March 1st, 2010
Even though Fannie May is a household name recently, the organization had humble origins. This much loved chocolate shop began trading in 1920 in the Windy City, and during 85 years in business it has developed into one of the nation’s favorite sweet shops. Fannie May’s ability to blend premium ingredients in just the right way made them so popular they expanded to just below 48 stores in only 15 years. Many people don’t know that the management were so committed to the quality of its candies they decided to shut their doors instead of changing their recipes during the food shortage of WWII. Luckily for us, many of those traditional recipes are in production and being sold today. Of course the candies come attractively presented. Exquisite presentation packages add that something special and you’ll have a present anyone will treasure. How much you spend is wholly up to you, ranging from simply one chocolate to a basket filled with various flavors of truffle, toffees and nearly any other filling you can think of manufactured by Fannie May. You can order a premade assortment on the internet or you can customize the order with unique varieties to ensure the receiver gets enough of the pieces they love most. Fannie May nowadays own branches not just in the United States but in various other countries worldwide. This makes it possible for you to send these delicious treats across the US and internationally without even leaving home. There are a couple of delicate items that are not suitable for shipping during the summer, but Fannie May has the business network to deliver all sorts of their products worldwide. Even if you have diabetes or have an allergy, there’s chocolate that’s suitable. Delicious cakes and other goodies are on offer not to mention premium chocolates that are suitable for low sugar diets. If you need large amounts of gift boxes or special gifts for a wedding feast, Fannie May have a range to choose from. You only have to contact them either offline or on the Web, whichever you prefer, and let them know what you want.
It’s easy to see the reason why Fannie May wares are such a tremendous hit with the public. In fact, with varieties encompassing a huge spectrum like white, milk and dark chocolate, truffles, and caramel flavors, your hardest task will be narrowing down the tremendous array of options.
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February 13th, 2010
Let’s direct you to 1800Baskets - the new web store created to cater to your gift-giving requirements from market leaders. A worldwide vendor of gourmet gift baskets, this online store helps you to have just the right gift shipped anywhere. Full to bursting with an assortment of gifts, the gift baskets assembled here will brighten any occasion on your schedule. Shoppers will delight in the food found in these gift baskets. Meats, crackers, fruit, and cheeses are brought together by skilled hands in order to produce delightful combinations fit for all. And it’s not just food; as you surely already know, meals can only be enhanced by the drinks that accompany them - which is the reason why they will typically accompany their baskets with one or more bottles of excellent wine. But what about those among you who have a sweet tooth? Happily, there are other gift baskets prepared with precisely that thought in mind. You can choose cookies exclusively or combine them with other snacks so friends, loved ones, and colleagues can sample the wares. Treats such as cakes can be equally toothsome and will generate some variety to enrich your gift basket. Even those of us with a sweet tooth pay attention to health issues et cetera. As a result, they have introduced a number of gift selections to yield sweet tastes which don’t use refined sugar. These include boxes of a single fruit, tropical boxes, and boxes of cheese & fruit, ensuring anyone should be able to find a deal they like. You might choose to go with a spa gift selection, boasting anything you might need for a glorious bath.
As you’d expect from any gift store, a sizable proportion of its output is assembled for the festive season. An assortment of chocolates, trinkets, wine, cookies, mints, and many other tasty snacks are gathered together in handsome packages. The style of decoration ranges from austere baskets suitable for colleagues to simulated Santas your family are sure to love. They also offer attractive baskets for anniversaries, weddings, funerals, signing a contract, closing a business deal, as well as many other holidays and dates for your diary. Baskets from this company introduce new ways of brightening someone’s day, no matter where they may actually be. You can send a box to anybody, and with 1800Baskets’ top quality, provider network, and service, you can rest easy in the awareness that what you paid for is just what will arrive.
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August 1st, 2009
Don’t believe that having a Newport Beach personal trainer is a luxury reserved only for the rich and famous. There are plenty of trainers prepared to work within your budget. You may be asking yourself “Do I really need a Newport Beach personal trainer? Why?”
1) One of the key reasons people benefit from a Newport Beach personal trainer is that they lose motivation to stay with a consistent physical exercise program. Certified Newport Beach personal trainers can provide structure and accountability, and help you develop a lifestyle that encourages wellness.
2) Number one reason why people employ Newport Beach personal trainers is to lose weight and get into shape because it works. If you made a commitment to lose the fat and build muscle, a trainer can keep you on course and help you ahieve that goal.
3) If you have any chronic health conditions, injuries or training goals a trainer will work with you and your wellness care provider to plan a safe, efficient individualized plan that considers these needs and enable you to achieve your wellness goals.
4) If you play a particular sport, a performance enhancement specialist will help you improve your skill by showing you new training techniques specific to your sport. A Newport Beach personal trainer will incorporate skills training into your plan so you improve not only your strength and endurance, but your agility and mental focus as well.
5) If you are an absolute beginner, a Newport Beach personal trainer is the ultimate physical fitness coach. A good trainer will present you to a very easy effective routine and build efficiently so before you know it, you have the confidence and knowledge to decide what is right for you.
6) Ok, you are already in superb shape, but you’ve been there for years. If you are stuck in the same routine and want to break out of a pleateu, a Newport Beach personal trainer is the perfect solution. A Newport Beach personal trainer will jump start, not only your motivation, but your routine as well.
7) a Newport Beach personal trainer watches your form, monitors your vitals and can provide objective feedback about your limitations and strengths. Most of us tend to neglect some of the subtle signals our body provides. We either drive through pain or give up too soon. Because a Newport Beach personal trainer can watch what you are doing while you are doing it, they can help push you or slow you down as needed.
 Many Newport Beach personal trainers make house calls. If you don’t have the type or interest in going to a gym, but have a hard time knowing what to do on your own at home, a Newport Beach personal trainer can bring physical fitness into your living room.
If you want to get the body of your dreams contact Newport Beach personal trainers.
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February 2nd, 2009
Fat reduction is a challenge almost everyone struggles with sooner or later. The search for the top-quality fat reduction plan or the most efficient workout routine can continue for years. On the surface, it looks as if the search is just about looking fit in the eyes of others.
You’ve got to impress “them,” right? To be successful, happy, and pull your life-time partner, you must look superb to them. Hmmmm.
This is partly legitimate, all the same, appearing physically fit (worthy) is really just about growing in tune with your individual self-respect, accessing a more elusive worth that is not derived from your appearance. “Dropping off fat” must not be the lone question asked. You should not let go of the quest to lose fat, but at minimum look at this question: “How do I go about feeling worthy and fit inside, irrespective of how my body looks?”
Chances are you’re already asking such a question, unconsciously.
During your weight loss efforts, the above question usually dwells beneath your weight challenge. Since it remains present anyway, why not make it top of mind. Make it your central issue. just as equivalent in importance to a fast weight loss diet. You may be pleasantly surprised.
After making improved self-esteem the target, along with a good “lose weight fast” method, you are on the road towards a much better you inside. You begin to realise that there are different ways to resolve this problem, beside just diets and exercises. Going for true self-worth drives you to stare the problem right in its eyes. You then begin to unveil the nitty-gritty issues.
It is imperative that you get help if many wounds are coming to the top. There are some special books and resources on weight reduction, self-pride, body image, and honest self-acceptance that will elevate you to new heights.
But the problem and its answer start with you. What I am telling you is that the actual problem is not finding the best weight loss program, or what to eat, etc. the real problem is self-judgment. That’s where it must start.
You only feel bad in the eyes of others if you are looking at your self through judgmental eyes. When you take of your “glasses” of self-judgment, no matter how heavy it was, then you will have arrived at the source of the problem. You come out from that state by choosing to do so. You remove self-judgment about your body image or about anything for that matter, by realizing how unproductive it is, and simultaneously learning ways to experience more self-esteem.
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June 16th, 2008
In an ideal world, we would get all our minerals from the food that we eat. However, in general we do not eat enough healthy foods to supply these minerals. GM crops, depleted soil, intensive farming and live stock rearing all produce food products which are lacking in minerals. The essential minerals we need to maintain a healthy body are Calcium, Chlorine, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Fluorine, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, Sulphur, Vanadium and Zinc.
Calcium is an important mineral and about 90% of calcium absorbed from the diet goes straight into the teeth and bones. Adults need a daily intake of between 700 and 1000mg. Calcium can be found in dairy products, eggs, green leafy vegetables, salmon, sardines, soyabeans, nuts, seeds, pulses and bread. Calcium promotes a healthy heart, healthy nerves, clots blood, improves skin, contracts muscles, improves bone and teeth health, relieves aching muscles and bones, reduces menstrual cramps and tremors and maintains a correct acid-alkaline balance. Taking extra calcium supplements will help with bone loss in older women, high blood pressure in pregnant women, protects against cancer of the colon and alleviate insomnia.
Chlorine is found in salt, kelp, olives, watercress, white cabbage, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, asparagus, celery, cucumbers, parsnips, carrots, onions, turnips and pineapples. It regulates the blood’s alkaline-acid balance, water balance, osmotic pressure, produces the normal acid environment in the stomach to aid digestion, it helps the liver to function properly and cleans the body and intestines and helps to keep you limber.
Chromium is found in shellfish, meat, chicken, corn oil, brewers yeast and clams. It aids growth, prevents and lowers high blood pressure and deters diabetes. Chromium also works with insulin in the metabolism of sugar.
Cobalt is a mineral that is part of vitamin B12. It is essential for red blood cells and prevents pernicious anaemia. It can be found in clams, oysters, meat, liver grains, seeds, green leafy vegetables and milk.
Copper is required by the body for healthy growth, brain, liver, muscles, immunity, red and white blood cell development, iron absorption, glucose and cholesterol metabolism. It is found in shellfish and crustaceans, pulses, nuts, wholegrain cereals, artichokes, avocados, garlic, mushrooms, radishes and green vegetables.
Fluorine is best found in fluoridated drinking water, tea leaves, seafood, milk, lettuce, eggs, lentils, cabbage, whole grains and gelatine. It reduces tooth decay by binding to the enamel and strengthening it. Fluoridated drinking water is highly toxic. Fluorine is available in many foods and it is highly unlikely that supplementation would ever be required. The government is trying to increase the already-abundant level of fluoride in drinking water creating the potential for the increase in many health issues, including thyroid problems. Fluoridated drinking water should really be avoided as best as possible.
Iodine is an essential trace element which is vital for the production of the thyroid hormones tri-iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) which control the metabolic rate. Iodine can be found in seaweed products, marine fish and iodized salt.
Iron is an essential mineral needed for the production of haemoglobin and the proper functioning of many enzymes. Iron aids growth, prevents fatigue, helps with resistance to disease, prevents and cure iron-deficiency anaemia and helps with good skin tone. It can be found in oatmeal, pork liver, molasses, beef kidney, asparagus, heart, liver, nuts, beans, raw clams, oysters, dried peaches, red meat and egg yolks.
Magnesium strengthens teeth and bones, it is important for the nervous system and heart muscles, it promotes healthy muscles, it is essential for the production of energy and is a co-factor in many of the body’s enzymes. It can be found in wheat germ, nuts, brewer’s yeast, buckwheat flour, beans, garlic, raisins, green peas, potato skins and crab.
Manganese aids in the formation of nerves, tissue, cartilage and bones, stabilises blood sugar, reduces cell damage, healthy DNA and RNA, vital for reproduction, red blood cell synthesis, insulin production and activates enzyme systems. It can be found in watercress, pineapple, okra, lima beans, berries, beetroot, celery, oats and endives.
Molybdenum helps the body to get rid of the protein breakdown products (uric acid), strengthens teeth and detoxifies the body. It can be found in tomatoes, beans, wheat germ, lentils, pork and lamb.
Phosphorous forms and maintains teeth and bones, builds muscle tissue, it is needed for milk secretion, it helps maintain the pH of the body, it is a part of DNA and RNA, and it helps with energy production and metabolism. The best food sources are fish, seeds, nuts, poultry, meat, whole grains and eggs.
Potassium promotes healthy muscles and nerves, it enables nutrients to move into and waste to move out of cells, it relaxes muscles, maintains fluid balance, aids the secretion of insulin, it is involved in metabolism, stimulates gut movement and maintains heart functioning. It can be found in watercress, molasses, pumpkins, al green leafy vegetables, mint, citrus fruits and sunflower seeds.
Selenium has antioxidant properties; it stimulates the immune system, reduces inflammation, promotes a healthy heart, it is vital for male reproduction, aids vitamin E’s action and is needed for metabolism. It is found in broccoli, wheat germ, tomatoes, bran, onions and tuna fish.
Sodium maintains water balance and prevents dehydration, it is used for muscle contraction, aids nerve functioning, used in energy production and move nutrients into cells. Best food sources are salt, shellfish, bacon, kidney, brains, carrots, beetroot and artichokes.
Sulphur is essential for healthy skin, hair and nails, it helps the liver with bile secretion, it aids the B vitamins and amino acids in body metabolism and tissue building and helps maintain oxygen balance vital for proper brain functioning. It is found in cabbage, lean beef, fish, eggs and dried beans.
Vanadium is involved in fat and growth metabolism and stops cholesterol formation. The best food source is fish.
Zinc is an important co-factor in metabolic enzymes; it helps with immunity and is vital for growth, wound healing and sexual maturity. It can be found in red meat, mustard, wheat germ, eggs, pumpkin seeds and brewer’s yeast.
In conclusion, minerals are essential and vital for a healthy body. They can be found in a variety of food sources, eating a balanced diet will deliver the majority of essential minerals but for optimum health it would be wise to supplement the diet with a multi-mineral supplement.
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June 7th, 2008
I want to thank you for taking the time to look this important
information over. I’m not here to convince you or push you. I’m
here to inform and guide you. We’ve chosen many highly dangerous
products and given alternatives. Take the time to really read over everything. It’s time well spent.
Toxins! What are they anyway?
Toxins are chemicals and poisons placed in products and toiletries we use everyday. Chemicals like formaldehyde and dioxins are used to clean and sanitize our homes. They are disbursed in the air we breathe and absorbed into our skin. These chemicals and poisons weaken our immune system, which slows our bodies’ ability to fight off germs. It takes longer for your body to fight off a cold.
Toxins are everywhere.
We have become a world of “chemical soup” so to speak and we are
inadvertently letting it happen. The reason why?
- It’s convenient to just grab it off the shelf without thinking.
- We are creatures of habit. We do what our parents have done before. “My mom uses whatever so I will too.”
- We accept and trust what is on the shelves of our local stores. We blindly think the products are safe.
- We are under the assumption that the government is protecting us against these dangerous products, when in fact - they are not.
- We don’t look for an alternative until either we are lucky enough to become informed prior to trouble or…maybe not so lucky, when it has already affected you or a family member through a worrisome disease process.
Come with me… I will show you how to change your thinking by
taking you through your home, one product at a time, showing you
potential hazards and providing you with better, safer, ounce for
ounce, superior economical alternatives.
In the past 20 years, the construction of “tight” energy-efficient buildings has led to a sharp reduction in the amount of fresh air in our homes, schools and workplaces. In these same two decades, our buildings have been filling up with fumes from paints, stains, furniture, household cleaning products, and other materials, and the results are startling.
According to research conducted by the EPA, the air inside the
average home is typically 2-5 times more polluted than the air just outside its walls. One five-year study found that the levels of certain chemicals in many homes were 70 times higher than they were outdoors.
Another study examining indoor air quality in six cities discovered that peak concentrations of 20 toxic chemicals were a remarkable 200-500 times higher inside than the highest concentrations recorded outside. When the Consumer Products Safety Commission studied air pollution, it found that outdoor air contained an average of less than 10 volatile organic compounds (or VOCs-a type of airborne pollutant) while indoor air contained approximately 150.1. I received these startling facts from www.seventhgeneration.com.
Did you know our homes contain more toxins and poisonous chemicals than a typical chemistry lab at the turn of the century? This is according to Dr. George Grant, Toxicologist/Analytical. Chemical labs have strict health and safety codes as dictated by law. The products you purchase in the store have no guidelines or restrictions on use or disposal.
The New York Poison control study that indicated the poor labeling makes it very difficult for them to prescribe treatment in accidentally poisonings. It is a fact, that up to 80% of all
products that come into the home are mislabeled on proper use,
disposal of, or worse - correct listing of active in inert
ingredients.
According to an article in National Geographic, we throw away 4
million tons of hazardous waste each year. Where does all this
hazardous waste go? It’s in our air, ground and water system.
Since WWII more than 72,000 synthetic chemicals have been produced and less than 2% have been tested for toxicity, mutagenic and carcinogenic (cancer) effects or birth defects. When you do the math it’s only 1,440 chemicals that have been tested compared to over 72,000 produced. In fact, thousands of NEW chemicals make it into the consumer market each year that are inadequately tested for long term toxic effect on human health. That’s over 70,000 chemicals plus more pouring in every year, that we have no idea what their impact may be on our long term health. These are products we slather on our skin, clean our homes with and use daily without a second thought.
We take over 24,000 breathes a day. We all know about pollution in the air, but getting back to our earlier thought on toxic levels in the home, did you know that the air in your home can be actually up to 200% worse? In addition to the everyday products you unquestionably use, the risky use of antibacterial products
particularly sprays and fumigants. Even with proper ventilation,
they are dangerous.
Read the very small print on the back of the container. These antibacterial or pesticide chemical active ingredients, which are put in these bactericide sprays, were originally formulated for use ONLY outside where they can naturally dissipate through the sun, water and air process. When used inside the home, the pesticides in those products have been measured to have levels of 205 times their original application amount by toxicologists who assess toxic levels in home areas.
Children and babies crawling and playing on the floor are the most at risk for these poisons getting into their little bodies, because pound for pound, they absorb much more than an adult with their rapid breathing rate and high (growth) metabolic levels! These high level toxins get into their systems easily through the mouth, skin and lungs.
Some of us spend 90% of our time in our homes. And even if we
don’t, because of the outside responsibilities, the risk is still
there. The toxins in our environment and homes have accumulative
effects and add up to a lowered immune system response eventually, if not already. There are more colds, viruses, allergies and asthma problems to tend with. As time passes, the immune system response gets more compromised, and then serious long term illnesses show up.
I will show you how to clean your home and keep the air of you
personal environment at optimal healthy levels, without spending a ton of money on air purifiers and other expensive needs.
Email me and change your store now. It only takes a few minutes
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May 23rd, 2008
Nutrition, vitamins, minerals, exercises and diet, it seems those topics always pop up in everyday life. Whether you’re watching TV, talking with a friend or relative or reading the latest magazine the subject of staying healthy and the means to do so clearly remains on the minds of many people, and for good reason, staying fit and healthy is vital to living a long, balanced and fulfilling life.
Many health experts and specialists agree that a sound diet combined with taking vitamin supplements is a fantastic way to achieve optimum health and keep your energy levels where they need to b at all times. Unfortunately the genetic makeup of every person is uniquely different which makes knowing exactly what types of vitamins and minerals to take and increasingly important, the proper amount to take of each nutritional supplement. On the brighter side of things, there are several different methods and ways to find this information out based on your individual genetic makeup.
The primary way to determine your nutritional needs can be derived from the ratio of your body mass to your fat mass. Naturally this number will vary due to our individual body compositions. The key here is to focus on the amount of calories that are required to be burned in order to have a nutritionally balanced life. This measurement commonly known as the resting metabolic rate serves as a good measuring stick in terms of what your nutritional needs truly are in order to look and feel healthy.
The three primary ingredients when dealing with your nutrition needs based on your body and fat mass index are your protein, fat and carbohydrate intake. A determination of how your metabolism reacts and handles the processing of all three categories can help you easily determine if you’re consuming to much of any one group and where you need to make adjustments in order to get your nutritional balance in correct order.
Any discussion regarding your nutritional health wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the important fact of routinely monitoring your cholesterol level and blood pressure. A small change in your dietary habits and daily exercise regime will positively affect both if these measurements and put them in their proper range helping got prevent any future health issues from taking place.
One recommendation would be to seek the help of a doctor, physician or nutrition specialist in order to determine your exact requirements. They should be able to easily give you the correct ratios and measurements you need to develop and implement a nutritional program that will dictate your eating needs, exercise program, vitamins and supplements. The net result will be a positive increase in your overall health and fitness levels.
As you can see understanding your body and knowing its health measurements and ratios will allow you to develop a lifestyle based on the correct vitamin supplements you need in the safe and proper amounts resulting in more energy and a healthier, longer life full of fun and adventure.
Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of VitaminSupplementsGuide.com. He provides more information on anti-aging supplements, dietary supplements and the benefits of taking a vitamin supplement that you can research in your pajamas on his website.
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May 22nd, 2008
Folic Acid is one of your body’s essential nutrients! It is important for everything from brain function to cardiovascular health. Folic Acid deficiency is the most common deficiency of any of the B vitamins. It also works along with vitamin B-12 for formation of red blood cells.
Some of the signs and symptoms you would want to look out for would include:
•Irritability or Depression- Because of folic acids importance in your central nervous system you may experience symptoms such as irritability, sluggishness, forgetfulness, or depression.
•High Homocysteine Levels- Along with other B-Vitamins, folic acid works to lower homocysteine levels. People with high homocysteine levels have been shown to have a higher increase in cardiovascular events such as heart attacks.
•Birth Defects and Miscarriage- Folic acid is critical in the development of your fetus. Folic acid supplements are recommended to women that are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
•Some Cancers- Some cancers have been associated with abnormally low levels of folic acid.
•Diarrhea and loss of appetite- Many vitamin deficiencies have been linked to gastrointestinal complaints.
It is very important to identify why your body may be deficient in folic acid!
Are you eating enough foods that are rich in folic acid, such as spinach and other green leafy vegetables, soybeans, salmon, or orange juice?
Are you taking any prescription or over the counter drug that has been shown to either lower folic acid levels, or increase your bodies need for folic acid such as oral contraceptives, aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs, antacids such as Zantac, Pepcid or Tagamet, or metformin for diabetes?
If you want to learn more about why your body needs folic acid please visit: http://www.essential-nutrients.net/vitamin_B9.htm
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April 25th, 2008
Over the last 30 years, research into food and blood glucose response has completely changed our carbohydrate classification system.
It has been learned that it is impossible to predict the impact on blood glucose levels by certain foods, instead people are fed carbohydrate foods and the response measured.
This response is known as the Glycemic Index (GI), it is a measure of how quickly carbohydrate foods are digested and absorbed, and ranks carbohydrate foods according to their impact on blood sugar (glucose) levels: as indicted by elevated
blood glucose.
Foods with a high GI are absorbed quickly into the blood stream and cause a rapid rise in blood glucose levels. While foods with a low GI are broken down more slowly over time and keep blood glucose levels more stable (Remember that low is slow!).
Some carbohydrate foods will maintain your energy levels for hours, while some may cause your blood glucose to rise and fall. Different types of carbohydrate can also affect feelings of fullness in the stomach and this can influence hunger and
your ability to control your body weight.
Why is the GI important?
When our blood glucose levels are stable we have plenty of readily available fuel for the brain and muscles. If our blood glucose levels drop too low (hypoglycaemia) we feel tired, dizzy and generally unwell. If our blood glucose levels rise too quickly a rapid drop usually follows this.
Include low glycemic index foods in meals and snacks to slow the release of glucose into the bloodstream. A low glycemic index snack a few hours before exercise will help maintain your energy levels for more effective training.
After high intensity exercise (strength training) a high glycemic index snack should be consumed within 30 minutes. This will help to replace energy and start the recovery process.
Low-GI foods take longer to digest and help delay hunger pangs that little bit more and thus promote weight loss. So please choose your carbs carefully as this will lower your insulin levels and burn more fat. The secret is to swap high GI foods with low GI foods.
Simple steps to a low GI diet.
Step No 1
Start with a healthy, well balanced and varied diet based on a good nutrition program. The diet should be low in fats, moderate in carbohydrate and protein. The program should be high in fibre and contain a varied amount of foods to provide the required amount of vitamins and minerals.
Step No 2
Look at the type of carbohydrates that you consume during the day. Look at the carbs that you eat the most, as these will have the most dramatic impact on your diet.
Try to change the carbs you eat the most with at least one low GI one. (Replace potato with sweet potato, use noodles instead of rice) By substituting half of your daily carbohydrate from high GI to low GI will result in an overall reduction in the GI of your diet.
Reducing the GI in your diet reduces your insulin levels and increases the fat burning apparatus in your body. Try to reduce the high GI’s in your diet by substituting them with low GI’s.
Regular consumption of low GI foods increases the feelings of fullness and satisfaction and so prevents weight gain. Try taking in six small meals a day of healthy low fat low GI foods to prevent overeating at meal times and control appetite.
Remember, that it is also important to look at the calories in food to. Rice and bread might be low in fat but when your body is burning the carbohydrates in these foods it doesn’t burn as much fat. So if you are on a low fat diet, you wont lose as much weight if your calories are still high.
Have a look at the table below for the different GI food ratings.
Low GI (<50) Medium GI (50-70) High GI (70>)
Grapefruit (26) Pineapple (66) Cornflakes (80)
Baked Beans (15) Raisins (64) W/M Bread (72)
Lentils (29) Sweet corn (59) Brown Rice (80)
Peanuts (13) Potato Chips (51) Carrots (92)
Soy Beans (15) All bran (51) Baked Potato (98)
Compare these two menus and try to adjust your diet accordingly.
High GI Menu
Breakfast: 40 Grams of cornflakes with milk. Two slices of whole meal toast with margarine and jam.
Snack: Two sweet biscuits with a white coffee.
Lunch: Ham and salad whole meal Roll with an apple.
Snack: Four crackers with cottage cheese and chives
Main Meal: Serving of Roast chicken with a large baked potato and peas. Small piece of cake.
Low GI Menu
Breakfast: 40 Grams of bran with low fat milk. Two slices of low GI toast (Try Burgen) with margarine and jam.
Snack: Two oatmeal biscuits with a coffee (Low fat milk).
Lunch: Ham and salad Roll (Low GI bread). Soft-serve vanilla yoghurt with toasted muesli sprinkled on top.
Snack: Two bananas.
Main Meal: Serving of Roast chicken with a small baked potato and peas. Two scoops of low fat ice cream with half a cup of canned peaches.
Chicken, beef, fish, eggs, nuts, and avocados contain very little or no carbohydrates. These foods if eaten by themselves will not have much effect on your glucose levels and are very low GI. Alcoholic beverages especially wine are also low GI so can be included in your diet but remember to count them in your daily caloric intake.
Low GI foods are ideal for losing weight due to the slow absorption from the stomach. Low GI foods also help to keep blood sugar levels more stable and this has an effect on reducing sweet cravings.
Gary is the author of several ebooks, including “Maximum Weight Loss in Ten Weeks” - the complete ebook and time-saving solution for burning away unwanted fat, and “Maximum Weight Gain in Ten Weeks” - easy-to-use and follow techniques that serve as a guide to muscle growth without having to “live in the gym”.
Visit Gary’s website at www.maximumfitness.com/
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April 9th, 2008
Dr. Christine Wood, M.D, a practicing pediatrician in Encinitas, California, is the author of How to Get Kids to Eat Great & Love It!, offers some sound advice about developing healthy eating lifestyles for your family.
Here’s what Dr. Wood has to say. Today almost one out of three children in the United States is either overweight or borderline overweight and is likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, Dr. Wood warns that these obese children may not live longer than their parents - a depressing thought!
What’s causing this trend? Simply stated, Dr. Wood suggested too many calories and too little activity, although it is more complex than that. The mainstream media is marketing fast food and sedentary activities to our children. Consequently, here are some of their unhealthy options:
* Easy access to fast food for stressed out parents.
* Schools offer sodas and candies in their vending machines.
* Children are increasingly exposed to inexpensive, processed food choices.
* Since the introduction of cable TV and remote controls, Game Boy, home personal computers, among other things, more sedentary options are available than ever before.
* Food companies are taking advantage of the time children spend in front by marketing directly to them.
The bottomline, obviously, is that our children are not getting the nutrition and exercise they need. So, what are parents to do? Dr. Wood offers the following suggestions:
* Examine the foods that are brought into the home for their nutritional value.
* Understand how to read nutrition labels.
* Set limits on media and sedentary activities. Encourage family interaction: Does your child really need to have a TV and/or PC in his room?
* Decide, as a family project, the healthy menus and healthy choices of restaurant to frequent.
* Become actively informed in your child’s school so that the PTA and School Board may learn about your concerns regarding food choices.
If we don’t make some changes, the trends of today predict that our young children will be at high risk for obesity and obesity-related health risks like heart attacks, strokes, asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
Encouraging good eating habits and physical lifestyle in our children starts with us, the parents. This includes introducing a quality nutritional supplement program with vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids that are necessary protection for our children as they face more nutritional and environmental challenges than ever before.
Remember: When you are maximizing your family’s health potential, we everyone wins. When you don’t, we all lose.
© Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW
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Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer, conducts seminars, lectures, and writes articles on his theme: “… helping you maximize your potential.” For more information and a free health assessment, go to http://eagibbs.usana.com.
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