Archive for April, 2010

DNA test could predict most effective diet’

Genes play a vital role in your diet plan. If you don’t lose weight effectively while on a weight loss plan then probably the diet you are on does not match your genes so there is less effect on your weight loss.

A new study suggests that you should take up the diet plan which best suites your genes so you can lose weight effectively. DNA controls how we burn calories from various foods. That explains while some people lose weight faster while on a low fat diet while a low carb diet works better for a few others.
According to a test carried out on two groups of women, the first group who were put  on diets that were well matched to their genes showed that they lost weight 5 times more than the other group who were on mismatched diets.

Earlier cancer , diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease was detected by conducted the DNA test, but recent study reveals that DNA test is also necessary to decide the most suitable diet for an individual in losing weight.

The medical discovery of Hoodia Gordonii has become a kind of revolution in weight loss management. The name has been spreading widely throughout the globe and smart weight watchers are fast noticing its benefits.

The ingredient present in Hoodia Gordonii, a south African plant, is known to curb one’s appetite and aids in slimming. It is widely found in the Kalahari desert home of the San people. The San people have been using this cactus plant for centuries to sustain hunger while on their hunting trips in the harsh South African wild.

The active ingredient in this herbal plant has been clinical proven to suppress one’s appetite by 2000 calories a day. After 30 years of research, this natural and organic plant product has been recognized for its amazing property. It is considered as a diet supplement and not a medicine and it works smooth on your smooth.

You can experience a change in your appetite  only after taking a few milligrams of Hoodia Gordonii by giving you control over you eating habits. Its a natural mood enhancer and makes one feel great after regular consumption.

Unlike other slimming products, Hoodia Gordonii will not give you the shakes. It will not make your heart beat race and you wont experience sleepless nights. Many of the other suppressants give a wired feeling which you wont experience with Hoodia Gordonii. It maintains your body temperature and make you feel comfortable all day long.
Now you too can lose weight with confidence with this wonderful miracle slimming pill.

We all are fond of good food, especially when it comes to eating out at parties and weddings or treating somebody at a party. But eating carelessly can cause serious health issues if diet is not controlled at the right time and at the right age.

But one can enjoy good food and maintain a good health at the same time if he knows how to be a smart eater. While you are ordering your meal at a restaurant you can customize your dish which suits your health needs and ask the chef to prepare it accordingly. You can go the celebs way by designing your meal which is not heavy on your stomach and prevents from you from gaining excess weight.

Like you can ask for the sauce to be served in a different pan so you can add it to your meal according to your requirement. You can even order extra boiled vegetables with your steak dish and deduct potatoes from the dish since it is said to give you more calories than you need. Order for a grilled steak instead rather than pan fried to avoid the extra oil in it.

Prefer for a salad without dressing or order the dressing to be served separately so you can do the topping in moderation thus avoiding the extra cheese that comes with every dressing.
With these little but important adjustments here and there one can definitely become a smart eater and enjoy a wholesome as well as healthy meals for a longer healthier life.

Junk food addiction may be clue to obesity: study

Fast food has long been the choice of many due to its quick availability and also because its not heavy on the pocket. We find a fast food center at every nook and corner of the city and is often the best and the cheapest option. But it cannot be healthy at all times since eating just one fast food meal can mean that you have consumed a high level of sodium and fat and enough calories sufficient for an entire day. Yet the quick and tasty snack can be tempting and can be hard to resist and lets us grab another snack through the day. But this can lead to serious health issue like obesity.

But you can be a smart weight watcher if you prepare to choose nutritional content by taking a look at the meal guide before ordering for the food. This is especially important if you are diabetic, or at a risk of a heart disease or obesity.
A healthy salad when mixed with fresh veggies, grilled toppings and a light fat dressing can be an excellent snack that provides nutrition, is lesser in calories and makes you feel full.