The Atkins Diet and Unprocessed Foods 2

Back to those packaged and processed low-carb foods. Technically, they are part of the low-carb program. They can be used in moderation as substitutes for your favorite carbohydrate heavy foods. In a pinch, low-carb bread […]

Eating Right for Weight Control 4

Genes A number of genes are responsible for regulating body weight. More than a decade ago, researchers at Rockefeller University discovered that mutations in a gene called the obesity (ob) gene prevented a strain of […]

Food for Life 20

Fats and Your Heart 4 Trans fats and your heart Trans fats are more harmful to your health than saturated fats because they not only raise LDL cholesterol but also lower HDL cholesterol levels. Fat […]

LA Weight Loss Program 2

One drawback of the plan is the weigh-ins. Members are asked to weigh three times a week. That’s too much for the average person. The scale is not always an accurate representation of how a […]

Food for Life 3

Nutrition on the Go: It IS possible There are many obstacles to eating well: your busy lifestyle, the ready availability of convenience foods, super portion sizes, and conflicting information on nutrition and weight loss. You […]

Jenny Craig 2

Members can discuss their unique issues when it comes to exercise, and support people can then develop an exercise program to fit just about any schedule or lifestyle. With Jenny Craig, you pay to be […]

Green Tea Diet 1

Green tea diets have been around for some time.  Like hoodia, it seems to be in all sorts of products for weight loss. Their popularity increased once celebrities started to promote them. Now you see […]

Grapefruit Diet 2

Grapefruit replaces the starch in the meal.  Most vegetables can be eaten because they have a low carbohydrate count and are low in calories. Corn, lima beans, potatoes, and sweet potatoes are vegetables that in […]