The credit crunch has swiftly killed off the organic food movement, as organic is just too expensive for the average pocket. The recent studies that showed organic food to be no better for your health than intensively farmed food did not help either. So, what can possibly fill the vacuum left by the departure of organic produce from the farm store shelves? The answer is Biodynamic Food! Biodynamic food sounds like the sort of diet that Steve Austin or...
Juicing is a popular way to consume fruit. Although many advocates of juicing believe that it is the route to long life, health and happiness, we do not take the claims quite that far. The benefits of juicing over eating fruits is really simple – you can consume a greater variety of fruits and you can eat them quickly. It is not easy to take the goodness of a whole lemon without processing it prior to eating it! Here...
Most people can get adequate protein for their bodybuilding / muscle toning exercise regime from a healthy, well-balanced diet. However, it is very easy to adopt an unhealthy diet accidentally while in the pursuit of more protein, as often good protein source also contain higher fat levels. It is also worth pointing out that for many people additional protein supplements in the form of protein shakes are not needed. Note also that by bodybuilding, we mean building stronger muscles...
America’s Tyson Gay may be spending much of his time on the track looking at the back of Usain Bolt at the moment, but he is still one of the greatest sprinters in the World, and also America’s finest. 2007 was Tyson Gay’s year. He was World Champion in the 100m and 200m, and like Usain the year after, also helped his team to victory in the 4x100m. He is still the fastest man in America over 100m, with...
Stephen Fry had been very overweight for a long time, but this year he has lost a staggering 6 stone, and looks like a new man. He looks fit, healthy, and there is a spring in his step again. It is as if the fat old quiz master has hopped into a time machine and returned as the cunning young Jeeves. Fry is possibly the most intellectual British actor / television presenter, so therefore should understand well the need...
If you are looking for a simple healthy eating diet plan, then this three day plan is ideal. It can easily be incorporated into your week, if you wish to make it a regular event, or you can adopt it for long weekends to help maintain a healthy weight. This short diet limits calories while still providing adequate slow release energy, nutrients and plenty of fiber. The oats in muelsi are low GI and release their energy slowly which...
Before we reveal the secrets to losing cellulite, lets remind ourselves of what cellulite actually is. We often call it “orange peel” skin due its appearance, but obviously there are no oranges hidden away under the skin! Cellulite is a relatively common condition, affecting both men and women, which usually starts to appear after puberty. Cellulite is when the skin of the lower limbs, abdomen, and pelvic region becomes dimpled. For most people this only becomes a problem when...
The Los Angeles Times reports that during these times of economic uncertainty, the tightening of belts is actually leading to the expanding of waistlines. While to stock market crashes all around us and grocery bills are rocketing you would be excused for losing your appetite. However, the reverse seems to be true. As the economy dives, there are signs that it is affecting how people eat. Gone are the days when the poor would tighten their belts when times...
Research from the Virginia Commonwealth University, USA, has shown that eating breakfast like a King could be the key to long term weight loss and weight management. In the study, overweight and obese women who consumed half of their daily calorific intake in the morning, as part of their breakfast, lost more weight, than those who spread their calories throughout the day. The “Big Breakfast Diet” was tested against a low carb diet, with a study group of 96...
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