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 3:19:02 pm

I'm excited about my new way of looking at eating. I've decided to totally eliminate the concept of "bad" foods. I refuse to feel guilty if and when I splurge. And so far I've resisted the impulse to buy every tabloid that highlights a new fad diet modeled by a svelte, bikini-clad starlet. I ...