I can’t ignore the fact that some foods just don’t agree with me anymore. I try to ignore it, let me tell you! I give them up ( and dairy) for a little while and then re-introduce them right back into my diet hoping that this time they won't bother me. But they always do - eventually.
I’m not giving them up because I think they’re bad, I just don’t tolerate them well. Either way, I miss them. And it's the 'missing them' part that can become troublesome. It's how I start to think about these foods when I realize I can't have them that plays with my emotions and can turn a healthy respect for sour dough bread into an obsession!
I find that recognizing helps to take away some of the desperation and urgency around having to have them. Normally, there is something very powerful about allowing yourself to feel no food is off limits. But, when a particular food or foods really do , what do you do?
For me, I think coming to terms with how much importance you place on certain foods begins to take some of the power away and gives it back to you. Prior to my ‘restrictive diet’ period, I would allow any and all of these foods in my diet and still manage my weight pretty effectively.
I guess all I’m saying is, if you find yourself craving foods that you feel are trigger foods or foods that are bad for you, try and think about them differently. No one food ever made anyone fat - in moderation. It's that's the key.
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With all the ads for exercise equipment, videos, and gym memberships, it's easy to get to get confused about exercise. We get worried that what we do won't be enough to achieve our goals or improve our health. My own personal trainer confessed that although she knows 'no pain, no gain' isn't necessary to increase your fitness level, she sometimes feels more secure if she's a little sore from a workout.
We've all heard about the benefits of walking, but I've often heard people remark that walking really isn't exercise. For those who do enjoy walking, you still may wonder or feel anxious about how many minutes you should work out or at what intensity. A recent study, undertaken by physicians from the Shinshu University Graduate School of Medicine in Matsumoto, Japan, may help to bring some clarity.
"Getting out there and taking a walk is what it's all about," says James Levine, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic expert on obesity. Dr. Levine discusses this study in his editorial "" and concludes that walking is all around good execise, whether you're looking to improve your blood pressure, , cardiovascular disease, joint problems or mental health. "You don't have to join a gym, you don't have to check your pulse. You just have to switch off the TV, get off the sofa and go for a walk."
Over five months, the Japanese researchers studied 246 adults who engaged in either no walking or moderate to high-intensity walking. The group who engaged in high-intensity walking experienced the most significant improvement in their health, the researchers found. The study determined that high-intensity interval walking may protect against high blood pressure and decreased muscle strength among older people.
The study, according to Dr. Levine, whose editorial appears in the July 2007 issue of , lends credence to the notion that walking is a legitimate, worthy mode of exercise for all people. Dr. Levine says it's a welcome message for his patients, who fight and appreciate that a walk is one way to improve their health.
Walking "is there for everyone," Dr. Levine says. "Walking doesn't cost you anything, you can do it barefoot and you can do it now, this minute." "Sitting is bad for cholesterol, it's bad for your back and muscles," Dr. Levine says. "It's such a terrible thing for our bodies to do and the less of it you do, the better. But activity is not easy. If it were easy, everyone would do it."
Part of the reason taking part in isn't easy is because we try too hard and don't have faith that simple changes can make a difference. But if we take the pressure off ourselves in the short-term and just get out there, we're on our way towards developing a sustainable fitness routine which will serve ourselves and our bodies well over the long haul.
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What to do when your becomes boooring? It seems to happen overnight, doesn’t it? One day you’re totally into it and the next day you loathe putting on your sneakers. It's important to recognize this can be a critical time to make some good decisions. If you don’t have other forms of exercise to turn to, you can get yourself into trouble. Doing the same activity for too long can lead to boredom, e and sometimes giving up on your workout altogether.
Every once and a while it’s important to introduce some change in your routine. Remember, exercise is all about the intrinsic joy one has when they move their body pleasurably. Also, novelty can make exercise more fun. It’s summer, so why not try something new and different? Instead of getting on a rowing machine in your gym – how about trying the real thing? Take a – bikes are easy to rent these days, if you don’t have one. How about taking horseback riding lessons (wow, is that good for strengthening the inner thighs!) or just finding a new trail to walk. Change the scenery! Add a new element to your routine. Use headphones to listen to music or books on tape as you exercise, it can add an element of joy to your workout even when you’re breathing hard!
Shake it up this summer. Don’t get caught in the exercise doldrums. You’ll feel accomplished and confident that you were able to stick to it and most importantly because you’d miss it if you didn’t.
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Latin Name: Hoodia gordonii
Other Names: hoodia, xhooba, !khoba, Ghaap, hoodia cactus, South African desert cactus
Hoodia (pronounced HOO-dee-ah) is a cactus-like plant that grows primarily in the semi-deserts of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola.
In the last few years, hoodia has been heavily marketed for weight loss and has become immensely popular.
Although there has always been a demand for diet pills, after the ban on the herb ephedra, the market was particularly ripe for the next new diet pill.
Much of hoodia's popularity stems from claims that the San Bushmen of the Kalahari desert relied on hoodia for thousands of years to ward off hunger and thirst during long hunting trips.
They were said to have cut off the stem and eat the bitter-tasting plant.
Hoodia gordonii grows in clumps of green upright stems. Although it is often called a cactus because it resembles one, hoodia is actually a succulent plant.
It takes about five years before hoodia gordonii's pale purple flowers appear and the plant can be harvested.
There are over 13 types of hoodia. The only active ingredient identified so far is a steroidal glycoside that has been called "p57". Currently, only hoodia gordonii is thought to contain p57.
What is the History of Hoodia Gordonii?
In 1937, a Dutch anthropologist studying the San Bushmen noted their use of hoodia gordonii to suppress appetite. In 1963, scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa's national laboratory, began studying hoodia. They claimed that lab animals lost weight after they were given hoodia gordonii.
The South African scientists, working with a British company named Phytopharm, isolated what they believed to be an active ingredient in hoodia gordonii, a steroidal glycoside, which they named p57. After obtaining a patent in 1995, they licensed p57 to Phytopharm. Phytopharm has spent more than $20 million on hoodia research.
Eventually pharmaceutical giant Pfizer learned about hoodia and expressed interest in developing a hoodia drug. In 1998, Phytopharm sub-licensed the rights to develop p57 to Pfizer for $21 million. Pfizer returned the rights to hoodia to Phytopharm, who is now working with Unilever.
Much of the hype about hoodia started after 60 Minutes correspondent Leslie Stahl and crew traveled to Africa to try hoodia. They hired a local Bushman to go with them into the desert and track down some hoodia. Stahl ate it, describing it as "cucumbery in texture, but not bad." She reported that she lost the desire to eat or drink the entire day. She also said she didn't experience any immediate side effects, such as indigestion or heart palpitations.
Where is Hoodia Gordonii Found?
Hoodia gordonii is sold in capsule, powder, liquid, or tea form in health food stores and on the Internet. Hoodia is also found in the popular diet pill .
How Does Hoodia Gordonii Work?
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One study published in the September 2004 issue of Brain Research found that injections of p57 into the appetite center of rat brains resulted in altered levels of ATP, an energy molecule that may affect hunger. The animals receiving the P57 injections also ate less than rats that received placebo injections. However, this was an animal study and injections in the brain are different from oral consumption, so it cannot be used to show that oral hoodia can suppress appetite in humans.
The manufacturer Phytopharm cites a clinical trial involving 18 human volunteers that found hoodia consumption reduced food intake by about 1000 calories per day compared to a placebo group. Although intriguing, the study wasn't published or subjected to a peer-review process, so the quality of the study cannot be evaluated.
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There's nothing like in season. Today's features the artichoke! Native to the Mediterranean region, artichokes are a delicious fit for a . One large artichoke contains zero fat, only 170 milligrams of potassium, and is a good source of vitamin C, folate, magnesium and dietary fiber (Source: ). The unique, hard-to-describe flavor of the artichoke, together with garlic and herbs, pumps up the volume on this pasta dish!
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Makes 4 servings
16 baby artichokes ¼ cup olive oil 4 half chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into chunks 2 red or yellow onions, sliced thick 4 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon each chopped fresh basil and rosemary or 1 teaspoon each dried basil and rosemary, crushed ½ cup chicken broth 1 pound fettuccine, cooked and drained
Prepare artichokes as directed for Baby Artichokes (see Basic Preparation); cut into halves. Brown chicken in large skillet with 2 tablespoons oil; remove from pan and set aside. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and sauté onions until tender. Add artichokes to skillet with garlic, basil and rosemary. Cook until artichokes are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in browned chicken and drizzle with chicken broth; heat through. Salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Serve over hot fettuccine.
Basic Preparation:
1. Wash artichokes under cold running water. 2. Pull off lower petals which are small or discolored. 3. Cut stems close to base. ( Use stainless knives to prevent discoloration. ) 4. Cut off top quarter and tips of petals, if desired. ( Generally, some people like the look of clipped petals, but it really isn't necessary to remove the thorns. They soften with cooking and pose no threat to diners. ) 5. Plunge into acidified water to preserve color. ( One tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice per quart of water. )
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