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Nutrition InformationCalculating Your Calorie NeedsIn order to eat fewer calories than you need, you have to determine how many calories you actually need. Adults can calculate their approximate energy needs using the following formula: Safely Transitioning Off Meal Replacement PlansMeal replacements have been part of the diet landscape for decades. They have helped numerous people lose weight, and more importantly, they have helped people learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy eating choices. Both quantity and quality of life improvements can be credited to the concept of meal replacement solutions. Battling Childhood Obesity through Smart EatingFinally, a positive solution regarding America?s difficult and costly campaign to stem childhood obesity is emerging. For the thousands of children and their families who are currently battling with childhood obesity, this good news is long awaited. Food Selection for Gastric Bypass PatientsDieters who dejectedly complain they are figuratively ?stuck? with their excess fat may be surprised to learn there is a scientifically-accurate truth to their statement. Fat cells -- which are created when the body is unable to convert excess calories to energy -- are permanent. Fat cells cannot be removed by any diet known to humanity [1]. They can, however, be reduced in size. This is the experience enjoyed by people who lose weight [i]. Do You Know Your Bodys ph And Its Relation To Your HealthDo you know your ph? By getting ph strips at a pharmacy, pool store or lab you can test your urine in the moring and see it's range. A good range is between 6.5 and 7.2. Most of are too acidic.When we are too acidic, the body takes minerals from important organs and our bones to neutralize the acid. Minimum Health or Maximum Health? That is the Question!Picture yourself in one of the following scenarios. (Fitness) Health Thoughts, Living on the Health Minimum Wage?Random thoughts taken from valuable sources, what many nutrition experts consider to be the most important nutrients and health habits a person should have to help them stay healthy long term. We would categorize them into the following areas. Eating to Gain MassThis is usually the forgotten element of most mass programs. Food. The truth is, no one will gain muscle without food. It seems so simple and basic, yet most don't get enough of it to build muscle. Ever Hear of This Fruit?I want to tell you about the most healthful and most delicious tropical fruit that you?d ever want to taste. It?s called the mangosteen, and the reason you?ve probably never heard of it is because you can?t buy it in the United States. However, you can buy the juice of the fruit and I?ll tell you how you can do that at the end of this article. The Ins and Outs of Proper NutritionSecretly we all want just a few things in life, none the least of which is to live a life that is healthy and energetic. One way to accomplish this is to eat a well balanced diet that fuels the body to take on life?s challenges. The Niacin RushYour face turns flush and your skin starts to itch. Your heart begins to beat faster. The itching may be felt all across your face and extend down your arms to your fingertips. The Five Keys to Healthy Eating1. Enjoy what you eat Dont Allow Your Food To Control YouFood addiction isn't a problem. Pretending like you can't live without eating however, IS the problem. If you're stranded on a desert island without food, what would you do? Your body can survive well over 24 hours without food if you're drinking water. That Cookie Might Kill You!Chances are you may have had a food product that contained Trans Fatty Acids. What?s the danger you ask? I ?m about to share with you just a little of the hidden dangers and certain death that some of the most popular foods you eat can cause. A Heart Healthy Diet MakeoverHeart Disease remains the number one cause of death in the U.S. among both men and women. Part of the problem is it is truly a silent killer. There are few warning signs of a heart attack and the signs that are there don�??t necessarily make us feel bad. The good news is there are many lifestyle changes you can make to significantly decrease your risk of heart disease. Here are 9 simple steps to make over your diet for heart health.
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