There are many misconceptions regarding foods — and this is a common one. To give you some background: Sugars, starches, and fiber are all members of the nutrient category called carbohydrates and are your body’s main source of fuel. All carbohydrates (fruit, vegetables, breads, and dairy products) contain some natural sugar. For example, fruits and [...]
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Welcome to PhDiets Online Guide for Healthy Living!
Many people are deciding to leave their unhealthy habits behind them and make a bold new commitment to weight loss. Obesity is now a dangerous epidemic and it can affect your quality of life and possibly shorten it. Proper diet and exercise are critical factors in determining the success or failure of any diet and weight loss plan. The beautiful models we see on TV seem to be doing it right. But what are they doing? At PhDiets, we examine the latest diets to get you the best information.
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Can Some Fruits and Vegetables be Too High in Sugar?
Industrial Pollutants in Vegans
Why vegans appear “significantly less polluted” than omnivores, but not as toxin-free as expected. CNN is about to air a fantastic documentary called “The Last Heart Attack,” featuring Drs. Ornish andEsselstyn talking about successfully preventing, stopping and even reversing our number one killer — heart disease — with a plant-based diet. Though billed as the latest cutting-edge treatment, [...]
Asian Diets
The Asian diet is an ancient and time honored way of eating. For thousands of years people of the Asian world have eaten a diet based on plant foods such as rice, vegetables, and fresh fruits. Unlike Western diets, meat is rarely the main dish of any meal but rather an accent and flavor compliment. [...]
Atkins Diet
Atkins turns your body into a fat-burning machine. Metabolism is the process that converts food into either energy or your body’s building blocks. Eating the right foods can improve your body’s metabolism, particularly how it handles fat. When you eat fewer carb foods—relying mostly on vegetables rich in fiber—your body switches to burning fat (including [...]
South Beach Diet
South Beach Diet Plan for Beginners Most people are sick of trying new diets for one reason – they do not work! What makes the South Beach Diet different? What is the South Beach Diet? South Beach Diet teaches a way of life where you rely on the right carbohydrates and fats. This new way [...]
Nutrisystem Diet
The NutriSystem Diet What It Is The NutriSystem diet is the ultimate in convenience. Dieters who don’t want to think about portion sizes, planning, shopping for or cooking meals will love the NutriSystem diet plan. You simply make your food selections and then get a month’s worth of meals delivered to your door in microwave-ready [...]
Medifast Diet
Medifast is a portion-controlled, nutritionally balanced, low-fat, and clinically proven program that helps people lose weight faster and more effectively than traditional diet plans. Medifast Meals come in individual packets that you mix with water and microwave or refrigerate, and are available in a wide variety of foods and flavors, including shakes, soups, stew, chili, [...]