Most weight loss programs say that carbohydrates make you fat. Some of them ban carbs altogether, or allow only very small quantities. But why do Asians—whose diet have a lot of carbs—have lower obesity rates than the Western world? Or how can you adapt a modified carbohydrate diet when your meals are culturally influenced by a lot of noodles and rice? Here are some tips on … [Read more...] about How to Stay Skinny on an Asian Diet
Diet & Fitness
7 Best Foods for Diabetics
According to the National Diabetes Information Clearing House (NDIC), can live a healthy, full life by controlling their blood sugar intake. Ask your doctor about your target range and then make smart food choices. In this article you'll also find some special 'miracle foods' that can help control blood sugar. These should be part of every diabetic's diet, and since … [Read more...] about 7 Best Foods for Diabetics
Surprising Benefits of Losing Weight
We usually go on a diet for the simple reason that we feel fat and want to fit back in our favorite pair of jeans. But here's something to feed your motivation: going on a weight loss program doesn't just make you look good. It can even reduce your risk for cancer, and make it easier for you to go through every day routines. Here's a list of the remarkable benefits of going … [Read more...] about Surprising Benefits of Losing Weight
7 Delicious Low-Calorie Snacks
A good weight loss program shouldn't make you feel hungry or deprived. Crash diets or very low calorie diets only pull down your metabolism and make your body think that it's starving, kicking it into 'store all the fats' mode. In fact, people who have successfully lost the weight, and kept it off, usually eat more regularly: six smaller meals a day. Here are some … [Read more...] about 7 Delicious Low-Calorie Snacks
Dangerous Weight Loss Programs
Is your diet killing you? And we're not just talking about how hard it is to give up chocolate ice cream. Some weight loss programs have very serious side effects, and can even lead to heart attack, dehydration, kidney and liver failure, and lung diseases. Read this list on dangerous weight loss programs and share it with your friends, too. Losing pounds is one thing, but … [Read more...] about Dangerous Weight Loss Programs