Because so many expecting moms do not have the right guidance when it comes to prenatal nutrition, they find themselves at a loss as to what to eat. While doctors discourage pregnant women to diet, there is no reason women should not eat sensibly. Babyfit.com is proud to be the…
His alternative is the Eat, Drink & Be Healthy. As chairman of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, Dr. Willett has done a vast amount of research involving the effects of a healthy diet on disease prevention. He points to findings that show 82 percent of…
The Hamptons Diet uses two longstanding weight-loss approaches: the Atkins Nutritional Approach and the Mediterranean Diet. Combining what you might call the best of both worlds, the end result in an eating plan that stresses the importance of whole foods (preferably organic foods) that are minimally processed and have little…
Bowflex, which uses NFL player Brett Favre to tout the products on its site, has been a staple on the informercial circuit for years. But does it really produce results? According to testimonials, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Bowflex clients boast of pounds and inches lost. Bowflex was created…
The Chef’s Diet meal plan is based on the 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% favorable fats ratio that was coined by Dr. Barry Sears. The Chef’s Diet has many benefits that include increased energy levels, weight loss, lean body mass and balanced blood sugar levels. With both a licensed…
Using their Circle of Success, you will rely on three key components for your license to lose: Think Smart, Eat Well and Move More. The circles are intertwined and you will need all three to reach your goal. As the major authority in heart health, the American Heart Association is…
The diet largely consists of low-fat, high-fiber carbohydrates that are 400 calories or less per pound. There is a ratio of 75 percent carbs, 15 percent protein, and 10 percent fat. When following the diet, people are told to consume even six or seven meals a day. Foods are categorized…
While Jillian’s Winning By Losing plan to battling weight problems uses a triple-threat approach based on Self, Science and Sweat, Making The Cut is an even more intense directive from The Biggest Loser trainer. The point of her 30-day program is to get the most bang for your buck in…
The Sonoma Diet is not only about shedding some extra weight — it is about food, wine and weight loss. The diet promises results in only 10 days. Advocates of the Sonoma Diet want followers to lose weight without feeling deprived. In addition to the best wines, individuals who take…
For thousands of years, the San Bushmen of the Kalahari have consumed the cactus-like plant to hold themselves over during long trips. Researchers began to dissect the Hoodia to determine what causes it to act as an appetite suppressant. What they found was the presence of an unknown molecule, which…