I have talked a bit about junk food addiction on this blog before.
You may have wondered, how can I really know if I'm addicted or not?
Well, in this post I have listed 7 symptoms that you are addicted to junk food.
Some of them may apply to you, some of them may not.
What is junk food? Pretty much anything that contains sugar, refined wheat, trans fat and other yucky things. Cakes, candy, soda pop, pizza, donuts, ice cream, etc. You know the drill.
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
How many calories should I eat a day to lose weight naturally
I would like to write an article to answer the question on how many calories should i eat a day to lose weight?
This is a very common question, which is not surprising because modern health authorities are constantly saying that people eat too many calories per day and should cut back.
I have a few problems with this approach, mainly because I don't believe that calorie counting is necessary. Obesity has increased despite the fact that almost everybody owns a calculator and can do math.
It is true that calories matter, but
This is a very common question, which is not surprising because modern health authorities are constantly saying that people eat too many calories per day and should cut back.
I have a few problems with this approach, mainly because I don't believe that calorie counting is necessary. Obesity has increased despite the fact that almost everybody owns a calculator and can do math.
It is true that calories matter, but
Monday, July 25, 2011
Why I am sure that junk food addiction is real
In this post I am going to share with you something I have never talked about on this blog before.
I'm gonna tell you about the experiences I have with fighting addiction, and why I believe that addiction to junk food is not so different from being addicted to narcotics.
You might believe that something like junk food addiction is not really a big problem in the world today, but I encourage you to consider the current obesity epidemic and then think again.
Personally, I believe that junk food addiction is the main reason why
I'm gonna tell you about the experiences I have with fighting addiction, and why I believe that addiction to junk food is not so different from being addicted to narcotics.
You might believe that something like junk food addiction is not really a big problem in the world today, but I encourage you to consider the current obesity epidemic and then think again.
Personally, I believe that junk food addiction is the main reason why
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Stomach pain after eating, what to do about it
In this article I am going to talk about stomach pain after eating, with the primary causes as well as what to do about them.
When I refer to the "stomach", I am talking about the entire area between the pelvis and rib cage, also known as the "abdomen" or "belly".
There are many possible reasons for abdominal pains and most of the time they go away on their own.
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Even though it is usually
When I refer to the "stomach", I am talking about the entire area between the pelvis and rib cage, also known as the "abdomen" or "belly".
There are many possible reasons for abdominal pains and most of the time they go away on their own.
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Even though it is usually
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Eating frequency and colon cancer
There are countless times I've heard personal trainers and health gurus say that eating many small meals throughout the day is optimal for weight loss.
I've never really bought it, since it doesn't make much sense that metabolism would be elevated just because the digestive system is running all day.
Two half chickens take just as much energy to digest as a whole chicken, right?
The steady blood sugar argument doesn't hold either, since a healthy body is perfectly capable of maintaining optimal blood sugar levels.
Well,
I've never really bought it, since it doesn't make much sense that metabolism would be elevated just because the digestive system is running all day.
Two half chickens take just as much energy to digest as a whole chicken, right?
The steady blood sugar argument doesn't hold either, since a healthy body is perfectly capable of maintaining optimal blood sugar levels.
Well,
Monday, July 18, 2011
How to lose weight in a week
In this article I am going to tell you exactly how to lose weight in a week without starving yourself.
I'm assuming you have an important event in mind, such as a hot date, photo shoot or a day at the beach.
Warning!
If you have any medical issues, or are currently using any medications, speak to your doctor first.
Please do not, under any circumstances, do this for longer than a week.
Be aware that you will probably be hungry and energy-deprived.
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I'm assuming you have an important event in mind, such as a hot date, photo shoot or a day at the beach.
Warning!
If you have any medical issues, or are currently using any medications, speak to your doctor first.
Please do not, under any circumstances, do this for longer than a week.
Be aware that you will probably be hungry and energy-deprived.
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
10 Reasons why you should not have a cheat meal
Most diet plans today are restricted in some way. They may restrict fat, carbs, meat, sugar or whatever.
What many of them have in common is that they suggest a "cheat meal" or a "cheat day" once per week.
They say that a cheat meal will boost metabolism, and reduce cravings for unhealthy food. I disagree.
Below I've listed 10 reasons why having a cheat meal may not be a good idea.
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What many of them have in common is that they suggest a "cheat meal" or a "cheat day" once per week.
They say that a cheat meal will boost metabolism, and reduce cravings for unhealthy food. I disagree.
Below I've listed 10 reasons why having a cheat meal may not be a good idea.
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Saturday, July 16, 2011
My youtube profile
Just wanted to let you guys know I have a youtube site up and running.
I've only got two videos and they are really low quality and unrehearsed, but I will put some better stuff up there with time.
My Youtube profile
I've only got two videos and they are really low quality and unrehearsed, but I will put some better stuff up there with time.
My Youtube profile
Friday, July 15, 2011
How to lose weight naturally on a low-carb diet
You might be one of those people who have tried losing weight on something like a low-fat diet. You're sick of being hungry, and you don't believe that being healthy should be so hard.
It just doesn't make sense that we should have to weigh everything and use calculators to lose weight, plus the hunger that comes with calorie restriction is terrible. In this article I am going to outline some tips on how to lose weight naturally.
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It just doesn't make sense that we should have to weigh everything and use calculators to lose weight, plus the hunger that comes with calorie restriction is terrible. In this article I am going to outline some tips on how to lose weight naturally.
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2010 USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans - Evidence-based or not?
The USDA first published their dietary recommendations for Americans in the year 1977. Has the health of Americans improved much since then?
Of course not. Obesity, type II diabetes and heart disease have increased MASSIVELY.
Meet year 2010. Time for new dietary guidelines by the USDA. A lot of new studies have appeared since 1977, many of which show how the initial recommendations were completely wrong. Did "the experts" at the USDA learn anything in the past 30+ years?
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Of course not. Obesity, type II diabetes and heart disease have increased MASSIVELY.
Meet year 2010. Time for new dietary guidelines by the USDA. A lot of new studies have appeared since 1977, many of which show how the initial recommendations were completely wrong. Did "the experts" at the USDA learn anything in the past 30+ years?
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Monday, July 11, 2011
How much sodium per day is healthy
I've often wondered if the government is right in telling me I need to cut back on sodium, so in this article I am going to discover how much sodium per day is healthy, as well as how much is too much.
We all know that a lot of the old advice we've gotten from "the experts" is false, such as with saturated fat and cholesterol in food. It seems that with sodium, however, they are mostly correct.
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We all know that a lot of the old advice we've gotten from "the experts" is false, such as with saturated fat and cholesterol in food. It seems that with sodium, however, they are mostly correct.
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Sunday, July 10, 2011
The reason so many modern nutritionists and health gurus are wrong
If you are one of those who has spent a lot of time on the internet looking up health information, then you've probably noticed that there is a lot of conflicting information out there.
A nutritionist says one thing, then a popular blogger says something different, and then a third website tells you that that they're both wrong.
Who to believe?
Well, the core of the problem in my opinion is the fact that most nutritionists and health gurus believe that there is one solution that fits everyone.
If you take the advice of
A nutritionist says one thing, then a popular blogger says something different, and then a third website tells you that that they're both wrong.
Who to believe?
Well, the core of the problem in my opinion is the fact that most nutritionists and health gurus believe that there is one solution that fits everyone.
If you take the advice of
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Green Tea vs Coffee - Caffeine content and health benefits
In this article I am gonna try to end the dispute over which is better, green tea vs coffee. They have different amounts of caffeine, and they both have similar as well as different effects on health.
To put it short, the winner is..
Both.That's right, both green tea and coffee have some great health benefits, and they are both safe to consume although it is usually recommended to limit coffee to 3-4 cups a day because of the high amounts of caffeine. Pregnant women might want to cut back quite a bit though.
Caffeine in tea
To put it short, the winner is..
Both.That's right, both green tea and coffee have some great health benefits, and they are both safe to consume although it is usually recommended to limit coffee to 3-4 cups a day because of the high amounts of caffeine. Pregnant women might want to cut back quite a bit though.
Caffeine in tea
Green Tea vs Coffee - Caffeine content and health benefits
In this article I am gonna try to end the dispute over which is better, green tea vs coffee. They have different amounts of caffeine, and they both have similar as well as different effects on health.
To put it short, the winner is..
Both.That's right, both green tea and coffee have some great health benefits, and they are both safe to consume although it is usually recommended to limit coffee to 3-4 cups a day because of the high amounts of caffeine. Pregnant women might want to cut back quite a bit though.
Caffeine in tea
To put it short, the winner is..
Both.That's right, both green tea and coffee have some great health benefits, and they are both safe to consume although it is usually recommended to limit coffee to 3-4 cups a day because of the high amounts of caffeine. Pregnant women might want to cut back quite a bit though.
Caffeine in tea
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Paleo Diet Research
A list of paleo diet research that I've found through Pubmed and Google Scholar.
If you’re new to this way of eating, then you may want to check out my site and subscribe through the medium of your choice .. look to the right ————->
The paleo diet is also known as the paleolithic diet, caveman diet, stone-age diet, hunter-gatherer diet and primal diet.
All studies were performed on humans, and all of them are in English.
Use these next time you get into a forum argument, need to prove your point with a
If you’re new to this way of eating, then you may want to check out my site and subscribe through the medium of your choice .. look to the right ————->
The paleo diet is also known as the paleolithic diet, caveman diet, stone-age diet, hunter-gatherer diet and primal diet.
All studies were performed on humans, and all of them are in English.
Use these next time you get into a forum argument, need to prove your point with a
Paleo Diet Forum List - Caveman, Raw Paleo Forums
This is a list of the most popular forums and chat rooms dedicated to the paleo diet.
If you're new to this way of eating, then you may want to check out my site and subscribe through the medium of your choice .. look to the right ------------->
The paleo diet is also known as the paleolithic diet, caveman diet, stone-age diet, hunter-gatherer diet and primal diet.
All of these forums are completely free with no strings attached.
Mark's Daily Apple Forums - The forum related to Mark Sisson's The Primal Blueprint. This is
If you're new to this way of eating, then you may want to check out my site and subscribe through the medium of your choice .. look to the right ------------->
The paleo diet is also known as the paleolithic diet, caveman diet, stone-age diet, hunter-gatherer diet and primal diet.
All of these forums are completely free with no strings attached.
Mark's Daily Apple Forums - The forum related to Mark Sisson's The Primal Blueprint. This is
How to eat pizza and still lose weight
Alright... it's saturday already. You've done well during the week, probable eaten way less than you've burned. Things are going well, the scale is going down.
But somehow you manage to ruin all of it in one night. You decide you're going to have pizza as your cheat meal. Then you eat almost an entire 16 inch pizza by yourself!
But you don't stop there. You drink some coca cola with it, and then you have ice cream later in the evening as a dessert.
Congratulations. You've just ruined a week's worth of dieting in one
But somehow you manage to ruin all of it in one night. You decide you're going to have pizza as your cheat meal. Then you eat almost an entire 16 inch pizza by yourself!
But you don't stop there. You drink some coca cola with it, and then you have ice cream later in the evening as a dessert.
Congratulations. You've just ruined a week's worth of dieting in one
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