Archive for April, 2008

Weight Loss - the Basics of Losing Weight

A large majority of the people who are over weight are not so by choice - they gain weight due to a number of reasons. These reasons can be hereditary, lifestyle related or connected with the environment and surroundings of the person concerned. Whatever the reason for gain of weight, the person gaining weight invariably […]

Permanent Weight Loss

Of all the articles and ads about weight loss and weight loss products, you will notice that most of them are saying that weight loss without exercise is what they have to offer. They will tell you about some diet pill, or perhaps a diet, which is going to take the weight off without you […]

Do Medical Healthcare Professionals Use And Recommend Dietary Supplements? You Bet They Do

Currently, it is estimated that around 70 percent of Americans trust nutritional supplements. They are using them to fill in the gaps when consuming inadequate diets. Roughly, this equates to more than 150 million people in the U.S. that are supplementing their daily diet in some way, and on a regular basis. Most are realizing […]

Green Tea Fat Burning

A number of ‘wonder’ herbs are being used these days with green tea one of the most interesting; as it has remarkable antioxidant properties, it is found in many health products. As a liquid extract, green tea weight loss supplements can be drunk like regular tea but however you take it, you will burn calories […]

Losing Weight With Natural Weight Loss Supplements

Natural weight loss supplements are better for your weight loss efforts than diet pills. Many over the counter diet pills can cause the jitters, sleeplessness, increase your blood pressure and your heart rate. Natural supplements are made from all natural ingredients, mostly herbs and plants.
Natural products are mild and extremely effective. Some natural weight loss […]

Detox Diets And Their Role In Acne Prevention

Readers know that we believe the cause of acne lies within ourselves. Acne is a inflammatory skin condition caused not by what rub on the outside of our skin, but by what we have going on inside. Flareups are caused by pore blockage, which are in turn, caused by hormonal activity, internal body detoxification, and […]

A Smoothie Road To Health

There are many ways you can diet, or just plain eat healthier, without it being boring. Great examples of these are blended or ’smoothie’ drinks. These beverages, if prepared properly, offer an enjoyable taste and health experience all in one.
A smoothie is a drink that can also be a meal replacement. It consists of a […]

Sweets And Weight Loss

Many people believe sweets are the culprit in obesity. That’s another myth. If you have a sweet tooth and are overweight, it might well be a coincidence. The evidence: When researchers take sweets away from overweight people, they don’t stop eating; they just overeat nonsweets, trying to satisfy their innate fat craving. Losing weight is […]

Margarine Takes the Lead

Now that’s been reversed. U. S. Department of Agriculture statistics cited by Ehrhart show that in 1987, Americans averaged 10.5 pounds of margarine and 4.6 pounds of butter. And despite the nearly $14 million a year spent by the Dairy Board to convince people to stick with butter, Chuck Timpko, the board’s manager of consumer […]

Halibut With Roasted Garlic And Wild Mushrooms

1 whole garlic bulb, un-peeled
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon water
2 shallots, minced
I tablespoon olive oil
½ cup sliced shiitake or other available mushrooms
3 Italian tomatoes, diced
1/8teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup stock or white wine
juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
4 halibut steaks (6 ounces each)

Roast the garlic bulb at 400°F for 10 to 15 […]