Chia Seed: Dieters Dream and the Best Source of Omega3
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You probably thought that linseed or flax seeds were the best source of omega3 in the vegetable kingdom.
With approximately 63% omega3 fatty acid the tiny Mexican Chia seed is taking over the throne.
At first glance the Chia seed looks very much like a flax seed but if you look at the nutritive content the Chia seed stands out.
Chia seeds typically contain 20% protein, 34% oil, 25% dietary fiber and they are gluten free.
Health benefits of Chia are:
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Test Shows Why You Have a Fat Belly
September 24, 2008 by Carolin · 3 Comments
Low-fat diets will not make you lose weight.
What is really the key to weight loss?
Dr David Ludwig at Harvard Medical School has found that changes in body weight and belly fat is not about following a low-fat diet. Is it about how your body responds to sugar, carbohydrate, or glucose load.
This means that your risk of gaining weight depends on how your body reacts on sugar. If you produce too much insulin you will:
- Become hungrier
- Store extra belly fat (insulin is a fat storage hormone)
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Weight Loss Surgery - The ONLY solution?
September 12, 2008 by Carolin · Leave a Comment
Is Gastric Bypass Surgery the ONLY solution for obese to loose weight?
I read about it in this article and if that is the case I find this very sad.
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New Spinach Pill will help You Lose Weight
September 5, 2008 by Carolin · 7 Comments
Did you ever feel full but still wanted more?
Or maybe you just have to eat something sweet after dinner.
Those days will soon be over.
“The new spinach pill will make us feel full and satisfied.”
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Change Your Behavior to Lose Weight
“People would be much better off if they stopped thinking of food as entertainment.” Jim Carrey said in an interview.
Imagine how easy it would be to lose weight if you could push a button to change your eating behavior.
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How to make Diet Popcorn
August 28, 2008 by Carolin · 4 Comments
Popcorn are great snacks.
Making your own stove top popcorn is inexpensive and a lot healthier. By using whole grain, for example amaranth or spelt, instead of corn you get a very nutritious low fat snack.
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