The 21-Day Detox Diet
Posted by Liz Delacruz
The 21-Day Detox Diet cleansing process has been popularized as of late thanks to Oprah Winfrey. The popular entertainer said she would swear off animal products and even she and her fellow friends have banned caffeine, sugar, gluten, eggs, fish, cheese and gluten.
The entertainer has been blogging about her ups and downs but if the diet leads to her success in losing weight, you bet that millions of people will probably follow her lead.
There are several forms of the 21 day detox diet. One popular version is also known as the Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox and by no means is it a traditional diet. The goal is to cleanse the body and lose weight.
There are other 21-day detox that go by phases which include plant-based phase, live-food diet and and a liquid diet.
What are the Differences Between Alli and Xenical?
Posted by Richard Gonzales
For those who are trying to lose weight, many who have started to buy the FDA-approved drug pill Alli will run into several names and may be wondering what is Xenical and what is Orlistat, so to make things easier, here is a good explanation of what they are.
Orlistat is a drug that was marked under the trade name Xenical created by Roche. The over the counter version is known as Alli distributed by GlaxoSmithKline. The other name that it’s known as is tetrahydrolipstatin which are used to treat obesity. But the main differences between Alli and Xenical is that one is over-the-counter and one is prescription-based and the single main difference between the two is that Xenical is 120mg and Alli is 60 mg but both are Orlistat. Read the rest of this entry »
Alli Side Effects That You Must Know About
Posted by Richard Gonzales
The Alli craze is in full-effect because it’s the first over-the-counter diet drug that is FDA-approved. But for many who have been taking the drug for weight loss have given a prevailing recommendation and that is to “wear dark pants”.
What many Alli users are learning is that by straying away from a low-fat diet, one can have leakage problems (aka Steatorrhea) due to the drug effectively blocking dietary fat from being absorbed and thus fat is excreted and unchanged when a person excretes feces.
But what is Alli? Alli is essentially Orlistat created by the company GlaxoSmithKline and is known as tetrahydrolipstatin, a drug used to treat people who are obese. The diet pill prevents the absorption of fat from the human diet and also reduces caloric intake. Read the rest of this entry »
Using Alli Weight Loss Supplement
Posted by Rebecca Garcia
Losing weight can be very difficult and challenging and with many diet pills on the market, it can get confusing. Fortunately, a lower dose version of the precription drug Xenical is now available via over-the-counter through the name of Alli, the first FDA-approved dietary pill.
What is Alli? Alli is the reduced-strength version of orlistat (Xenical) distributed by GlaxoSmithKline and is a prescription drug to treat obesity. It’s approved for over-the-counter sale to overweight adults 18 years and older. Alli is meant to be used in conjunction with a low-calorie, low-fat diet and regular exercise. When you purchase an Alli kit, you get several books in regards to healthy eating, counting calories, quick fact cards and more. Read the rest of this entry »
The Result of Alli Diet Pills
Posted by Richard Gonzales
For many overweight adults, having to decide which diet pills are safe and what diet pills work can be a frustrating situation. Fortunately, a lower dose version of the prescription drug Xenical is now available via over-the-counter through the name of Alli, the first FDA-approved dietary pill.
The goal of the Alli program is to take the first step by deciding if one is ready to lose weight. The Alli Weight Loss Program follows diet principles in combination with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet. The Alli capsules work in the digestive system and helps keep some of the fat consumed in the system and prevents it from getting absorbed. So, you do get better results from dieting alone according to clinical research. Read the rest of this entry »
The Atkins Diet – How Many Carbs Per Day?
Posted by Rebecca Garcia
The popular Atkins Diet was created by Dr. Robert Atkins back in the early 70′s and around 2003, the diet became so widely popular that many people, many restaurants and many companies started to offer menus that were low in carbs. In fact, it is estimated that nearly 25 million Americans are on a low carb diet during any given period.
There are many diets which focus on metabolic theories and the Atkins Diet believes that obesity is caused by refined carbohydrates such as sugar, flour and high-fructose corn syrup. The second is due to saturated fat and trans fats.
But of course, the diet is not exactly the easiest as the normal consumption of carbohydrates is around 180-300 grams. With the first phase of the Atkins Diet, people must restrict the carbohydrate intake to 20 grams and the selection of foods that can be eaten in the first two weeks alone may deter quite a bit of people.
For the Atkins Diet, there are a total of four phases.
Herbal Weight Loss Pills
Posted by Liz Delacruz
Many people want to become healthy and lose weight but sometimes hearing about all these diet plans and diet pills can be quite daunting. Which are healthy, which won’t produce many side effects and what is effective.
On your trip to the drug, department or health food stores, you can see a plethora of over-the-counter herbal weight loss pills. Many which once contained ephedra, guarana, St. John’s Wart and Senna. Many that are promoted to burn fat by increasing metabolism and some promote as effective in weight loss.
But lately there are some cons to these supplements or pills because physicians due to their side effects do not advise them. We will take a look at a variety of herbal weight loss pills and give you information on their claims and also some of their side effects. But one thing to remember is that many of these herbal weight loss pills is that they haven’t been in the market all that long and a lot of them do not have long studies done on test subjects or animals, thus the long-term effects are not know.
Popular Herbal Weight Loss Pills
High Protein and No Carb Diet
Posted by Rebecca Garcia
With the popularity of protein and low carb diets, there seems to be a thought by many people attempting diets that if carbohydrate is to be kept low, then why not cut carbs out of a diet completely.
Well, first let’s correct a few things. There is no such thing as a “no-carb diet”. In today’s modern society, it’s very difficult to not eat food that does not have carbs although there are some tribes that primarily eat seal and whales that primarily eat protein and fat but for those who eat foods that are derived from plants, these have carbohydrates. They may be low in carbohydrates but definitely not zero carbs.
Usually when people talk about no carb diets, they are typically referring to low carb diets such as the first phase (Induction) of the Atkins Diet which only last two weeks. But even with Atkins Diet or other low carb diets, they are low in carbohydrates, there are still carbohydrates in the foods you eat but by no means are they devoid of carbs.
The Low-Carb High Fiber Diet
Posted by Richard Gonzales
A lot of people often wonder among the many diets out there, if having a diet high in fiber and low in carbs can be effective in weight loss or a healthy life.
What we do know is that fiber is good for you. Eating foods with low carb is good for you. But there is a misconception that eating foods with reduced carbs are also low in fiber. But the truth is that many people are lacking in their fiber intake.
Carbs plays an important part in our body since it is what is digested and converted and becomes the fuel in our body. Of course, you don’t want to eat high carb foods but enough to maintain your weight or lose weight. Too many carbs consumed for a long period of time can lead to type 2 diabetes.
So, many people have chosen a high fiber, low carb diet by eating foods such as vegetables, oat meal, oat bran and fruits.
What is Fiber?
Fiber is a part of food within plants that are indigestible by humans. It passes through our digestive systems and are not broken down but it is absorbed in our bloodstreams. Fiber is beneficial to people because it prevents constipation and helps make people more regular. But they are also important in low carb diets, especially foods that are low in the glycemic index. It is known that a high fiber diet is associated with lower risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and diverticular disease.
Types of Fiber
Low-Carb High-Protein Diets
Posted by Liz Delacruz
There are many diets that have shown people successfully losing weight and that is through a low carb and high protein diet. Of course, there are different variations of the diet but here are a few popular ones that you may want to consider.
The Atkins Diet
The popular Atkins Diet was created by Dr. Robert Atkins back in the early 70′s and around 2003, the diet became so widely popular that many people, many restaurants and many companies started to offer menus that were low in carbs. In fact, it is estimated that nearly 25 million Americans are on a low carb diet during any given period.
There are many diets which focus on metabolic theories and the Atkins Diet believes that obesity is caused by refined carbohydrates such as sugar, flour and high-fructose corn syrup. The second is due to saturated fat and trans fats.
With the first phase of the Atkins Diet, people must restrict the carbohydrate intake to 20 grams and the selection of foods that can be eaten in the first two weeks alone may deter quite a bit of people.