Sunday, August 28, 2011

Try the 'portfolio diet' to lower cholesterol


Try the 'portfolio diet' to lower cholesterol; Diet relies on soy products ...
New York Daily News
Try thumbing through the "portfolio diet." New research reveals that the diet, which combines soy, nuts, plant sterols, and fiber, may work better than a traditional low-fatdiet. The University of Canada found that people with high cholesterol who ...
Clinton's a vegan, but is the diet unimpeachable?
Shreveport Times
A vegetarian diet can be a healthy one if people avoid certain pitfalls, says registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, author of The Flexitarian Diet and a blogger at food.usatoday.com. Here are some common mistakes vegetarians make: Eating usual ...
Easy tips to include more whole grains in your child's diet
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Say goodbye to the old food pyramid as the new diet recommendations from the USDA follow a circular icon known as MyPlate. Part of this change includes the recommendation that half of all the grains we eat should be whole grain. ...
Diet book for girls causes controversy
13abc.com
A new children's book called Maggie Goes on a Diet depicting a young girl dreaming of fitting into a smallish pink dress, is causing a lot of controversy. One local mom, Michelle Rowe, who's made healthy families her mission, isn't crazy about a diet ...
What keeps Anna going - diet plan
Times of India
His normal diet when he is not fasting consists of milk and fruits, dalia (wheat porridge) and simple khichdi. Most of the time he skips even this simple meal. Regular practice of yoga for at least two hours a day keeps him fit even at his age. ...
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Has Presented New Findings on the ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
The NIAAA study is seeking to incorporate Omega-3 into the diet of the US military, especially those in deployment situation, in our opinion, confirming the role of DHA of Omega-3 for moderation of stress. Stress, be it psychological or physiological ...
Paleo diet: Nutritional haven or fad?
Times of India
Commonly known as the paleo or the cavemen diet, the Paleolithic diet is modeled around what our cavemen ancestors ate - wild plants and animals. Proponents argue that substituting modern diets with traditional paleo versions will lead to better health ...
Fat cat gets put on diet
KSDK
"Fat Boy" has attracted quite a following since the Moose Jaw Humane Society started chronicling his strict diet on the social media site. It's Fat Boy Friday, and that means a plump pussycat has to get on the scale. "You don't really notice it until ...
Following Supermodel Diet of Including Coconut Oil in Diet may be Harmful
MedIndia
Speaking to Australia's Cosmopolitan magazine, Kerr said that the secret of her trim figure and glowing skin was the inclusion of coconut oil in her diet. The 28-year old said that she has been following the practice since she was 14 years of age and ...
The power of plants in your diet
Chicago Tribune
By Sharon Palmer, RD, Environmental Nutrition Tribune Media Service Make way for the plant-baseddiet, the latest buzzword for an optimal diet that focuses on plants, such as grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds, rather than a diet of ...
Bill Clinton one step closer to vegan diet
MiamiHerald.com
By MICHAEL D'ESTRIES When Bill Clinton announced last year that he was dropping meat and dairy in favor of a plant-based diet, it immediately threw the spotlight on veganism and its associated health benefits. "I'm trying to be one of those ...
Katie Holmes Getting “Scary Skinny” On Raw Vegetable Diet
The Frisky (blog)
With “Don't be Afraid of the Dark,” Holmes has gone on a radical diet that has brought her down to 130 pounds! A source tells OK!, “When she wants to slim down for a role, she eats only unprocessed  raw vegetables. Because of the sugar content, ...
Omega 3s may lessen stroke intensity
HealthJockey.com
Now, researchers from the Université Laval have revealed that a diet constituting more of Omega 3s apparently decreases intensity of brain impairment following a stroke. The team demonstrated that the degree of brain damage after a stroke supposedly ...
Real Housewife Kelly Bensimon is fit & fab at 43: My diet & workout secrets
Examiner.com
“Everyone always asks me why I wasn't on the cocaine and vodka diet when I was a model,” Kelly says in the September 2011 issue of Shape. “I was going to college and couldn't be bombed out of my mind. “My body is like a Ferrari. ...
'Heart attack waiting to happen' isn't always obvious
CNN International
Also, Bare's typical diet was better than most: oatmeal for breakfast, fruit for lunch, chicken or Mexican food for dinner. He didn't smoke. He was not overweight or diabetic. "Friends are saying if there's anybody in the group that shouldn't be going ...
Weight loss: Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) is a well-accepted method
Northern Voices Online
Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) is a widely practiced self-treatment method for weight loss and cut down excess body weight. It is a habit of restricting calorie intake of a day between 800 and 1500. People, who undergo VLCD diet control method, ...
'Rough summer' behind her, world leader Suhr brings high hopes to Daegu
International Association of Athletics Foundation
Earlier this year Suhr had another problem to overcome when she found herself unable to complete training sessions and discovered it was due to her diet – it turned out she is allergic to wheat, rye and barley. “I always thought, if you want to be ...
Weight loss tips: Knowing your weaknesses is key, says Daniel Amen
Daily Mail
According to clinical neuroscientist Daniel Amen, slimmers are wasting time and energy trying diet plans which will simply never work - because they are not genetically capable of sticking to them. So instead of heading straight to the gym, he says, ...
Halle Berry's diet secrets revealed
Belfast Telegraph
"I always recommend being healthy with your diet - nothing in a box, nothing frozen and if it doesn't go bad within a week, don't eat it! Fresh is the way to go. Eat five times a day - three meals and two snacks," she explained. ...
Show Me the Money! Workers Offered Cash to Diet
Christian Broadcasting Network
But even though these incentives urge people to lose weight, some doctors are hesitant about offering money as a diet motivation. "It might be a good jumpstart for people, but the real issue is maintenance -- staying at a good weight and financial ...
Carrie Fisher slims to fit into Star Wars bikini
NZ City
Carrie Fisher has lost 50lbs on the Jenny Craig diet but wants to keep slimming until she can fit into the metal bikini she wore as Princess Leia in 'Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'. Carrie Fisher has lost 50lbs – but wants to keep going so ...
Healthy weekend party snacks
Times of India
With the festival season just around the corner, it's time you wisened up to the game of diet sabotage your tastebuds are playing, and get cracking on some healthy weekend party snacks. Here are some great party snack recipes to get you started. ...
HCG Weight Loss
Newswire (press release)
HCG dieters claim to have reduced hunger, and better results, compared to those that follow a similardiet without the supplement. HCG is now available without prescription, and without the need for painful injections. The HCG weight loss diet was ...
What is the Raw Food Diet
becomegorgeous.com
Raw food diet is one of the most popular diets with those who want to boost their health and achieve a leaner silhouette. As you can probably guess from its name, raw food diet is based on raw, uncooked and unprocessed fruits, seeds, ...
Try a media diet: Expert says it could be life-changing
Wicked Local
Cooper recommends that we each design a personal media diet, stick to it for a week and see how our life changes. "We can play with family and friends," he said. "We can start thinking for ourselves. We can reach out to help others. ...
How to curb your food cravings
Times of India
To avoid this, start eating a well-balanced and healthy diet every day. This will enable you to accomplish lasting weight loss and you will be able to handle cravings in a better manner. Distract yourself: You must have noticed that most of the ...
Clinton's a vegan, but is the diet unimpeachable?
vt.Buzz (blog)
Bill Clinton, once a meat lover, turned to a heart-healthy vegan diet. / Getty Images The former president, known for his love of burgers, barbecue and junk food, has gone fromameat lover to a vegan, the strictest form of a vegetarian diet...
Team effort helps overweight Hawaii children
Hawaii News Now
By Teri Okita – bio | email HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii News Now was the first to bring you an interview with the local author of a controversial book called, "Maggie Goes on a Diet". The kids' book about dieting created a media firestorm earlier ...
Health expo today on Belle Isle
The Detroit News
Detroit -- Preventing obesity and other diet related diseases is the focus of a free health expo Saturday on Belle Isle. The second annual "Celebrating a Healthier Detroit" Expo will feature a variety of health screenings, seminars and exhibits at ...

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