WEIGHT LOSS ADVISOR BLOG

The idea of the high protein diets is to take about 50%-70% of proteins, very low fats and carbs.

Why is it so important to take more proteins when dieting?

Proteins are about 15% of the body mass of an average person. Our body tissue is built of protein molecules. Muscles, cartilages, ligaments, skin and hair – these are all mainly protein materials. You must have proteins in your diet, otherwise instead of fat you will lose muscle mass. (more…)

Have you ever heard of the Protein Shake Diet? If you’ve never heard of it, then you’ve missed a great opportunity to lose weight fast and easy. I am not joking, not at all. And that’s why I am here to help you catch up on the latest diet news, trends and products. (more…)

Unlike the meal replacement shakes and bars, the protein diet shakes have 100 or fewer calories per serving, so they cannot replace a whole meal. They are designed to supply you with high quality proteins and to provide you with the right combination of proteins, fats and carbohydrates to keep you feeling great while losing weight.

Well, at least that’s what the package description says and I know that you need a little more than that to decide if diet protein shakes are good for you.
What I think is that the high protein diet shakes are good for everybody who wants to lose weight. (more…)

Recently I came across a successful weight loss formula called Diet-To-Go. It is a food prepare and delivery service. It is not just food but healthy and fat free food with great taste. I think Diet-To-Go might be the future of healthy living and dieting. (more…)

What’s the easiest way to lose up to 20 pounds in a month without counting calories, carb or fat grams?
I am thinking fast, so at this point I will brainstorm a few possible answers but not the best solutions. (more…)

After the honey and cinnamon weight loss recipe, now I present you another interesting recipe with honey and cinnamon for lowering cholesterol.

Ingredients

• 3 teaspoons of cinnamon powder
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 2 cups of tea (for best results use green tea)

Preparation

Mix the cinnamon and honey in a larger bowl, and add the 2 cups of tea (green tea).

Serving

Take it 3 times a day.

Benefits of honey and cinnamon

• lowers blood cholesterol levels by 10% within 2 hours
• honey and cinnamon mixture can cure chronic cholesterol

Cinnamon is an evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka and Southern India. Its bark is very commonly used as the spice we all know as cinnamon. The original cinnamon is the Ceylon cinnamon, also known as true cinnamon, which is mostly used in Europe.

However, there are many related cinnamon spices, also labeled as “cinnamon”, which is incorrect. For example the most commonly sold as “cinnamon” in US and Canada actually is called cassia, distinguished from true cinnamon as Indonesian cinnamon or Chinese cinnamon. It comes from Southern China.

Cassia is a very close relative to the “true cinnamon”, but its flavor is less delicate than that of the “true cinnamon” and that is why it is less expensive.

Cinnamon “sticks” (quills) are 5-10 cm long rolls of thin dried bark and can be grated into cinnamon powder. Most people prefer the cinnamon sticks to the powder, because the sticks, if stored properly, can be kept fresh and flavorous for 2-3 years, and the powder – six months only.

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Go to most common types of bean Part I, Part II and Part III

Peas (Pisum sativum)

Fresh peas

Edible-podded peas – mangetout, sugar peas, snap peas, sugar snap peas, snow peas are immature green peas; mostly used fresh, frozen or canned; eaten as side dish vegetable or prepared in salads, casseroles and fried dishes.

Dried peas

Mostly used in soups; however in Japan and some East Asian countries peas are roasted and salted, and eaten as snacks.

Marrowfat peas – (known as mushy peas in Britain) are used to make a traditional pease pudding and as garnish to fish and meat pies; a traditional pea dish in US is split pea soup.

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Soybeans (Glycine max)

Soybeans are high in of dietary protein, mineral chelator, phytic acid, organic acid, fiber and vitamin C.

The complete soybean protein contains significant amounts of essential amino acids.

Dietary mineral chelators help prevent over-mineralization of joints and blood vessels.

Phytic acid is a phytonutrient – providing an antioxidant effect.

Soybeans may also reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Soybeans are great source of magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and manganese.

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Tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius)

Also called Pawi, Pavi, Tepari, Escomite, Yori mui and Texas bean.

There are three subtypes – Mitla Black Tepary Bean, Blue Speckled Tepary Bean and Sonoran Gold Bush Tepary Bean.

Tepary beans are native to southern United States and Mexico. They are drought-resistant – can grow in desert and semi-desert conditions.

One of the four most popular types of bean in the US – common, lima, runner and tepary beans.

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