Posts Tagged ‘heart diseases

Did you know that 31% of Americans are obese with a BMI of above 30? 63% of Americans are grossly overweight with a BMI of above 25? 3.8 million Americans weigh above 300 pounds, around 400,000 people weight greater than 400 pounds and the average weight of a an American woman is 163 pounds!

Most people do not realize the tremendous impact a nutritious, healthy diet has on their bodies. A healthy diet is synonymous with good health. A few simple adjustments and compromises can lead to reduction of weight, which in turn leads to a reduction of the risk of developing high blood pressure, a variety of cancers, [...]

Eat Healthy, Stay Fit

2, Mar 2011

It is essential to eat a healthy diet to keep fit. A number of people think that regular exercise gives them the license to eat whatever they want, this is NOT the case. A balanced diet according to ones metabolic rate is essential to stay fit.

The South beach diet regimen was formulated by Dr. Arthur Agatston and Marie Almon in the early 21st century. Cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston thoroughly studied the low-carb, revolutionary Atkin’s Diet popularized in the 1960s by Dr. Robert Atkins, and came to the conclusion that this diet, which limits the intake of carbohydrates by a large [...]

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 [...]

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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