The DASH Diet is an acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This diet has become quite popular over the years and has been developed specifically to help individuals control hypertension. Hypertension is a major disease in the United States and around the world and one of the primary ca
Read Full StoryCandida is found in practically all humans. It is a yeast like micro organism. It is usually not harmful for the majority of the population; however for about 20% of the population it can be problematic sometimes causing a variety of different infections. Candida can be found in the mouth,
Read Full StoryThe BRAT Diet may sound like a fad diet straight from Hollywood, but it was actually developed to help patients with various types of gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, gastroenteritis and dyspepsia. The BRAT Diet Acronym The word BRAT is actually an acronym that stands for the types o
Read Full StoryThe Ketogenic Diet was developed to help reduce hard to treat epilepsy in children. At first glance it looks the opposite of many diets available; however, it was not developed for weight loss. The Ketogenic Diet emphasizes consuming high fat, moderate to high protein and a low amount of carbohy
Read Full StoryThe Low Glycemic Diet is based upon the glycemic index (GI). The glycemic index is a tool that was developed to help people with diabetes better control their sugar level. The glycemic index measures how a 50 gram serving of a specific food (carbohydrate) raises an individual’s blood sugar lev
Read Full StoryThe Macrobiotic Diet has been growing in popularity over the last couple of decades in the United States. The word Macrobiotic comes from Greek meaning long life. For many that practice the Macrobiotic Diet, it is not only about eating healthy, but this diet also meshes with spirituality and pla
Read Full StoryGout is classified as a type of arthritis. It is mainly caused by high levels of uric acid found in the body. This uric acid crystallizes in the joints causing not only inflammation, but lots of pain. The Gout Diet was not necessarily developed to lose weight, instead it was developed to reduc
Read Full StoryOne of the biggest complaints by many individuals looking to lose weight is that most of their fat is stored in their stomach region. With summer quickly approaching, many individuals look for a way to not only lose weight, but to lose fat specifically in the stomach region to enhance a flat belly
Read Full StoryThe Raw Food Diet is a growing food trend in America. While it can simply mean eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, many raw food purists include raw milk and many wild grains which can require some preparation. As far as weight loss goes, the Raw Food Diet can enhance weight loss by helping
Read Full StoryThe Suddenly Slim Diet is considered to be a fad diet. There is a choice of two programs. The first is a 10 day program in which one can reportedly lose about 6 to 10 pounds and there is a phase II program that lasts for 28 days where a dieter can lose much more weight. The Suddenly Slim Diet
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One of the most popular types of diets today are low carb diets. Low carb diets focus on carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are sugar- both simple and complex. Simple sugars are found in fruits, candy bars and some types of breads, complex carbohydrates are found within pastas, some types of bread and other foods and usually take [...]
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If you are trying to lose weight or get into shape one of the terms you have probably heard of is the Body Mass Index (BMI for short). Body mass index is a way to measure your specific body weight to determine whether your weight falls into a healthy range. Two measurements that are used [...]
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Omega 3 fatty acids are extremely important to our body’s functioning, however since we can’t produce this chemical on our own, we must get it from a source. Some of the best sources available include fish and seafood such as halibut, tuna, krill, salmon, mackerel, sardines, albacore and foods such as nuts that have polyunsaturated [...]
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A high fiber diet can be extremely helpful for those individuals that have problems with their colon and digestive tract. With a high fiber diet, fiber is used to cleanse the digestive tract efficiently. This means that for people that suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and a host of other medical disorders a high [...]
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One of the more popular diets for those that consider themselves body builders or athletes is the high protein diet. Protein is an important nutrient for muscle development and for those that are serious about building lots of muscle, a high protein diet looks very attractive. Do High Protein Diets Work to Build Muscle It [...]
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One of the best ways to diet is to make sure that you are snacking the right way. Many people usually eat moderate sized meals, but their snacking habits are what put them over the edge in the calories they consume each day. Besides caloric intake, snacks are usually full of salt, sugar, high fat [...]
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