P.O.R.N. Diets

I am coining this term as I feel some of the diets out there are so radical they need to be discussed in one place.

We here from our favorite celebrities daily and some of us live for this. We follow them on Twitter, talk about them on Bebo and MySpace or e mail each other about them especially when a new diet is talked about.

There have been some over the top radical diets in the past like the 'Air diet', not a very popular one for obvious reasons unlike the 'Chocolate' diet. Then there is the more main stream 'Atkins' diet or 'The Dash Diet' or even 'The South Beach Diet'. All have there plus and minus points and their advocates and nay sayers as well.

The trick when it comes to diets if there is a trick in selecting one would be to thoroughly research the topic. The mere fact that there literally are thousands of diets commercially available shown on television, billboards or even your local Chemist shop.

Here will be many, many articles pertaining to the topic of P.O.R.N. Diets circulating our media and your opinion on them is most welcome. Maybe you have been on one and would like to praise it or maybe warn others away from it. Whatever you may like to share, diet related, please do.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Best Diet Foods - The List

By Stefan Vincent

Best diet foods might be what you are looking for when you are on a diet or just want to keep your body leans and healthy. There are tons of food varieties out there and you might be confused which one to pick for a healthy breakfast, snack, or for dinner. These are a few which you could easy get:

1. Almonds; These little gems are loaded with vitamin E, they contain as much as 24 mg per 100 gram. They also have a high levels of monounsaturated fat which has been proven to help lower your LDL cholesterol level. Since almond flour is gluten free, anyone who is allergic to wheat flour or gluten can use it for baking. Almonds can also help your digestive tract as well as your complexion.

2. Oatmeal; Turns out Grandma was right, oatmeal is good for you. It is a great source of complex carbohydrates and fiber which have been shown to help lower your cholesterol levels. As a matter of fact, the FDA has even allowed packaging that contains a notice that says oatmeal when combined with a low fat diet can help reduce your risk of coronary disease. Oatmeal also has higher levels of vitamin B than other kinds of porridge.

3. Low Fat or Fat Free Dairy Products; Today there is no reason to add fat to your diet just because you like dairy products. All of your favorite dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, cream cheese and sour cream have low fat or fat free versions. We all know that cutting fat intake can help with weight loss but it can also help reduce our chances of: heart disease, hypertension, childhood obesity, and gout. As well as help prevent post menopausal bone loss, rheumatoid arthritis and migraine headaches.

4. Lean Meat; Lean meat is defined by the USDA as: a three oz portion that has less than 10 grams total fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and 95 milligrams cholesterol. Lean meat is a great source of protein and B vitamins. Look for skinless chicken breast, turkey, and beef cuts that have the names "loin" or "round" in them. Also pork products with "loin" or "leg" in the name. Cook your lean meat by baking, grilling, broiling or roasting.

5. Egg; Egg is another easy to obtain good source of protein, it has the same protein as piece of beef or chicken and also contain vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. All of the egg's vitamin A, D and E is in the egg yolk, so forget the myth about eating only the egg white; it will only cut your benefits from egg. It's recommended to buy egg from Vegetarian Fed Free Roaming Hens because they are fed with higher nutrient and not under stress when lay eggs.

6. Fruits; We've all heard that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", turns out it's true. Apples are loaded with antioxidants and can help reduces your risk of cancers such as colon and prostate. And don't forget about bananas which have the potassium. Basically any type of fruit will help keep your body healthy and can help keep those sweet cravings at bay. You can eat them on your cereal, or make a smoothie out of them. Just stay away from high sugar fruit juices. Stick with the 'real' thing.

7. Olive Oil; Olive Oil is used for primarily for cooking while extra virgin Olive Oil is used more for salad dressings and cold food. Olive oil has a high amount of monounsaturated fat which is proven to help lower your risk of heart disease. Olive oil has been shown to also have anti-inflammatory properties and also help with high blood pressure.

8. Vinegar; Vinegar comes from the fermentation of ethanol. The main ingredient of vinegar is acetic acid. Some types of vinegar: malt, wine, apple, rice and coconut. There have been several studies that having shown having vinegar with a meal can help you feel fuller sooner, so you eat less. You can use vinegar instead of mayo, oil or butter in recipes.

9. Ginger ale; Ginger ale is a carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger. It contains lactose and probiotics, similar to what you get in yogurt, these help in ease constipation. It also can be used as home remedies to prevent or alleviate motion sickness, to relieve upset stomachs and to soothe coughs and sore throats.

10. Sprouted Grain Breads; Letting the grains soak until they sprout allows the enzymes in the grain to convert some carbohydrates and fats into vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. Because of this sprouted grain breads have higher levels of these vitamins and minerals than ordinary bread. Since it isn't as refined as other breads, including stone ground wheat bread, it doesn't have as big of an impact on blood sugar levels.

So the bottom line is this: find a responsible diet plan to follow and use these diet foods throughout your day, every day to get a lean, healthy body.

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