Get the Skinny on Cayenne

By: Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D

Cayenne is best known as a spice that is used to bring up the heat in spicy foods. As the popularity of herbal supplements grows, cayenne has been appearing more often in weight loss aids. Studies have shown it may help the body burn fat and reduce appetite.

The active compound in cayenne is a substance called capsaicin. It has long been know to relieve pain and itching when applied topically by disabling the pain neurotransmittors. It also promotes digestive and heart health and is high in antioxidents.

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Eating Slowly Inhibits Appetite

By: Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D

For decades dieters have been told to eat slowly to help them lose weight and it seemed to work. Until now, however, there has been no scientific evidence to explain why eating slowly seemed to help individuals eat less and reduce fat.

In a recent study, 30 women were given a large plate of pasta and told to eat as much as they wanted. In the first trial, they were told to eat quickly and consumed over 640 calories in only nine minutes.

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10 of the Best Weight Loss Secrets

by Joe Rogers, Jr.

1. Thinking: If you are going to have any kind of success with losing weight, it is important keep a good attitude.

Don’t think about it as “diet”. Think of it in terms of a lifestyle change. Everytime I go on a diet, I keep thinking, “Well when I’m done, then I’ll be able to have a few donuts!”. What needs to change is your thinking. You need to change your action. You won’t have to start running marathons or swear off chocolate. Be kind to yourself. This way, when, not if, you cheat a little, you can get right back at it the next day.

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Green Tea Weight Loss Patch

By: Heather Colman

The low carbohydrate or low-carb diet has been one of the most influential diet programs of recent years. The demand for other diet products has grown on the back of its success. Just one of the new trends that have been developed is the weight loss patch.

The idea for these adhesive rectangles originated from the nicotine replacement patch that has successfully helped many smokers to quit their habit. Many diets relied on people taking tablets or capsules to encourage a smaller food intake.

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Yahoo Health | Take Charge in 2007 >>>

Gabrielle Reece provides some solid advice for achieving your food and exercise goals in 2007. Nine basic tips, but from a woman who really knows her stuff.

Sleep (I like this one), don’t be afraid of food (another good one), and chill on the alcohol (working on this!). Read her helpful advice on 2007 goals and more in Gabby’s Guide to a Healthier You at Yahoo >>>

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The Three Phases of the South Beach Diet

By: Bill Nad

The South Beach Diet is essentially an eating plan that holds the principle that one must eat the right carbohydrates and right fats in order to have a healthy life full of vitality and a great looking body. Consequently, what you eat; and indeed what foods are good and what are bad for you, is a paramount principle in the South Beach Diet.

In the South Beach Diet plan, you must eat the right carbohydrates and the right fats. South Beach Diet plan is very trendy, with a lot of people following it these days. Although a lot of people consider the South Beach Diet as a popular diet, many are still not aware about the foods to avoid on the South Beach Diet.

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Get the Low Down On Low Carb Diet Foods

By: Lee Dobbins

Carbohydrates come from a wide array of foods - bread, pasta, fruits, doughnuts, ice creams and pie. Carbohydrates refer to a group of molecules that is made up of small sugar units composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

They are needed by the body and therefore included in our diet as a major source of energy. Some carbohydrates are simple and are made up of small units of sugars while others are made up of several units of sugar arranged in chains or branches. A healthy diet cannot go without these molecules.

Carbohydrates give body cells the source of energy to support all their activities. This is the reason why when the body’s sugar level is so low, the person experiences a feeling of weakness and lack of energy. (more…)

Lose Weight with Focus And Motivation

By: Mike Lath

At first thought, motivation and focus may not seem related to dieting and weight loss, but in fact the two are deeply interconnected.

Many times we will eat in order to deal with problems or stress.

But by starting each day with a plan and focusing, you will do well to guard yourself against this type of destructive eating.

Before you get out of bed in the morning, imagine everything you wish to do during the day.

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