John Tesh Trashing On 'The New Atkins For A New You' Book

On March 23, 2010, nationally-syndicated radio host John Tesh gave an on-air review of the latest low-carb book called THE NEW ATKINS FOR A NEW YOU by three highly-respected low-carb researchers named Dr. Eric Westman, Dr. Jeff Volek, and Dr. Stephen Phinney. Tesh was highly critical of this new version of the Atkins diet because he claims it is unhealthy and a "fad" since it allows for fat to be present in the diet and very few grains or starchy legumes. Popular www.livinlavidalowcarb.com blogger Jimmy Moore answers these false claims against the new Atkins diet with factual, reasoned responses to each of these allegations made by Tesh, a self-admitted fan of the Mediterranean diet. What John Tesh fails to realize is that we are all different and that various approaches work for individuals and it's up to them to find what will work for their body to make them healthy and fit. And, for some, that will include the new Atkins diet. LISTEN TO JIMMY MOORE'S MARCH 2010 PODCAST INTERVIEW WITH DR. WESTMAN: www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com CHECK OUT THE NEW ATKINS BOOK FOR YOURSELF: www.amazon.com FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HEALTHY LOW-CARB LIVING: www.livinlavidalowcarb.com http www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com

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The Standard American Diet is Sad

Have you heard the acronym term "SAD" which stands for the Standard American Diet? It is sad but true that most Americans are eating poorly. I know what it's like. Not long ago, I used to eat the SAD diet too. I grew up on sugary boxed cereals (alpha bits, apple jacks, sugar pops, frosted flakes, etc.), wonder bread, canned pasta (ravioli, spaghettios), cookies (Mallomars, girl scout thin mints, Pepperidge Farm butter cookies, etc.), and convenience foods (hamburger helper, tuna helper, boxed potatoes, etc.). I thought nothing of eating a candy bar or cheese doodles. I didn't have a weight problem so what difference did it make?

I should give my Mom some credit for what I ate as a child. We all sat to eat dinner together. She made an effort to give us a full meal of meat, vegetables, and a starchy food like potatoes, corn or rice. She kept a bowl of fruit on the counter. She didn't enjoy cooking though. It was more of a chore. I didn't learn to like cooking from her. In fact, I followed in her footsteps, feeling mostly uninspired in the kitchen. I found grocery shopping a boring chore as well.

I didn't enjoy cooking and shopping until I studied nutrition. A whole new world was opened to me. In fact, I never would have dreamed of being a cook or a nutritional health counselor ten years ago. I was working as a graphic artist, making a good living, doing a good job. But, something was missing. I felt like I could do "so much" more but I didn't know what that "so much" was.

The turning point was when I had my first child. It was about that time, my mother was diagnosed with colon cancer. I became keenly aware of the need to keep well to be there for my child through much of her life and to avoid getting a devastating illness like cancer. I always had an interest in health and wellness though. I grew up as an athlete. I never smoked. I tried to eat well with what knowledge I had about nutrition.

I started investigating programs for studying nutrition and fitness. The Institute for Integrative Nutrition caught my eye and resonated with me. After reading a few of their catalogs, I knew I had found a school and a new career path in the fascinating field of nutrition and health.

I became enlightened. I saw how the SAD diet was hurting me and how it hurt my Mom, eventually taking her down the path of cancer. I began making changes, little by little, step by step, choice by choice. I wasn't getting my information from the food industry nor the pharmaceutical industry. They are big business and they have one priority in mind, making money... at the expense of our health. Now we pay exorbitant fees for health care. When are businesses going to see the link between wellness and reduced health care costs and start educating their workers on how to get and stay well? A little bit of money for wellness goes much farther than a lot of money for reactionary medicine which oftentimes does more harm than good!

Don't fall prey to all that fancy marketing for food and drugs. The truth lies in nature -- mother nature. No one makes food better than mother nature. Forgo the processed, chemicalized, nutrient-poor, junk foods. There is a reason why pretzels and lollipops are cheap -- you get what you pay for. Eat from nature, the way you were intended to eat. Get help if you are stuck.

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A Simple Meal Plan For Type 2 Diabetes!

When you learn you have type 2 diabetes you start to realize diet is more than a lifestyle choice ... it is really the key to controlling the course of your condition. When first diagnosed with diabetes many take a deep breathe for different reasons, one of the reasons being the fact they need to work out a way to normalize their blood sugar levels. Another is they need to work out how they are going to adjust to a different eating plan, one that does not include sugar and desserts.

Years ago, as soon as someone was diagnosed with diabetes, they were sent along to see a registered practicing dietitian for help with a new eating plan. This is not the rule any more. Nevertheless your eating plan can "make or break" you when you have type 2 diabetes.

Here is the basis of a simple meal plan that works for most diabetics, and should include:

a protein food
whole grain food
non-starchy vegetables
fruit
small amount of fat
a beverage

This is the equivalent of one meal.

1. Protein food is lean beef, turkey, fish, chicken, eggs, or wild meat. Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese or fat free yogurt can be included.

2. Wholegrain foods include brown rice, rye bread, whole wheat bread, 7-grain bread, oat bran, or quinoa. This category of food could be substituted with a starchy vegetable such as peas, corn or potatoes

3. Non-starchy vegetables could include tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, okra, green beans, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, peppers, zucchini and radishes.

4. Fruit means one serving only of a medium sized apple, pear, peach or nectarine. Or one cup of berries, watermelon, cherries, grapefruit, or orange. One serving also means two fresh figs or ten grapes.

5. A small amount of fat means one teaspoon butter or virgin olive oil.

6. A beverage is tea or coffee. The type of tea you use can be herbal teas including:

red raspberry, red zinger, green tea, yerba mate, peppermint, chamomile
spearmint, catnip, or ginseng
and many of the good-tasting tea blends available in the market place

Using a simple healthy eating plan such as this, as a basis, is one way to commence your way back to eating in a way to break the cycle of obesity and insulin resistance, and to help you maintain a healthy weight. You don't have to give up tasty meals in order to reverse type 2 diabetes.

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Energy Function - 2/2

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How to Lose 10 Lbs in a Week

bit.ly Wondering how to lose 10 lbs in a week? Don't worry, there's millions of other men and women out there also struggling to lose weight fast. Here's a few quick weight loss tips to help you on your way: • Change Your Diet By diet, of course I don't mean a fad diet that doesn't work! Instead I mean that to lose 10 lbs in a week you have to eat VERY healthy- period. This means toss out any sugary, salty, or starchy food that might tempt you! You need to focus on 2 things- vegetables and lean meats. The vegetables give your body the vitamins and minerals (as well as fiber) that it needs to operate normally. The lean meats give you fat and protein for building muscle. Which leads to my next tip... • Become Friends With Muscle- the Enemy of Fat! The more muscle you have, the better your chances to lose 10 lbs in a week- period. That's why if you seriously want to lose 10 pounds fast, get to the gym! You can't just do cardio either. To build muscle that burns fat, you need to do strength building exercises like pushups, dips, squats, and pull-ups. • Sleep Like a Baby No I don't mean cry all night and wake up every 3 hours! Sleep is essential to helping you lose 10 pounds in a week for 3 reasons. - Rebalances your hormones - Rebuilds your muscles (broken down in the gym) - Reenergizes your body for the next day Make sure you get at least 8-9 hours of sleep a night, and you'll not only feel better but lose weight faster too! Want to Know the REAL Reason You're Fat? HINT ...

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Burn Stomach Fat - Easy Steps to Shrink Belly Fat

Is your goal to burn stomach fat quickly? If it is, this article is for you. Read on to find out the 7 steps to burn fat from your stomach -

Burn Stomach Fat

1. Set a goal that's somewhat flexible because you may not appreciate what a comfortable weight is until you have reached it. That means you can maintain it while eating enough that you don't feel as if you're starving.

Once you reach your target, you can adjust your goal if you decide you're still not happy with the way you look or feel. Or you may find that your target weight is just too difficult to maintain and you would feel more comfortable - in terms of what you can eat and how much you can exercise, if you nudged it slightly.

Ultimately, you will want to settle on a weight that makes sense for your health, your body and your lifestyle!

2. Farewell Fats - regardless of whether you're using healthy olive and sunflower oils instead of butter or lard to taste, baked or fired food, all fats have the same high calorie content and will add weight if used in excess. Cutting out one tablespoon daily of any kind of fat or oil - by dry frying food in a non-stick pan, grilling, baking or simply using a quick blast of spray oil - can see you go down a full clothing size in a year.

3. Get some carbo into your system - that is complex carbs. Complex carbohydrate are a saintly group - they consist of wholegrain breads, cereals, legumes, rice, pasta, starchy vegetables and fruits. If you combine complex carbs with protein, it actually causes a series of fat burning reactions to occur. Complex carbs like protein require more energy to be digested. When both are present they work together to spur your metabolism on to feed the muscle and burn the fat. Eating sensibly and including all good groups will bring success. The right fuel for your body will turn you into a mean, lean machine! Hence try to cut down on the white rice, white bread and other processed foods and add more whole-grains into your meals!

4. Giving up that little hit of sugar in your tea or coffee may seem a sacrifice, until you realize that 2 teaspoon feels in 3 daily cups represent a massive 8 pounds of weight in 1 year. So replace sugar with sweeteners or give it up altogether and you'll trim down and have more stable blood glucose.

5. Snack - A late afternoon snack will keep you from gorging at dinner.

A good snack can be a cup of yogurt, an ounce of nuts and a large piece of fruit. This is a good mix of carbs, protein and fat. The combination also supplies the nutrients you need to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol in check.

6. Research shows that it is never too late to start being physically active. Regardless of the intensity level, people of all ages can benefit their health greatly by starting some moderate intensity exercise. Moderate activity like brisk walking for 30 minutes a day, 3 to 4 days a week is great for the body. However, if you're really serious about burning fat from your stomach, you will need to step it up a notch - by taking an activity that will make you huff and puff (but training within your fitness level).

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Want to Get Rid of Candida? What You Need to Eliminate Candida!

Are you struggling with Candida and just want to get rid of Candida for good? If so then this could be the most important article you can possibly read. Find out now what the 3 critical steps are in order

So let's begin, here now are some changes you should be incorporating into your daily life so that Candida is no longer an issue for you!

Cleansing: How candida becomes a problem is by sitting around in the body long enough to allow it to create massive amounts of fermentation, to correct this you will need to focus attention upon elimination. In order to increase elimination a colon cleanse, aloe vera and triphala are all excellent methods. The key to being free from illness is having the channels of elimination constantly open so nothing sits around in the body but instead is constantly moved out.

Eating Right! You will need to consume a diet of foods that are low in sugar, high in fiber. The ideal foods for this purpose are non-starchy vegetables. Eating foods which are high in beneficial bacteria on a consistent basis will prevent problems. Proper digestion is key to eliminating Candida and by eating the right foods to get the job done you'll have a much easier time eliminating it for good!

Anti-Fungals: There are numerous anti-fungals which you can use, the key is to use the right ones and know how to use them. A lot of people don't realize that garlic alone cannot eliminate a chronic candida overgrowth, although garlic is highly touted. Large doses of certain acids can help however as will a routine of powerful probiotics with prebiotics. For best results, you need a complete plan which will not only destory the candida but effectively sweep it out of your digestive system and body.

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