Wednesday 19 November 2014

Diet Programs And Menus - The Jenny Craig Diet by Levi ...

by: Levi Reiss


The Jenny Craig Diet dates back to 1985. Today there are centers in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Dieters work with a nutritional counselor who aids them in determining personal weight loss objectives. In general dieters will eat smaller meals, enabling them to burn calories more efficiently. This diet is rich in fruits and vegetables. Here are some of the principles.

Start by meeting with your consultant who will identify with you your nutritional habits and your aptitude for losing weight. You'll be weighed and measured, and will obtain a personal daily program containing detailed menus with calorie counts. You meet with your consultant privately once a week. During the first four weeks each meeting focuses on one subject including food, taking care of your body, and exercise. On the fifth week your program will be reevaluated if necessary. Before actually starting the diet, you get used to the meals by introducing them slowly. Your consultant may show you healthy cooking techniques. Your meals contain mostly fruits, vegetables, light dairy products, whole grains, and healthy cooking oils. You may also eat lean meat, poultry, fish, green beans, eggs, and nuts. Avoid foods containing high levels of cholesterol or sodium, sugary supplements, and saturated fats. Many of the foods are prepared by Jenny Craig, Inc. Practice a sport as determined with the help of your consultant. Take on a more active lifestyle.

A major advantage of the Jenny Craig Diet is the personal trainer who provides psychological as well as nutritional support. You'll acquire good eating habits, and eat a wide variety of permitted foods. Disadvantages include the cost, perhaps $80 a week for the food itself. You may not care for the program's food.

Here are two sample menus:

Menu 1

Breakfast: Oatmeal and honey breakfast bar. Tea or coffee.

The mid-morning snack is a yogurt.

Lunch: Burritos with beans and cheese. Green salad.

The mid-afternoon snack is a glass of soy milk.

Supper: Veal parmigiana. Green peas. Carrots. The evening snack is fruit salad.

Menu 2

Breakfast: Oatmeal porridge and peaches. Skim milk. Tea or coffee.

The mid-morning snack is a muesli bar.

Lunch: A spinach and ricotta turnover. Lettuce and tomato salad.

The mid-afternoon snack is a peach.

Supper: Beef lasagna. The evening snack is a chocolate mousse.

Some information in this article comes from a fascinating new book, La Bible des Regimes, written by Jenny de Jonquieres and published by Amerik Media. Her book describes over 80 diets and weight reduction programs. Each diet is presented with 5 menu plans, a detailed discussion of its advantages and disadvantages, and a whole lot more. La Bible des Regimes is presently available only in French.
Levi Reiss has authored or co-authored ten books on computers and the Internet, but he prefers drinking fine Italian or other wine, accompanied by the right foods and people. He teaches classes in computers at an Ontario French-language community college. Visit his Italian travel website http://www.travelitalytravel.com which includes information on Italian wine and food.
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Diet Programs And Meals - The Doctor Cohen Diet by Levi ...

by: Levi Reiss


The Doctor Cohen Diet was created by Jean-Michel Cohen, a French medical nutritionist. Actually it comes in two versions, the fast diet that allows 900 calories a day and the comfort version that allows 1400 calories a day. With the rapid version you may lose 6.5 to 9 pounds (3 or 4 kilograms) every two weeks. With the comfort version you may lose 9 to 11 pounds (4 to 5 kilograms) per month. Don't follow the rapid version for a period of several months. Here are some of the principles.

There are no forbidden foods. Manage your diet yourself, for instance eat according to your hunger. Combine fiber, protein, and sugar containing foods with on your plate. Vary your food, including fruits and vegetables. Stay away from sugary and alcoholic drinks. Yogurt should always be sugarless and fat free. Eat lean meat and your choice of fish or seafood. Try to replace cheese with eggs or yogurt. Don't eat too many eggs, and egg whites are better than egg yolks. Make sure to enjoy lots of soup; this is one way to consume more vegetables. Many people will appreciate the principle that suggests not feeling guilty should you stray once in a while.

The 900-calorie version of the Doctor Cohen Diet has the advantage of rapid weight loss. The 1400-calorie version is balanced; it includes foods from each of the food groups. A disadvantage of the rapid version is that breakfast is not substantial. And it doesn't contain starches.

Here are two sample menus: Menu 1 (900-calorie version) Breakfast: Tea and a sugarless and fat free yogurt. Lunch: Green salad with fresh lemon. 125 grams (less than 4 ounces) of grilled, skinless chicken. A serving of spinach. A yogurt. An apple. Supper: Tomato salad with basil and lemon. 125 grams of grilled sole. A serving of zucchini. A yogurt. 200 grams of strawberries.

Menu 2 (1400-calorie version) Breakfast: Coffee. Two crackers with 10 grams of margarine and 25 grams of cheese spread. A yogurt. Lunch: A green salad with dressing. 125 grams of salmon. A serving of ratatouille. Two kiwis. Supper: Broccoli soup. 125 grams of lean ground beef. 100 grams of pasta with mushrooms and zucchini. 25 grams of hard cheese, preferably French Mimolette, with a maximum of 50% butterfat. An apple.

Some information in this article comes from a fascinating new book, La Bible des Regimes, written by Jenny de Jonquieres and published by Amerik Media. Her book describes over 80 diets and weight reduction programs. Each diet is presented with 5 menu plans, a detailed discussion of its advantages and disadvantages, and a whole lot more. La Bible des Regimes is at present available in French only.
Once upon a time Levi Reiss wrote or co-authored ten computer and Internet books. And yet, he really prefers drinking fine Italian or other wine, with the right food and friends. He teaches computers at an Ontario French-language community college. Visit his website http://www.wineinyourdiet.com which focuses on wine, weight loss, health, and nutrition issues.
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The Shocking Gluten-ADHD Link - Can Celiac Disease ...

by: Laura Ramirez


If you're wondering if wheat gluten & ADHD might be related to each other, then you are smart. Celiac disease which is an allergic reaction to wheat gluten is on the rise. In this article, you'll learn more about the connection between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and wheat gluten and what to do about it.

When a child is allergic to gluten (wheat protein), the lining of the small intestine gets compromised, which results in poor digestion and malabsorption of nutrients. This leads to gastrointestinal problems, but is also responsible for other issues related to malnourishment: poor growth and developmental delays which can lead to problems with learning and attention.Obviously, removing gluten from the diet is the first step in reversing the damage.

Anecdotal Evidence for the ADHD-Gluten Diet Link

Most kids who have disorders like ADHD have some form of IBS (inflammatory bowel syndrome). IBS is a classic symptom of celiac disease.

Kids who have celiac disease often have a neurologic dysfunction, which is the hallmark of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a developmental disorder that seems to start in the brain, but may actually have its origins in the gut. If your child cannot get the nutrients that he needs from food, he is literally starving himself. We all know that the stomach feeds the brain.

A two-week study of 31 children who were put on a gluten-free diet showed marked behavioral improvements in over half the kids.

Gluten-ADHD Diet Recommendations

Since gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, barley and rye, eliminate these products from your child's diet. Replace them with gluten-free products, but be sure to read the labels and make sure that there are no chemicals or preservatives. If your child is resistant to dietary changes, make them slowly over time.

Eliminate casein from the diet (milk products). Many children who have the gluten-ADHD link are also allergic to milk protein.

Purchase a Gluten-free cookbook and learn how to make healthy, delicious baked goods.

Give your child a natural remedy designed to treat ADHD, so that his brain can heal more quickly from the damage done by celiac disease.

Although following the recommendations for a ADHD gluten diet is important for kids with celiac disease, it's not enough to just remove gluten from the diet. This is because it takes up to 12 months of following a gluten-free diet for ADHD symptoms to resolve. Additionally, since an adverse reaction to gluten has caused changes in your child's brain and nervous system, it is essential to reverse the damage with a natural supplement designed specifically to suppress the symptoms of ADHD, while restoring proper brain function.

Since all supplements are not created equal, look for one that contains proven ingredients like Arsen Iod, Hyoscyamus and Verta Alb. Make sure the formulation has been approved by the FDA and that the company stands behind their product with a no-questions-asked guarantee. Such a guarantee proves that the company has done their research and is confident that their product works. This is the best and safest way to boost the effectiveness of a no gluten ADHD diet and give your child the nutrients he needs to calm his brain, focus, pay attention and get back on track.

By respecting the ADHD gluten diet link, eliminating gluten and casein from the diet and giving your child a natural remedy to relieve symptoms and restore brain function, your child will come into his own and fulfill his unique potential. Don't feel bad that you didn't learn of this connection earlier: just follow the steps right now. You'll be surprised at how fast your child recovers. After all, kids are much more resilient than we think.


Laura Ramirez is a passionate researcher of natural remedies for ADHD and other health issues. Read more about her research by going to http://www.treating-adhd-naturally.com.

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Easy Weight Loss Diet - 3 Diet Tips to Lose Weight Easily ...

by: Firdaus Mohd Hafiz bin Rozali


Easy weight loss diet is a dream for everyone. For decades, researchers has extensively studied the mechanisms behind feeling hungry and feeling full. It has been revealed that the stomach monitors the volume of food that comes in rather than the number of calories. You feel full after eating a big bowl of vegetable soup but not full after eating a small, yet calorie-rich, piece of cheesecake. Eating foods with a low-caloric density such as fruits, vegetables, and soups triggers feelings of fullness. But rich or calorie-dense foods don't trigger feelings of fullness as readily since they take up little space in the stomach. Here are four ways to add more big foods to your daily diet:

Easy Weight Loss Diet

1. Pick big foods. Vegetables and fruit are your best bet. Most vegetables average only 20 calories per serving. (One serving equals half cup cooked or 1 cup raw.) Fruits supply just 60 calories per serving. (One serving equals half cup juice or one tennis ball-size piece of fruit.) Aim for seven to nine daily servings of fruits and vegetables.

2. Boost your fiber. The fiber adds bulk to food, helping you feel full longer. One recent study showed that adding 14 daily grams of fiber (the amount in a serving of Fiber One cereal) over a four-month period reduced calorie intake by 10 percent, resulting in a 4-pound weight loss. High-fiber foods include grains, vegetables, beans, and fruit. Add steamed vegetables to pasta dishes, beans to your casseroles, and fruit to shaved chocolate for a filling dessert.

3. Add water. Eating foods with high water content, such as chicken soup, reduces subsequent calorie intake at the next meal compared to eating drier foods with the same number of calories, such as chicken casserole. Slurp soup for a first course, particularly soups with lots of vegetables in a base of vegetable or low fat chicken or beef stock. Smoothies made with fruit, nonfat yogurt, and lots of ice also make a filling, watery snack or quick meal. Not only does the water help you feel full, but the air blended into your fruit concoction also helps stave off hunger.

In conclusion, by practicing these three tips, easy weight loss diet is achievable. You can live your life healthfully by picking big foods, boosting your fiber and add more water in your daily intake. Good luck in reducing your weight naturally and safely.
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