Category Archives: Diet Articles
What is Gluten?
three associated conditions to be cautious of Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat and other grain products, with the exception of a few “gluten free grains” . Many people may be familiar with Celiac Disease, an autoimmune disorder, which is associated with positive antibodies in the blood, intestinal villous atrophy as shown [...]
Blood Sugar Balancing Act
four tips to cut the sugars In America alone, there is a shocking 87 percent of Americans who are in the age group of 40 and above and are at risk of diabetes. Most people do not know the seriousness and veracity of this dangerous condition. However, there are solutions to lessen your chances of [...]
The Real Hunger Games
five fast tips to taming a raging appetite Sometimes when I get home from work I am staving. Well at least in the moment I think I am starving. I reach for anything I can get my hands on and start scarfing away. A few minutes later I fell full enough but, back it comes [...]
The Down and Dirty on Portion Control
downsizing portions can lead to sizing down on your waistline Over the years our food habits have changed so drastically it’s hard to understand what constitutes a traditional healthy diet and what doesn’t. Adding to the confusion is the overabundance of food choices, countless sources of nutritional and weight loss information competing for our attention [...]
The Grapefruit Should Be Called Greatfruit
several benefits of eating grapefruit This time of year I am always trying to feed my body copious amount of vitamin C. Most because I am trying to avoid getting sick. While friends and family commonly come down with bad colds, I come away fairly unscathed. I attribute this to my friend the grapefruit.This year [...]
Getting Skinny on Six Meals a Day
more on eating less more often We’re so used to hearing people talk about eating less food that it’s become weight-loss doctrine. But as you remember from the physiology of metabolism, you have to eat more often to change your body composition. The new philosophy I want you to keep in mind is “energy balance.” [...]
Alec Baldwin’s War on Weight Gain
turning around impending diabetes How many of you read about Alec Baldwin? Well, if you didn’t here’s the skinny. He went to the doctor for a check up and the prognosis was he was heading down the path of Type II Diabetes. Flash forward four months. Have you seen him lately? He dropped over 30 [...]
Declaring War on Weight Gain
five easy steps to win the battle of the bulge It’s a war out there and the battle is the battle of the bulge. The one around your waist and butt. We are here to help you in your battle to be better. Therefore we are declaring war on waiting gain. Here’s a good battle [...]
Look and Feel Better
5 ways to slim down January is almost half over and have you made some headway on your resolution to get in better shape, by decreasing fat and increasing muscle? Weight loss is often a common thing at the start of a new year, it is a clean slate to leave old patterns behind and [...]
Breaking The Habits That Make You Fat
little decisions that can take you from fat to fit According to recent research, the average person makes 200 decisions every day that will influence his or her weight. And most of these decisions aren’t monumental choices, most, in fact, are small choices, habits if you will, that over time can take us to two [...]
Exchanging The Gift of Holiday Weight Gain
9 easy tips to get you skinny in the new year If you are like me then you are looking to drop your holiday weight gain. Here are a few tips to help you say good bye and good reddens to your gut. Eat eggs for breakfast. A study in Nutrition Research found that people [...]
Tis The Season For Portion Control
how watching portions will allow you holiday sweets and treats Tis the season where sweets and treats are abundant, tempting and in your face at the office, home, friends and just about everywhere. We are hit with a slew of temptations from now until the New Year making it harder to stick with exercise and [...]
Thinking and Inking Yuletide Eating Habits
a simple method in modifying holiday eating behavior Are you thinking about eating that piece of fudge? The simple act of writing it down will help you think twice before acting, something that may be especially helpful this time of year. Now’s the perfect time to find a pen and pad and start logging your [...]
Quick and Easy Low Sugar Baked Apples
Serves: 4 Serving Size: 1 baked apple Carbs Per Serving: 2.6 g Prep Time: Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 4 large good baking apples, such as Rome Beauty, Golden Delicious, or Jonagold (google cooking apple varieties) 1 teaspoon molasses 1/4 cup Fructevia, Steviva Blend or tiny dash Steviva Brands Pure Stevia Powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 [...]
Quick and Simple Low Sugar Autumn Harvest Salad
Quick and Simple Low Sugar Autumn Harvest Salad Serves: 4 Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup Carbs Per Serving: 2.6 g Prep Time:<20 minutes Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: Vinaigrette Dressing: 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons minced chives 1/2 tablespoon Fructevia, Steviva Blend or tiny dash Steviva Brands Pure Stevia Powder [...]
Steviva Brands Say that Support from family holds the key to beating the Holiday bulge.
Holidays are a time for family and friends, but also present the perfect opportunity to keep off the weight – says Steviva Brands President. Celebrating a holiday is always a special occasion. But for dieters – the coming together of family and friends can lead to weight gain, lack of motivation and overeating all of [...]
The Six Degrees of Change
the process of making lasting change to your weight There are six distinct stages that individuals go through in the process of making a lifestyle change. These stages of change also apply to losing weight. Knowing that these stages exist and then being able to recognize them in your own life can help you stay [...]
Mitigating Mindless Munching
10 tips on curbing continual consumption Let’s face it, we all do it sometimes. Maybe that bag of pistachios you just can’t stop eating, those chips you just can’t stop dipping; the trail mix that you keep digging into. Welcome to the mindless munching zone. This habit of non-stop snacking will put weight on you. [...]
It’s All About the Veggie!
5 reason veggies should fill half your plate with vegetables I’ve never read a diet or nutrition book that advises limiting vegetables. Be it Atkins to Vegan diets, they all advocate the veggie and the more the better. Yet, the bulk of many people’s diets are often meats and starches. All that said, more and [...]
Just Say No No to the Yo Yo
the latest wisdom in cutting the sugar out Light-headedness, difficulty concentrating and confusion can strike us all from time to time. But some individuals struggle with these issues on a regular basis, and it may be directly associated with their diet. Hypoglycemia occurs when there is too little sugar in our bloodstream. Our body will [...]
Are Your Condiments Killing You?
beware of the hidden sugars in secret sauces Common sense would dictate that a Big Mac with cheese with a side dish of Chicken McNuggets with Barbeque Sauce may lead to your untimely departure from the place we call… the world. Furthermore you might think that it is all the fat and meat (if that [...]
Sugar: The Other White Powder That Can Kill
3 facts you need to know Over one decade ago the US population was consuming an average of over 90 pounds of sugar per person per year, according to the USDA. Now, it is over 135 pounds per capita. This has paralleled increases in major chronic illnesses; such has heart disease, …
The Path To Weight Loss is Goal Setting
embracing the process of life long change At any given moment, scores of people are embarking on their personal weight loss journey. Some succeed and some do not. What is the difference in success and failure? One phrase-goal setting. If you take the time to set the goal and make preparations to achieve it, before [...]
What Antioxidant Haven’t You Hear of?
3 Reasons Why You Need CoQ10 This vitamin-like substance is also called ubiquinone, sound familiar? Probably not for most, let’s try its more common name, Co-enzyme Q10 or CoQ10. One of its most important jobs is creating energy in the body (known as ATP), this occurs mainly in the heart, liver, …
Metabolism Manipulation
Firing Up a Slow Metabolism A slow metabolism sounds like a poor excuse that obese people use for eating too much and exercising too little. Overweight people despise thin people for naturally having a high metabolism who can eat anything that they crave without putting on weight. Although some of us …
What To Do About Your Weight
5 tips to slim down We are on the go now more than ever, however how come that doesn’t kick our metabolism to melt away fat? Many have heard of the hormone cortisol, and think of belly fat . Cortisol is also known to trigger our “fight or flight” response, so it …
Uncovering Hidden Sugars
how to play detective and weed out sugar So you think you are eating well and avoiding sugars? Here are a few facts to ponder. How many calories of added sugar should you consume a day? It is recommended that most healthy women consume no more than 100 calories of added sugar a day, which, [...]
Why have a sweepstakes when you can have a Sweetstakes?
Today we have launched our “Pedal Your Way to Wellness” Sweetstakes! This is part of a promotion we are having to promote our involvement with the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure. Our good friends at Trek Bicycle have provided us with a Trek Madone 3.1 full carbon road bike. This thing weighs around 16lbs [...]
Top 25 Dont’s of Dieting Train Wrecks
how to keep your weight loss goals from derailing This whole dieting thing is challenge enough right? Sometimes we get in our own way. Here are 25 tips to help you avoid dieting pitfalls. Unrealistic, impatient goals Patience… Patience… Patience… Change doesn’t happen over-night. Studies show that people who lose weight slowly keep it off [...]
Wanna Lose Weight Quickly -Just Skip It!
The best shape I have ever been in is when I was an avid jump roper. Using this one piece of gear is a fantastic way to burn calories and lose weight, and you can jump rope at your own level of intensity for any length of time. In fact, in …
