Carb Rotation Diet - What's in the name?

Carb Rotation Diet is one such weight-loss product which gives simple and easy to follow eating practices and a diet that says good-bye to fat loss permanently. The program is designed in two different parts for women and men  individually keeping in mind the hormonal differences. Dramatic Dress Reduction Size Diet is the program for women and Get Rid of Gut Diet is for men. 

Jayson Hunter, a registered dietitian is the man behind this creative book. After having read the Dramatic Dress Reduction Size Diet e-book, I surely don’t doubt his 10 years of studies and rich experience in the field. He mentions of the successfully proven cases due to changes in eating pattern for weight loss.

With only three weeks of following the mentioned steps, I have witnessed the results. Losing 3 pounds in nearly 3 weeks is a positive start for me. What I enjoy more is the state of feeling lighter & fitter and of course the meal plan. I found the biggest secret for weight-loss by complementing the dietary-exercises with weight-training for burning more fats. Keeping off the fats couldn’t have been so simple without Jayson’s diet plan.

I am sharing some things which this book speaks of and a few important things which it doesn’t! It doesn’t speak of fad diets or consuming any diet-pills and supplement tablets. He recommends on eating the right food at right times with regular breaks with the logical reasons based on our body mechanisms. His book also clears the much stressed assumptions on why low fat and low calorie diets don’t work for many people most of the times. The unique feature about Carb Rotation Diet is that even after reducing the required pounds; you can carry on with the practice to prevent further weight gain.

I grabbed this book along with the 9 Special Limited Time Bonuses worth more than $209 for just $47! And it is worth every penny. The book Dramatic Dress Reduction Size Diet holds the title true! You can easily download this PDF format e-book once you have ordered. Test and try this program up to 60days and incase you don’t see the results; you can have your 100% refund. With their e-mail support, feel free to consult Jayson anytime for clearing you queries and doubts about the diet-plan.

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Honey, it’s all about honey!

Honey has been used from ancient times by human beings as natural food, sweetener, medicine, cosmetics and preservatives. Honey is a natural carbohydrate compound that has many medicinal values. It is a low calorie food which is capable of releasing large amount of energy. Proteins in honey are found to be very effective to regenerate lost tissues. It also helps in the formation of enzymes and biological ferments that act as a catalyst in the process of oxidation. Honey is one of the most valuable foods and its daily consumption can keep you away from many diseases.

Honey is a liquid edible substance with golden color, extracted by bees from the nectar of flowers. Artificially made honey is now available and is not effective like natural honey. Glucose, starch, and cane sugar used in artificial honey can add more calories to you body. Natural honey can be distinguished by the presence of pollen grains. This can be verified under the microscope. The condition of flower blossom is the main factor that determines the quality of honey. Honey gets its sweetness from glucose and fructose. Honey contains 20% water and about 79% sugar. The sugar part in honey is further divided into; glucose 25- 37%, fructose 34- 43%, sucrose 0.5- 3% and maltose 5-12%. The calorie level is 319 kilo calories per 100gms of honey.

Honey gets granulated when kept unused for long time however heating regains its liquid form.
People have a great affiliation towards sweetness especially children. Sweeteners are needed and not harmful for the body to an extent. But using sweeteners without control can result in weight gain and other health problems. Honey is a better option than other sweeteners since it contains less calories and carbohydrates. It is better for your health since it contains minerals and vitamins.

Honey contains two inverted sugars called laevulose and dextrose. Inversion is a process that takes place during digestion, which converts normal sugars to fruit sugars. In the case of honey this process is already done by bees. So consumption of honey saves the digestive system from this process. Person having digestive problems due to the deficiency of enzymes like invertase and amylase need not depend on monosaccharide if they use honey. More over proteins in honey can build and replace tissues. Honey has germicidal effects and is free of bacteria unlike milk.

Medicinal Uses of Honey

• Honey mixed with the carrot juice improves eyesight

• Honey and ginger juice mixed equally gives quick relief to cold, cough and sore throat.

• Honey mixed with black pepper powder and ginger juice helps to cure asthma.

• One teaspoon of garlic juice mixed with two teaspoon honey taken twice a day can reduce blood pressure.

• One glass of warm water mixed with 2 teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of lemon juice taken on empty stomach helps to purify blood, reduce fat and to clean the intestines. It is good for obesity and is an effective drink for fasting.

• One teaspoon of anise powder mixed with two teaspoon of honey strengthens the heart muscles and improves its functions.

• One drop of honey in each eye once a week cleans the eyes.

Sugar-less sweets, sweetening life!

Sweeteners are the essential part of food and drinks. It is unimaginable to think of a sugar free world. Sweeteners not only increase the taste of food they are used as preservatives to keep the freshness of food and acts as base for the fermentation for breads. They are essential for making cakes, ice creams and carbonated beverages. But the caloric level of sweeteners is high and excessive use results in health related problems like weight gain and diabetes mellitus.

Artificial sweeteners are an alternative for such nutritive (caloric) sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners are free of calories and are many times sweeter than sugar. The problem with nutritive sweetener is that it contains 4 calories per gram. People using nutritive sugar in large quantities get these calories which are converted to fat deposits resulting in increased body weight. The nutritive sweeteners can come into your body from corn sweeteners, confectionery sugar, dextrose, invert sugar, natural sweetener or sugar, turbinado sugar, sucrose, glucose, fructose, lactose, maltose, mannitol, maple sugar, molasses, honey and sorbitol.

Artificial sweeteners can be made from chemicals or directly from sugar molecules. They can provide the sweetness of nutritive sugar without adding any extra calorie to the body. This helps to maintain the body weight without any need to avoid sweetness from your life. They will not raise the sugar level in the body and people with diabetes can use them without any fear. Aspartame, Saccharine, Cyclamates, Acesulfame K and Sucralose are low calorie sweeteners and most of them are many times sweeter than sugar.

All artificial sweeteners except aspartame are stable to heat and can be used for cooking and baking. There were certain concerns on artificial sweeteners that they are harmful to health and are carcinogenic. But latest studies prove that they don’t produce any harmful effects in the human body. Lead acetate was used as an artificial sugar in the past but it can cause lead poisoning and is no more used. Artificial sweeteners cannot be consumed like sugar; it can be used only as a food additive. Only very small quantity is required to substitute large quantities of sugar. Sometimes artificial sweeteners generate an unpleasant taste after eating.

Food and Drug Administration have set a limit called “acceptable daily intake” (ADI) for all artificial sweeteners to avoid its overuse. The maximum amount of artificial sweetener that is safe to consume everyday is:

1. Aspartame – 50 mg per kg of body weight

2. Saccharin – 5 mg per kg of body weight

3. Acesulfame K – 15 mg per kg of body weight

4. Sucralose – 5 mg per kg of body weight

5. Neotame – 18 mg per day

Eating Disorders – signs and symptoms

Eating Disorders are about attempting to control your life and emotions through food/lack of food. It is important to remember that most Eating Disorders, though their signs and symptoms may be different, share a great number of common causes and emotional aspects.

Warning Signs of Eating Disorders

Eating disorder is a medical problem and should be treated immediately. It is normal that some people especially teenagers tend to go for dieting. Do not misjudge this as an eating disorder. There are prominent symptoms to identify eating disorders.

The symptoms of anorexia include:

* Body weight loss of 15% below the normal weight.

* Constant dieting irrespective of being thin.

* Feeling fat even after gaining the required size.

* Fear of weight gain.

* Loosing menstrual periods.

* Eating in isolation.

* Compulsive exercising.

* Insomnia, brittle hair or nails.

* Mental depression and social withdrawal.

The warning signs of bulimia include:

* Constant eating and purging.

* Frequent use of the toilets after meals.

* Swollen cheeks or glands, reddened finger due to induced vomiting.

* Over conscious on body weight

* Mental depression.

* Irregular menstrual periods

* Dental problems, such as tooth decay.

When You Suspect an Eating Disorder

A person suffering from eating disorders should be subjected to medical examination as soon as possible. They may show resistance and violence when confronted for the first time. They cannot accept the logic behind treatment for a disease they don’t feel to have, according to them they are only dieting to reduce weight. A calm and affectionate approach is required to convince them. If the person resists further, contact a pediatrician or psychologist for other solutions.

Treating Eating Disorders

Treating eating disorder involves medical supervision, nutritional counseling and therapy. This helps the person to regain normal eating habits. Severely starved people may have to be hospitalized. The treatment makes the person aware of healthy food and exercises that can help to maintain his body scientifically.

Preventing Eating Disorders

The approach to food and nutrition is an important factor in the development of healthy eating habits. Always give importance to health, rather than controlling weight.

Parents are responsible for feeding children to make them reach a state of fatness. After that they will either become anxious or the child becomes self conscious and turns to unhealthily eating habits leading to eating disorders.

Stay healthy with fast food

The habit of depending on fast food is rapidly increasing. People are finding it difficult to avoid fast foods due to lack of time or the variety and taste offered. But the damage it is doing to your arteries and kidneys are terrible. People are forced to fast foods when they are away from home or lack of time. Choosing the right fat is necessary when eating at fast food. There should be a way to go around this to keep the safety of your health and life.

You can have a better nutritious diet from fast food if you can follow some simple rules.

• Avoiding non vegetarian fast food dishes can be a better solution.

• It is irresistible to have cheese with pizza or burger but you can choose less fatty cheese or single cheese burger rather than double cheese burger with more calories.

• Chicken or fish products are better to health than beef or pork.

• Satisfy yourself with plain salads instead of fries or onion rings for your side dishes.

• Avoid deserts altogether or keep a strict limit if tempted.

• Completely replace carbonated drinks such as cola with low fat milk, iced tea, or fruit juice. Actually some pure water is the best choice.

• Replacing coffee with green tea will be better.

• Blot all fried dishes on paper towels.

• Prefer fresh fruits over packages fruit juices as they contain lots of preservatives. Use fresh-frozen fruit without added sugar if fresh fruit is not available.

• Choose baked and grilled sandwiches instead of fried ones.

• Ordering foods early helps you to avoid choosing less nutritious and higher calorie fast foods.

• Eat food in a relaxed manner enjoying every bite. This digests food rapidly and gives more satisfaction.

• Buffets promote overeating, so avoid it otherwise you will be tempted.

• Fast food restaurants now offer a wider range of healthy choices and most will provide nutritional information, so choose you menu wisely. If nutrition information is available pay attention to the sodium, fat, saturated fat, and calorie content in food items.

Fatty acids are essential for the building of cell membranes and functioning of brain, eyes and lungs. Fats from raw foods like nuts, seeds avocados and olives are ideal for your health. Avoid using processed oil and always use pure oil for cooking. Partially hydrogenated oils and deep fried fast foods are harmful. Avoid using animal fat. Always try to include Omega 3 fats in your diet.

You can take care of unnecessary fat not only at the time of eating but also when cooking. Reducing the quantity of oil when you cook is the best method to keep fat away. Cooking sprays instead of oil will reduce fat to a large extent. Using broth instead of oil for cooking also reduces fat. Try to boil, broil or bake foods rather than frying. Removal of skin from meat eliminates fat. Marinades like red wine vinegar, soy sauce, crushed garlic, lime and ginger can be used to tenderize lean meat as it contains less fat.

Chomping on cherries: A real mind-bender

When your mind is in need of honing, give your brain a bowl of cherries. This yummy fruit is chock-full of anthocyanins, potent compounds that may guard against brain-cell death, so you’ll stay sharp.

Neuron Armor

Cherry phenolics, particularly anthocyanins, appear to protect brain cells from neurodamaging oxidative stress – the kind seen in Alzheimer’s disease. Sour cherries may be particularly protective; it’s thought that they may have higher anthocyanins amounts than the sweet kind. But concentrations vary widely among different varieties.

All in your head

No matter what your age, you can do plenty to keep your mind at peak performance. Start with these tips:

• Give your synapses a good workout. Start with puzzles and games.

• Test your brainpower: Any quiz that tests your skills at lateral thinking, association, wordplay, and logic skills will help.

• Feed your mind. Check out the must-have brain foods – from fish to nuts.

• Assess your risk. This can give you some insight into your risk of Alzheimer’s.

The cholesterol myth - It’s all in your mind!

People all over the world are afraid of the word cholesterol thinking it is responsible for all cardiac problems. It is a truth that cardiac problems are a major reason for death all over the world. There are several myths associated with heart and cholesterol.

Myth 1: All cholesterol in my body is bad!

Cholesterols are of two types HDL, the good cholesterol and LDL, the bad cholesterol. Cholesterol is produced by liver in our body. Cholesterol is required in our body for the production of bile salts, hormones and vitamin D. When the LDL cholesterol level in our body increases it has the tendency to stick on the artery walls. This may obstruct the flow of blood leading to heart attack.

Excess of HDL production does not harm the body. The unutilized HDL in the body is transferred to liver and removed from the body through excretion. HDL also has the capability of removing some LDL deposits in the arteries. So an increase in the level of HDL in the blood can reduce the chance of heart problems.

LDL level in the blood can be reduced by monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats found in nuts and fishes. Soluble fiber found in fruits, oats, barley and legumes also have the ability to decrease LDL level. Since LDL cholesterol level can be fatal you should frequently check it. And if it cannot be controlled naturally you should immediately consult a doctor for advice. Because, increase in cholesterol level depends on many factors like family background, age, gender, eating habits, exercise, body weight, size and diabetes conditions.

Myth 2: Seafood is high in cholesterol, so stop eating seafood!

Most of the people consider that seafood may increase the cholesterol level in your body. Actually seafood like fish is a source of good cholesterol (HDL), and is capable of reducing the risk of heart problems. Saturated fats and trans-fatty acids are responsible for increasing cholesterol levels. These substances are found in prepackaged foods or snacks, deep fried foods and foods prepared from partially hydrogenated oil.

Myth 3: Avoid potatoes as they are fattening!

Potatoes are wrongly though of as being fattening. Actually, besides being high in fibre, potatoes are rich in many vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates. They should be baked or boiled to make a nutritious and filling meal. It is only when they are fried however (as in the case of French fries) that the calorie content goes up substantially upto as much as three times.