November 18th, 2008 by admin
The Hong Kong Department of Health appealed to members of the public not to buy or use a slimming product named “Kalomees” as it was found to have contained an undeclared drug analogue that may cause serious side effect.
A spokesman for the department said that laboratory tests on the product sample today showed the presence of N,N-didesmethylsibutramine which is an analogue of sibutramine.
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November 18th, 2008 by admin
A groundbreaking new study published in the November 2008 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1 shows that eaters of lower energy dense breakfast have improved diet quality, and may have a better ability to maintain a healthy weight. The study found that those who enjoy a less energy dense morning meal have diets that are richer in important vitamins and minerals and lower in saturated fat and cholesterol compared to those who Continue reading ‘Breakfast Improves Diet, Help With Weight Management’
November 18th, 2008 by admin
As a personal trainer I get asked quite often about how I stay focused and motivated to train every day. Is there some secret that I know about that other people don’t? No. Is there some piece of fitness equipment that I have found that helps me? Not really. The truth is, despite the hype of gym-oriented fitness industry, one doesn’t have to be a gym regular to be fit and healthy, though it is immensely beneficial.
While Continue reading ‘Staying Fit and Motivated - 10 Ways to Keep Your Workout Routine Interesting’
November 18th, 2008 by admin
Having a nice lean and sculptured body is the goal or in many cases the dream of many individuals. We often hear people talking about “toning up”, but what does that really mean. If you begin to notice that you have extra “flab” hanging from the back of your arms does this means you need to get to a gym and start working your arms? Most would say yes, but actually the answer is no, although working out and lifting some Continue reading ‘Weight Loss VS Muscle Toning’
November 17th, 2008 by admin
Can’t afford gym membership for weight loss? Here’s the solution: get a home gym. There’s no traveling, and you can exercise whenever you have a spare moment.
Other members of the family can use the home gym too, and this brings the cost down even more.
Firstly, decide what you want to achieve with your home gym. Do you primarily want to lose weight, or do you want to develop a great body? Of course, you Continue reading ‘Home Gym - A Budget Solution For Weight Loss’
November 17th, 2008 by admin
Your wedding day is going to be one of the most important days of your life. It is the one day when you and you alone are the focus of attention. You are very much going to be the centre of attention on your wedding day so you’ll wan’t to look stunning and perfect. Of course, you’ll want to ensure that your makeup, dress and hair are as good as they could be. But what if your dress is a little tighter that it Continue reading ‘How does the bridal diet work?’
November 17th, 2008 by admin
If you are someone who fears quitting smoking because of the side effects of weight gain, then we will discuss several issues in this article that you will find very interesting.
The reality is, there is a possibility you may gain weight when you quit smoking. First I will discuss the reasons why this happens. Secondly I will discuss why you shouldn’t let this be a reason not to quit, as there are very simple solutions to the Continue reading ‘The Truth About Quitting Smoking and Weight Gain’
November 16th, 2008 by admin
Do you know that you can burn 100 calories or more by adding something extra into your workout within spending more time? With 100 calories extra, in 35 sessions, you will be losing an extra one-pound of body fat on top of the total body fat that you will lose from your normal weight loss exercise routine.
This question became very popular because there are so many people out there that are hitting the weight loss plateau. They are Continue reading ‘5 Secret Ways To Make Your Workout A Fat Burning Furnace’
November 16th, 2008 by admin
Snacking — at least on the right kind of food — may help with weight control, according to a recently completed pilot study at The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center. In the pilot study, 20 overweight adults consumed two KIND Fruit & Nut Delight Bars per day for eight weeks along with their habitual diet. The group experienced an average weight loss of 0.6 pounds, and a reduction of 0.2 in their BMI, along with lowered blood pressure Continue reading ‘Daily Snack Bars May Facilitate Weight Loss’
November 15th, 2008 by admin
While it is recommended to eat fresh whole fruit or vegetable, raw fruit based drinks - drinking smoothies can provide some great benefits to your body!
Studies have shown that pomegranate juice may reduce the the risk of prostrate cancer and fight against cardiovascular disease.
The main reason we need fruits and vegetables in our diet is due to its antioxidants benefits of preventing diseases like cancer and bone loss.
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