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On a few recent episodes of Oprah, Dr’s discussed calorie restriction as a method of life extension. Tom Venuto points out some flaws in the theory as it regards to weight loss as well as life extension. When caloric restriction is practiced with optimal nutrition (CRON), it is not inherently unhealthy. Actually, it appears the [...]
A Fat Loss Program That Actually Allows You To Build Strength AND Muscle? How Is That Possible? It’s possible with a scientifically-designed program that harnesses and applies the real power of your own natural metabolism. With the right training and nutrition, your body is fully capable of building muscle even when on a fat loss [...]
Tom Venuto offers 1 of the top 5 exercise excuses for 2009. No one will support me – Experts on social influence say your income will be approximately equal to the average of your 5 closest friends. Not only do I think that’s pretty darn accurate, I also believe that your health is your greatest [...]
Anyone who has a weight problem will confess that fast weight loss is the preferred method. Most people want to be the perfect size-however they personally define perfection-yesterday. Generally, the people who profess to prefer being a plus size are deluding themselves. How dare I say such a thing! I can speak from personal experience [...]
In 1989 when I hit my highest weight of 475 pounds, my body let me know in no uncertain terms that enough was enough. I had what I refer to as “my episode†one night after a shift of driving taxi. My heart began to race and I was having a challenge with breathing. I [...]
As a dietitian, I’m here to tell you it’s okay to cheat on rare occasion. But if you’re gonna give in to fat and carbohydrate overload, why not choose foods that can actually serve you? I call these the “best” of the “worst” of the top 10 foods you can eat and still like yourself [...]
Though there is much concern about vegetarians getting enough protein, the need for protein is often overrated. The average diet contains far more protein needed for health. In fact, excess protein can damage the kidneys and contribute to the development of osteoporosis. The recommended daily allowance of protein is 8/10ths of a gram for every [...]
Hoodia is a genus in the plant family Apocynaceae. Advertisements which reference the appetite suppressing abilities of the hoodia plant are referring to the hoodia gordonii species. This is the only species on which research has been done to this date. Any website, nursery or other company which advertises that they have a hoodia plant [...]
