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Is there any particular fish that is better than others?

2012-02-26T13:03:00.000-08:00

Well, it depends on what you read and whom you speak to. All this stuff about mercury in fish is hogwash. If mercury is present in tuna, you can rest assured it will also be present in other fish. The entire water system is contaminated. Do not believe for a second that the water in the ocean is clean enough to drink. Everyone is throwing junk into the waters.

If you do not believe me, go take a trip to the Orient and Africa see for yourself. Most of the factory waste goes right into the oceans. People are pissing and shitting all over the place. The best thing is to eat a little of all types of seafood. Overall, seafood is a lot healthier than red meat.

Is there any reason why I should eat at set times?

2012-02-26T13:02:00.002-08:00

Most people if they have no set time would go on eating all day. Thus, it is important to have set times to eat. If you have good self-control, and watch what you eat, you can anytime you want. Nutrition has myths of gigantic proportions-most are due to ignorance.

I would like to take extra calcium in my diet but I am not too fond of milk. Is there something else I can take instead of pills?

2012-02-26T13:01:00.002-08:00

Well, for some unknown reason, many people outgrow their fondness for milk. Other claim they have lactose intolerance. If you do not have lactose intolerance you can drink any type of milk shake- you can buy milk shakes at fast food stores or make your own at home. All types of cheese contain high amounts of calcium. Other sources of calcium include sesame seed , almonds and green leafy vegetables.

Once in a while, go drink a McDonald's Milk shake- they are the best-then go out for a walk because these shakes contain tons of calories.

I recently heard that eating African mangoes everyday can help one lose weight? Is this true?

2011-05-15T12:15:00.001-07:00

Whoever told you that must be a buffoon, idiot and an ignoramus fool. Sure African mangoes are delicious to eat, but there is zero evidence that these fruits can help you lose weight. In fact, the taste is so addictive that you will gain more weight by eating more mangoes. The only people who advocate mangoes as a weight loss aid are people trying to sucker gullible westerners with false claims. Similar fairy tales occurred a few years ago with acai berry, aloe Vera, papaya and so on. If you were to go to Africa, you will see for yourself, that obesity is rampant in many countries. There is nothing wrong in eating mangoes, but if you want to lose weight, start walking more and eating less.

Does the Dukan Diet work for weight loss?

2011-03-19T14:04:00.001-07:00

Experts indicate that the diet does not involve calorie counting and includes options for vegetarians. The diet has specific meal plans and recipes. However, the diet plan is very limiting and even recommends dodging of healthy foods like fruits, grain and nuts. Unfortunately, most low carbohydrate diets are not sustainable and most people tend to quit after just one week. Moreover, eating only protein diets leads to mood swings, extreme irritability, constipation and bad breath.

In addition, protein diets are not ideal for people who have kidney problems, gout, high cholesterol or liver problems. In conclusion, the dukan diet is nothing special. The weight loss seen in the first two phase is pure water and likely to be regained when normal eating habits are resumed. The diet book costs $25. If you want to lose the cheap way and avoid restrictions of dietary plans, just walk more and eat less.

How does the Dukan diet work?

2011-03-19T14:03:00.003-07:00

The diet is managed in several phases. The first phase, which lasts 1-2 weeks, is the attack phase where one only consumes protein foods that do not contain fat or carbohydrates. The foods can be seasoned and one can drink ample water and caffeine containing beverages. If you maintain this, you can lose 7-10 pounds.

The next phase is the cruise phase where one alternates with proteins and vegetables. The choice of vegetable is severely limited to lettuce, spinach, celery, cucumber and tomato. All vegetables are consumed either raw. steamed or in soups. You follow this phase until your target weight is reached. The author says people can lose at least 2 pounds a week in this phase.

In the 3^rd phase, one maintains the proteins and vegetables but is allowed one portion of fruit as well as 2-slices of whole grain bread daily. In addition, an additional serving of a carbohydrate like pasta or rice is allowed each week. In this phase, you are also allowed one "party" meal each week, which is increased to two once if you are losing weight.

In phase 4 or stabilization phase, this will be the lifestyle diet. You can go back to eating whatever you like as long as you follow the rules of the 2^nd phase. One day a week, you are supposed to eat only protein. Exercise is mandatory part of the diet program.

What is the Dukan diet for weight loss?

2011-03-19T14:03:00.001-07:00

In the world of weight loss, the majority of diets have been developed by North Americans. This is of no coincidence because weight gain is a serious problem on this side of the continent. Now a French doctor has introduced the dukan diet, which has been quite popular in Europe for many years. Millions of people use the dukan diet for weight control and the diet is used by many celebs, including Giselle Bundchen, Bridget Bardot and Jennifer Lopez.

The dukan diet is centered around eating high protein foods, no fat and severely limits carbohydrates, including fruits, starchy vegetables, whole grains and legumes.

I am a 5’.3” female, weigh 94 pounds and still can’t lose weight. I am exercising regularly and eat as little as I can. What else can I do?

2011-03-06T16:40:00.001-08:00

How about some Prozac? You need to see a mental health professional. The problem is not with your body but your brain.

In general how many calories does one need everyday? I am a 27 years old female and weigh 149 pounds.

2011-03-06T16:39:00.002-08:00

The calorie content is based on gender and weight. In general, the average non-obese individual will require anywhere from 1600-2200 calories. The higher number is for the slightly heavier person. Most experts go with the 1800 calories per day. To lose weight, one should cut down to about 1500 calories a day.

Are there any foods that will prevent hunger while i am on a diet?

2011-03-06T16:39:00.000-08:00

Losing weight is difficult and no one knows how to cure the hunger pangs. Every Tom, Dick and Harry has a suggestion- so here is my two cents worth. The ideal foods when you are trying to lose weight are fruits, vegetables and complex carbohydrates. You really do not need to buy a book to know this. Eat raw vegetables and avoid too much lean meat. While nuts are recommended, they are also high in fat. So if you do munch on nuts, keep them to a minimum. If you eat vegetables and fruits, you really do not need to take any extra health supplements or vitamins.

I have high cholesterol levels and my doctor insists that I take a statin drug. I have read that a low fat diet may help. Is this true?

2011-02-21T17:51:00.000-08:00

One would think that eating a low fat diet would lower blood cholesterol. Unfortunately a number of studies done on patients who undertook a low fat diet for 6 months showed no difference in cholesterol levels. Many other diets have been investigated but so far diet alone does not appear to have an impact on blood cholesterol. However, if you combine this with exercise, then cholesterol does drop. So if you do not want to take drugs, start an exercise program, cut down on your diet, and do not smoke.

I have a problem with bloating. Are there certain foods that I should avoid?

2011-01-27T13:54:00.001-08:00

Many plants foods can cause bloating. Some plant foods generally are not digested well. When these foods enter the small intestine, bacteria degrade them and produce a lot of gas. This gas is responsible for bloating. Similarly, the excess gas is also passed out through the rectum.

Dietary fiber is commonly associated with bloating; consumer should not eat more than 20g of fiber per day as it leads to bloating. The best away to avoid bloating is to keep a diary of foods and avoid foods that cause gas.

Other foods known to cause bloating include drinking caffeine/cola beverages and artificial sweeteners. Individuals who have lactose intolerance also develop bloating when they consumer dairy products.

Vegetables that have a reputation for bloating include broccoli and beans. These foods are high in fiber and not well digested and always lead to excess gas production.

Is there a special diet I should eat to lose belly fat?

2011-01-18T12:16:00.000-08:00

No, you can eat anything you want as long as you do not pile up the calories. However, common sense indicates that a healthy diet is important. There should be no more junk food or high calorie foods in the diet. Learn to read labels, replace your diet with fruits, vegetables, and unsaturated fats. Increase portions of complex carbohydrates and reduce simple carbohydrates like white bread and refined pasta. Further, decrease the portion size or eat several small meals 5-6 times a day. Finally, drink water or fruit juices.

There is no need to buy any books to follow this simple advice. The majority of dietary books on weight loss are frauds, offer advice which is not practical and just add up as junk in the home or as a replacement for firewood. Read less and start walking today if you want to lose weight.

Can I prevent gallstones with changes in diet?

2011-01-05T19:35:00.001-08:00

Yes, anyone who wants to avoid gallstones and surgery should start to make changes in their diet. Majority of gallstones are made of cholesterol and calcium. So to prevent gallstones you should eat a low fat diet and avoid too many simple carbohydrates. This means less sugar, candies, chocolates and white flour based products.

Start with a diet which is rich in fiber and one that includes fruits and vegetables. Drink ample water everyday, keep your weight down, exercise and avoid excess red meat. If you still develop gallstones after this, then you just have plain bad luck

Will a vegetarian diet help me better control my diabetes?

2010-12-26T17:27:00.000-08:00

There is no question that a vegetarian diet can help you better control your diabetes, but it will not cure it. There is a lot of evidence that certain vegetable foods can help delay absorption of carbohydrates from the stomach and help stabilize blood sugars. In addition with time, your body will be better able to respond to insulin.

The other benefits of a vegetarian diet include lower calories which will help you manage your weight and also lower your blood cholesterol. Vegetarian diets can also help you reduce the risk of heart disease.

Unfortunately there is no one particular vegetarian food that can be recommended.

You may want to start on a diet of poultry, dairy products and a variety of vegetables. Vegetarian diets contain all the minerals and nutrients that you need to live a healthy life. The only negative is that vegetarian diets do lack variety and can become dull.

Are there are any clinical reports on hydroxycut?

2010-11-19T05:20:00.002-08:00

Unfortunately, the vendors of HCA have never conduced trials to determine if their products work in humans. All the anecdotal reports claim that it is junk. There are countless blogs on cyberspace and the majority of people who have bought this supplement feel cheated. In fact, the FDA has recently sent a warning to all these manufacturers to stop marketing HCA as a weight loss supplement. Of great interest to all consumers is that HCA has been shown to cause liver damage, seizures and heart problems—something that the manufactures never mentioned.

In two small trials, some individuals did lose 2 pounds over 12 weeks but the weight loss was not sustained. Further, one should remember, rats were given massive doses of HCA and now with the data clear on toxicity of the supplement, I am not sure if many consumers would be so interested in ingesting mega doses of HCA.

Finally HCA is not an inexpensive product. Depending on where you buy and from whom the cost can vary from $40-$60 for a month’s supply and most of these vendors sucker you into buying 3-6 months’ supply at a discounted rate.

So what should the consumer who wants to lose weight do?

For the moment, there is no magic weight loss pill. If you really want to lose weight, start an exercise program or start to walk, and eat less. This method is slow, safe, cheap and gets you the results if you remain motivated.

So does hydroxycut work?

2010-11-19T05:20:00.000-08:00

Experts claim that hydroxycut is an intermediate in the metabolism pathways. When you eat excess carbohydrates, they get converted into fat. This fat then starts to add up on your buttocks and waist line. Hydroxy citric acid somehow stops the enzyme what coverts carbohydrate into fat- so you do not get fat deposits even if you eat a lot of carbohydrates. All this sounds great but does it work? Experts in nutrition claim that this is not the only pathway for the body to make fat; there are many other pathways that are not affected by hydroxycitric acid and thus, most people do not see weight loss.

Is there a best appetite suppressant?

2010-11-19T05:19:00.000-08:00

Almost everyone wants to lose weight, look slim, trim and beautiful. Unfortunately, most people tend to seek the easy way towards weight loss- everyone wants a drug or a health supplement to do the work for them. More importantly, everyone wants the results immediately!

The one health supplement that has been hyped up to be the best appetite suppressant is hydroxycitric acid (HCA). Hydroxycitric acid is found in the rind of the fruit tree, garcinia Cambogia, a tree that is native to many parts of SE Asia. In this part of the world, Garcinia has been used for centuries both as a flavoring agent and as food preservative. People who have used extracts of this plant in cooking claim that it makes them feel full and avoids over eating. These anecdotal reports did not go unnoticed by the enterprising weight loss and soon, extracts of Garcinia were available in every health food store by the 1980s.

The manufacturers of hydroxycut have based all their evidence on experiments done on rats in the 1970s. In these experiments when rats were given massive amount of hydroxycut, they ate less and lost weight. Well, since then hydroxycut has been marketed as HCA, Citrimax, Super Citrimax, citrin and super garcinia as a weight loss agent for humans. Today, people spend millions of dollars on hydroxycut with the hope that they will lose weight and look sexy again.

The Truth about HCG

2010-11-08T03:40:00.001-08:00

The majority of people on this earth cannot manage more than 2-3 days of this diet. For those who manage to go past 4 days, most end up in hospital with severe dehydration and needing IV therapy. In addition, all the weight you lose during the 4 days is water. After a few days in hospital, you will quickly get it back. These low calories diets have been evaluated before a zillion times and never been shown to work in the long term. These diets do not meet your nutritional needs, are not sustainable and never work (most people give up after 24 hours). HCG also has many side effects, including severe headaches, generalized fatigue, agitation (from hunger pangs) and alterations in the menstrual cycle. For males who want to try out the HCG therapy, you will also need a bra, as the therapy will give you size34 C breasts.

Finally, HCG costs a fortune. In many cases, you never know what product you are being injected with at the clinics. If you are thinking of buying HCG on cyberspace, remember the majority is fake and whatever else is available is probably contaminated with real weight loss drugs.

HCG is a dangerous way to lose weight and there is no guarantee it works. The demand for HCG has resulted in a black market with variable prices. If you really want to lose weight, start by walking and eating less- forget this B.S. and dangerous fad- you will most likely end up in a hospital that will end up costing you a fortune.

Do people who use HCG lose weight?

2010-11-08T03:39:00.001-08:00

Well, it depends on whom you speak to. First, HCG must be injected to be effective. All the oral supplements of HCG are useless as none of it is ever absorbed from the stomach- the acid rapidly breaks it down. Secondly, people who lose weight with this regimen do so primarily because of the very low calorie diet and not due to HCG. Third, there are no studies, which have shown that HCG injections can help people lose weight. In fact, HCG injections generally make people gain weight. Fifth HCG injections are not meant for men. Sixth, HCG has never been approved for weight loss by the FDA. HCG has only been approved to treat infertility and all other non-approved uses are considered experimental.

The dietary restrictions by these weight loss clinics are no joke either. These so-called weight loss professionals recommend low calorie diets of 600-800 calories a day. For those of you who do not understand calories well, this means you drink some boiled water in the morning and have a one slice of bread and a few scraps of cereal. You are allowed to drink more water throughout the morning. Then have another slice of bread with a fruit for lunch and more water. Before bedtime, another slice of bread but this time you can add some butter and jam- and do not forget the water. You can eat one or two peanuts to quench the hunger pangs (If you eat a few more peanuts, then of course, you will have gone over your 600-calorie limit and the Pros will blame you rather than their diet!).

Can I take HCG to lose weight?

2010-11-08T03:38:00.000-08:00

Sure, you can take HCG to lose weight, but the question remains, "is it safe and does it work?" All over the nation, weight loss clinics have been injecting, stuffing and cramming over-weight people with pills, lotions, creams, sprays, tablets and enemas.

One of the latest products to be used for weight loss is Human chorionic gonadotrophin or HCG. The weight loss Pros claim that HCG when combined with a low calorie diet can help everyone lose weight. The weight loss is not instant and requires many treatments with HCG. HCG is available in many formulations at the weight loss clinics. People who sell HCG claim that this hormone burns off the excess fat from the waist and buttocks within a few weeks.