If you have never thought that metric conversions could be a problem once in your entire life, then you have to think again. When you drink coffee in the morning, we always refer to the act of doing so as drinking a cup. But how much is a cup of coffee? Does one cup of…
In many tropical regions, the coconut is fondly considered as the tree of life. From stem to fruit, it can benefit people and as it gives firewood, shade, the refreshing coconut juice and the coconut flesh where one of the healthiest by-products comes from, the coconut oil. According to The Street, there are almost 1,500…
There’s a reason so many diets include and encourage salads. But can a salad be lo-cal AND likable? It can if you know the numbers. Read on! Okay, we had some fun last time by exploring some of the junkier options for keeping lunch edible, filling, and under 400 calories (the bigger goal being, as…
There are some quick and simple changes you can make in your life that easily causes pounds to drop off. There is no question about it: it is difficult to lose weight. But there are some easy steps one can take to boost weight loss and feel great about one’s body. Here are some lifestyle…
Diabetes is a pervasive disease that can certain wreak havoc on your lifestyle. Diabetes occurs where the body fails to produce or properly use insulin. As insulin release is heavily triggered by ingestion of carbs, the easiest way to control diabetes is to condition yourself to live a low-carb lifestyle. Doing this will have numerous…
Fad diets abound but the easiest way to lose weight easily and then keep it off is by walking. Weight loss equals more energy expended than calories consumed. Everyone wants to lose weight, be it a couple of pounds or several stones. But not everyone manages it. This is mainly because they set their targets…
This articles takes a close look at how Weight Watchers has changed their points system with the new Points Plus plan. As a long-time member of Weight Watchers, I was very nervous about the introduction to the new Points Plus plan. If you’re like me, then you’ve gotten so used to the old points system…
Learning the proper method for performing a feast and fast diet allows maximization of weight loss efforts while keeping the diet as healthy as possible. Overview When it comes to effective dieting measures, there are countless paradigms that can help you to lose weight. For many, the conventionally accepted dieting maxim of “multiple small meals…
Staying under 1,200 calories a day is just a matter of choosing the most satisfying lo-cal foods you can, so meet your new favorite breakfast: Oatmeal! Welcome back (assuming you read the introductory column for this diet). Let’s start at the very beginning of the day, a very good place to start. Breakfast! More:…
We’ve looked at the best hot cereal options for the 1,200 calorie diet…now let’s go through the looking glass, people: COLD cereal! So tell me if this surprises you: Post Grape Nuts: 400 calories/cup Kellogg’s Lucky Charms: 122 calories/cup Now, far be it from me to advocate eating the Lucky Charms over the Grape Nuts,…