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The Dairy Diet

A great source of calcium, vitamins and minerals is dairy foods. While some of us are lactose intolerant, many of us are not. Dairy is a fundamental food source, not to mention a good one. We can still enjoy dairy products in our life. The important key to enjoying what we love is to seek out lower fat versions of it. For example, powdered milk has a ton of calcium, yet there is no fat. You will also find that powdered milks has a lot less in the way of germs that pasteurized milk does. In Asia and many other … Continue reading →

Watch What You Say

When it comes to the issue of obesity in our world, there is a lot of focus currently on childhood obesity. Parents are deluged with warnings about letting your child overeat, not telling them to clear their plate, take away all their sweets and shoving them out the door to make them more active. Unfortunately, we’re not being told what to say to our children. My five-year-old daughter came home from school two days ago and told me she wasn’t going to have chocolate anymore. I looked at her oddly, this pronouncement being somewhat odd from the five-year-old. I asked … Continue reading →

Low Intensity Burns More Fat

Ultimately, when it comes to weight loss – no matter what the various program offerings out there suggest – it all boils down to burning more calories than you consume. While weight loss requires some lifestyle changes including better eating habits, better use of physical activity and better sleeping habits – the simple fact is that if you put out more than you take in – you’re going to lose weight. If you were wondering why low intensity would melt more pounds than high intensity – because that doesn’t seem to make much logical sense. Understand that high intensity workouts … Continue reading →

Is Ground Turkey Better than Ground Beef?

You might be tempted to use ground turkey for a low-fat substitute for ground beef, but check the label before you assume too much. Not all ground turkey has the fat and calorie savings you might believe. If a package is labeled “ground turkey,” what it means is that it can be any combination of breast and leg meat, and even skin. A 3-ounce cooked portion of this kind of ground turkey has about 200 calories and 11 grams of fat. A 3-ounce cooked portion of extra-lean ground beef contains 218 calories and 13 grams of fat, so you aren’t … Continue reading →

How To Prevent Childhood Obesity

With child obesity rates rising parents need to help their children. Exercise and diet are key factors in ensuring that your child will never be overweight and helping remove excess weight if it is a problem. Good Diet Choices Cut out sodas, juices, chips, and excess sweet treats. It doesn’t mean you have to eliminate everything, just cut back. My children only get soda on special occasions and we rarely drink juice, instead I serve water and milk. Candy, cookies, and ice cream are a treat, not an everyday occurrence. Help your children make good snack choices. There are many … Continue reading →

Childhood Obesity Rising

According to the American Obesity Association, obesity among children and teens is reaching epidemic levels. About 30% of children and teens are overweight, which means that they are over 80% in the growth charts. Half of those children and teens are obese, scoring 95% or more in the weight charts for their age. Children, who are overweight, with at least one overweight parent, are 79% more likely to be overweight as adults. This epidemic is caused by poor dietary habits and inactivity. Fast food and high sugar processed foods are replacing yesterday’s home cooked meals. Today’s youth are more likely … Continue reading →