Top Weight Loss Tip That Doesn’t Require Exercise
February 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment
There are all kinds of weight loss tips and healthy eating guidelines for you to follow. There is a new healthy weight loss diet coming out almost every week. Now many of these healthy eating guidelines and weight loss tips are valid points and should be followed if you want to achieve permanent weight loss.
You may be overlooking a major component to successful weight loss. This has nothing to do with healthy eating guidelines or exercise intervals. It has to do with recovery and your downtime.
How much sleep do you get each and every night?
Is Acai Berry part of the healthy eating guidelines?
February 4, 2009 | 1 Comment
I insist it is much easier to lose weight fast than you believe. All it takes are some healthy eating guidelines.
Seriously, if you can just follow three quick healthy eating guidelines you can be well on your way to fitting into your skinny jeans again.
With that being said there is a lot of bogus marketing on the internet right now promoting Acai Berry.
Now, this is actually a great new ’superfood’ in that it is full of antioxidants and other health promoting nutrients, BUT HERE IS THE PROBLEM:
This is being marketed as a “Miracle Weight Loss Cure or Solution”
Most of the unscrupulous companies that are marketing these products are claiming that this berry is the solution to dropping pounds and pounds of weight…with no change in diet or exercise at all…
Let me be the one to tell you that is not going to happen by eating acai berries. This is not one of the healthy eating guidelines you should be following.
This particular product is really picking up steam after being featured on Oprah and other mainstream media channels for its antioxidant benefits.
If you want to add some acai berry to your diet on occasion for the antioxidant benefits, please go right ahead. But don’t expect anything close to the ridiculous claims that are being made about this product in regards to lighting fast weight loss.
Don’t believe what the fake blogs are saying that Jane has lost 42 pounds in 2 months by taking this miraculous acai berry supplement. There are thousands of dollars being spent every day to market this product and prey on those looking for a miracle weight loss supplement.
Good old fashioned healthy eating guidelines like the ones listed below along with intense but brief exercise will do more for your body than a few acai berries will ever will in terms of rapid weight loss.
I want you to realize just how simple weight loss can be. You can start with these three tips and you’ll be well on way to losing weight and living a healthier life.
Healthy Eating Guidelines Tip #1:
Incorporate “super foods” into your meal plan on a daily basis. Some examples are salmon, low-fat plain yogurt, tomatoes, spinach, mixed berries, whole oats, mixed nuts, green tean and various beans.
Healthy Eating Guidelines Tip #2:
Eat 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. They will help you meet your micronutrient needs for the day. And since they are a good source of fiber, they help you curb your appetite and control hunger.
Healthy Eating Guidelines Tip #3:
Record what you eat and drink. You will be amazed at what you consume over the course of the day without ever realizing it. Keeping a food journal is critical to your success because it gives you the true picture of what you are eating each day.
Follow these healthy eating guidelines not only will you see the weight start to fall off, but you won’t be frustrated from spending $50 on an acai berry supplement that only made your wallet lighter instead of you.
Yours in health,
Jayson Hunter RD, CSCS
Do salads help you lose weight fast?
January 22, 2009 | 1 Comment
Those seeking rapid fat loss and wanting to lose weight fast should strongly reconsider the salads they are eating for quick weight loss. I believe this so strongly that I am going to provide you three “salad” based weight loss tips so you can be much better educated on this subject.
It’s just about impossible to gain weight by eating raw vegetables. I mean seriously, you’d have to eat a LOT of veggies.
BUT…
Scientifically Proven to Make You Fatter
January 7, 2009 | 3 Comments
I just came across a pretty interesting article in the latest American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that comes from researchers at the University of Chicago.
This study looked at the effects of lack of sleep and short sleep periods on increased food consumption. Basically the researchers had people sleep 8.5 hours or 5.5 hours per night (the actual sleep times were a little less) and they found that on the short sleep nights the study participants ate about 220 more calories per day from snacks.
The researchers also found that being up an extra 3 hours each day did not lead to an increase in activity (which makes sense as I would imagine that most people who stay up at night are either working or watching TV and NOT working out).
Other studies have also shown that sleeping less than 5.5 hours per night is associated with increased risk of obesity while sleeping people that sleep more than 7 hours per night have lower body fat levels.
So get more sleep and get leaner [Note: I am working on taking my own advice here as I have set a goal of being in bed by 10:30pm evch night.]
Quinoa: Not Your Average Grain Part II
December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
This is part II of our featured article on Quinoa. If you missed the first part click here.
What’s So Great About Quinoa?
Quinoa is known as the “supergrain” because it’s completely gluten-free, containing none of the allergens found in grass grains like wheat, rye, barley, oats, and corn. That’s right my friends, a grain without allergens!
It also contains an encyclopedia of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals — including calcium, magnesium, iron, tryptophan, manganese, phosphorus, and B vitamins.
As you might imagine based upon the list above, studies have suggested that quinoa offers a vast amount of health benefits. Including this grain in your diet can promote cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
If you’re prone to headaches and migraines, try adding quinoa to your diet. Its high magnesium content has been shown to help relax blood vessels and prevent the constriction and rebound dilation characteristics of migraines.
Quinoa is also a good source of riboflavin (aka vitamin B2), the micronutrient necessary for optimal energy production inside cells — which has been shown to reduce the frequency of migraines. This is likely due to better energy metabolism inside the brain and muscle cells.
In addition, quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids including lysine (most grains are missing this amino), which aids in tissue growth and repair, and immune system support. This means that quinoa is a complete protein, a rare attribute for a grain to offer. Vegetarians and vegans, take note!
And we’re not even done yet: On top of all that, quinoa is low on the glycemic index, high in fiber, high in protein (12-18%), easy to digest, and is considered kosher if properly processed.
How Do I Cook Quinoa?
Just like rice. Use a ratio of 2:1 water to quinoa. So, for example, if you use 1 cup of quinoa, use 2 cups of water.
To begin, bring water to a boil, then add quinoa, and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer for 12-14 minutes or until liquid is completely absorbed. Be sure to stir every now and then to prevent quinoa from sticking to the bottom.
Chicken, beef, or vegetable stock can also be substituted for water, in order to add more flavor. Keep in mind, the cooked quinoa will more than double in size, so a little goes a long way.
Once prepared, quinoa is light, fluffy, and has a hint of nutty flavor. The tiny cooked germs are creamy yet a bit crunchy in texture (almost like al dente pasta). You will notice that the grains become translucent and the germs partially detach themselves, almost like little corkscrew looking curls.
How Do I Use Quinoa?
Quinoa is a great replacement for rice or couscous in any recipe. You can also use it as stuffing or even added to your favorite salad, bread, or cookies for a different texture (and bonus nutrients).
If you would like to enhance the nutty flavor, you can take it a step further and dry roast quinoa before boiling by heating it in a pan over medium-low temperature for 5 minutes, while stirring constantly.
Where Can I Get Quinoa?
Quinoa is available at most health food stores in the bulk bin area. I’ve also seen it in some grocery stores packaged and sold in the same aisle as the rice and couscous.
Quinoa flour can also be used to make pasta, which is available in some health food stores or online.
And there you have it — the secret’s out. You’ve got the facts, you’ve got the recipes, so what are you waiting for?
Get creative in your kitchen.
About the Author
Sheila Viers is a health and wellness author who hails from Michigan. She has a passion for living an empowered life and enjoys sharing what she has learned along her own path toward wellness on her website, Live Well 360°, where she teaches others how to take responsibility for the well-being of their own mind, body, and spirit.
Sheila has been featured on The Yahoo! Shine Health channel, foodgawker.com, writes regularly for FigureAthlete.com, wikiHow.com, and Capessa.com, and is recognized for not only her healthy and inspirational attitude, but also for her ability to take comfort-food recipes and turn them into diet friendly meals.
To read more about Sheila, visit her at Live Well 360°.
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