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		<title>Contour Abs Scam Reports</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There can be found many complaints online about the Contour Abs and many people call the Contour Abs a scam. But what exactly is everyone complaining about? Is the Contour Abs really a scam?
Most complaints about the Contour Abs are like the following:

Confusion over 30 day trial terms
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There can be found many complaints online about <strong>the Contour Abs</strong> and many people call the Contour Abs a scam. But what exactly is everyone complaining about? Is the Contour Abs really a scam?</p>
<p>Most <strong>complaints about the Contour Abs</strong> are like the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Confusion over 30 day trial terms</li>
<li>Contour Abs is poor quality and makes all ab belts look like a scam</li>
<li>Slow shipping – sometimes the Contour Abs arrives almost at the end of the 30 day trial period</li>
<li>Price is too high compared to competitors ab belts which offer better quality for the same price</li>
<li>Confusion over credit card charges with some customers thinking the $14.95 trial fee is the only thing they pay</li>
<li>Contour Abs is not effective &#038; doesn’t work well</li>
<li>Poor customer service</li>
<li>Inflated claims about weight loss which are not true</li>
</ul>
<p>In fact <strong>ab belts overall DO work</strong>, and the quality products on the market like <a class="clicky_log_outbound" href="/redirect/FlexBelt" rel="nofollow">the Flex Belt</a> are very effective ways to keep abs firm and toned without doing a lot of workouts, crunches and sit-ups. Electronic muscle stimulation is a great way to keep in trim, and consumers should not be put off by the complaints about the Contour Abs – there are good, honest and reliable ab belts on the market that really will help them achieve their goals!</p>
<p>Read <a href="http://www.mydietarea.com/reviews/ab-belt-review/">the ab belt review</a> with the comparison of the contour abs and flex belt ab belts before making a decision on which one to buy.</p>

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		<title>Low carb diet EXPOSED</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:39:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How you can lose 9 lbs every 11 days and burn 4 inches of belly fat off your waist in 30 days or less WITHOUT a low carb diet and be full of energy all day long…….
We have all heard the quick weight loss ads.  They all say that you can lose the weight [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>How you can lose 9 lbs every 11 days and burn 4 inches of belly fat off your waist in 30 days or less WITHOUT a low carb diet and be full of energy all day long…….</p></blockquote>
<p><img src="http://www.mydietarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/wild-rice-carbohydrate-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="wild-rice-carbohydrate" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-161" />We have all heard the quick weight loss ads.  They all say that you can lose the weight quick and get the body of the supermodels.  However, what they don’t tell you is that you will starve yourself to the point of depriving your body of much needed nutrients and vitamins in which are required to allow your body to function properly.  They also don’t tell you that these quick so called low carb diets will infuse you with chemicals in which react similar to speed.  They will allow you to feel like you are more energized and burning the calories.  However, what they are not telling you is that you are actually drugged to feel like you are getting the energy. But what happens when the drugs wear off? It is not rocket science….you crash!</p>
<p>There are other answers.  You can easily trim the weight safely without harming your body just by following a special plan designed just for you. With the consumption of better fat burning foods, you will have the opportunity to drop the weight and keep it off like never before. Forget the roller coaster.  You can learn to live a healthier lifestyle and drop the weight that you want, increase your self esteem and so much more. I am positive that you are asking how you can do this without grueling exercise and starving yourself while downing multiple pills that have a so-called promise of results.</p>
<p>The answer is actually rather simple. If you stay away from the foods loaded with grease and gunk, then you can burn the fat.  You can actually get back into the pants and dresses that you wore when you were young. You can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol, stress levels…, and amazingly even your rest patterns.  Most people just think about the cosmetic values of dropping the weight. They do not think about the health benefits as well.</p>
<p>The fact of the matter is simply this, eat the foods that you like and drop the weight.  Just add some of the foods that you probably already eat in larger quantities.  We can teach you how to do this.  No more counting calories. No more starving yourself and exercising until you cannot take it anymore.  Live your life and eat what you want.</p>

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		<title>Flex Belt Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:54:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want a way to kick up your ab workout without adding more sit-ups to an already dull exercise routine, then the Flex Belt is the best way to go. With this abdominal toning belt, not only don’t you have to do sit-ups, you don’t have to do anything at all except just put [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.mydietarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/flex-belt.png" alt="flex-belt" title="flex-belt" width="289" height="204" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-291" />If you want a way to kick up your ab workout without adding more sit-ups to an already dull exercise routine, then the Flex Belt is <span id="more-222"></span>the best way to go. With this abdominal toning belt, not only don’t you have to do sit-ups, you don’t have to do anything at all except just put it on. The belt will do the rest! If it sounds like just another ineffective technique that won’t help you lose anything except your money, it’s not. In fact, The Flex Belt uses technology that has been used in the health care industry for thirty years.</p>
<h4> How Does The Flex Belt Work?</h4>
<p>The Flex Belt is constructed with three pre-positoned, medical-grade GelPads. These pads cover your abdominal muscles in the front of your stomach, as well as the external obliques. While being worn, the Flex Belt emits signals that go out to the nerves in areas where they are highly concentrated. These nerves branch out to further <strong>abdominal muscles</strong> outside the area covered by the GelPads so that all the abdominal muscles are stimulated. These signals cause the muscles to relax and contract in a way that is natural and also causes all the muscles to work at the same time.</p>
<p>Physical therapists use this same technology on patients whose ability to work their own muscles has been limited. This method works the muscles for them so they can increase muscle tone and mass even though they have had their own movement impaired. <strong>The Flex Belt</strong> works the same way on your abs.<br />
Since you only need to wear the Flex Belt for thirty minutes a day to get stronger, more toned abs, it is great to wear while walking, running, or biking. If you normally engage in any type of exercise, you can wear the belt at the same time you repeat your regular routine. If not, you can wear it while you watch TV, read a book, or perform your regular household chores. It’s inconspicuous enough that you can even wear it at work!</p>
<p>The contractions in your muscles caused by Flex belt run deep, yet they are comfortable enough for you to continue your regular routine uninterrupted. You don’t have to make time to go to the gym or exercise your abs ever again. Now, you can do it any time.</p>
<h4> Who Can Use The Flex Belt?</h4>
<p>The Flex Belt can be used by any age and those of any fitness level. It’s even safe for new mother’s to use, and there’s no better time to start working on getting your abs back into shape than right after you’ve had a baby. This abdominal belt makes it easy to get back on track without taking any time from an already loaded schedule of caring for a newborn.<br />
<img src="http://www.mydietarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/flex-belt.jpg" alt="Flex Belt with heart rate monitor" title="flex-belt" width="256" height="159" class="alignright size-full wp-image-67" /><br />
If you have a health problem that has kept you from working on your abs, there is no longer a problem. <strong>Sit-ups and other ab exercises</strong> that require you to lie on a hard floor are impossible for anyone with any type of back ailment. With the Flex Belt, you don’t have to lie on the floor, bend, or do anything that will cause you to experience pain or discomfort. Just put The Flex Belt on, wear it for thirty minutes a day, and it will have your abs showing improvement in a matter of weeks.</p>
<p>When you get your Flex Belt package, you get an extension so that if you have a waist over forty-four inches, you can attach the extension so it will fit. You get the Flex Belt and the GelPads, a rechargeable Power Supply unit, a carrying case, and an instruction manual. You also get the comfort of knowing you are using a patented technology that has been proven safe and effective for thousands of people.</p>
<p>The surprising thing about the Flex Belt is that it works. Unlike the <a href="http://www.mydietarea.com/reviews/ab-belt-review/">Contour Ab Belt</a> ninety-three percent of those that have used the Flex Belt have gotten results. If it weren’t so effective, there wouldn’t be such a great guarantee on it. You’re guaranteed to notice a difference within four weeks, but you also have a sixty day money-back guarantee to make sure you are satisfied. Not only will you be satisfied, you’ll be surprised that it actually produces results.</p>
<p>Most of us have gotten to be skeptics, especially when it comes to weight loss and fitness solutions that seem too good to be true. After all, The Flex Belt isn’t the first <strong>Ab Belt</strong> you’ve probably ever seen on the market. The difference between it and the others is that the Flex Belt works with technology that has been proven. It can work for you with little effort, no matter what your normal routine may be.  It is quite possibly the simplest piece of fitness equipment you can use and still expect to get results.</p>
<p>The best way to decide for yourself if <strong>The Flex Belt</strong> is the right exercise equipment for you is to go to the <a href="/redirect/FlexBelt" rel="nofollow">Flex Belt merchant’s site</a> and get a better look at the ab belt and the types of results it has produced for others.</p>
<p>Visit the <a href="http://www.mydietarea.com/reviews/ab-belt-review/">Ab Belt Review</a> Page for a comparison of Ab Belts!</p>

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	<li><a href="http://www.mydietarea.com/contour-abs/" title="Contour Abs Scam Reports (April 19, 2010)">Contour Abs Scam Reports</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.mydietarea.com/contour-belt-review/" title="Contour Ab Belt Review (December 11, 2008)">Contour Ab Belt Review</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.mydietarea.com/marketplace/contour-ab-belt/" title="Contour Ab Belt Marketplace (January 9, 2009)">Contour Ab Belt Marketplace</a></li>
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		<title>Eating to 70, 80, even 90% Efficiency</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What I’d like to discuss in this article is how being outside of a healthy weight range can
decrease our performance in all areas of life because we are unable to use our bodies to 70, 80,
even 90% efficiency. We often desire to improve their quality of life. What is interesting is that
there is no absolute [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.mydietarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/fat-man-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="fat-man" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-174" />What I’d like to discuss in this article is how being outside of a healthy weight range can<br />
decrease our performance in all areas of life because we are unable to use our bodies to 70, 80,<br />
even 90% efficiency. We often desire to improve their quality of life. What is interesting is that<br />
there is no absolute definition for quality of life, since a quality life can mean different things to<br />
different people. Nevertheless, scholars have determined a general definition of quality of life as<br />
a person’s physical, emotional, and social well-being and their ability to function in everyday<br />
tasks or situations. In this article, we will explore how unhealthy eating habits can negatively<br />
affect our physical, emotional, and social well-beings. In turn, we will learn how improper eating<br />
habits can affect our performance in all areas of life.</p>
<p><strong>Physical Well-Being</strong><br />
We are all probably very aware about how being at an unhealthy weight can affect our physical<br />
well-being. According to WebMD, a healthy weight lies between 18.5 and 24.9 on the Body<br />
Mass Index. If your BMI is over 24.9, then healthcare professionals may consider you<br />
overweight. If your BMI is under 18.5, then you may be considered underweight. This range is<br />
not an absolute and your healthcare professional will be better able to advise you about your<br />
weight situation.</p>
<p>That said, various diseases or health issues can plague us if we our not at healthy weights. If we<br />
are dangerously underweight, we may have a weakened immune system or be susceptible to<br />
osteoporosis. If we are obese, various diseases may plague us, such as Type 2 diabetes, heart<br />
disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, sleep apnea, and stroke. Additionally, we may be unable to<br />
use our bodies efficiently if we are at an unhealthy weight. Not only will we be plagued by<br />
disease, but our quality of life diminishes when we cannot perform everyday tasks. How then can<br />
we provide high-quality performance at work, at school, or in their personal relationships when<br />
everything becomes much harder than it needs to be? Even the gift of waking up in the morning<br />
becomes problematic when we have spent the entire night, tossing and turning because of body<br />
pains or disease symptoms.</p>
<p><strong>Emotional Well-being</strong><br />
Now that we realize how remaining at an unhealthy weight can affect our health, let’s consider<br />
the second facet of a quality life, which is emotional well-being. To many of us, refusing to eat<br />
properly during emotional or stressful times seems comforting, even medicinal. We may decide<br />
to feast on a large bowl of chocolate dessert because we’ve had a rough day at work. Or, the we<br />
may decide to skip several meals because we are unhappy with the way things are going in life.<br />
We generally eat emotionally when we are stressed, bored, depressed, or angry. This eating, or<br />
lack thereof, is usually done in order to relieve the difficult feelings. In effect, food is used as a<br />
substitute pain reliever, comforter, or counselor during such times.</p>
<p>But emotional eating is like adding water to an oil-fire. The fire burns and burns because the<br />
proper actions are not taken to extinguish it. Difficult emotions require special treatment, but when these emotions are fueled by improper eating habits, they only amplify. When we use food<br />
to satisfy feelings of boredom, anxiety, stress, or anger, we remain emotionally unfulfilled<br />
because whatever triggered the emotion remains. It is up to us to address the issue that is causing<br />
these emotions. If the situation that stresses us cannot be alleviated in any way, then it may be a<br />
better idea to substitute emotional eating with another action. You can do an activity that you<br />
enjoy i.e. listen to music, talk to a friend, go jogging, etc. The key is to find an activity that will<br />
help you avoid emotional eating.</p>
<p><strong>Social Well-being</strong><br />
If emotional eating is not controlled, it can lead to a lack of satisfaction with our appearance or<br />
even character. This could certainly affect our self-esteem and affect us socially. We may decide<br />
to wear clothes that are less becoming, simply because we do not feel that any type of clothing<br />
can make us attractive. An unhealthy relationship with food could keep us from enjoying many<br />
of life’s pleasures, whether it be relaxing at the beach with friends, going hiking, windowshopping<br />
at the mall, strolling through a fascinating city, going to the pub with friends –<br />
anything. Furthermore, personal relationships may be affected when those near us see that we no<br />
longer care for ourselves.</p>
<p>While we should remain aware of how unhealthy eating can affect all areas of life, we should<br />
also understand how healthy eating will provide a tremendously positive impact on the quality of<br />
life. Though this may sound cliché, it is true that we only get one body in a lifetime. Let’s help<br />
make it a good body and a good life.</p>

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		<title>Healthy Weight Loss Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Losing weight is your main goal, but there are plenty of ways that you can lose weight which may be unhealthy or worse, teach you nothing about keeping the weight off.  Right now you may not be able to see past your own goal of dropping the weight, but more important than losing weight, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.mydietarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/diet-time-150x150.jpg" alt="diet-time" title="diet-time" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-245" /><strong>Losing weight</strong> is your main goal, but there are plenty of ways that you can lose weight which may be unhealthy or worse, teach you nothing about keeping the weight off.  Right now you may not be able to see past your own goal of dropping the weight, but more important than losing weight, is doing it in a way that is both <strong>healthy and safe</strong>.  The key to losing weight and keeping it off in a healthy manner is to change your end goal.  While losing weight is obviously the ultimate goal, doing it in a way that doesn’t harm your body is more important.  Losing weight, in recent history, has become more about looking good, rather than feeling good, leading many to experiment with fad diets that don’t work, and in some instances cause permanent health problems.</p>
<p>On your journey to a <strong>healthy lifestyle</strong>, you’ve probably encountered dozens of diets that promise quick weight loss with minimal exercise by eliminating certain food groups.  The legend of the magic diet is just that, a legend.  The healthiest way for you to lose weight and get fit is to make small, incremental changes to your lifestyle and dieting behavior.  Before we get to that however, you have to change what the word ‘diet’ means to you.  <strong>Diet</strong> shouldn’t be a four-letter word, or an activity that you engage in a week before you need to fit in that little black dress, or your favorite leather jacket.  Your diet isn’t just a temporary way of eating; it’s a lifestyle, and the only way you will have healthy weight loss is if you change your diet.</p>
<p>From this moment on, you have to think of dieting as simply a part of life, not a quick solution for a special occasion.  Dieting doesn’t have to be synonymous with depriving yourself of some of the tasty treats you enjoy.  By learning how to enjoy food in moderation, you won’t be forced to eliminate (some) food you love from your diet.  As the <strong>rate of obese Americans</strong> continues to grow, the market becomes flooded with unhealthy diets with no scientific facts to support them.  These diets prey on your busy schedule and your desire for a quick fix by promising quick weight loss without changing your behavior.</p>
<p>Before you scoff and roll your eyes, consider this; not so long ago, many people believed that eliminating carbohydrates from your diet would <strong>help you lose weight</strong>.  Common knowledge became “carbs make you fat”, but that myth has recently debunked.  While this diet has some components of truth to it, the key to a happy and healthy life isn’t eliminating potatoes, rice, and pasta – a major source of energy- or any other food group for that matter.  If you are having difficulty with weight loss, it is advised that you cut down on carbohydrates, not eliminate them altogether.  Any diet that you encounter that advises you to go against what you know is true (even if you don’t adhere to that truth), is unhealthy and probably unsafe. </p>
<p><strong>The one secret</strong> that many people don’t know about to help them lose weight is a healthy diet and regular exercise.  From the moment you begin school, you are forced to participate in the torturous activity known as physical education, or P.E.  While at the time, you probably thought this was a class made up just to torture your teenage body, you should now realize that if we had all paid more attention then, our bodies wouldn’t suffer for it now.  During P.E. class there was no special diet, no magic cure; just good, old-fashioned exercise.  You were in great shape then, not just because you were young, but because you received fifty minutes of exercise five days a week.  When you feel discouraged, think about how great that fifty minutes made you feel once you stopped complaining about it, and vow to find a way to get <strong>regular exercise</strong>.</p>

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		<title>Contour Ab Belt Review</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Update: Check the Ab Belt Review page to see how the contour ab belt compares to other ab belts!
What Is The Contour Belt and What Does It Do? The contour belt is an abdominal belt that is used to exercise your abs while you relax. It is designed to be ergonomically fitted to your  [...]]]></description>
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<p>What Is The Contour Belt and What Does It Do? <strong>The contour belt</strong> is an abdominal belt that is used to exercise your abs while you relax. It is designed to be ergonomically fitted to your <span id="more-207"></span> waist so that it is comfortable to wear. The Contour Belt uses electrical charges that are carried through gel pads to stimulate your abdominal muscles. It runs on 4 AAA batteries, unlike the Flexbelt abdominal belt which has a rechargeable battery pack.<br />
The Contour abdominal belt guarantees you to lose “up to 3” in two weeks. “Up To” could mean little or no fat lost for you. Both the Slendertone and the Flexbelt abdominal toning belts guarantee results you can feel and they don’t leave room for doubt like the Contour belt does. This is backed by a 60-day money back guarantee on both of the higher quality belts while the Contour belts only offers a 30-day guarantee. This shows more confidence in the Flexbelt and Slendertone belts as being better than the Contour.<br />
While the Contour Abdominal Belt claims to show results you can feel after weeks of use, it has actually been shown not to produce the expected results. The FlexBelt and Slendertone belts have had better results and more of the users of these two products have been happy with the effects of the regular use of these belts.</p>
<p>The <strong>Contour ab belt</strong> stimulates your core ab muscles using the same technology that has been used in the medical industry for years to stimulate muscles that have become weak. Electro Muscle Stimulation, or EMS sends signals to your muscles to make them work. The Contour Belt has been cleared by the FDA for tightening, toning, and strengthening muscles. However, the FDA clearly states that this belt can not produce these results without exercising in addition to its use.<br />
The Contour Belt supposedly removes fat from directly below the surface of the skin on your abdomen, making muscles more visible. Since the Contour Abdominal Belt is supposed to firm muscle, there is no reason to believe you can burn fat just by using the belt. In fact, the whole idea behind The Contour Belt is that it stimulates your muscles to make them flex and contract which leads to stronger, firmer muscles.</p>
<p>For almost the same price as the Contour <strong>Abdominal Belt</strong>, you can get a much better abdominal belt with the FlexBelt. If you don’t want to spend that much on your ab belt, the Slendertone belt is less expensive while still being a much better belt than the Contour.<br />
Make up your own mind about the Contour Belt and the other abdominal belts. Go to the <a href="http://www.mydietarea.com/reviews/ab-belt-review/">ab belt</a> reviews and decide for yourself if this abdominal belt is right for you. Compare to the Flexbelt and Slendertone electronic ab belts to see the difference.</p>

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		<title>Acai Berry Benefits</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acai Berry is a fruit, which grows in the Brazilian Amazon in the form of palm berries. Sambazon, an exporter, was the first to export Acai from Brazil. Recently, the fruit is available  at most juice bars and food stores across the globe. People treat Acai Berry as an energy fruit. It is a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.mydietarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/acai-berry.jpg" alt="acai-berry" title="acai-berry" width="290" height="200" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-203" />Acai Berry is a fruit, which grows in the Brazilian Amazon in the form of palm berries. Sambazon, an exporter, was the first to export Acai from Brazil. Recently, the fruit is available <span id="more-201"></span> at most juice bars and food stores across the globe. People treat Acai Berry as an energy fruit. It is a rich source of omega acids, antioxidants and amino acids. Besides, Acai Berry contains fiber, iron, minerals and vitamins.</p>
<p><strong>Characteristics</strong><br />
Acai Berry is similar to grape. The fruit taste similar as a mixture of chocolate and berries might do. For years, people in the Northern Brazil have consumed this fruit. Acai Berry is known widely for its healing powers. The fruit possesses antibacterial, antimutagenic and anti-inflammatory properties. It includes fatty acids that help to bring down the level of cholesterol.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits</strong><br />
Acai Berry supplies antioxidants to the body, which fight conditions such as the premature aging. It even contains the flavonoids commonly known as the anthocyanins. Acai Berry&#8217;s Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) value, as compared to any other berry, is higher. The fruit contains vital organic vegetable protein, which keeps cholesterol level stable, while digestion. It processes faster and reaches the muscles easily than the animal protein.</p>
<p><strong>Acai Berry</strong> is even carbohydrate-rich. Carbohydrates provide essential energy to the body. They prepare the body for strenuous activities such as outdoor sports. The fruit promotes good health. It brings improvement in the digestive tract and cardiovascular system too. The content of proanthocyanidine in Acai Berry is 10 to 30 times more than anthocyanins of the red wine. Due to high concentration of dietary fiber, phytosterols and monounsaturated fats, Acai Berry offers many health benefits.</p>
<p><strong>Additional benefits</strong><br />
Fiber in Acai Berry improves the digestive system and soluble fibers lower the blood cholesterol. Insoluble fiber, on the other hand, minimizes the chances of developing cancer. Other than the fluid and energy replacement, Acai Berry offers nutrition to the body, which is complete in terms of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. The proportion of fatty acid in the fruit is same as the olive oil. Studies note this lessens the risk of heart disease.</p>
<p>Acai Berry contains plant sterols such as the beta-sitosterol. Recently, the use of sterols is being practiced for the treatment of benign prostate dyperplasia. Sterols greatly help in the control of cholesterol level. Theobromine is another content of Acai Berry. It works as bronchial dilator and helps to open the passageways of air in lungs. Due to increase in the air capacity, there is better oxygen intake, which promotes strength and endurance.</p>
<p><strong>Overview</strong><br />
Acai Berry complements food. It offers a variety of health benefits. The fruit caters to many problems such as improper digestion, sexual dysfunction, insomnia and skin irritation. The fruit is less sugary, and is free from side effects.</p>
<p>Health professionals consider the fruit as an important source of energy restoration. Though the fruit is little in size, it has huge benefits. Just like bananas, Acai Berry is found growing in bunches. Acai Berry is available in many forms such as capsules, powders and drinks. The long-term benefits of Acai Berry surely lie in its frequent consumption.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[As fad diets come and go, the best way to maximize long-term weight loss and overall health is by incorporating a balance of natural foods into your daily diet.  Add these “super foods” to your daily plan, and you’ll feel and see improved physical results.
Fight Flab with Fiber
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mydietarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/chicks_and_eggs.jpg"><img src="http://www.mydietarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/chicks_and_eggs-150x150.jpg" alt="" title="chicks_and_eggs" width="150" height="150" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-154" /></a>As fad diets come and go, the best way to maximize long-term weight loss and overall health is by incorporating a balance of natural foods into your daily diet.  Add these “super foods” to your daily plan, and you’ll feel and see improved physical results.</p>
<p><strong>Fight Flab with Fiber</strong><br />
Studies have found that fiber not only boosts weight loss and lowers cholesterol, but also dissolves in the stomach to form a gel-like substance, meaning that—after eating fiber— you’ll actually feel and stay fuller longer.  Found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans, many cereals are incorporating this element into their products.  Enjoy a cup of high fiber cereal with sliced fruit and skim milk for breakfast and you’ll quickly see results.</p>
<p><strong>Dairy to the Rescue</strong><br />
 With calcium, vitamins, and plenty of protein, low fat dairy has been proven to support weight loss.  As dairy contains both carbohydrates and protein, dairy maintains blood-sugar levels and actually helps support your body as you engage in any form of weight-bearing exercise.  Aim for at least three servings a day, by enjoying skim milk with cereal, or a low-sugar yogurt smoothie with berries or other fruits.</p>
<p><strong>Dark and Leafy Greens</strong><br />
If you’re opting to lose weight by enjoying vegetable packed salads, an easy improvement can be made by throwing out your iceberg lettuce.  Darker greens, such as spinach, kale, and other varieties, contain far more vitamins, minerals, and even protein.  Add these greens to your lunch and you’ll stay fuller longer, while also gaining nutrients that have been proven to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.</p>
<p><strong>Natural Proteins: Nuts and Eggs</strong><br />
Since proteins take longer to digest, nuts and eggs are excellent sources of this fuel.  While nuts are high in fat, they contain the “good fats” that help lower cholesterol levels, while also packing in fiber and other vitamins.  As for eggs, their high-cholesterol content is actually only contained in the yolk, so scrambling only the egg whites, or enjoying an egg-white omelet, can provide you with a high-protein meal, with hardly any calories.</p>
<p><strong>Green Tea</strong><br />
Recent studies have shown that a green tea actually increases weight loss during exercise, while boosting metabolism.  Drink a cup at least 24 hours before you work out, and you’ll be burning more fat—without having to do more work.  The loose-leaf teas are the best option, as drinking a cup or two will also reduce your risk of developing some forms of cancer.</p>

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		<title>Belly Fat Linked to Dementia</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent study conducted in California has linked belly fat to dementia.  Dementia is the medical term for a group of brain disorders affecting ones memory, language, learning and behavior.   Alzheimer is the most common and dementia rarely occurs before ages of sixty.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A recent study conducted in California has linked belly fat to dementia.  Dementia is the medical term for a group of brain disorders affecting ones memory, language, learning and behavior.   Alzheimer is the most common and dementia rarely occurs before ages of sixty.</p>
<p>The study was conducted on over 6000 people and suggests that the higher the ratio of belly fat in your mid-40s, the greater the risk of <span id="more-147"></span> acquiring dementia.  Upon entering the study, participants ranged in ages 40 to 45 between the years of 1964 through 1973.  The participants were followed up until 2006 where they were as old at 87. </p>
<p>They found that a waistline of 39 inches or higher faced more than three times the chance of developing dementia compared to a lean waist line.  This was also true for those who were not obese yet had a lot of belly fat.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.mydietarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/belly-jeans.jpg" alt="" title="belly-jeans" width="256" height="300" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-148" />The fat was measured by researches through a method known as sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD).  The studies found no such correlation for fat deposits in the thigh area.  However, even after accounting for other diseases, bad habits, and lower education – the risk for dementia increased steadily with the amount of fat in the abdomen.  </p>
<p>People with big bellies were still twice as likely to acquire dementia even though their Body Mass Index (BMI) was considered healthy.  A (BMI) determines whether an person is overweight or obese.  Furthermore, a large girth with an apparent healthy (BMI) was at the same risk as those who were overweight or obese.  </p>
<p>The studies conclude that fat around the abdomen is the most dangerous.  Belly fat is the worst because of its proximity to major organs.  The fat around the stomach is more metabolically active and secretes lethal chemicals fueling inflammation and constricting the blood vessels, which damage the brain cells.  Moreover, belly fat may also advance the accumulation of amyloid which is a substance connected to Alzheimer&#8217;s.  Research has also indicated that obese people have a higher level of amyloid in their blood.  </p>
<p>These findings acknowledge another good reason for individuals to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.  In order to know where you stand in terms of your risk for disease use a tape measure to size up your waistline.  Be sure to breathe normally and don’t suck your stomach in while measuring.  A belly circumference of 33 inches or more for women represents an unhealthy amount of belly fat.  According to experts, a belly size of 39 inches or more for men increases the risk for chronic disease.  </p>
<p>Researches conclude that the best way to reduce the risk of disease in later years is to exercise regularly every day.  Try to focus on major muscle groups and the good news is when one becomes active the first kind of fat loss is in the midsection.  </p>
<p>Eat healthfully by choosing lean and natural foods.  Replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat and increase your intake of complex carbohydrates like fruits and fiber.  Reduce carbohydrates like pasta and white bread and if you need to loose weight reduce portion sizes and calorie intake.  </p>
<p>Lastly, reduce stress and anxiety by leaving work at the office and focusing on activities that encourage rest and relaxation.  Yoga is a good option because it reduces stress and is a gentle form of exercise.</p>

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		<description><![CDATA[The key to losing weight is finding a way to change your eating habits without sacrificing all the foods you love.  However, if you really love fatty, greasy foods that are full of bad carbs, then you might have a problem.  If you’re not ready for a full blown diet, create a weight [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The key to losing weight is finding a way to change your eating habits without sacrificing all the foods you love.  However, if you really love fatty, greasy foods that are full of bad carbs, then you might have a problem.  If you’re not ready for a full blown diet, create a weight loss eating plan with which you can stick.  One of the major reasons you’re overweight is probably because your eyes determine how much food your body gets, instead of allowing your body to decide.  The advice you’re about to receive will help you find a way to develop a weight loss eating plan that will be easy for you to follow.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.mydietarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/prawn_noodle_salad.jpg" alt="" title="prawn_noodle_salad" width="300" height="200" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-144" />Just because you have big, beautiful dinner plates doesn’t mean that you have to put food on every inch of it.  Cutting your portions will help you go a long way in finding a weight loss eating plan that will work.  Cutting your portions doesn’t just mean that you shouldn’t eat as much as you do; it also means that you shouldn’t cook so much food.  When you first begin dieting, temptation is basically irresistible and if you’ve already cooked so much extra food, what will stop you from devouring the leftovers in the middle of the night?  Cook enough food so that everyone for whom you cook has enough for one regular portion of food.  </p>
<p>Cutting portions for a healthy weight loss eating plan, means paying extra attention when you prepare your meals.  When you prepare meat, whether its chicken, beef, or fish, each serving should be no larger than the palm of your hand.  One serving is plenty of food, but getting used to this eating plan means retraining your brain.  At first, a piece of meat this size will seem unreasonably small, but after a week or more you will begin to notice that dinner doesn’t make you lethargic.  A similar trick is available for pasta, rice and other side dishes.  The easiest way to determine how much to make, is measure these items before you cook them.  A healthy weight loss eating plan should minimize your pasta and rice intake, but one serving is ½ cup measured raw.  The same is true of vegetables, but eating extra vegetables isn’t so terrible.</p>
<p>A weight loss eating plan that is based on controlling your portions will have positive results in just a few weeks.  In addition to helping you control or lose weight, cutting portions allow you to have foods you love.  Changing your portions will decrease your calorie intake by at least one-third, allowing room in your diet for the occasional bowl of ice cream or triple fudge brownie.  Cutting your portions is a weight loss eating plan that you can live with, and learn to love.</p>

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