Ludicrous Costs for Stupid “Diet” Programs!
Dieting has become close to a worldwide obsession in recent years, and now that the New Year is in full swing, many people will have vowed to lose weight, and get healthier by a number of different means.
Unfortunately, for some this will involve choosing a program from the vast array of “fad diets” widely publicised [...]
Being Thin - Do You Fear It?
I came across a very interesting article by Dr Matthew Anderson, from Total Health Breakthroughs, where he discusses his belief that many overweight and obese people fail to lose weight, not because they are undisciplined, but because they have a fear of becoming thin.
Dr Anderson describes it as the ‘The Gain-Lose-Gain Again Cycle.’ What does [...]
Create your own Weight loss Accountability!
Have you ever thought how good it would be to have access to the advice of a dietitian from the comfort of your own home, or office? Well, you can! Telephone consultations are an innovative way of helping you stay on track, without the hassle of having to drive to the clinic, or take time [...]
Glycemic Index Food List
Harvard Health Publications have produced a useful list of 100+ foods, which have been rated according to their glycemic index and glycemic load.
Understanding the Glycemic Index
In order to ’score’ foods for the glycemic index glucose is used as a reference point, giving it a GI score of 100. Foods that cause blood sugar levels [...]
Can the Glycemic Index Help You?
Glycemic Index, or the GI Diet, is regularly discussed in the media, but did you know that for diabetics it can be a useful way of gaining control of blood sugar levels, and also helping you achieve a healthy weight?
What is Glycemic Index?
The Glycemic Index is a measure of the rise in our blood sugar [...]
