Diet and weight loss articles

Children in general find any sort of vegetable one of the most unappealing types of food that is ever served up on their plates and it is a parents nightmare to try and get them interested in anything which is remotely green in colour. On the other hand they do love hotdogs and burgers with lots of chips and baked beans, which is really the sort of food you want them to stop eating. You want them...

Childhood obesity is a very hot topic and the USA and UK governments seem determined to deal with the issue. The best place however to tackle overweight children is at home. The importance of a healthy diet for your children cannot be overstated. Educating your children in food nutrition and providing understanding of the importance of a healthy diet balanced with exercise is as important as the...

As we continue through the 21st century, the popularity of smartphones has increased rapidly; it is now estimated that there will be 1 billion users of smartphones by the end of 2013! It is understandable therefore, that there are now many dieting applications designed for the iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Android. The applications are varied in practise and principle so if you are following a...

Nowadays more and more people are becoming overwieght. Although large fast food corporations are often blamed, we must take responsibility ourselves. With the huge variety of foods laden with calories easily available, it is understandable that we find ourselves gaining weight – however we can easily change our lifestyles using simple exercise routines. When we were younger, children played...

The first thing you have to consider when first writing out an exercise timetable for yourself, is how it will affect your normal daily routine. You must write your exercise programme to fit into this as neatly as possible, causing as little disruption to your day as possible. The second consideration is what type of exercise you intend on doing. Is it to complement a low fat or low calorie...

Without a doubt one of the most well known names in dieting, Weight Watchers has been committed to helping people get in shape for over 40 years. In Britain, 10 million dieters have attended a Weight Watchers meeting in the last decade and the weight loss program continues to grow as millions of people around the world join up in an effort to shed the pounds. The Weight Watcher system is...

The Jenny Craig Diet system is designed to tackle both the physical and psychological aspects of weight loss. Nutritionally balanced pre-packaged meals form the basis of the diet, including breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts. Dieters are instructed to supplement these meals with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grain foods and low fat dairy in moderation. As well ensuring...

FatLoss4Idiots is an internet based diet program, consisting primarily of a member site and a number of downloadable Ebooks which outline a strict, nutritionally balanced healthy eating plan. The diet program is designed to last 11 days and is made up of balanced portions of fruit and vegetables, lean proteins and starchy carbohydrates. Fat is provided only by whole foods such as eggs. Dieters...

Writing down everything you eat each day might sound like a bit of a chore, but keeping a food diary can really help you keep track of how many calories you’re actually consuming. While most people think they already have a good idea of how much they are eating on a daily basis, it’s easy to underestimate, especially if you prone to snacking. The very act of writing down exactly what you eat...

The Alli Pill is a new diet pill that can be obtained over the counter and is said to be a medication to aid weight loss, coupled with a lifestyle changes. The pill contains smaller amounts of a medication already available from doctors to combat obesity and so is medically tested and approved. This pill is not a standalone cure, and it is recommended for use in conjunction with general health...