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I am going to start a low-fat diet. What are some good low-fat foods?

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

I’ve been eating a 1,200 calorie diet for a while and I’m not seeing any real result so I’m going to continue it but couple it with 25 or less grams of fat a day.

Anyone know of any good low fat foods to eat?

How do you burn stomach, hip, and thigh fat? Are there any certain foods that help to burn fat?

Monday, April 26th, 2010

I also need some exercises that burn fat, and how to get that annoying fat off of my lower abs. Is there any to create a walk/run program around my neighborhood?
Without pills or weight loss supplements….

List Of Foods That Burn Belly Fat

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Exercises are always a good practice in losing weight, accompanied with the foods that burn belly fat. There are groups of foods that will help the body burn fats faster; these are the high protein foods and those that consist of fibers. The principle behind why you should take in more proteins than fats is that proteins will take more energy to be digested. Thus, the more protein your body has, the more calories that need to be burned.

Here are some of the foods that really burn belly fat fast:

Eggs

Eggs are good sources of proteins and minerals needed to help the body burn fats faster. Some would disagree since they believe that eggs have high cholesterol content. This is indeed true! Yet, recent studies show that dietary fat and not the dietary cholesterol have great impact on blood cholesterol. That is the kind that needs to be avoided.

To be sure, you can take out the yolk. The vitamin B12 that can be found in egg whites are those that have high protein content.

Dairy Products

Remember that you just need dairy products that have low fat such as low fat milk and yogurt. You just need to take in average amount of these products to attain the best result. The plus factor is that these products can strengthen your bones.

Beans

The best thing to do with beans is to boil them raw then add a little amount of salt. It would taste good and it is better for your health that way. Bear in mind that just one serving will give you more than 10 grams of proteins.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal contains lots of nutritional elements needed to help you lose weight due to the great amount of soluble fiber that will help out in flushing toxins out of your body. It is advisable to eat unflavored and unsweetened oatmeal; do not add sugar to sweeten it. Use fruits instead. Mango is good enough to sweeten your oatmeal.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a certain type of fat that is beneficial to the body. It even helps you burn its fellow fats that are of no use to your body. Some would even prefer virgin olive oil instead of juice every day.

Whole Grains

Almost everyone switches to a “no-carb” diet. Actually, the body needs carbohydrates to be active. Just do not take in too much of them. Eat whole grains instead. Pasta can also be good if you would take in enough for your body to burn.

Meats

The most advisable meat to take if you are losing weight are turkey and beef. Choose the leanest part to eat. Salmon and tuna could also be added to the list of foods that burn belly fat.

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Foods That Turn to Fat

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Foods That Turn To Fat
Part one of this special report listed the twelve foods that “burn fat.” This second installment in the series will teach you which foods “turn to fat.” One of the best ways to learn what you should eat is to learn what you shouldn’t eat. Then, by a process of elimination, you’ll be much more likely to eat the foods that will give you the best results.
In this report, you’ll discover that the foods that “turn to fat” all tend to have certain things in common:

High total calories High calorie density per unit of volume High total fat High in unhealthy saturated and trans fats High in refined sugar. Low in nutritional value (low nutrient density) Flavor enhancers, fillers and other chemicals Artificial colors and flavors High sodium

It only gets worse. Many of these fat and sugar filled “junk foods” have negative nutritional value. They subtract from the good you’re doing when you pick the right foods. For example, anything high in white sugar is going to leach minerals from your body. None of the foods on this list should ever be eaten as a part of your regular daily diet. It’s wise to allow yourself one or two cheat meals per week, but save the “junk foods” on this list for the very occasional cheat day. If and when you do eat them, make sure you continue to obey the law of calorie balance (too much of anything gets stored as fat and small amounts of bad foods usually won’t get stored as fat)

1. Ice Cream
I’m sure a lot of people will be mad at me when they see their beloved ice cream as number one on the hit list of the foods that turn to fat, but here goes: Ice cream is Bad news with a capital B! Ice cream is loaded with fat, sugar and way more calories than you need; an evil fat-storing triad. Not to mention, the artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives, emusifiers and stabilizers.

Now let’s talk about the fat. One cup (that’s a pretty small serving you know), contains approximately 350 calories and 20 grams of fat – mostly saturated. And that’s just regular premium vanilla ice cream. A cup of Haagen Dasz Belgian Chocolate has 660 calories and 36 grams of fat. But that’s nuthin! Ben & Jerrys has them all beat! A cup of wavy gravy ice cream has 660 calories and …. Gulp…. 48 grams of fat – 20 of them saturated!
There are so many delicious alternatives to ice cream like fruit sorbet or even sugar free, low fat frozen yogurt, it boggles the mind that more fitness conscious people don’t make the switch. Are you a Ben & Jerry’s freak? Skip the wavy gravy or chunky monkey and have the Cherry Garcia Yogurt instead (if you must)… it’s only 340 calories and six grams of fat. Healthy Choice makes a Low fat chocolate mint chip ice cream with only 200 calories per cup and just four grams of fat. Best of all, Kemp’s makes a sugar free non fat frozen yogurt that contains only 240 calories and zero grams of fat. It’s made with skim milk and is sugar free.

You can have your ice cream and eat it too, you just have to watch your portion sizes, read labels, choose your brand carefully, and go with a reduced fat or even a fat free version. Usually I hear, “but it just doesn’t taste the same.” Maybe true, but if regular ice cream is a regular item in your weekly or daily menu, you can rest assured that a lot of those calories will be turning to fat.

2. Fried Foods
All fried foods are really BAD NEWS! (with all capitals!) Fried foods are harmful in more ways than one. First of all, they are high in calories and mostly fat. Take a McDonald’s super size fries, for example. Polish off the whole batch and you’ve got yourself 610 calories and 29 grams of fat, 10 of them saturated. Large Burger King hash browns – 390 calories and 25 grams of fat, 15 of them saturated. KFC fried chicken breast (extra tasty crispy) – one serving alone sets you back 470 calories and 25 grams of fat.
Second, the type of fat is highly saturated and/or trans fat. Frying destroys essential fatty acids (EFA’s) by twisting their molecules from the cis-configuration in which they’re normally found to the unnatural trans shape. To make matters worse, shortening and margarines have replaced the lard that was traditionally used for frying. These contain large amounts of chemically altered trans fatty acids to begin with, so you get a double whammy of artery clogging, health destroying “funny fats.”

According to Udo Erasmus, the world’s foremost expert on fats, there is no such thing as safe frying. “Safe frying is a contradiction in terms,” says Erasmus. “When foods turn brown, they have been burned. The nutrients in burned material have been destroyed. Proteins turn into carcinogenic acrolein. Starches and sugars are browned through molecular destruction. Fats and oils are turned to smoke by destruction of fatty acids and glycerol.”
Folks, stay the heck away from anything fried! (By the way, did you know that “sauté” is the French word for “fry?”)

3. Donuts and pastries
Like ice cream, doughnuts are one of the all time no-no’s when body fat reduction and good health are your goals. Doughnuts contain that king of fat storing combinations: refined sugar and saturated fats.
A small plain or powdered donut contains about 170 calories and 10 grams of fat (by the way, that’s over 50% fat by calories). Your larger donuts contain anywhere from 200 to 420 calories and up to 22 grams of fat – much of it saturated.
The flour in donuts, of course is white flour – stripped of any nutritional value with no trace of the original whole grain left intact. And heaps and heaps of sugar are added on top to add insult to injury.
Donuts also contain chemical agents designed to keep them soft, mono and diglycerides, propylene and glycol mono and diesters, coloring agents including FD & C yellow, number 5 and preservatives such as BHT and BHA.
If you want a chemical cocktail loaded with fat, sugar and calories, donuts fit the bill nicely. By the way, did you know they deep-fry those things? And one more thing; did you know a Cinnabon has 670 calories and 34 grams of fat? Stay away from Cinnabons, pastries, éclairs and anything else in the “donut family.”

4. White sugar, Candy, Chocolate and sweets
One of the biggest misconceptions in weight loss is that carbohydrates make you fat. This is an incorrect statement. A correct statement would be; refined carbohydrates make you fat… and that means white sugar, candy and sweets. Of course, calories are the bottom line… it’s not necessarily sugar that makes you fat, it’s too many
calories that make you fat. But guess what? Refined carbs are incredibly calorie dense, making it extremely easy for you to eat too many calories.

Even if you could “get away with” eating sugar because your calories were below maintenance, you wouldn’t want to. You see, sugar is “empty calories.” No vitamins, no minerals, no fiber, no nothing… just calories.
Refined sugars wreak havoc with your blood sugar levels and they increase insulin levels, which can also increase fat storage and prevent stored fat from being released.

It only gets worse. Nancy Appleton, author of “Lick the sugar habit,” has compiled a list of over 100 reasons that sugar is disastrous to your health and fitness endeavors. Here’s a shortened version:
1) Refined sugar can be a contributing factor to gaining body fat
2) Refined sugar can increase the bad LDL cholesterol
3) Refined sugar can decrease the good LDL cholesterol
4) Refined sugar can increase triglycerides
5) Refined sugar can suppress your immune system
6) Refined sugar can deplete your body of important minerals
7) Refined sugar can contribute to the development of numerous types of cancer
8)  Refined sugar can cause hypoglycemia
9) Refined sugar can decrease growth hormone
10) Refined sugar can contribute to diabetes
11) Refined sugar can cause food allergies
12) Refined sugar can increase serum insulin
If you made only one change to your nutritional habits today… that is, to reduce your sugar intake… the difference in your health, energy levels and body composition would absolutely blow your mind. Get the sugar out!

5. Soda
It was 1767 when British Scientist Joseph Priestly discovered how to carbonate water. Quite simply, pressurized carbon dioxide gas is pumped through the liquid and that’s what creates the bubbly fizz so many people have come to love.
Since then, soft drinks have become a multi-billion dollar industry all around the world. In fact, Coca Cola is one of the most valuable and recognized brands in the world. According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation, the total consumption of carbonated beverages in 2001 was 10.3 billion cases. The average person consumes… get a load of this… 55.7 gallons of the fizzy stuff every year. But what’s good for the cola companies definitely isn’t good for what ails you.
Soft drinks are mostly water, but the amount of sucrose and high fructose corn syrup used to sweeten regular soda is more than enough to do its share of damage.
We’ve already talked about the ills of sugar, but liquid sugar is even more insidious when it comes to throwing a wrench in your fat burning machinery. Several studies have shown that when you consume liquid calories, you tend not to compensate by cutting back on the food you eat. The result is that you drink excess calories in addition to all the food you normally eat.
Liquid calories of all types are best avoided on fat burning diets.

6. Fruit “drinks” and other sugar sweetened beverages
Ditto (same as for soda)… don’t drink your calories, especially if they’re full of sugar! And don’t be fooled by the labels that say, “Contains real fruit juice.” Do your homework and read the ingredients list. If you see sugar, sucrose, corn syrup or high fructose corn syrup on the label, STAY AWAY!


7. Bacon, Sausage
Bacon has almost become a standard feature in the typical American breakfast. Too bad! The Center for Science in the Public Interest says that Bacon and Sausage are one of the worst foods you could possibly eat. One strip of regular pork bacon has 130 calories and 13 grams of fat, five of them saturated. By the way, that’s 93% fat by calories – Yikes!
Even if you choose turkey bacon, or a reduced fat bacon, you’d better check the label carefully. “Reduced fat” doesn’t mean much. If the fat is reduced from 90% fat to 70% fat or even 50% fat, that’s not much improvement.
Suppose you find a really, honestly lean bacon or bacon substitute. Still not a good choice. Why? Because it’s a processed food. The same warning that goes for processed fats and processed carbohydrates go for processed meats.

You’re not eating pure, real pork my friend! You’re eating a “meat product” that contains some pork in a mix of fillers, sodium, sugar and nitrites that are used to cure the meats. Stay away from all fatty meats and all processed meats and stick with lean proteins like chicken breast, turkey, fish and egg whites. Your body will thank you.

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The 4 Best Foods To Lose Belly Fat Incredibly Fast!

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Naturally, if you suffer from having excess belly fat, it’s a given that you would wish to lose that belly fat in a fast and healthy way. The good news is that there is an enormous amount of techniques to lose belly fat quickly. However, there is one method that if done properly, will have you shed off that stubborn belly fat and get those six pack abs fast! Take just a couple of minutes out of your busy day to read this article here to learn more…

First things first. You simply need to start with the foods you eat and be more conscious with your fitness. Another important principle for losing that hideous belly fat is to get tons of rest (I recommend for you to get 7-8 hours every night). Also, make sure you drink plenty of water daily. I recommend for you to drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces per day. Ice cold water is the best to drink since it forces the body to burn a ton of calories to reach proper body temperature.

Now, the #1 method to lose belly fat fast is proper nutrition. What would proper nutrition consist of?

1. Fresh veggies and fruits: This should be a no brainer here!

2. Whole grain foods (complex carbs): This is an important food to eat to help keep your digestive system running strong. Oatmeal, brown rice, beans, lentils are a few examples of healthy whole grain foods.

3. Healthy Fats: As an example, foods containing monounsaturated fats like nuts, olive oil, olives, avocados are good food items to consume. This will help in fat loss and heart health.

4. Another good food to eat is protein shakes, that has around at least 36 grams of protein per scoop which helps build muscle and burn fat.

Follow the core principles, have a good solid diet plan, and make sure you eat the proper foods. Doing that will have you lose belly fat in no time!

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Can Fat Free Foods Help in Losing Weight?

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Many people think the real trick to losing weight is by eating fat free foods, but this is a false perception. Your body is a complex machine and the only way to lose weight is to understand properly how it works. Firstly you need to know that gaining weight is a process, just as losing weight is, and it did not happen overnight after all now did it? You gained weight in a natural way according to your lifestyle so surely losing it the same way is the best solution?

Losing weight with fat free foods, True or false?

The answer to ‘do fat free foods help in losing weight’ is plain and simple no. There is no relationship between fat calories that you absorb’ and fat tissue on your body. You should know that your body can convert any type of calories into fat’ and not just fat calories. For example you can take sugar which has zero fat calories in it yet you can gain weight from using eating sugar laden foods or just plain using too much sugar. If you see low fat cakes, cookies, desserts and foods, in your grocery store and buy them because you think they will lose weight, then think again. You can gain weight by eating low fat foods, and the same goes for eating normal fat foods, and the answer to the question ‘can you lose weight by eating fat free foods comes again back to, No! Think on this, over the last few decades everyone has been crazy about moving to low fat products, yet everyone is still gaining weight. Low fat diets will not trick your complex body into losing those pounds, and you are wasting your time buying them, (unless you have to be on a special diet for medical reasons).

Non fat and Low fat Foods.

If you want to lose weight, and your mission is non fat foods and low fat foods, then you need to start changing your mindset today. Non fat and low fat foods are also a tad more expensive than normal foods as well and not all of them taste so great either. The real truth about weight loss, is that you do not need to worry about fat calories, and the same goes for carbs as well. What you do need to consider is the types of food combinations you eat and make sure that there is enough combination of all these different types of groups when you eat; Yes that includes fat. You need a proper portion of fat calories, sugar, and carbohydrates, and if you know how and when to eat properly you will definitely start losing weight.

Weight Loss you can take to the bank!

If you do not try and trick your body with appetite suppressants, meal replacement shakes and other miserable diets, but eat properly, you will start shedding those pounds fast, and it will not be a miserable or depressing way to lose weight either. Leave diets that are based on low fat and non fat foods, and choose one that has a proper eating plan based on food rotation eating. This diet plan is so simple anyone can follow it, and you will lose weight without all the stress that comes with it. Maximize weight loss, and doing it the natural way will not result in yo-yo dieting. So do fat free foods help in losing weight? The answer is no so why punish yourself and your budget?

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Foods That Make You Fat

Saturday, December 19th, 2009


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How to Eat Foods That Burn Belly Fat

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

“Give me a list of foods that burn fat fast” is a very common asked question on different weight loss and diet forums. But is the idea that food can burn fat actually true.

What are fast burning foods?

You know already if we eat more calories than our body can burn we gain weight.

It’s true that certain foods will boost your metabolism but only if you eat them as a part of a effective diet and weight loss programme.

Fat burning foods.

Fat burning food #1: Apples:

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Do you remember the old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”.

Well not only a doctor but also the extra pounds as well.
Apples contain the highest percentage of pectin, this is a soluble fiber.
There was an interesting study in Brazil about weight loss and apples .
2 groups of dieters were getting exactly the same amount of calories but with one exception.
One group was getting an apple before each meal. And this group lost 33% more in weight.

Fat burning food #2: Garlic:

Garlic is one of the most effective fat burning foods.
It contains the compound allicin which has anti bacterial effects and helps reduce cholesterol and unhealthy fats.

Fat burning food #3 Tomatoes:

Tomatoes is very effective to add on your diet. Not only are they good in your battle against overweight but they are also an excellent prevention against cancers and high blood pressure.

Fat burning food #4 Carrots:

Adding a carrot to the beginning of every meal is a very effective way to lose weight. Why do you ask? The carrot leaves no room in the stomach for the dessert.
When using this trick you should been able to lose about a pound in one week.

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Fat burning food # 5: Oranges

Oranges are rich in Vitamin C and they have fat burning properties.
Compared with exercises they are an effective way to lose fat.

Fat burning food # 6: Mangoes

Mangoes are full packed with fiber and are low in calories.

Fat burning food #7: Spinach.

Popey gets his strength by eaten spinach and yes they are very healthy. Spinach contains a lot of iron; it is an exceptional nutrition food and is a good prevention against cancer.

Please keep in mind that this list is not completed. A good way to lose fat with eating is food rich in fibres, low calories and food that gives your stomach a feeling of being fulfilled.

I hope you have enjoyed the list of 7 fat burning foods.

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15 Foods That Make You Fat

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

There is no doubt that overeating can lead to putting fat on your body, but there are some foods that are more likely to put those pounds on you than others. These foods are either high in calories, total fat, carbohydrates, sugar or sodium. Below are 15 of the most fattening foods.

Mashed Potatoes – When made with cream and butter, one half-cup serving is about 200 calories.

Candy – This is high in sugar and bad fats. Baked Treats (Doughnuts, cakes, sweet rolls) These are high in sugar and carbohydrates, as well as being very high in calories.

Ice Cream – Ice cream is high in fat, and sugar and is high calorie.

Potato Chips – Potato chips are one of the most fattening foods you can eat. They are high in sodium, fat, and sugar. Not only are they high in calories but also they contain many preservatives and artificial flavor. Preservatives are very bad for you.

Processed Meats – Processed meats include meats such as hotdogs, sausages and lunchmeats. These have a high content of very bad fats, as well as sodium.

Fast Food – Most fast food such as hamburgers, nachos, French fries have a high fat content that is extremely bad for you and they are very high in calories with very few healthy ingredients.

Fried Foods – Fried foods are very well known for being bad for you. These foods are usually very high in fat and if they are made with breading you also have a food that is high in carbohydrates.

Soda Drinks – Soda drinks are high in sugar, sodium and calories with no nutritional value at all.

High Sugar Cereals – These are high in carbohydrates and sugar. They raise your blood sugar and cause your body to store fat.

Whole Milk – Though the calcium in milk is good for you, whole milk has a very high fat content, which will put fat on your body. Try fat free or reduced fat milk instead.

Gravy – Gravy is high in fat and carbohydrates as well as very high in calories.

Breads – Breads made with refined flour are high in fat and carbohydrates. Try eating wholegrain breads. Some additional foods that are very fattening include, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

These are 15 of the most fattening foods you could eat. You can increase your chance of dieting success by substituting these types of food with low calorie and low fat options.

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3 Foods To Avoid To Reduce Stomach Fat – Eat Them At Your Peril!

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Everyone knows that the last few pounds that one wants to lose in a diet are the most difficult and hard to get rid of. Moreover, this is the point where most people fall off the wagon and never manage to get back on it. As a result, they abandon their diet plans and end up back where they used to be before – if not worse. However, the simple truth is that in the majority of cases, one can hang on to his or her diet plan, simply by avoiding these three types of foods that I will be describing here.

Firstly, the biggest culprit in diet failings is chocolate. People have a very special soft spot for chocolate and you can typically tell which people have it just by looking at their physique. Chocolate is one of the foods to avoid to reduce stomach fat. You should, therefore, try to remove chocolate from your diet and replace it with a healthy snack. After a period of time, you will not be able to tell why you were so addicted to chocolate in the first place. With all this said, if you must have chocolate at all costs, then try to go for the more darker chocolate rather than white chocolate. It is still bad practice, but at least you will have the best of the worst.

Next up in the list of foods that you must avoid to reduce stomach fat is butter. Did you know that nearly all butter is made up of saturated fat? This will wreak havoc on your fat burning plans and will leave you with only layers of fat as a result. Therefore, when possible, try to make use of low fat alternatives when it comes to butter. Also, mayonnaise is also a big no-no, as is vegetable margarine. Trans fats make up a big percentage of this type of margarine, and we all know the potential damage that such fats can leave on our systems.

The third and final item to avoid to reduce stomach fat is alcohol. This is a big one for most people and this can be due to a number of reasons. Most people do not understand the effect that alcohol will leave on their bodies. Let me tell you why it is bad for you and then you can decide for yourself if alcohol is worth its previous few moments of pleasure. First of all, alcohol is one of the most calories dense ‘foods’ out there. This means that you will be putting a lot of calories in your body when compared to other foods. However, the bad thing is that these calories are empty calories. This means that you will not be able to take any nutritional value from alcohol, unlike other foods. Moreover, alcohol is considered to be a toxin to the body, and thus the body will abandon all other functions to remove the alcohol from the body.

This makes alcohol one of the most important things to avoid if you want to reduce your stomach fat. This, coupled with the other two deadly foods are a must to avoid for the best fat loss available.

Confused about what other foods to include and avoid in your diet plan to reduce stomach fat? Here is my list of the Top 10 Foods To Avoid To Reduce Stomach Fat

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