Posted in General information on Sep 7th, 2008
The Glycemic Index (GI) measures the effect of foods on your blood sugar levels. Eating foods with a high glycemic index value will raise the blood sugar level more dramatically than foods with a low glycemic index value. Traditional thinking has told us that complex carbohydrates like rice and potatoes were absorbed slowly, and that [...]
Posted in Advice and Thoughts, General information on Aug 29th, 2008
What’s New About the Label? It’s Simple. Healthy eating has never been easier, thanks to the new nutrition label. Here’s the good news: Most foods in the grocery store must now have a nutrition label and an ingredient list. You can buy with confidence. Claims like “low cholesterol” and “fat free” can be used only [...]
Posted in General information, Pierre Dukan, M.D. on Aug 5th, 2008
The renowned nutritionist Pierre Dukan, M.D, in an exclusive interview for the Bulgarian National Television: There is no one hurt by the protein diet. • Teenagers should not follow any diet programs. Prevention is paramount for them. • The attack phase should last 7 days maximum. This recommends the author of the best seller “Je [...]
Posted in General information on Aug 4th, 2008
Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in the leaves, seeds, or fruit of over sixty plants around the world. Caffeine exists in the coffee bean in Arabia, the tea leaf in China, the kola nut in West Africa, and the cocoa bean in Mexico. Because of its use throughout all societies, caffeine is the [...]
Posted in General information on Aug 4th, 2008
NOTE: The intended audience for this article is the average coffee drinker who happens to be overweight. This is not intended as medical advice. This article is not geared toward athletes who are already lean and are trying to further reduce bodyfat levels. The author is a fitness-conscious coffee drinker — not a doctor, nutritionist [...]