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	Healthy Cooking Support Group Sue's Soy & Veggie Kitchen Exercise Holistic & Natural Medicine Weight loss books Fitness Videos Personal Health Books "When Parents Love Too Much" Excerpted from: "Hungry For Love" by Laurie Ashner Why do we turn to food when we're upset? What is the connection between growing up in a home brimming with excessive love, attention, protection, and high parental expectations, and the initial development of an obsession with food, weight, and dieting? Find out more about the roots of bulimia, anorexia and other eating disorders and gain insight onto why you may be losing the battle of the bulge. Pineapples: Nature's Healing Fruit by Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc. author of "Virtues of Soy" As we become more active (and as we age), aches, pains and strains may arise. What we eat can profoundly improve our health and healing. We can help our body repair itself and increase our sense of well-being by eating fresh pineapples. These tropical delights have many health benefits. Learn about how pineapples are a natural anti-inflammatory agent with abundant Vitamin C, how to pick a fresh pineapple which has the most active nutrients including bromelain and how to make a wonderful "Tropical Fruit Smoothie" Not All Fast Food is Junk Food by Victoria Johnson author of "Body Revival" In order to get in great shape, you've got to avoid fast foods at all costs. The drive-thru at the golden arches, Dave Thomas? joint, BK?s, and virtually every other fast-food chain is off limits. Right? Well, not exactly. Believe it or not, grabbing a fast-food meal can actually help you get in better shape. I know, I know? this sounds preposterous, but please hear me out. In this article, I give you specific tips how how you can still visit your favorite fast food chains and still eat well. Find out more. Eat Your Way to Better Health by Monique N. Gilbert, B.Sc. Making the right dietary choices can have a profound impact on our health and longevity. As a society, we have the largest assortments of foods in the world, both good and bad. However, this availability can tempt us to eat unhealthy foods. Fortunately, overcoming these temptations is easier than you think. A few simple changes in your diet can make the difference between being healthy and unhealthy. So, you may ask, what kind of diet do researchers recommend for promoting and maintaining good health? "The Women's Heart Book" by Charlotte Libov hosted by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN Charlotte Libov is an award winning medical author and a contributor to The New York Times and other national publications. She says, "Of the nearly one half million Americans who will die from heart attacks each year, half of them will be women. This makes heart attack the number one cause of death in women, with about 235,000 women projected to die from them this year alone. Yet, despite this, most women remain unaware of the danger heart attack poses them." In this interview, we discuss the importance of looking at heart disease specifically from a women's perspective; along with a great excerpts from the book about how heart attack symptoms are often overlooked by women and their doctors; and how YOU can tell if you are having a heart attack. Join our support group and ask your questions, too!! All Fats Are Not Created Equal Are some fats necessary for optimum health? by Monique N. Gilbert, author of "Virtues of Soy" Many people are confused about fats. They think all fats are bad and unhealthy. However, some fats are necessary for optimum health. In this article from Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor Monique Gilbert, she tells us which fats are good and which fats are bad. Artery-clogging fats that increase blood cholesterol include saturated fat and trans fat. A more heart healthy fat is unsaturated fat, generally found in vegetables. Want a delicious and nutritious alternative to mayonnaise? Then try this recipe which makes a wonderful heart-healthy cholesterol-free sandwich spread! Pauline's Apricot-Almond No Sugar Cheesecake This is a great cheesecake recipe that features Splenda & fruit which is the first sugar substitute that you can actually bake with. It comes from Pauline who says, "I have a low carb, no sugar cheesecake recipe which I've perfected over time. I eat the low carb diet and higher protein as I am hypoglycemic. I still love something sweet now and than.. I have found a new sugar substitute called "Splenda." It's already on the supermarket shelves. Does not have the toxic side effects that aspartame and nutra-sweet do. Anyway here is my recipe. (for weight management). Just make it and then "sit down" and enjoy it "guilt-free." OK for hypoglycemics and diabetics too. High-Protein Diets Are you losing more than weight? by Monique N. Gilbert author of "Virtues of Soy" So many people today are on high protein diets. In this article from Certified Personal Trainer/Fitness Counselor Monique Gilbert, she tells us what protein is and how we already eat too much protein. Find out how too much protein can damage your heart, your kidneys, your bones and more and how losing weight with a high-protein diet is more about water loss than fat loss. Take our cardiovascular risk quiz and find out how you can start a more healthy life. She is the author of "Virtues of Soy" and will show that vegetable protein has many advantages over animal protein. Sue's Low-Fat Refried Black Beans This week's recipe of the week features Sue's Low-Fat Refried Black beans. This dish is simple to prepare and is actually very low in fat, but don't tell your family- they won't notice the difference. It can be an important part of a heart health program. You can serve these beans with tacos, a green salad or by adding shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese and a dollop of fat-free sour cream it is a meal in itself. Does HRT cause weight gain? HRT (hormone replacement therapy) does not cause weight gain. Many women have heard that it does. This is a myth that has been around for a long time. Find out more and what you can do about your battle with weight. "Safe Dieting for Teens" by Linda Ojeda hosted by Joanne Spataro Many teenagers wish they looked better in the mirror. The result can be extremely frustrating and a real self-esteem nose dive. When they carry some extra pounds, they feel unattractive. But you will appreciate the realistic advice from nutritionist Linda Ojeda's book, "Safe Dieting for Teens." Ojeda gives us the lowdown on fad diets, working towards your goal in healthy steps, and, especially, feeling good about yourself. In this interview she describes how she learned about dieting through first hand experience; the "new" high protein diet; how teens can feel good about themselves; how to fight junk food cravings; bulimia & anorexia; role of parents for dieting teens; and that teens have a real choice and that being overweight is not inevitable. Feeling motivated? Join our FREE online support group!! Buddy System Q&A: Getting started with "The Menopause Diet" In our discussion groups, many people want to know the "secret" of "The Menopause Diet." Dr. Gillespie understands, and she explains, in her book, why women gain weight during perimenopause and menopause. The "secret" is that women are different than men in how we use the food we eat. Here's a little more information how to get started with the book and get FREE support in our Buddy System support group. Find out How Do I Fight Cravings? Fighting food cravings is very hard to do while you are trying to lose weight. They hit you quickly and can be very intense. Many women find that these cravings hit during times of stress, exhaustion, and anxiety. Find out more about these cravings, what triggers them and what you can do to overcome them. The Five Pound Club - Kathy Atwell I am age 40; Three sons and a wonderful husband; Live on a small farm in the Ozarks; Homeschool my boys; freelance writer Unfortunately, I was a horrid eater even though I maintained a fairly slender body even through three pregnancies.....I started hearing about The Menopause Diet on Hotflash!, the on-line perimenopause support group and web site, and ordered the book and cookbook....How shocked I was when after the very first week I lost two pounds and felt like my stomach was bulging less than normal!...I am so glad that I found this eating plan and I certainly recommend it to every woman I know! Find out more about Kathy and how she managed to lose weight Why do we overeat? And why do we overeat the foods we do? by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN This is not a simple question and the answer is not easy to find - in fact the answers will be different for each person. There are so many emotional ties to food that we all find it difficult to separate what we need to eat from what we want to eat. Find out why we overeat and what you can do to regain control in our FREE support group program. more Fit&Trim articles		Get with the Program! by Bob Greene Proof Positive: How to Reliably Combat Disease and Achieve Optimal Health Through Nutrition and Lifestyle by Neil Nedley Eat More, Weigh Less: Dr. Dean Ornish's Life Choice Program for Losing Weight Safely While Eating Abundantly by Dean Ornish Eat Cheat & Melt Fat Away Weight loss books FREE Healthy Cooking Recipes FREE Fit 'n Trim Support more Richard Simmons more Fitness Videos book \| video more weight loss books more Fitness Videos more Personal Health Books HotFlash Meno Support

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