The Mediterranean Diet can help with weight loss even though it is rich in calories, high in carbohydrates, and 35 to 40% of those calories come from fats. First, we must understand that the Mediterranean Diet is not really a diet as we usually think of them. It is more of a way of life. […]
The Truth About Calories And Weight Loss
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
I’m a big fan of the Dr. Campbell’s China Study where they compared the calories intake of Chinese and Americans. The study found that even though the average Chinese consume 30 % more calories than the average American, they still weigh an average of 20 % less. How is that Chinese people can consume 30 […]
Filed Under: Fad Diets, Healthy Eating Ideas, Weight Loss TipsThe Importance of Fiber
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
Help Prevent Colon Cancer Fiber is an important aspect in our daily lives for our health. Studies have shown that a high-fiber diet can reduce the risks of disease and other conditions that affect our health and longevity, such as several types of cancers, diverticulosis, varicose veins and hemorrhoids [Reference]. In fact, scientists believe that […]
Filed Under: Blood Pressure, Cancer Prevention, Cholesterol Lowering, Heart Health, Weight Loss TipsDietary Fat: Friend or Foe ?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
If you’re like most western people, you’re carrying around more body fat than you or your doctor would like. Excess body fat is dangerous – it elevates your risk of high cholesterol, diabetes, stroke, heart disease, cancer and even death. You may think you can reduce your body fat by cutting down on dietary fat, […]
Filed Under: Cholesterol Lowering, Healthy Eating Ideas, Heart Health, Weight Loss TipsDo Carbohydrates Really Make You Fat?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
Carbohydrates can be found in grains, fruits and vegetables. Our bodies need carbohydrates because they are an important source of energy; however, it is essential to obtain them from healthy sources. Bad carbohydrates mainly come from refined sugar and flour which can be found in soft drinks, white bread, pastries, cookies, potato chips and packaged […]
Filed Under: Glycemic Index, Healthy Eating Ideas, Weight Loss TipsReview of the Cynthia Sass’s book, S.A.S.S! Yourself Slim
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
The goal of losing weight and getting healthy is something that many men, women and even teenagers strive to attain. With so many different diet plans available, it is often hard to find one that is right for personal goals and ability to maintain the particular plan. The book by Cynthia Sass, calls S.A.S.S! Yourself […]
Filed Under: Fad Diets, Weight Loss TipsWhat is a Healthy Weight?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
What is a healthy weight?. Basically, it is defined as one that provides lifelong health. Having a normal BMI (Body Mass Index) is a great indicator to how much fat to muscle ratio a body has. To calculate the BMI, simply divide the weight by the height in inches. For example, if a person weighs […]
Filed Under: Fad Diets, Weight Loss TipsWhy Most People Fail At Losing Weight
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
Trying to lose weight is something most people do at some point in their lives. Unfortunately not everyone is successful at their attempt. The key to successful weight loss is having the information you need to make it work. Read the following simple weight loss tips and increase your chances of losing weight. If you […]
Filed Under: Healthy Eating Ideas, Top Posts, Weight Loss TipsEat Late-Night Carbs and Get Thinner
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem put about 60 overweight police on a diet for six months. During the diet, the control group ate their carbs during their daytime meals. The experimental group ate much of their carbs during their dinner. Although the two groups had the same food, the control group lost 5kg […]
Filed Under: Weight Loss TipsJust 15 Minutes of Daily Physical Exercise Can Increase Life Expectancy
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
Form a Habit, Change Your Life. Improving your life expectancy can easily be done with a commitment to daily exercise. I know, daily seems like a lot; but considering that habits are best formed through consistent repetition, you see that daily rehearsal secures success. Most of us have been there; two weeks into an every […]
Filed Under: Beauty Tips, Cancer Prevention, Weight Loss Tips
