Getting Help and Loosing Weight
- Posted by Avatar on January 10th, 2010 filed in Health Risks, Real World, Weightloss Facts
Getting help if you think you are obese may be difficult on your own for it has bearing not only on the way you eat but also on the way you look at the process of eating. The hardest phase would be to accept the fact that there is a reason not to reach for the chips, pizza and fires at the first sign of hunger. Plan ahead and take healthy foods such as salads or sandwiches with you on trips. And best of all, get the help and support that you need through health professionals who can be the best people to help you. Steer away from one shot medical or health supplements for they only offer temporary relief. Get medically checked and seek the help of a dietitian to help you prepare a menu you can use at home and elsewhere.
Going under the Knife – On the Rise!
- Posted by Avatar on December 5th, 2009 filed in Health Risks, Real World, Weightloss Facts
People are opting more and more to go under the knife to get effective weight loss but the sad thing about the matter is that there is also a huge increase of children who are obese who’s parents are finding the procedure more acceptable. While the prospects of effective weight loss and control as being highly successful these cases are making it clear that the disease (obesity is now considered to be a disease) is getting people to take drastic measures to assure they do get in shape even with the risk of major operations such as colon shortening. There are studies that show that the medical procedure is truly a good solution for the problem, there might be more to the issue than just weight loss. Any major operation carries risks and a major one like colon shortening does get a fair share of side-effects which will become apparent only when complications do arise. More studies are needed to establish the procedure as a true solution nut for the obese, it may be the last straw if other methods prove to be insufficient.
The Fact about GMO – Part 2
- Posted by Avatar on November 9th, 2009 filed in Health Risks, Real World
Scientists estimate that the effects of such foods will only be felt after several generations due to the long time they take to manifest changes in human physiology. Most of them are discharged and treated as waste by the body but newer products that work on the cellular level are absorbed by the body as their animal counterparts. To be safe, try to avoid such foods for till there is enough research to prove their benefits/harmful effects on humans. Try to stick to organic products when available and demand your local store to show and include in packaging the proper warning labels if possible. The threat might be greater in developing countries who worry more about feeding the public than food quality so be on the lookout when going on vacation for such foods.
The Fact about GMO – Part 1
- Posted by Avatar on October 5th, 2009 filed in Health Risks, Real World
Genetically Modified Organisms have been circulating for quite some time and it was only when cloning started to take headlines that people began to take notice. These products have long been in use (egg layer mash, growth hormones and other veterinary products) and are now being compared to an athlete taking steroids. There is still no definitive result on the effects of their consumption for there is still little or even no dedicated research that has measured enough the impact of these foods on the human body. Most products from farms are loaded with insecticides, antibiotics, growth hormones and many more chemicals that are used to fatten up livestock, stimulate egg production and better foliage with respect to plants.
Starting a Low-Calorie Diet
- Posted by Alvin on September 21st, 2009 filed in Diet
Okay. So exercise makes you dead tired? If you want to lose weight the least complicated way, then plan a low-calorie diet. Though of course, you need to burn those calories you consume by working out. Depending on the food you eat, you may shed pounds quickly. Plan ahead and keep a food journal. Keep track of what you’ve been eating for the two weeks before you engage in a low-calorie diet.
Losing weight should be gradual and taken slowly, lest you want yourself to be sent to the emergency room. Determine the calories contained in your daily meal, and try to reserve high-calorie foods for special occasions. When shopping, always read the labels and calorie content (usually written at the back of the package). Some food and beverages have “0% fat/sugar” labels in front. Once you have mapped out those low-cal menus, you have to follow it with consistency. Eat wisely, my friends! A low-cal diet doesn’t mean you’d feel all sloppy and lazy during the day. Research on foods which are high in energy but low in sugar.
Fitting Your Workouts on a Tight Schedule
- Posted by Alvin on August 15th, 2009 filed in Time Management
Whether you’re a mom, a yuppie, a businessman, or a collegian, your hectic schedule doesn’t have to hinder you to workout. But some of you may be asking: How do you fit your exercise routine if you’re daily meeting challenges at home, at work, and in school? The challenge isn’t the exercise nor the weight loss program itself. Rather, it’s finding the TIME to exercise.
The # 1 requirement is for you to have the discipline to commit to a specific schedule. Don’t make your planner decide when you will have the spare time to exercise. You choose the time and date! Three days of workout would be fine for starters. You don’t have to tire yourself. A 30-minute jog would also suffice. What’s important is that you give time to your workout program and you stick to it. Keep a to-do list and make sure you allot a period of time for each. Utilize your weekends so that you have control over your schedule. With this, you’ll have 4-5 days of workout, thus making it more effective.
Health Warnings Renewed for Diet Pills
- Posted by editor on July 3rd, 2009 filed in Information
People always want something faster and better without the pain, which is why the diet pill market is thriving even with stiff warnings from the US FDA. Declared illegal or non-approved, these products have been found to contain high levels of banned substances such as restricted drugs, and high risk ingredients that may cause death if consumed in large enough quantities. The US FDA has taken up the cause and tested most of the ones they can get their hands on and guess what, the label doesn’t always list all of the active ingredients which heightens the risk. Health issues that arise from their use can even send you to the ER with life threatening side-effects so use only the ones that have been tested and certified safe. Avoid the illegal ones that are so advertised on the internet, even the approved ones for counterfeits are readily available and can be deadly.
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Food Industry Safety – No More !?
- Posted by Alvin on June 15th, 2009 filed in Diet, Health Risks, Information, Real World
The recent rash of salmonella contamination in the food industry has shaken the trust that people have in the food industry. Why, the supermarket culture of food being readily available and safe at that has stood long and proud for many years and such cases have indeed taken trust away from the many food producres worldwide. from cases of contaminated spinach, tomatoes, peanut butter and recently pistachios, seems profits are taking the lead in the many companies that stocks the shelves of our local supermarkets. Much so they have forgotten the basics of food handling which has very strict measures for observance as imposed by the FDA not cleaning and sanitizing equipment as needed and specified by law. Read the rest of this entry »
Food Costs High But People Stick to Health
- Posted by Alvin on May 15th, 2009 filed in Diet, Information, Real World
As predicted, the economic recession has taken it’s toll on the cost of food and they have risen considerably since last year. But the good news shows that people are still sticking to healthier eating habits even with the higher costs of food. Health as it seems, takes a front-seat opposed to simply eating, raised awareness of food safety, where and how the food we eat are more important than the cost. People have been flocking to more organically grown products that have been reared without the use of hormones, pesticides and other man-made chemicals that have been found to accumulate in the body causing health problems many years after they were consumed. With the millions of artificial compounds we have created, first hailed a wonder chemicals turned villains with new and better understanding of their function. Read the rest of this entry »
Soil Borne Pathogens Contamination
- Posted by Alvin on April 15th, 2009 filed in Information
The recent rash of contaminated foodstuffs were traced back to contamination of soil-borne pathogens namely salmonella which is present in soil that is contaminated with animal waste. From the recalls of peanut butter, pistachio nuts and many more, all were traced to soil and even dead animal carcasses (in mouse traps) left near food production equipment where they can easily come in contact with the machinery and packaging equipment that is being used. Safety has suffered for these production facilities should have done by law, safety checks before food products even go out of the factory/packaging facility doors. There should also be random checks and sampling of these products and facilities to see to it they are meeting health and safety requirements to keep production safe and free from such disease causing pathogens. Read the rest of this entry »