Artichoke Vitae Plus Fat Burner, Antioxidant, Super Food

I've been dieting for about 20 months and lost 96 pounds. I've trimmed fat from every part of my body and dropped from size 20 to 4. My BMI has gone 34 to 24.7 (normal). One way that I have kept the diet momentum going is to mix up what I do. Every time I hear about a new diet superfood or supplement on a reputable source (Dr. Oz is my go-to). I give it a try. Here's my newest find.Artichoke Vitae Plus Super Fat Burner, Antioxidant, Super Food - News - Bubblews

Diet Recipe of the Day: Low Calorie, Super Protein Cottage Cheese

I've lost 75 pounds dieting and still have 25 or so to go to get to goal weight. Every day, I'm submitting a diet recipe using the +Dietrecipeoftheday tag. I've been craving savory foods. But salty snacks are mostly carbohydrates with no protein. And I'm trying to cut gluten and bread. Here's a snack that hits all three and is filling and tasty  Diet Recipe of the Day: Low Calorie, Super Protein Cottage Cheese

Low Calorie, Low-Fat Superfood Entree Recipes, Cheap and Easy

I'm dieting to lose 100 pounds. It's a journey, but I'm down 71 pounds. Along the way, I've created and tweaked recipes to subtract calories and fat and add superfoods (fruit, vegetables, lean meat, alternative protein). Here are homemade low-cal, low-fat entrees that are cheap and quick.  Low Calorie, Low-Fat Superfood Entree Recipes, Cheap and Easy

Protein, Meat Food Swaps to Cut Calories, Lose Weight

I started dieting 18 months ago. I wanted to lose weight and develop healthier eating. Initially I ate a vegan-vegetarian diet. Since then, I've tweaked my protein intake to include healthier meats and protein sources. Using these food switches, I 've cut out roughly 1,000 calories a day.

* Eat modified vegan. Normally, I don't cut food entirely. I find I crave whatever I eliminate. I've stopped eating eggs and beef, however. Both cause digestive problems. I've greatly reduced dairy and substitute plain yogurt (as protein) for sour cream, butter, margarine, milk, cream cheese, ice cream and cottage cheese. I eat fish regularly, white meat chicken occasionally and pork rarely.  Protein, Meat Food Swaps to Cut Calories

Giving Up Meat or Junk Food for Lent Makes Good Health Sense

Still haven't decided what to give up this Lent? What's lent, you ask? It's a 40-day fast period Catholic Christians observe in preparation for Easter. We abstain from unhealthy practices and foods to focus on Our Lord. If done right, it can be beneficial health-wise, too. I once shed 20 pounds during my lenten fast. So what should you give up? A group of Anglican bishops in the UK suggest abstaining from meat for the 40-day Lenten period, says the Huffington Post. I agree that meat is the best thing to give up, but I'd also add sweets, junk food and fast food. Saying "farewell to the flesh (candy, cookies, pies, cake) makes good health sense. Here's why.  Go vegetarian, sweets-free for lent

Dairy Food Swaps to Lower Cholesterol, Cut Calories

I started dieting 18 months ago. Along with losing weight, I needed to lower my LDL-low-density lipoprotein, "bad" cholesterol. Wanting to avoid medications, I tried reducing cholesterol with diet. A big step was lowering dairy consumption. Here are food switches that reduced LDL cholesterol and helped me lose weight. These food swaps cut 500-1,000 calories a day.  Dairy Food Switches to Cut LDL Cholesterol, Lose Weight

Prevent Low Blood Sugar with Nutritional Snacks

Maintain Blood Sugar Level to Beat Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks
I have spent the last few weeks weaning myself from SSRI anti-depressants. I've discovered that much of my depression is simply natural body reactions to stress. Low blood sugar affects mood and good nutrition improves emotional health.
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Lifeway Cultured Probiotic Kefir Antioxidant Health Boost Shake

Health Benefits of Lifeway Probiotic Cultured Milk Kefir
Kefir is an eastern European cultured milk beverage, similar to yogurt that originated primarily in Russia. Kefir is loaded with anti-oxidants that ward off infection. Kefir is high in protein and low in fat. Lifeway Kefir is our favorite.
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Lower LDL Cholesterol with Plain, Lowfat Yogurt and Kefir

Vegetarian's Guide to Lowering LDL Cholesterol Naturally with Yogurt
Low fat plain yogurt and kefire are some of the healthiest food on the planet. Loaded with protein, calcium, acidophilus, live bacteria for digestive health and great nutrition, replacing high fat and cholesterol dairy with plain yogurt can lower LDL cholesterol.
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Health, Diet and Weight Loss: Spinach Super Food Recipes

Health and Nutrition: Spinach Super Food Recipes
Popeye the sailor man loves his spinach and with good reason. Spinach is a super food. Spinach is high in iron, Vitamin A and C, beta-cartotene, calcium and fiber. One serving contains 2 grams of protein and no fat.
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Emotional Health Help: Depression, Antidepressants, Diet and Nutrition

Emotional Health Help: Diet and Nutrition Vs. Antidepressant Drugs
Over 50% of Americans take some form of prescribed anti-depressant drug. Antidepressants can be helpful in treating depression, but there is a larger, oft-overlooked piece to solving the depression puzzle: diet and nutrition.
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AIDS/ HIV Health and Nutrition

Living with HIV/AIDS: Nutritional Health Issues
Detailed analysis of the HIV/AIDS infection from a health and nutritional perspective.
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PMS Diet

PMS Diet: What You Eat and Don't Eat Can Control Premenstrual Syndrome
PMS can be managed with some mindful dietary choices. What you eat and don't eat will help you to feel more comfortable during the difficulty of Premenstrual Syndrome.
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