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Ancient Diet Techniques for Modern Times
by Susan Patterson
Dieting is as old as mankind. Even though many prefer to stay on top of new diet trends and follow the diet of the day, many older dieting techniques can help you lose weight. The Mediterranean eating habits remain a favorite among health care professionals, but there is the Jerusalem Diet and the Hawaiian Diet. Fasting was practiced for health as well as religious reasons. All these lifestyle changes are as valid today as they were when initially practiced. Let’s explore them and find one that may work for you.
The Low Carbohydrate Lifestyle: How Healthy Is It?
by Susan Patterson
The biggest fad to hit the dieting world is the low-carb craze. This diet plan was first introduced in the 1970s with the book Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution. Originally published in 1972, it outlines a program that strictly limits the amount of carbohydrates in the diet. It sold millions of copies within the first two years, and the updated version remained on the bestseller list for an entire decade. Read the rest of this entry »
Why Diet Foods Aren’t Always Good For You
by Susan Patterson
The diet industry is making billions of dollars a year from people just like you who are dying to take off the extra weight they’ve acquired over the years. Unfortunately, a lot of the claims you find are just hype designed to sell a product. It really doesn’t matter to them if you lose weight or not. As a matter of fact, they are placing bets that even if you lose weight you won’t keep it off. Their bet pays off again and again as you stay frustrated and spend even more money, while their paychecks grow exponentially every year. And sadly, diet food is following the same tune, making big bucks off of your hopes and dreams. Read the rest of this entry »
