Showing posts with label diet programs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diet programs. Show all posts

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Popular Diets To Lower Cholesterol Naturally

Cholesterol. Is there a diet for lowering cholesterol? For lowering cholesterol, what kind of diets do I follow? Are they low cholesterol foods diets?

What is the best diet to lower cholesterol?

Here we will say to you, popular diets to lowering cholesterol the Mediterranean, South Beach and TLC diets . Also the others are:
  • Very low fat diet
  • Vegetarian diet
  • Carb-cutting diet (including Carb-Buster, Atkins, South Beach and Zone)
  • Dietary guideline based diet (including Food Pyramid and TLC)

A low cholesterol diet, we can say that, have only 2 rules:

- All foods of animal origin are foods high in cholesterol and fats.

- Vegetables and fruits do not contain cholesterol and fats, i.e. they are foods to consume in order to have a low cholesterol diet.

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Acid Alkaline Diet Chart


This is a diet program for your acid-alkaline balance of your body. For your health, aware of your body to producing acidic internal fluids which cause unwanted health problems, you might look at Acid Alkaline Diet Chart . This alkaline (or alkalizing) diet, takes care for your acid-alkaline balance.

Now, here you will understand the acid alkaline balance. When we talk about eating alkaline foods or starting an alkaline diet we are referring to consuming those foods and drink which have an alkaline effect on the body. This effect is based upon the mineral content of the food and therefore the ash residue that remains after our foods are consumed. Some foods leave an acid ash, whereas others leave an alkaline ash. Conveniently for us, it just so happens that the foods that contain alkaline minerals (and leave an alkaline ash) are all the foods we already know are good for us: low sugar foods, fresh vegetables etc. And the foods that contain minerals that leave an acid ash? You guessed it, sweets, alcohol, saturated fats, meats, dairy etc. The pH level of the body’s internal fluids affects every cell, and if out-of-balance this will be detrimental to the normal functioning of cells, tissues and organs. The western diet is typically based around meat and dairy products, sugars, alcohol, saturated fats and caffeine, all of which creates an acidic cellular environment.



Acid Alkaline Diet Chart












Sample alkaline foods to comprise most (75-80%) of your diet. Eat salads, fresh vegetables, healthy nuts and oils, and plenty of raw foods. Drink at least 2-3 liters of clean, pure water daily.



Vegetables



Asparagus


Beetroot


Broccoli


Brussels Sprouts


Cabbage


Carrot



Cauliflower


Celery


Courgette


Cucumber


Garlic


Grasses (eg wheat, barley)



Green Beans


Lettuce


Onion


Peas


Radish






Fruits


Avocado


Grapefruit


Lemon


Lime


Rhubarb



Tomato


Watermelon (neutral)


Fats & Oils


Avocado


Borage oil


Evening Primrose oil



Flax


Hemp oil


Olive &

Oil Blends







Seeds, Nuts, Grains


Almonds


Buckwheat Groats


Cumin


Flax


Lentils


Pumpkin



Sesame


Spelt


Sprouts/sprouted seeds fresh & as pastes: soy, alfalfa, mung bean, wheat, little radish, chickpea, broccoli, hummus, tahini


Sunflower



Drinks



‘Green Drinks’


Fresh vegetable juice


Pure water (distilled, reverse osmosis, ionized)


Lemon water (pure water + fresh lemon or lime).


Herbal Tea


Vegetable broth



Non-sweetened Soy Milk


Almond Milk














Sample acid-forming foods to comprise the remainder (20-25%) of your diet. Avoid fatty meats, dairy, cheese, sweets & candy, chocolates, alcohol and tobacco. Beware of hidden content of packaged foods and microwaved meals. Don’t overcook meals - this removes all of the nutrition!

Meats


Beef


Chicken


Crustaceans & other seafood (apart from occasional oily fish such as salmon)


Lamb



Pork


Turkey


Fruits


All fruits not listed in the alkaline table.



Dairy Products


Cheese


Cream



Ice Cream


Milk


Yoghurt


Fats & Oils


Corn Oil



Hydrogenated Oils


Margarine


Saturated Fats


Vegetable Oil


Sunflower Oil







Drinks


Beers


Carbonated Drinks


Coffee


Dairy Smoothies


Fruit Juice



Milk


Spirits


Tea


Convenience Foods


Candy/Sweets


Canned/Tinned Foods


Chocolate



Fast Food


Instant Meals


Microwave Meals


Powdered Soups



Seeds & Nuts



Cashew Nuts


Peanuts


Pistachio Nuts


Others


Artificial Sweeteners


Biscuits


Condiments (tomato sauce, mayonnaise etc.)



Eggs


Honey


Soy Sauce


Tamari


Vinegar


White Bread



White Pasta


Wholemeal Bread



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Acai Berry Diet and its Benefits

The Acai Berry Diet is a basic diet with acai berry capsules. Acai berry is the berry of an Amazonian palm tree with a long history of traditional usage in Brazil. ( look for acai berry here)

There are no fillers or preservatives that can lessen the weight loss and appetite suppressing properties of acai.
Studies have shown that the Acai berry is one of the more nutritious and powerful foods on the planet. Harvested in the rainforests of Brazil, Acai tastes like a mix of berries and chocolate.

The acai berry is a tropical fruit that grows in the amazon jungles of Brazil atop the Acai palm trees. It is harvested by local Brazilians and immediately sent to plants where the Acai Berry is freeze dried in order to preserve its nutritional contents. Once removed from the tree the Acai Berry remains ripe for only two days before it is no longer suitable for consumption. That is why the berry must immediately be freeze dried.

Acai berry diet program

There isn’t a specific acai berry diet but rather dieters use acai berry in conjunction any other weight loss plan they prefer to follow. It is often paired with a colon cleansing product or with other nutritional ingredients that are said to enhance weight loss.

The acai berry is promoted primarily for its antioxidant effects, which exceed that of other foods that are high in antioxidants such as blueberries and red wine. Advocates of the acai berry diet claim that these antioxidants will enhance general well-being and vitality which will support weight loss.

Benefits of the Acai Berry Diet

Acai berries are also said to have many other benefits that include improving digestion, cleansing and detoxifying the body, boosting immunity, supporting cardiovascular health, increasing mental clarity, enhancing vision, reducing insomnia, and slowing down the aging process. Not all of these claims can be supported by scientific research and much of these possible benefits are speculations at this stage.

The acai berry is not only a super weight loss supplement Some of its benefits are:

  • severely suppress the appetite
  • Increase energy levels
  • Raise metabolic activity (metabolism)
  • Burn Fat Stores - removing them permanently

The Acai Berry can burn fat without changing diet or current levels of physical activity. Because of increased energy levels, an active metabolism. and suppressed appetite, the acai berry diet will work even if you never change a thing. However, increasing physical activity and consuming fewer grams of fat and calories will substantially increase weight loss results from the acai berry diet.

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