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_______________________________________________________ "Nutrition and Exercise Health Tips" From www.NutrActive.com ---Nutrition and Active Lifestyle Center March 10, 2005 _______________________________________________________ In this issue: 1. Top Sponsor's Ad 2. A Word from the Editor 3. Nutrition Tip: ---Fad Diet Review 4. Recommended Nutritional Reading: ---Outwit Your Weight 5. Joke of the Week 6. Advertisements 7. Exercise Tip: ---Developing a Fitness Attitude 8. Recommended Fitness Reading: ---High Performance Nutrition 9. 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She also gives a good list of books that will help you diet properly. The exercise article will help get you motivated to continue working out. The top 10 list for the benefits of exercising is especially motivational! Best of Health! Laura _______________________________________________________ This Week's NUTRITION TIP: Fad Diet Review _______________________________________________________ by Victoria Shanta Retelny, RD, LD We are constantly bombarded with trendy fad diets. Whether the diet is touting the benefits of low carbs or the glycemic index, the promise is the same: quick weight loss. Unfortunately, subsequent weight gain is usually the result. Let's take a look at the popular fads and see how they stack up. THE ATKINS DIET --Summary: Claims carbohydrates make you fat, so you should severely restrict them and eat mostly protein and fat. --How It Restricts Calories: With little to no carbohydrates (bread, pasta, cake, cookies, potatoes, fruits, vegetables), the body is inevitably getting fewer calories - therefore weight loss occurs quickly. --Caution Flag: A high intake of saturated fat from processed meats, cheese and butter is not good for your cardiovascular system. A high- protein diet may increase the risk for kidney stones, osteoporosis, gout and certain cancers. You are missing out on the most healthful carbs such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, that improve health, blood sugar control and weight control over time. THE SOUTH BEACH DIET --Summary: Uses the glycemic index to identify good versus bad carbohydrates. Needlessly restricts carbohydrate intake in the misbelief that this cures cravings and promotes weight loss. On the plus side, it encourages fruits, vegetables, legumes and unrefined grains, such as whole-wheat breads and brown rice, which are better for weight loss. --How It Restricts Calories: The restrictions go too far, as carrots, bananas, pineapple and watermelon are called "no-no's". --Caution Flag: Although South Beach menus average a mere 1200 calories, this diet claims that hunger is a thing of the past. It also emphasizes a higher intake of animal protein and saturated fat by reducing carbohydrates. THE ZONE DIET --Summary: Claims that diets too high in carbohydrates lead to high insulin levels, which prevent the burning of fat. --How It Restricts Calories: Restricts foods that have a high glycemic index response. --Caution Flag: The glycemic index is not really designed to be used for weight control because it makes cheesecake look like it is a better choice than potatoes, carrots and turnips. THE BOTTOM LINE: Reduce your intake of foods that are laden with sugar, fat and processed white flour. Increase your intake of low-fat, high- fiber whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans. Choose fish, white meat poultry or lean meat in small portions. Make your dairy selections as low in fat as possible. And, do not forget to exercise almost every day! ---Best Diet Book Choices--- * The Volumetrics Weight-Control Plan: Feel Full on Fewer Calories by Barbara Rolls, PhD http://www.nutractive.com/books_weightloss.htm#feelfull * Dr. Shapiro's Picture Perfect Weight Loss by Howard M Shapiro, MD http://www.nutractive.com/books_weightloss.htm#shapiro * The 90/10 Weight-Loss Plan: A Scientifically Designed Balance of Healthy Foods by Joy Bauer http://www.nutractive.com/books_weightloss.htm#balance * Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss by Joel Fuhrman http://www.nutractive.com/books_weightloss.htm#eattolive * The Way to Eat: A Six-Step Path to Lifelong Weight Control by David L Katz http://www.nutractive.com/books_weightloss.htm#way * The Step Diet Book: Count Steps, Not Calories, To Lose Weight by James Hill, PhD http://www.nutractive.com/books_weightloss.htm#steps * Calorie Density Solution by Robert Pritikin http://www.nutractive.com/books_weightloss.htm#kcaldense [Source Communicating Food for Health] ---------------------------------------------------- That concludes this week's Nutrition Tip. >> Read on for the Exercise Tip. << _______________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED NUTRITIONAL READING: Outwit Your Weight: Fat-Proof Your Life With More Than 200 Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Help You Defeat Your Diet Danger Zones by Cathy Nonas, RD, Julia Vantine (Contributor) Cathy knows the secret to successful weight loss as she has shared the secret with thousands of her clients, who have lost thousands of pounds between them. In Outwit Your Weight, she'll share this secret with you. You will learn that weight loss has nothing to do with what you eat. The key is how, when, and why you eat. Discover your own unique diet personality and uncover your Diet Danger Zones, the situations that trigger you to overeat. Then arm yourself with personalized tools to overcome them. This book will not tell you what you can and can't eat. Instead, it is bursting with weight-loss-success strategies-- more than 200 ways to keep eating and exercise behaviors on track. Use this book alone, or with any other diet plan, in virtually any situation, no matter what your schedule, habits, or lifestyle. ORDER NOW! Go to: http://www.nutractive.com/books_weightloss.htm#outwit _______________________________________________________ This Week's Cartoon, Joke, Cool Site, or Quote: A man who had just undergone a very complicated operation kept complaining about a bump on his head and a terrible headache. Since his operation had been an intestinal one, there was no earthly reason why he should be complaining of a headache. Finally his nurse, fearing that the man might be suffering from some post-operative shock, spoke to the doctor about it. The doctor assured the nurse, "Don't worry about a thing. He really does have a bump on his head. About halfway through the operation we ran out of anesthetic." Do you know a funny food/nutrition/fitness related joke? Submit it to HealthTip@NutrActive.com?subject=Joke We will print all CLEAN jokes in our future issues. _______________________________________________________ If You're Not Happy With Your Life Now, Give Me 10 Minutes A Day For 7 Days and See Your Life Change From Day One With This Powerful New E-course and Newsletter. Special Bonus Book Included When You Enroll Now at: http://www.PowerMeUp.com/nalc ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OHT Peptide-3 is nothing short of a miracle for your skin. 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While we do not allow offensive material/subject matter or get-rich-quick schemes, we are not responsible for false or non-scientific information provided by our sponsors. If you find anything questionable, please feel free to submit you specific question to Laura.RD@NutrActive.com. _______________________________________________________ This Week's EXERCISE TIPS: Developing a Fitness Attitude - A Healthy Weight Loss Program Approach _______________________________________________________ Exercise is Not a Four Letter Word It's obvious that the word 'exercise' has more than four letters, but many of us will agree it sounds like a four-letter word. Indeed, many people feel so negatively about exercise, experts often advise using the term 'physical activity' instead. No matter what you call it, moving your body is critical to feeling and staying well. And to achieve and maintain healthy weights, it's key. The sticking point generally comes when we try to do it. (Regardless what Nike says, there's a bit more to it sometimes than just doing it.) So here's Green Mountain's take on how to keep going when you just don't want to do it. * Focus on feeling good. That may mean rethinking your goals. If they are to lose weight above all else, you might find yourself facing some serious motivational challenges as you pass through the normal peaks and valleys of everyday energy. To find more motivation, refocus your goals to feeling great, having energy to do the things you want, and staying healthy. You'll likely find your weight moving to a healthier place, too. Read about Green Mountain's top ten reasons to exercise below. * Choose to move in ways you enjoy. It's really, really hard to do something we don't like doing. So when it comes to exercise, find things that are fun! Yes, they do exist. This may mean you need to change your definition of exercise. Or call it physical activity instead. See our list of Top Ten Reasons to Exercise below. * Forget doing it perfectly - just move. We're talking about those recommendations that say we need to get so many minutes a day at such and such intensity in order to get the full benefit. It's certainly good to have a goal, but remember: something is better than nothing. If you're squeezed for time, do something in the time you have. Now, learn tips by reading our Top Ten Reasons To Exercise: --Green Mountain's Top 10 List of Exercise Benefits-- 10.It helps reduce risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes. 9. It helps relieve chronic pain, such as backache and arthritis. 8. It (especially weight training) makes everyday tasks, such as lifting a loaded suitcase, laundry basket or grocery bag, easier. 7. It increases blood flow to the brain, to help keep us mentally alert as we age. 6. It reduces stress (by lowering cortisol levels) and stress- related conditions such as high blood pressure. 5. It gives you energy, so you can do what you like, such as gardening or playing with your kids/grandkids. 4. It lifts your mood in just 10 minutes as endorphins kick in to help you feel better almost immediately. 3. It boosts your self-esteem and confidence??¦and improves your sex life! 2. It helps you sleep like a baby. And #1??¦drum roll, please... It increases your overall quality of life and keeps you feeling young so life continues to hold limitless opportunities! ?©2004 Green Mountain at Fox Run, Ludlow, Vermont. This information is the property of Green Mountain at Fox Run. ---------------------- About the author: Marsha J. Hudnall, MS, RD, CD is director of health communications and senior nutritionist at Green Mountain at Fox Run, an all-women's healthy weight loss program. For over 33 years, Green Mountain at Fox Run has developed and refined a life-changing weight loss retreat through lifestyle change, exclusively for women. A proven professional team offers time- tested strategies for helping women to put more balance into their eating, health and lives. To learn more about our weight loss spa ??“ health retreat, visit us at: http://www.fitwoman.com _______________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED FITNESS READING: High Performance Nutrition: The Total Eating Plan to Maximize Your Workout by Susan M. Kleiner, Ph.D., RD and Maggie Greenwood-Robinson This book covers a range of basic nutrition topics important to optimize your performance including carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. Chapters in this book cover supplements, weight control, and special needs with diet plans and charts mixed throughout the text. It presents useful information on herbs and mineral supplements. ORDER NOW! Go to: http://www.nutractive.com/books_sportsnutrition.htm#highperform _______________________________________________________ Check out other books on exercise, go to: http://www.nutractive.com/exercise.htm _______________________________________________________ Select from the biggest list of Free Newsletters and Ezine on the Internet. Go to WorldMegastore Newsletters: http://www.worldmegastore.com/newsletters.php _______________________________________________________ "Nutrition and Exercise Health Tip" is written weekly by Laura S. Garrett who is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LD), and fitness trainer. For questions or comments, please e- mail Laura at: Laura.RD@NutrActive.com. _______________________________________________________ Be sure to check out all the great services NutrActive offers. 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