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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 12, 20091 topic

*** A Little Bit of Exercise Motivation

Many people know how important exercise is as an integral part of their weight loss and health plan but still have a difficult time fitting it into their busy lives. One possible reason could be that, yes, exercise can be challenging when you first begin your program or you just give yourself the excuse "I just don't have the time." What I have figured out for myself and for hundreds of my clients that no matter which exercise program they choose, it must be something they

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosSep 30, 20101 topic

8 Things You Should be Eating When Pregnant

When a woman gets pregnant there are so many new conce s about what she should be eating when pregnant. The goal is to have a healthy baby and healthy mother at the end of nine months. If you aren’t sure what you should be eating while pregnant, this short list will offer a set of useful suggestions you can incorporate. 1. Fish – Protein is essential during pregnancy, and you want to maximize your nutrition anyway; fish offers excellent nutrition and plenty of protein. Choos

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** Is Whole Wheat Bread Fattening?

People often think they are doing something healthy for themselves by switching their white bread for whole wheat bread. Although this is a better option than white, whole wheat bread can still be preventing you from losing your unwanted weight. I am not a big fan of bread or bread type products. Actually, I think most people could feel a thousand times better if they stopped eating so much bread every single day. Toast for breakfast, sandwich for lunch, bread basket at dinn

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosJun 26, 20111 topic

Cellulite Slim Down: Will Cutting Out Coffee Help Me Lose Weight?

If you’ve wondered aloud as you are pouring that steaming cup of morning Joe, “Will cutting out this coffee make me lose weight?” then you are not alone. The conundrum that coffee presents does raise some health questions, and with those of us who struggle with cellulite, it’s easy to wonder if there may some correlation between caffeine and unwanted fat stores. The truth is that coffee isn’t your biggest concern; it is toxins of all kinds. When people decide they want to “lo

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 7, 20101 topic

The Best Fat Loss Plans for Postpartum Moms

The nine months just flew by and now you are rocking your new bundle of joy to sleep. You are happy that you have given birth to a healthy baby, but are aware that your body has gone through drastic changes. While you know that it’s just “baby weight,” you can’t help but peruse the various fat loss plans you see on the Internet, on television commercials, and in your latest fashion magazines. It can be easy to get overwhelmed with the sheer number of fat loss programs out th

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosMay 7, 20111 topic

How to Get Calcium from a Dairy-Free Diet

If you’re lactose intolerant or simply want to live a healthier life, a dairy-free diet may be right for you. Some people are hesitant to try this type of diet because they worry they won’t get enough calcium to meet their needs. There’s really no reason for concern. With the right eating plan, you can get all the calcium you need in your diet. Why You Need Calcium Most people know that calcium is vital to keep the bones and teeth in good condition; but this mineral is good

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosJun 22, 20111 topic

Will Protein Shakes Help Me Lose Weight?

You’ve probably been in the health food stores a time or two, or have heard about your friends taking protein supplements, drinking protein shakes, and protein bars- if so you have probably wondered, will protein supplementation help me lose weight? Getting enough protein in your diet is by far one of the most important aspects of a diet plan to lose weight and have lasting results. However, having said that, there is no reason why you should need to supplement protein in you

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosSep 30, 20101 topic

Food for Pregnant Women: 6 Quick and Tasty Solutions

Morning sickness, fatigue and the changes taking place in a pregnant woman's body can sometimes make food shopping a torture. Fortunately, there are some fast and tasty options when it comes to food for pregnant women. Why Organic Fruit is Good Food for Pregnant Women Keeping the fruit bowl full of crisp apples, summer stone fruit or bananas is a great way to encourage mom to get her needed fiber and nutrients. Easy to grab when on the go, fruit offers complex carbohydrates

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosMay 12, 20111 topic

Components of Healthy Diet Solution Recipes

When you’re eating to improve your health, it’s important to choose foods that have a positive impact on your wellbeing. Foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, beans, lean beef, poultry and fish all pack a nutritional punch and are essential for healthy Diet Solution recipes. Vegetables and Fruits Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables can help prevent chronic illnesses like strokes, heart attacks and certain cancers because they are full of the nutrients your bod

Primary topic: Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** The Best Diet is NO Diet at All

As a nutritionist, the most common questio I get daily is “What is the Best Diet to follow?” My answer is always the same and one that shocks many people. “The best diet to follow is to follow NO diet at all.” How could any nutritionist wanting to promote health tell you not to follow a diet?” Easy. I’m here to tell you that diets do not work. They are one of the most common reasons people have such a hard time losing weight. People are making the mistake of following a diet

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosMay 12, 20111 topic

Wheat-Free Diet to Manage Wheat Intolerance

Eliminating wheat out of your eating plan is not about losing weight, it’s about feeling your best. If you suffer with the uncomfortable symptoms of wheat intolerance, there’s no way you feel as healthy as you should. If you want to know how much better a wheat-free diet can make you feel, give it a try. Distinguishing Between Wheat Intolerance and Wheat Allergy Sometimes people confuse wheat intolerance with a wheat allergy. These conditions are not the same. When you have

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosJun 22, 20111 topic

If I need to lose weight and fast, what fat burning pills should I take?

Popping pills is an American pastime, but if you have found yourself exclaiming, “I need to lose weight and fast!” I wouldn’t reach for the fat burning pills just yet. The age-old adage of good things coming to those who wait, doubly applies in weight loss efforts. Losing unwanted fat for good takes time, dedication, and a lifetime of constant attention to physical activity and eating habits. For those of you who are considering taking fat burning pills of any kind, please co

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** How Artificial Sweeteners Are Making You Fat

In my practice as a nutritionist and personal trainer, new clients are always coming to me telling me they are doing everything they are “supposed” to be doing, but still, do not lose weight. Of course, this is frustrating. Losing weight is hard enough, and to change your eating habits and still see no results, that’s even more frustrating. Why do these people not lose weight? If I had to pick the most common reason why most people’s efforts have proved no results, I would s

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosMay 12, 20111 topic

Healthy Eating Plan to Help an Obese Child Lose Weight

Being obese as an adult is hard, imagine what it feels like for a child. Overweight kids are at risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, strokes and joint problems. A healthy eating plan can help your child lose weight and reduce his chances of developing any of these life altering complications. Prepare Meals from Scratch and Serve Them on Smaller Plates When you work hard all day, and deal with the ins and outs of parenting and managing a h

Primary topic: Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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By Isabel De Los RiosMay 7, 20111 topic

Get More Good Fat in Your Healthy Meal Plans

Fats have no place in healthy meal plans – at least that’s what the experts would have you believe. In reality, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and healthy types of saturated fats serve important functions in the body so that it stays in good condition. Fat is only a problem when the bulk of it comes from hydrogenated oils and processed food sources. Eat Fish, Raw Nuts and Seeds Regularly If you don’t eat fish on a regular basis, you don’t know what you’re missing. Fish is

Primary topic: Fat Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosJun 22, 20111 topic

I Need to Lose Weight and Fast—What's Hindering My Weight Loss?

It isn’t a pretty topic- but many of us have muttered in frustratio “I need to lose weight and fast”- but the body’s systems may seem to be in slow motion. From bloating and gas to chronic constipation and even colon disease, our body needs to flush out toxins efficiently in order to lose weight effectively. Constipation is an aftereffect of poor nutrition and even dehydration. If you find yourself suffering from poor toxin elimination you may want to consider changing a few

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosJun 22, 20111 topic

Will Getting Enough Sleep Help Me Lose Weight?

Maybe you have recently wondered, if I get enough sleep will that help me lose weight? It would seem counterintuitive, but it is true that getting adequate rest can actually help you shed pounds. The reason that many of us lack sleep is due to a lifestyle that is jam-packed with activities. Even though some of those activities are healthy, such as exercise and taking time to invest in family and friends, rest may be one of the most underrated aspects to successful diet for we

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosMay 7, 20111 topic

Improve Your Health with a Dairy-Free Diet

Milk is full of unsavory additives that can contribute to, or exacerbate existing health problems. If you want to feel healthier, consider giving dairy the boot. If you’re conce ed a dairy-free diet won’t give your body the calcium it needs to perform important functions – don’t be. There are plenty of foods you can eat to get enough of this important mineral. A Dairy-Free Diet Helps Reduce Your Intake of Chemical Toxins Using antibiotics, hormones and chemically treated fe

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosSep 30, 20101 topic

5 Important Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

It seems you can’t open a pregnancy book or go online without encountering some sort of hideous warning about which foods to avoid during pregnancy. There are some clear cut no-no’s, but in general, you can eat almost everything you ate before. Those items that are seriously ill advised are few. Here are the 5 most important items to remove from your diet for these nine months. Undercooked Proteins – In this category we will lump undercooked beef, fish, poultry and eggs. Or

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosMay 12, 20111 topic

3 Surprising Tips to Make Healthier Diet Solution Recipes

Trying to change your eating habits to improve your health can be tough, especially if you don’t know the first thing about preparing nutritious meals. Using wholesome ingredients to create healthy dishes can help prevent chronic illnesses and reduce the number of toxins you take into your body. Here are some tips you can use to make healthier diet solution recipes. Cook with Coconut or Olive Oil Instead of Other Types of Oils If you prepare foods that require deep frying,

Primary topic: Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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By Isabel De Los RiosJun 22, 20111 topic

I Need to Lose Weight and Fast, Should I Try a Juice or Detox Diet?

Losing weight is more than just watching numbers plummet on a scale. For those who find themselves thinking, I need to lose weight and fast often, there can be many hidden dangers in doing almost anything to get the body you want. From subscribing to diets that basically starve your body into submission to trying diets that are purely liquid or deemed detoxifying, you need to be careful about how you approach your weight loss strategy. Any diet that controls your amount of ca

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** How Does Sleep Affect Fat Loss?

Can being sleep deprived cause you to gain weight? Yes! Many people don't realize the many health implications of sleep deprivation. It may even be hindering your fat loss efforts. How does sleep (or sleep deprivation) affect your weight loss efforts? Here are just a few reasons why sleeping may be the missing link to your weight loss efforts: 1. When you’re tired, it is so much harder to make healthy choices. I’m not sure if this is more about psychology or physiology or

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosMay 12, 20111 topic

Try a Wheat-Free Diet to Improve Your Health

In order to feel your best, you have to eliminate foods that weigh you down and contribute to poor health. In some people, wheat is the culprit of obesity and gastrointestinal problems. If you’re overweight or suffer with digestive health issues, going on a wheat-free diet may help. Going Wheatless Can Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Constipation Irritable bowel syndrome can cause constipation, diarrhea, bloating, flatulence and abdominal pain. No one knows the exact c

Primary topic: Fat Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosSep 30, 20101 topic

Can I Eat Raw Ingredients as Part of My Pregnancy Foods?

Raw foods can be a routine part of your diet during pregnancy, but only if you use proper caution. Pregnancy foods must be nutritious, true, but they also have to be reasonably safe from microorganisms, and that isn’t always possible if the food you choose is raw. Which Raw Foods are Good Pregnancy Foods? Generally speaking any fruits and vegetables that are raw will be fine. Make sure you wash everything properly, use clean cutting boards and avoid foods that have a high ch

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosJun 22, 20111 topic

I need to lose weight but I have such a busy lifestyle, what can I do?

You are not alone if busyness has kept you form your weight loss goals, but for anyone who has ever said I need to lose weight, and then has found that goal lost in the piles of to-do lists and deadlines, the Diet Solution was made for you. The truths about any diet or exercise regime are that it will need to take priority in some capacity over your demanding schedule. If this means that you skip happy hour and instead blend up an antioxidant rich smoothie or you change panca

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosSep 30, 20101 topic

5 Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Eating during your pregnancy involves a little common sense, a basic understanding of good nutrition, and an awareness of which foods to avoid during pregnancy. During certain times in your pregnancy you might experience nausea, indigestion, constipation and other problems. Those can be countered by a variety of natural foods or changes in your eating patterns. There are however foods to avoid during pregnancy because they are potentially dangerous, or because they can add

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** Is a Low Sodium Diet Necessary for Good Health?

Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to give up all salt in order to maintain optimum health. The right kind of salt should be an integral part of everyone's healthy eating plan, even those with high blood pressure. Here are the real facts about Salt: The human body cannot survive without salt (which is why you get a saline drip when you are in the hospital). Sodium is an essential nutrient that your body can’t manufacture on its own, therefore it must be consumed.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** Coconut Oil Can Help You Lose Fat

Coconut Oil is a wonderful healthy food that has been shown to increase metabolism and assist in burning unwanted fat off your body. It is a wonder food that has been around for centuries and a great addition to any fat burning meal plan. Unfortunately, some people have a really hard time believing that coconut oil is not “fattening” or “dangerous”. We have all been falsely led to believe that fat, especially saturated fat, is the cause of our weight gain and health problems

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosOct 28, 20101 topic

5 Things to Keep in Mind Eating When Pregnant

It takes little guesswork to figure out why women are so intensely interested in what they should be eating when pregnant. This is important even for your first pregnancy. And nutrition is doubly important for every time thereafter! The body is depleted by pregnancy; it is just a natural phenomenon. Even with optimal nutrition there are things you will need to replenish afterwards, by continuing on a course of good eating. For example, women who have several pregnancies in s

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** Watching TV Can Make You Fat

Watching TV can definitely make anyone fat. No, not just because it is a sedentary activity, but because the information most commercials are giving is extremely misleading and really confusing, to say the least. Most people who know me, know I am not a TV watcher. Actually, I don’t even have cable at home (A rare thing these days, I know.) Very often, I have no idea which show is the “latest craze” and which commercials are all the rave. Last week the TV did catch my atten

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosJun 26, 20111 topic

I Need to Lose Weight: 2 Lifestyle Changes That Make the Difference

The health and fitness industry is always coming up with newfangled ways to tweak your diet in order to lose weight. While some of these fads may seem farfetched there are actually nuggets of truth hidden inside them. If I need to lose weight I simply do the research on some of the dietary world’s biggest claims and then discover the truth for myself. On the subject of chewing gums and microwaves, you may be surprised to discover the truth. “Don’t Stand in Front of the Micro

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosMay 12, 20111 topic

Healthy Eating Plan Must-haves

A healthy eating plan is not complete unless is has all of the nutrients your body needs for optimum health. Protein, iron, calcium, quality fats and other vitamins and minerals work in unison to prevent illnesses and keep your body functioning properly. Adding an assortment of wholesome foods to your diet will help you get all the nutrients you need to stay healthy. Lean Beef, Poultry, Raw Nuts and Beans Protein is vital to every living cell in your body – you would litera

Primary topic: Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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By Isabel De Los RiosMay 7, 20111 topic

Heart-Healthy Meal Plans

Your heart pumps blood to the arteries and lungs, and also supplies your tissues with oxygen and nutrients. Over time, a diet full of unhealthy foods can clog the arteries and contribute to cardiovascular disease. Healthy meal plans can prevent hardening of the arteries and reduce your risk of heart disease. Here are some tips to remember when you’re planning heart-healthy dishes. Eat Only Natural, Nutrient-Rich Foods Processed foods are full of unhealthy chemicals, sugar a

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosJun 22, 20111 topic

I Need to Lose Weight: Is Exercise Enough?

Every one of us at some point has stood in front of the mirror or have been trying on clothes in a dressing room and muttered under our breath, I need to lose weight. However the motivation we feel in the heat of the moment quickly dissipates when we have a craving for a milkshake on a hot day or we want a burger at the neighborhood BBQ. The truth is that losing weight is a two-fold process. Your diet is absolutely 100% key in your weight loss goals, but we cannot simply run

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20092 topics

*** The Truth About Cholesterol

I am going to let you in on something shocking. Cholesterol is not the major culprit in heart disease. I know this may be hard to believe after all we have heard about the dangers of high cholesterol from our doctors, and the media. But the truth is, it is not the cholesterol levels themselves or the cholesterol containing foods that are the culprits in heart disease, it is those foods and any other thing that causes inflammation in your body that is the major cause of heart

Primary topic: Nutrition

Nutrition Heart Disease

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By Isabel De Los RiosSep 30, 20101 topic

Do you Know What to Eat During Pregnancy?

Being pregnant is challenging enough without worries about what to eat during pregnancy. The truth is that eating during pregnancy isn’t really significantly different than eating at any other time of your life – with the exception of a few foods to avoid and a need to increase a few nutrients. What to Eat During Pregnancy? The first thing you need to know is that to supply your baby with the calories it needs to thrive and grow, you only need to increase your intake by abou

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosSep 30, 20101 topic

Your Pregnancy Diet Plan: The Third Trimester

During the last three months, your pregnancy diet plan will not change a great deal. Chances are you have already eliminated or significantly reduced the amount of caffeine and other problem foods from your diet. You've already been taking your Omega-3 fatty acids and have taken a prenatal vitamin. So what could you possibly change at this phase of your diet? Are there any special foods to eat while pregnant that are particularly important at this point? The key issue you mu

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosOct 28, 20101 topic

Should I buy Items Marketed as Pregnancy Foods?

There is something about being pregnant that seems to turn a woman into a much more vulnerable version of herself. While the reason is no doubt a desire to do the best thing possible for her growing baby, the idea of purchasing “pregnancy foods” is not only silly, it is likely to be expensive. There are no foods that are specifically designed for pregnancy, although there are certainly those which should be avoided during gestation. This article will look at both those foods

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** Butter: Good Fat or Bad Fat?

People are often shocked when they see how much butter I use and eat in one day. But I know the real truth; Butter is a good fat and can actually help you lose weight. Unfortunately, people thinking butter is unhealthy is a very common misconception. People still think that butter and saturated fats are the reason heart disease is one of the top killers in this country (and now in many other countries as well). The truth is that it’s not the natural fats that are causing thi

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosSep 30, 20101 topic

Pregnancy Foods? What a strange idea

Are there really such things are pregnancy foods? There are plenty of good healthy foods that you should make every attempt to include in your diet when you are pregnant. And these foods are great before and after pregnancy as well? How to Keep Your Diet During Pregnancy in Balance For a woman who has worked hard to achieve a sense of nutritional balance in her life, pregnancy can be particularly challenging; especially if she lost weight to reach that balance. Whether you

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosOct 28, 20101 topic

Not Sure What to Eat During Pregnancy? It Really Isn’t Complicated

The question of what to eat during pregnancy can be pretty serious, if you've never given much thought to nutrition before. You are now growing a child, and that child has specific nutritional demands, small though they might be. Let us look briefly at the most important categories you want to cover. 1. Protein – That little one growing deep inside of you is being built primarily of protein. All those little cells require protein and your body will give up protein of its own

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosOct 14, 20101 topic

Eating When Pregnant Should Make both Baby and Mother Happy

The best thing you can do while eating when pregnant is make sure both you and your baby get everything you need, nutritionally. If you have already switched to a diet rich in whole foods, such as that supported by the Diet Solution Program, you are probably not far from where you need to be. If you eat the standard American fare you have a long way to go and many changes to make. How to Assess Your Eating When Pregnantr The process of determining what you need to add to you

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosSep 30, 20101 topic

Eating During Pregnancy: Minimizing Discomforts

eating during pregnancy can profoundly affect the common discomforts and ailments you may experience during the nine months you carry your baby. During the first trimester, the most common discomfort you may experience is morning sickness. Second trimester nutrition focuses on alleviating discomforts like water retention and constipation. During your third trimester, water retention may continue, and indigestion may become acute. What you eat can help ease these symptoms, or

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** The Real Truth Behind Organic Foods

Many people are unaware of what organic food really is. It seems that everywhere we go now, someone is promoting something that is "organic". Are these foods worth your time and money? It almost seems like some people are afraid of organic food. Could this be possible? Are people afraid that eating one morsel of organic food is going to somehow instantly initiate them into the organic food cult where you’re only allowed to wear sandals made from tree bark and deodorant is pr

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosJun 26, 20111 topic

If I Need to Lose Weight and Fast, Should I Be Focusing On Building Muscle or Losing Weight?

With so many terms and takes on healthy living in the diet and fitness industry it can be overwhelming for those who exclaim, I need to lose weight and fast! From fad diets where you only eat one kind of food (such as the Grapefruit Diet) or diets that eliminate entire food groups (such as carbs), the sheer number of diets out there can be daunting. Perhaps most confusing of all when it comes to healthy weight loss is determining whether you need to lose weight or build muscl

Primary topic: Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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By Isabel De Los RiosOct 4, 20101 topic

What to Eat When Pregnant: Supplementing Your Diet

Most women know that, once they become pregnant, supplementing any nutritional deficiencies in your diet is almost as important as your pregnancy diet plan. In fact, while you should investigate a prenatal vitamin to take on a daily basis, you should also your diet so your body depends less upon a multivitamin to make up for any gaps in your eating plan. The most important nutrients you should take during pregnancy are folic acid, calcium, iron, and omega fatty acids. Fortun

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** Fast and Easy Fat Loss: How He Lost 5 Lbs in 5 Days

Fat loss doesn't have to be as hard as you think. Just ask my most recent house guest, who easily lost 5 lbs in 5 days after staying with me for just a few days. Did I torture him with boring food in an effort to lose weight? No not at all. I can promise you one thing, I definitely did not starve the guy. We ate some super delicious meals and I made sure to cook him up some of my all time favorites: Grass Fed Bacon and Scrambled Eggs on Spelt tortillas Taco seasoned Buffalo

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** Is Milk Really Healthy?

Is milk really necessary for an effective weight loss plan? Do we have to drink our milk each day to get a sufficient amount of calcium? The answer to both of these questions is NO. We do not need to drink milk as part of a healthy weight loss plan or to obtain a healthy amount of calcium each day. Consider the following facts: 1. Americans drink the most milk of any other country, yet we still have the highest rate of osteoporosis. 2. Pasteurization kills off all the nec

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** Overeating Nutritious Food

Mike Geary, author of best selling book "Truth About Abs" experiments with intense overeating on himself "I wanted to see if I could actually GAIN unwanted body fat by eating as much food as I wanted for 6 weeks straight. My theory was that if you eat the right types of food and don't stray from those foods, the body will automatically rebalance itself, even though you’re attempting to overeat. I couldn't just eat any and all types of foods... I would overeat on as much foo

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Isabel De Los RiosJul 14, 20091 topic

*** How to Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease the Natural Way

Are you one of the millions of people that is suffering from heart disease or even worse? Have already experienced a heart attack. These days it’s difficult not to meet someone who is either suffering from heart disease, has had a heart attack or has been told they are at risk for heart disease. It’s just about as common as meeting someone with brown hair. Unfortunately, the media and even many well-meaning doctors are completely misinformed on how to tackle this growing epi

Primary topic: Nutrition

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