Medifast is a meal replacement weight loss program. Medifast products come in individual packets that you mix with water to create a "shake" similar to an instant breakfast drink. Medifast is available in a wide variety of flavors as well as several al...

I'm now in Hong Kong airport waiting for my flight back to Singapore. I have been in Hong Kong for the last 2 weeks. If you haven't visited this vibrant city, I recommend that you do it in the future. Most of us have the perception that Asians, especi...

Now more than ever life has become so hectic that men and women do not have time to follow a correct and well-balanced diet. More often than not fruit and vegetables, so vital for our organism, have to make way for trash food or canned food eaten in some ...

CHICKEN FOR DIETERS: Are you concerned about the cholesterol in your diet? Are you watching calories and trying to cut down on fat? Has your doctor suggested that you consume less salt? Then read on. The wonderful thing about chicken is that t...

Copyright 2006 Market Signal Systems LLCThe Mediterranean Diet is based on the foods people of the Mediterranean region have been eating for centuries. Studies have shown that in addition to a lower incidence of obesity, countries like Greece ...

These days a lot of people are working out and going on weight loss programs. A lot of people are succeeding too. This can cause a bit of confusion for those that finally make it and achieve their weight loss goals and finally get in shape. The problem is...

One of the easiest and pleasurable ways to lose weight is quite simply to walk! I know that every health and weight concious person will probably be aware of this, after all it has been well publicised in the last few years. In my part of the world in...

Having a lot of fat around the abdominal area is considered a definite health risk and can lead to a condition known as Syndrome X, also called metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by certain risk factors including high triglycerides...

Health Fitness By: Ken Asselin Celebrities always look fabulous. Whether appearing in television or films or strutting down the red carpet during movie premiers and awards, they never ceas...

Chinese food fans, take heart. It's true that many of the popular Oriental dishes are heavy on carbs: sumptuous fried rice served with thick sauces, noodles brewed in a savory soup, sticky buns, and flavorful stews thickened by starch. (Is your mouth w...

When it comes to losing weight, the best advice is this: take it slow. You should never try to lose the weight too fast. This is especially true if you have a lot of weight to lose. Losing weight quickly carries a huge health risk As an alternative, yo...

Are you the type of person who checks out those five-minute infomercials on the telly featuring a "miracle" soap and a before and after girl? Do you also immediately dial the numbers on the screen to order the featured product (and supposedly avail of a ...

What is the Mediterranean Diet all about and what are its benefits and drawbacks? The Mediterranean Diet can basically be attributed to the recent recognition that of those living in Europe, those in the Mediterranean live longest on average. Why might th...

Copyright 2006 Danna SchneiderDieting and weight loss products and programs are such a big budget, big profit business today. We've all heard dozens of sales pitches for diet and weight loss products, plans, books, and other items that will su...

In the US, demand for organic food is outstripping the current supply. America's appetite for organic food is keeping the supply low. The demand is definitely outpacing the supply. Clif Bar went to Spain for organic almonds. Food must be grown with...