Helping People Lose Weight Via Traditional & Surgery Alternatives
One of the hardest things to start if you’re physically impaired or obese is some form of exercise. Worst of all, obesity and physically impairment always seem to go together. Just about every over weight friend I know has some form of physically disability that prevents them from getting more active.
The more weight we put on, the more problems we have.
Finally, WL&S Support can offer a exercise program that anyone can do, no matter what physically problems you have! Read the rest of this post
The WHO (World Health Organization) recommends no more than 10% of your total daily energy should come from added sugar. Based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet, you should not exceed 12 teaspoons of sugar daily. To gauge how much sugar is in a serving, divide the grams by 4. I.E. – 4 grams of sugar per serving translates into 1 teaspoon of sugar.
Many people wonder whether they should be eating sugar (natural or refined) or should they use artificial sweeteners as a replacement, in order to reduce calories and blood sugar levels while at the same time retaining the sweetness in their favourite foods. Knowing what you are consuming and their side effects may help in the decision making process?
Do sugars or sweeteners cause people to eat more food? Read the rest of this post
I have a new toaster. In fact this is about my 5th toaster in as many years. My wife says I have a fetish around toasters, but the truth is they’ve all been too slow. This morning I stuck my English muffin into my new toaster and began to wait. My latest toaster has a digital count down timer, so now I can actually watch the seconds tick aways as “the perfect” toast is being created just for me – At leasts, that’s what the box said. However, what the box didn’t say is that it would take too long!
As the seconds ticked by, I realized something crucially important about me, food and time! Read the rest of this post
Yeap! That’s right! You can lose weight if you eat slower.
Could it be that simple? Why would eating slower make us lose weight? Is there science to back up this claim? Have people actually done it? Did it actually work for them? Glad you asked. To find out, read on … Read the rest of this post
By Fran Berkoff RD (registered dietitian) – published in Canadian Living May 2010
While most places we dine out at today offer a variety of healthy choices, many restaurant and fast-food meals can still be larger and much higher in calories, fat and salt than those we cook in our own kitchens. Here are 11 pointers to help you pick delicious and nutritious meals when you are eating away from home.
1. A little homework helps. Nutrition info for many chains is available on the Internet. (If not, ask for it once you are at the restaurant.) Compare items online for calories, fat and sodium. Did you know that a six-inch Cold Cut Combo from Subway has 480 calories, 23 grams of fat and 1,220 milligrams of sodium? This means the healthier option is a six-inch Oven Roasted Chicken sandwich with only 310 calories 4.5 grams of fat and 700 milligrams of sodium. When possible, decide ahead of time what you will order. You will be less tempted to overindulge if you have already made up your mind. Read the rest of this post
