Although weight loss is not the main focus of the diet, it is a welcomed side effect. Supposedly, when eating in harmony with your blood type, you will also lessen your risk for heart disease, liver damage, diabetes, cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Obviously, you will need to find out…
The program has three main components: medical, behavioral and nutritional. To participate, you must first undergo a medical evaluation to see if you meet the standards of the OPTIFAST plan. Once you are a patient of the OPTIFAST program, you have a team of physicians, dietitians and counselors at your…
To find out where you stand, there is a patented RealAge test that helps determine the biological age of your body based on how you answer a series of questions. From there, individuals are given a personalized plan to help you feel younger and another list to show you which…
Unlike other programs that outlaw whole food groups, Weight Watchers lays the groundwork to help you make wise choices, integrate physical activity into your life and stay at your goal weight. A recent study shows that people who attend Weight Watchers meetings are three times more likely to lose weight…
Endorsed by NFL coach Don Shula and wife Mary Anne, along with football players Dan Marino, Cris Carter and Steve Beuerlein, NutriSystem is the weight-loss program of choice for numerous professional athlete who swear by the program to get back to their playing weight. There are more than 120 dishes…
Consume three meals a day, load up on fruits and veggies, swear off super-sizing, incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, drink water and eat your favorite snacks on occasion. It is common sense and it works. Just look at French women. The French diet is usually rich in butter,…
America has already tuned in to see Thurmond fight the fat as a member of the Extreme Team on ABC’s Extreme Makeover. A trimmed down version of his 6-Week Body Makeover, Thurmond explains that you should prepare to rack up your frequent-eater miles. You will consume a good amount of…
Among Tosca’s assertions is the necessity to eat six meals a day, drink plenty of water, stay away from sugar and high-fat foods and eat the foods God gave us versus man-made foods (i.e. processed foods). It is important to first realize what clean foods are — fresh, whole and…
Foods with a low G.I. ranking are responsible for slower digestion and absorption. These traits result in gradual rises in blood sugar and insulin levels, which has proven health benefits. By balancing unrefined complex carbs with lean protein and healthy fat, it’s easier to keep blood sugars stable and boost…
You might be thinking “Ch-ching, ch-ching,” but compared to the obscene amount of money you spend on fast food and dining out, this home delivery meal service is cost-efficient, time-saving and a lot healthier. Diet-To-Go offers low-fat, low-carb and vegetarian meals that are delivered right to your doorstep. There is…