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There are lots of messages criticizing Hollywood actresses and pop singers for being too thin. Many girls are saying that seeing these women make them feel bad about their own bodies. A number of the boys are pointing out that they don’t find ultra-thin women appealing.

It affects teens to: America’s teenagers are angry at Hollywood for glamorizing ultra-thin bodies, and many girls say they feel too self-conscious about their bodies as a result of watching TV, movies and music videos. The findings are gleaned from more than six months of ongoing discussion and debate. According to author and weight loss expert Chip Clark. Clark said, “Anger and resentment toward the Hollywood ultra-thin runs deep, particularly among teenage girls.”

“Raising children today is not easy”, Teresa F., a mother of three teens said, “especially when you have to deal with unrealistic ultra-thin images portrayed by Hollywood, that your child tries to live up to. It creates an unnecessary emotional burden on children.”

“I was surprised by the level of anger expressed,” Clark said. “Teenagers are far more clued into this issue than most people would imagine. This demonstrates once again the need to teach young girls and boys about how to develop a positive self-image,” said Clark, author of “Weight Loss Mind Games”, a recently published book dealing with weight loss and self-image.

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For more information about this topic visit http://WeightLossMindGames.com or you can e-mail Chip Clark at: chip@weightlossmindgames.com

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When shopping for products like eggs, meat, fish, milk, and produce can be confusing. Signs are posted everywhere labeling food as natural or organic—but what’s the difference, really? If you are a smart shopper you will certainly notice that the price for organic or natural products are higher. Knowing what specific names mean can help you decide if you should shell out extra money on a specific product. In many cases it is simply a marketing ploy.

The term natural is associated with a number of fruit and vegetable product. Typically, this is simple a marketing ploy to convince you to buy the product since all fruits and vegetables grown are natural. Unless it’s a new kind of hybrid that has been developed and processed by some other means, the product is natural.

Organic foods on the other hand are grown without chemical pesticides and fertilizers. There are two main benefits to organic foods. First, you are helping the environment because those chemicals are not being introduced into nature. Secondly, you are avoiding ingesting chemicals and are therefore consuming more healthy foods. Obviously organic products are usually more expensive. If you’re cost conscious, you can bypass organic fruits and vegetables that you can peel, like oranges and bananas. In most cases once you’ve discarded the peel, you’ve also discarded the chemicals. You can spend a little more for organic items like apples, where you eat the peel. In any case make sure that you rinse off the food when you get home.

Another confusing label you will see is “no hormones” This is usually found on milk or meat products and is somewhat misleading, since all animals naturally produce hormones. Hormones are what help an animal regulate body organs. All meat products have hormones. The real meaning of the label is that no hormones were unnaturally given to the animal, which has been a practice to increase milk production or growth in beef. The USDA and many states today have restricted the use of certain production and growth hormones. Regardless, the level of hormones found in milk and meat is safe for human consumption.

Some marketing techniques even go so far as to put a label on eggs and meat that indicate if the animal was caged or penned. This activity makes little difference in the quality or nutritional value of the meat, but is simply a matter of animal rights. These products can be a bit more expensive, but if you want to make moral decision about the issue it is your choice. But consider the fact that all of that makes little difference to the animal now that you are contemplating having it for dinner.

Reading the label and making healthy choices can sometimes be difficult, but learning how to do so can help you make the best choices for you diet.

Chip Clark

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Many thousands of hours are lost in the working world due to  absence or when a person comes in to work, from being less productive simply  because they don’t feel well. The good news is that irritable bowel syndrome is treatable and doesn’t have to be non productive.

The causes of irritable bowel syndrome are many, but the most common,  according to many experts, is a build up of fecal matter and the resulting gas  and bacteria that comes from it in the colon. The bacteria grows rapidly and  spreads toxins throughout the body. The body reacts in a multitude of ways. This  can be manifested in constipation, diarrhea, headache, water retention, or  abdominal pain and cramping. No one likes having irritable bowel syndrome. It is  painful, uncomfortable and inconvenient.

Controlling or getting rid of irritable bowel syndrome can be done in many  cases through cleansing of the colon. The simple fact is a clean colon is a healthy colon. Many people cleanse their colons through changing their eating  habits. They turn to healthier foods such as big green leafy vegetables, fruits,  salads, and whole grains for breads and pastas. They eat fewer fatty foods and  less processed sugar. They don’t go to fast food restaurants as often.

And many people have also discovered the benefits of the natural supplements. If you had basic science in junior high school, the concept should  make sense. Getting rid of the bacteria gets rid of the toxins. Having two or  three good bowel movements a day should get rid of the fecal matter, which  should get rid of the bacteria and gas, and should result in a cleansed colon, fewer toxins and better health. In this way a combination of healthy eating and use of a natural supplement can lead to feeling better and  improved health.

For more information visit: http://www.quick-natural-weight-loss.com

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Address the problem by getting our children more involved, more active, and better educated about making the proper choices about diet, nutrition, fitness, and overall health. The problem for most parents is getting our teens off the computer, phone, or away from the television long enough to get active. Here are some simple tips that may activate your overweight teen.

The majority of us learn by example and whether we care to admit it or not. Teens typically enjoy doing things as part of the family. A softball game, soccer game, and even volleyball can be a great way for the family to do something together and the games and practices are opportunities for your teen to be active. Be sure to make it fun and not a chore. You might try bike riding or go hiking as a family. Learn a new sport together. It’s amazing how much fun you can have in doing so.

Encourage your teen to join a recreational sports team either at school or in the community. In most communities there are many sports programs available in which teens can join. Most importantly, support and encourage them in any physical activity. Even if the sport they take up doesn’t involve a lot of physical activity it is quite likely more active than sitting in front of the television or computer screen.

Make it easy for your teen to eat healthier foods. Limit their exposure to calorie-loaded foods, fruit juices, and energy drinks, and encourage them to drink plenty of water each day. Introduce as many vegetables as possible to the diet of your teens and get rid of the prepackaged convenience goodies that teens are notorious for depleting in one sitting. Also having them to actively participate in the preparation and clean up for meals. This will help them pay more attention to the things they put into their mouths as well as the messes they make in the process.

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Along with her husband Paul, the Kreidlers have lost a combined total of 160 pounds since January 2008. The Missouri couple have attributed their weight loss success mainly to running.

The time spent running doesn’t take a huge amount of time either. Amy calculates she only spends 4% of her waking hours on it during the week. “I watch TV more than that. I’m on the computer more than that.”

Their stories were selected by a panel of experts to be featured in the sixth annual USA TODAY weight-loss challenge in the newspaper and at dietchallenge.usatoday.com. This year’s series, which ends today, focuses on how to lose weight on a budget. Readers who trimmed down without breaking the bank have shared their stories.

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The primary function of protein in your diet is to regenerate tissue therefore enhancing the growth of cells. The production of hormones and other serums that are required by the body is another major function preformed by proteins.

The amount of protein intake as suggested by physicians and by Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for individuals with normal physical needs is between 15-20% of your daily intake. If your consumption of proteins do not fall within that range it can adversely affect normal body functions. A normal diet should not exceed those recommendations as suggested by the latest research.

Protein requirements can differ between individuals as well as caloric intake. This depends on many factors such as weight, sex, age and the physical condition of the body. The protein requirement of a body-builder or athlete is different from that of a sedentary person. Protein contributes four calories for each gram consumed.

The body intakes essential amino acids that is required to replenish the complete protein requirement of the body. Many of the amino acids, which the body needs, are only available to us from food that we eat comprising of these amino acids. We do not naturally produce certain amino acids.

The proteins that are derived from plants are as nutritious as animal proteins. This is good news for vegetarians however if you are on a vegetarian diet you are advised to take some dairy foods along with vegetables to keep the protein level in body at par.

Dairy foods have high quality of proteins in them. Milk alone has all the 8 different amino acids that the body requires for building muscles, hardening of bones and repairing cells. Eggs also provide complete protein, especially the egg white.

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To answer the question, first let us consider what this really means.To begin with there
is no such thing as a negative calorie. A calorie is a measurement of a unit of heat and
cannot be negative. The term negative calorie food simply means a food whose caloric
level is less than the energy necessary to eat and digest it.

When we drink a glass of cold water, which has no calories at all, the body must expend
energy to process and bring it up to blood temperature. Each time we drink a glass of
cold water we burn a small amount of calories.

Let’s take foods for example, celery does not give us the amount of calories necessary
to cover the energy it takes to digest it plus the energy we expend just to keep alive and
breathing. Therefore it is considered a negative calorie food.

Obviously if a person were to live on a negative calorie diet they would suffer from
severe nutritional deficiencies and starvation would occur. Their muscle mass would
eventually waste away.

The best way to apply a negative calorie diet is to counteract eating an over rich diet or
as a form of fasting or detoxification. It can be a great way to clean out your system
assuming that you are otherwise healthy. In any case it is best to seek medical advice
first.

When using negative calorie foods for detoxification please consider the following:

1. Do not eat large quantities of the same food. If consumed to excess some foods will
cause damage to your system. Acidic foods such a lemons and grapefruit can damage
the lining of your stomach. Other foods may cause diarrhea and can also put an
excessive burden on the liver. Mix and match your negative calorie foods in small
quantities.

2. Obviously overeating any food will leave you bloated and feeling sick. Just because
the food is considered negative calorie is no reason to stuff yourself. Plan smaller
portions and eat more often.

3. If you eat slowly and chew you food thoroughly you will feel more satisfied and use
more calories. Some foods will be more effective when consumed raw rather than
cooking. Try chopping or grating foods like carrots and beats.

4. When fasting or during detoxification you may develop symptoms such as
headaches, tiredness and irritability. If the symptoms persist or become severe, cease
the program and see a physician.

5. Finally when your fasting or detoxification is over don’t binge on normal foods, return
slowly.

Now let us look a list of negative calorie foods.

* Apples  * Asparagus    * Beets    * Blueberries    * Broccoli    * Cantaloupes
* Carrot    * Cauliflower    * Celery stalk    * Celery root    * Cranberries
* Cucumbers    * Eggplant    * Endives    * Garden cress    * Garlic
* Grapefruit    * Green beans    * Green cabbage    * Lamb’s lettuce    * Lemons
* Lettuce    * Onions    * Papayas    * Pineapples    * Prunes    * Radishes
* Raspberries    * Spinach    * Strawberries    * Tangerines    * Tomatoes
* Turnips    * Zucchini

Till next time,

Chip

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Here are just some examples of the beneficial effects.

Apples

Apples contain malic acid and tartaric acid, which helps prevent disturbances of the liver and digestion. They are also a rich source of antioxidants. Eating apples improve the functions of kidneys and eases kidney activities and is also good for digestion problems.

Apricots

Apricots help protect the formation of cancer cells and increases blood flow. Apricots also aid in the stimulation of hair growth.

Bananas

Bananas contain all 8 essential amino acids. Bananas are rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium phosphorus and iron. They are also a good source of Vitamins A and C as well as thiamine, riboflavin and niacin.

Cherries

Cherries contain vitamin A and vitamin C, Melatonin, anthocyanins and bioflavons, which helps to fight certain types of cancer. They can also help to relieve headache pain and reduce the risk of heart attack.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is a rich source of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system and in turn helps to prevent formation of cancer cells and tumors. It also helps in digestion of nutrients and decreases the level of cholesterol in blood.

The acidic nature of grapefruit is very helpful in removing formations of inorganic calcium that may have formed in the cartilage of the joints, which is a major cause of arthritis.

Since it is low in sodium, Grapefruit can help in weight loss by flushing out excess water that is caused by high sodium food.

Vegetables

In the green vegetable category, foods like spinach, kale, broccoli and artichokes aredhigh in calcium, beta-carotene, and vitamin A. Broccoli in particular has a very high vitamin C content and B complex vitamins. Other green vegetables like lettuce are great for fiber.

Red and green bell peppers contain lycopene, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Lycopene also has antioxidant and cancer fighting properties, and has been linked to lowering the risk of prostate cancer in men.

Tomatoes, though technically fruit, contain many health benefits as well.

This information may be all good to know, but what do you do with it?

How often have we told ourselves, “I’m going to start eating better.” We make the pact with ourselves but the fact is that it’s easy to get derailed and fall back into unhealthy habits. We don’t mean to. It takes a real commitment to change our behavior, especially for a permanent change.

Healthy habits do take some effort. There’s no better time to start than today.

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Depending on your caloric intake the latest dietary guidelines call for five to thirteen servings of fruits and vegetables a day (2½ to 6½ cups per day). If this seems like a lot then consider that this amount translates into nine servings, or4½ cups per day (2 cups of fruit and 2½ cups of vegetables).

This is far more than most Americans consume daily. The average American gets a total of just three servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

For those who needs 2,000 calories a day to maintain normal weight and health, your body simply requires plenty of fruit and vegetables daily.

Besides the fact that they are good for your overall health, eating plenty of vegetables and fruits can help you ward off heart disease and stroke, control blood pressure, prevent some types of cancer, and guard against cataract and macular degeneration, two common causes of vision loss.

After decades of research, science has developed a solid base to back up what generations of mothers taught us, but rarely practice themselves. In the beginning of the research fruits and vegetables were acclaimed as cancer-fighting foods.

In the study there was a push to promote the 5 A Day message. It was promoted in part by the National Cancer Institute and the Center for Disease Control in magazine ads, produce aisles, and in schools. That message is now quietly changing to simply encourage Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables. Although the latest research suggests that the greatest benefit from eating fruits and vegetables is for the heart.

For more information about the 5 A Day program visit: http://www.5aday.gov/

Watch for our next report on the beneficial effects of eating more fruits and vegetables.

Till then,

Chip Clark

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