Weight Loss for Beginners by David Mcevoy
... There are so many different diets, books, programmes, magazines and adverts out there, including a multitude of quick fixes and fads, no wonder most people find the prospect of losing weight very daunting, even depressing. The sad truth is that most diets do fail. Why? Unfortunately there are as many reasons as there are diets, but there is one underlying truth about losing weight that underpins everything. The philosophy is very simple; to lose weight you need to eat fewer calories each ...

Fattening Foods: Not So Fattening After All? by Nathan Latvitis
... Then there are high fat diets, such as diets suggesting low carbs (they usually say you can eat all the fat and protein you want). Although, it is generally accepted to consume between 15% - 25% of your calories from fat while severely limiting the amount of trans fats and watching the amount of saturated fat that you consume. -Some Easy Ways to Add Fat Into Your Diet Now you may be wondering how you’re going to add some of these healthy fats into your diet.

Log On For Health - Creating an Online Health Resource by Madison Lockwood
... These days, new medicines and break-through treatments are on the news all the time, and popular diets and exercise fads come and go faster than you can say "Weight Watchers." Let's face it. Despite our desire to stay healthy and in shape, it is getting harder to keep all the information straight and to make smart decisions. Therefore, more and more people are turning to health related websites. Whether you are looking for prescription drug facts, a list of physical symptoms, directions to ...

Death Calculator-How Long will You Live? by Barbara Kimmel
... Does your body weight “yo-yo” as you go on and off diet fads? Yes = minus 5. No = 0. FACT: Unorthodox dietary regimens stress the heart and immune system, increasing the risk of disease. 15. Do you own a pet? Yes = plus 2. No = 0. FACT: Peer-reviewed scientific journals substantially support longevity benefits of pet companionship. (Note: Avoid exotic pets, such as parrots, monkeys, reptiles, or rodents. These animals have been known to carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans.) 16.