Most people have found that using Acai Berry as a colon cleanser is far more effective than other colon cleansing products. Plus, it is believed that using this colon cleanse diet is also a very effective method of losing weight.Read more on Colon Cleansing with Acai Berries…
Filed under Health & Healing by on Jul 18th, 2010. 
In this day and age where eating healthily has become so important, so many people do not like to eat fruit and vegetables. Even though they know it is good for them, they still prefer not to eat these things. It can be very difficult getting used to a healthy lifestyle if all you are used to is take away fast food. The first roadblock people face is the thought of having to go home and actually prepare food. Immediately you lose about half an hour of your “alone” time which, in todays hectic world, is often an awful thought.
What is important though, is to think of this as an opportunity to spend this time with your children and husband/wife or to spend time looking after yourself. Make it fun and interesting.
I think smoothies are one of the greatest inventions of our time. I know you get a lot of fruit juices and they are truly great, but some of the manufacturers do add a lot of sugar. Try to keep the sugar intake low by making your own. All you need is a blender, or smoothie maker and fruit. It is that simple. Try to play with the flavours. You can add whatever you like. If you do not try it, how will you know if you like it or not?
My husband and I played around with some flavours the past weekend and I can tell you, the results tasted fantastic! You can get recipe books for how to make smoothies, but as I said, it’s more fun to make it up as you go along. First we tried mixing banana, strawberries, kiwi fruit, grapes and plain yoghurt. It tasted LOVELY. This is not a sweet combination, so if you have a sweet tooth, maybe you should try our second recipe.
The next one we tried, we used a mango, banana, yellow melon and yoghurt. This was a much sweeter option, but the banana was a little strong. Maybe you should try to use only half a banana or replace it with some other fruit. We’re thinking that next time we will try to replace it with a strawberry or two. Don’t know how it will taste, but we will definitely try!
Making smoothies is a great way time to spend together, learning to listen to each other and compromising on what fruit you want to try. Whether you’re making them alone, with friends, partners or children you can have a lot more fun than grabbing a carton of juice out of the fridge!
Go on, try to make your own smoothie and have fun with your creations and taste sensations!
Filed under Nutrition by on Jul 15th, 2010.
3 Day Diets are fad diets that promise that you will lose a small amount of weight (usually about 5 pounds) in just three days. Some also promise cleansing, lowered cholesterol, and increased energy. These diets are not scientifically proven, but with the limited time scope of the plans, should not cause any harm.
You can actually lose some weight with 3 day diets but don’t expect to have long term weight loss. These are strictly restricted calorie plans wherein you lose water weight. They’re great if you have an upcoming event such as a wedding or reunion to attend. However, they’re not supposed to be used as a permanent lifestyle solution.
One of the 3 day diets is also known as the Cleveland Clinic Diet. It should be noted that the actual Cleveland Clinic in Ohio has disavowed any relationship with the program. This diet has also been called the Mayo Clinic diet (the Mayo Clinic has also disavowed it) and the grapefruit diet. The reason this is called the Grapefruit Diet is because you eat a grapefruit or 4 oz. of grapefruit juice with each meal. If you eat the grapefruit in its natural state and dig into the rind, you will actually get 6 grams of fibre. It is recommended that people get 25 grams of fibre a day and dieters may want to push that to 30 or 35 grams. Eating this much grapefruit may help you on your way. It should be noted though that grapefruit juice has no fibre. You should also know that grapefruit has no special fat burning or metabolism enhancing qualities. It’s simply a fruit that’s good for you just like apples and oranges. The 3 day diets take advantage of this fact and turn it into a gimmick.
The 3 day diets work in part because they are very low calorie programs. Breakfast might include an egg, a slice of dry toast, and a banana, a total of 200 calories. Lunch is a cup of cottage cheese and 5 saltine cracker, again under 200 calories. Dinner seems more substantial with 3 oz. of lean turkey, 2 cups of vegetables, a banana, and a cup of vanilla ice cream, but you are still eating less than 350 calories. Your 3 servings of grapefruit add another 150 calories. That’s just 900 calories for the day!
Of course you are going to lose weight on 900 calories, even if you just sit around and watch tv all day! This isn’t sustainable across time, but for a quick and dirty solution to losing a few pounds, it can work.
A lifestyle choice it’s not, but 3 day diets can get you into your skinny jeans before a big date, let you look like your high school prom picture for your 10 year reunion, or fit into your dream wedding dress. Anything more is just too much to expect from the 3 day diets.
Filed under Barry's Blog, Nutrition by on Jun 6th, 2010.
It may be difficult for an individual, no matter what age, to admit they need help in controlling their problem with anger. However this is the initial step to treatment and learning how to control these emotions. Effective anger management help is assistance in discovering methods or strategies for managing anger problems or if fortunate enough, eliminating them all together. Effective anger management help will equip an individual to face their anger issues with a better attitude, as well as develop skills to control their reactions to confrontational situations.Read more on Effective Anger Management…
Filed under Wellbeing by on Jun 2nd, 2010.
Well at last I’ve woken up to see the sun shining and the first of the spring flowers bursting into bloom.
This is my favourite time of year, the cold dark days of winter are fading and as I shed layers of clothing my mood lightens and I’m looking forward to the summer ahead – which once again the weathermen tell us will be the best ever – let’s hope they’re right this time.
There’s a tradition of making changes on January 1st but perhaps now is really the time to do this. The newness of Spring is the ideal time to slough off old habits and try something new.
Most of us are familiar with the concept of Spring Cleaning our homes but what about Spring Cleaning yourself?
I try to follow Suzi Grant’s healthy eating regime but find that I slip into bad habits over the winter. As my body emerges from it’s winter cocoon I’m very aware that I’ve piled on the pounds this year so having scoffed my last Easter Egg it’s time now to do Suzi’s weekend detox.
I’m not a great fan of detoxing. I know how good it is for me but whilst women seem to enjoy this sort of thing us blokes generally don’t get it. However from past experience I can tell you that it does work. Much as I hate doing it, I really do feel good after Suzi’s detox and that makes it easy to stick to her dietary advice afterwards.
By the way, I’m only human and when I say I stick to her advice I’m no saint, but then nor is Suzi and she very realistically says that as long as we eat sensibly at least 80% of the time then there is room for those little treats we just can’t live without.
Filed under Barry's Blog by on May 14th, 2010.
Forget all the fancy diets you read about, just follow the plan below for a couple of weeks and you’re sure to shed the pounds.
If you want to stay on this diet be sure that you’re eating a wide variety of foods, try all those funny looking fruits and veg that you normally ignore. Don’t get bored – experiment, there’s a recipe on the internet for absolutely everything.
Lots of people have food that doesn’t agree them, this isn’t a reason to give up. Find a solution, there is always an alternative.
Breakfasts
• Fat free live yoghurt (add fruit, crushed almonds)
• Oat porridge made with water or 0% fat milk with summer berries
• Scrambled eggs on wholewheat toast (with smoked salmon or a slice of bacon with all the fat removed)
Lunches
• Big raw veg salad with grilled fish or tinned mackerel/tuna + two ryvitas
• Greek salad made with fat reduced feta + ½ a pitta
• Cottage cheese with a small baked potato
• Grilled chicken breast (no skin) with mixed salad
• Homemade vegetable soup and one slice of wholewheat bread
Dinners
• Any grilled meat with all fat removed and steamed veg and a small portion of rice or other grain
• Any grilled fish with steamed veg and a small portion of rice or other grain
• Marinated tofu with stir fry veg
Liven up your veg with a splash of balsamic vinegar and/or a sprinkling of sesame seeds and use a wide variety of veg
Use a spray oil for cooking
Desserts
• Fresh fruit salad
• Frozen grapes (or try a wedge of pineapple on a stick)
• A bowl of cherries in season
• Frozen fat free yoghurt lolly
• Iced Berries (whiz a few spoons of fat free yoghurt with some previously frozen berries)
Extras
Herbal teas
1 cup of 0% fat milk (try adding ¼ tsp of decaf coffee and whisk to make a latte)
Herbs and spices to flavour
Snacks
Try to avoid snacking but if you must choose from the following:
2 cubes of a good quality dark chocolate
Crudites – carrot, celery, pepper etc. (make a dip with a couple of spoons of fat free yoghurt mixed with chopped cucumber and fresh mint)
2 ryvitas with a small cube of fat reduced cheese (or a laughing cow spread)
a few almonds
A piece of fruit (put it on a stick and freeze for a tasty ice treat)
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Filed under Nutrition by on Jul 31st, 2009.
These guidelines help with healthy eating habits, with all its attendant benefits:
1. Eat regularly and don’t skip meals.
2. Always eat breakfast, a small amount of protein and some fruit is fine.
3. Reduce portion sizes, Read more on The 9 Rules of Good Nutrition…
Filed under Nutrition by on Jul 20th, 2009.
