The Fact about GMO – Part 1

gmo.jpgGenetically 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.

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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.

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Fitting Your Workouts on a Tight Schedule

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.

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Health Warnings Renewed for Diet Pills

  • Posted by editor on July 3rd, 2009 filed in Information

HealthWarnPeople 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 !?

foodsafetyThe 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 »

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Food Costs High But People Stick to Health

risingcostAs 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 »

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Soil Borne Pathogens Contamination

  • Posted by Alvin on April 15th, 2009 filed in Information

salmonellaThe 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 »

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Immediate HydroxuCut Recall

productrecallThe USFDA has issued an urgent warning that people should stop using hydroxuct due to liver damage risks that have come out of new research. The same information that resulted in certification has been reversed and all products are being recalled due to severe liver damage that has resulted from use of the said slimming agent. The case of hydroxycut warrants strict monitoring and testing of health supplements that are usually out of the jurisdiction of the FDA with testing and human studies done by the drug maker who then presents lab results for evaluation and approval by the said governing body. Read the rest of this entry »

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South Beach Diet

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The South Beach diet began through the initiatives of Arthur Agatston (a cardiologist) and Marie Almon (a dietician) who aimed to create a diet plan targeted to prevent cardiac problems. No one foresaw that the diet would be making waves as a weight loss diet.

Basically, the South Beach Diet balances a person’s intake of carbs (carbohydrates) and fats. Agatston and Almon differentiated the “good carbs” from “bad carbs” and “good fats” from “bad fats” in the diet. Strict adherence to the diet plan’s three phases will give the expected result, weight loss.

Phase One restricts most of the carbohydrates in the diet, instead ample amounts of lean protein, good fats and vegetables are offered. During Phase Two healthy (good) carbohydrates are reintroduced in the body, like whole grains and fruits. Lastly, more food varieties are served in Phase Three and is aimed to maintain the person’s ideal weight.

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Adverts on Dairy helping with Weight Loss Bogus

milkRecent ads stating that the consumption of dairy products mainly milk is good for you and that it promotes weight loss is totally misleading according to scientists and health researchers. Though milk may provide the body’s daily calcium intake, it is also loaded with fats that are inherent of the product making it more of a cause of obesity than it’s bane. Statistics are telling the truth that these claims are totally false and bogus for while bones may benefit from calcium it has no bearing on weight loss and can even increase the chances of heart disease. A more healthier diet would be in accordance with the food triangle that provides all the necessary nutrients and dietary fiber needs for one to maintain good health. Combined with proper exercise and lifestyle changes proves to be a better solution than increased intake of milk and calcium supplements. Experts warn of the ill effects of such misleading advertising that costs thousands of dollars but may have no health benefits so be warned.

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