Archive for February, 2011

A person goes on a diet for two reasons, to lose weight or to keep fit and a low cholesterol diet does just that. Cholesterol is waxy lipid alcohol which is present in the cell membranes of animal cells. Even though cholesterol is essential to maintain proper fluidity and permeability of the mammalian cell, it [...]

High in fat, incorporating plenty of proteins and low in carbohydrates, the keto-genic diet is mainly used to cure epilepsy in children. This diet compels the body to burn fat instead of stored carbohydrates by imitating a few characteristics of starvation. The general norm of the human body is the conversion of carbohydrates into glucose, [...]

Paleo Diet Overview

27, Feb 2011

The Paleo Diet or the Paleolithic Diet is a scientific nutritional approach based on the theory that human beings are, by virtue of their genes, habituated to the diet of their forefathers. Human genetic patterns and trends have hardly changed over time, and this is the underlying principle of the Caveman Diet. So maybe it’s [...]

Zone Diet Overview

27, Feb 2011

Who said you have to give up on carbohydrates and fats to achieve your ideal body weight? The Zone diet shows you the path of moderation. The zone diet stresses on the moderate consumption of proteins, carbohydrates as well as fats (yes you read that right).

Anorexic Diet Tips

26, Feb 2011

More and more people are becoming anorexic in their quest to attain their ideal weight. Anorexia Nervosa is a body image disorder in which the person suffering from it believes they have to lose weight, no matter how skinny they are. This is no child’s play but an alarming situation. In extreme cases, Anorexia can [...]

Losing the fight with your increasing waistline? Did you know that by the year 2010 around 70% of Australian citizens will be above their healthy weight range? This is not propaganda, but is based on recent studies which state that 47% Australian women and 63% Australian men are heavier than they should be. So the [...]

A healthy diet influences your health and yes it is all for the good. A healthy diet includes having well balanced meals and regular exercise. One person’s food may be another person’s poison. This is why it is essential to consult a doctor or a nutritionist to find the diet which suits your body the [...]


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