Special Needs, Special Diets

June 25th, 2010

Weight loss isnt the only reason for adopting a particular diet. Some people need to avoid certain ingredients; others simply desire greater well-being. Whatever your dietary goal, theres a path that will work for you.

The Low-Carb Diet
From Atkins to South Beach, the idea of cutting carbohydrate intake to promote weight loss has increased in popularity as time has gone on. But it has become more refined over the years, with less of a “hello, bacon!” mindset and more of one in which green vegetables—an often-forgotten component of the original Atkins diet—have become more prominent. Read the rest of this entry »

Pedal Power

June 25th, 2010

Bicycling can help you out maneuver weight gain and glide into good health.

For many, bicycling brings to mind leisurely rides down quiet lanes, an idyllic pastime that is associated with open suburban byways and laid-back rural life. While that image is certainly true to an extent, more Americans—particularly those in cities—are placing their feet on pedals and hitting the road for recreation as well as health benefits. Read the rest of this entry »

Clean and Lean

June 25th, 2010

Helping your body shed fat-based toxins may make it easier to lose weight.

When people think about the effect environmental toxins can have on human health, they tend to focus on disorders such as cancer and neuromuscular disease. But what many don’t realize is that obesity is also aided and abetted by toxins. Read the rest of this entry »