Good Carbs versus Bad Carbs...

Vegetarian Nutrition - The word “carbs” is everywhere these days, and there are many diets which are either “for” carbs or “against” carbs.

The public is getting confused about all this confusion over carbs, and nobody seems to really understand what to do when dieting these days.

So we’ll explain the simple truth about carbs and what it takes to begin losing weight immediately.

A “carb” is just a short hand way of saying “a carbohydrate”.  A carbohydrate is a special type of calorie which contains extra energy, which is why you’ll feel more energetic when eating foods which are rich in carbohydrates. For example, if you eat a bag of candy or a piece of cake then you’ll feel very energetic afterwards, because these are foods which are rich in excess carbs.

The truth is that not all carbs are fattening, because there are different types of carbs — there are “good carbs” and there are “bad carbs” too.  However, if you are overweight (or if you’re one of those people who has been overweight since childhood) then it’s 99% certain that your daily foods contain too many bad carbs — and not enough good carbs.

Sugar is a type of bad carb, and most people think they know how to avoid sugar. But the truth is that sugar has MANY different forms which are very hard to spot in foods. …And this is why you’ll never lose weight until you learn to eat good carbs only. For example, most people falsely believe that eating foods sweetened with honey are somehow healthier than eating foods sweetened with sugar — but in reality honey is just as fattening as sugar. In fact, honey is filled with the same fattening carbs as sugar.

Why is this true?

This is true because honey (and other bad carbs) cause your blood sugar level to rise sharply after a meal (which is why you’ll feel energetic after eating a honey based meal).  This causes you to gain weight because when your blood sugar rises then your body is forced to over-produce a hormone called “insulin” (because insulin is needed to help process excess blood sugar). …And when your body produces too much insulin then fat storage will occur.

But if you eat good carbs (instead of bad carbs) then your blood sugar level will not skyrocket after each meal, and thus you can burn fat and lose weight much easier. Plus, you’ll feel energetic all day on a more even level, without the “highs” and “lows” that most overweight people experience.

So to begin losing weight you need to change the types of foods that you eat each day, and you can do this by learning about the Fat Burning Foods included in our new online diet.

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Vegetarian Nutrition - Iron Rich Foods For Vegetarians

By Peter J Lee

Vegetarian Nutrition - Iron is an important element for your body to utilize in hemoglobin, which transports oxygen in your blood to all the other parts of your body. It is also necessary for many other metabolic reactions in your body. Iron deficiency and the resulting anemia is the most widespread mineral deficiency.

Iron is needed for your body to form the red pigment in your blood, also known as hemoglobin. The iron within your hemoglobin combines with oxygen and takes it throughout your whole body, its organs and its tissues. The average human body contains between 3.5 and 4.5 grams of iron, and two-thirds of that is in your hemoglobin. The rest of your iron is stored in your bone marrow, spleen and liver. A very small amount is also stored in myoglobin, which stores oxygen in the tissue of your muscles.

If your body is deficient in its stores of iron, it can lead to anemia. If the iron stores become depleted, then your synthesis of hemoglobin can be inhibited. Symptoms of anemia include pallor, loss of appetite, insomnia, headaches, breathlessness, lack of stamina and tiredness. All of these symptoms are associated with a lowered oxygen supply to your organs and tissues. Iron is also important to your immune system, so people with low levels of iron have a lower resistance to infection.

Research has also shown that low levels of iron can be associated with impaired function of the brain. Iron deficiency in infants can result in behavior problems and impaired learning ability.

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional problem worldwide. It has been stated by researchers that two-thirds of children and women of child-bearing age in third-world countries suffer from a lack of iron. And one third of the people in those areas suffer from severe iron deficiency and anemia.

If you are a vegetarian, you will not get iron from meat, which is a usual source of haem. In plant foods, you will find only non-haem iron. This iron is harder to absorb, so more plant foods must be eaten to take in proper amounts of iron.

The rate at which your body can absorb iron from vegetables is also influenced by the other things you may eat with your meals. Phosphates in plant foods can inhibit the rate of absorption, as can the tannin that is often found in tea. Fiber may also inhibit iron absorption.

Vitamin C helps your body to absorb plant-type iron. These include leafy green vegetables, green peppers and citrus fruits. Alcohol, amino acids, sugars and citric acid also helps your body better absorb iron.

Some of the better foods high in iron for a vegetarian life include dried fruits, kidney beans, lentils, blackstrap molasses, leafy green vegetables and whole grain flours and cereals.

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Vegetarian Life - Best 2 Ayurvedic Herbs For Weight Loss

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Mark_P_Knowles] Mark P Knowles

Best Ayurvedic Herbs For Weight Loss

Ayurvedic medicine (meaning the science of life) is a comprehensive system of medicine that combines natural therapies with a highly personalized approach to maintaining health. It is a 5000 year old healing practice that originated in India. In many contexts it is used to treat diseases, and recently, it has been used for weight loss. Ayurveda places equal emphasis on body, mind and spirit and strives to restore the innate harmony of every individual.

In Ayurveda treatment, there is the concept that everything is composed of five basic elements: ether/space, air, fire, water and earth. These are similar to elements in Chinese Medicine. The elements combine to form the metabolic body types, called doshas. To achieve the best results with any Ayurvedic weight loss program, it's best to know your dosha.

The Top 2 Ayurvedic Herbs for Trimming some Inches are:

1) Gymnema

An Ayurvedic botanical, is known as the "destroyer of sugar" because in ancient times Ayurvedic physicians observed that chewing a few leaves of Gymnema suppressed the taste of sugar. It is used today all over India and other countries where Ayurveda is practiced primarily for controlling blood sugar.

2) Guggul

Known as the "Fat Killer," Guggul is a powerful resin extract that comes from the small, thorny mukul myrrh tree. It is known in Ayurveda for its ability to help rid the body of unwanted fat, increase cellular fire, and support healthy cholesterol levels and liver function. Guggul is not a nutritive tonic in itself but it helps to catalyze tissue regeneration, increases white blood cells count and helps with conditions of arthritis, gout, nervous disorders, diabetes, obesity, and skin disease.

Recently, it's come to my attention that an Ayruvedic formulation has been released that combines these two herbs. NutriiVeda was launched by Zrii and is starting to show results with fat loss, maintaining blood sugar levels, curbing appetite cravings, and promoting greater energy levels. It is backed by the Chopra Center so you know it comes from a strong Ayruvedic Remedies tradition. Good luck out there busting those guts and trimming those thighs.

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Vegetarian Nutrition - How to Get Skinny Quick!

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Christopher_Heffron] Christopher Heffron

How to Get Skinny Quick!

Exercise will help speed up your metabolism, which in turn allows you to lose your excess weight more quickly. A lot of people try to lose weight by not eating and exercising and this is just silly. The adage that burning more calories than you take in is wrong.

All you need to do is this--eat! As soon as you wake up in the morning, be sure to eat. Also, it is crucial that you eat six times throughout the day; with extra carbs in the morning. Each meal should include some vegetarian protein, a food with mono-unsaturated fat, and some complex carbohydrates. With your metabolism as high as it'll ever get by sticking with this diet, your body will become lean, mean, and terrific at burning fat.

Dirty air with smoke and other pollutants are around us everyday, along with all the foods that we eat being full of carcinogens and other toxins. Your body tries to safeguard you against toxins by storing them up within the fatty tissue.

In order to rid yourself of these toxins and get thin, there are a couple things you need to do. One helpful way of detoxing your body while also losing inches is using a fat burning body wrap. The benefit of this action is the increased ability your body will now possess to begin metabolizing fat.

Additionally, you will rid yourself of toxins which in turn will allow you to lose a large number of inches from your fat reserves. Getting your hopes up about being skinny and sticking with this regimen will not only help your body become its best, but it will help your mind become happier, healthier, and more relaxed.

Sure, exercise plays a crucial role in keeping thin, but your main focus should be watching what foods you are eating. Nobody should have to work out or exercise for more than twenty minutes, three days per week, if they are drinking adequate water and eating healthily. By doing these things, you can meet your goal and get skinny quick!

It actually is this easy. There's only three things you need to do to be skinny - banish toxins from your body, change your eating habits, and do a few simple exercises.

No matter how you decide to alter your lifestyle in terms of nutrition and exercise, be certain to get detox your system regularly and to get consistent exercise. Without the proper nutrition, exercise, and detoxification regimen, you may be halting your weight loss efforts before they even begin.

If you're looking for a good program to help you lose 9 pounds every 11 days, I'd highly recommend you check out: Fat Loss 4 Idiots

Brandon Walsh­ is an Ezine Expert Author in the fields of nutrition and healthy living and has over 1,000,000 published article views.

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New Superfood – BARLEYmax®

New Superfoods in the news…

“It might look like another breakfast cereal — but this supergrain is a scientific breakthrough that has the potential to save lives.

Australian scientists have developed BARLEYmax® (BARLEYmax is a trademark of CSIRO Australia) — an all-natural grain that amazingly can help you stay slim, while helping to fight cancer and diabetes.

Its health benefits are supported by clinical trials conducted by CSIRO and published in scientific journals.

How does it work?

It has twice as much fibre as any other cereal, so more of it ends up in the large intestine.

It contains high levels resistant-starch to help build healthy intestinal bacteria.

It contains bacteria that can stave off serious disease, constipation and irritiable bowel-related illnesses.

What evidence is there?

CSIRO Human Nutrition’s animal and human trials found:

• BARLEYmax® breakfast cereals had a GI Glycaemic index (GI) of 50, compared to a conventional barley cereal GI of 77.
• The GL (glycaemic load) was only 40 per cent of most barley cereals and led to a substantially lower insulin response.
• BARLEYmax® has high levels of β-Glucan , a soluble fibre with cholesterol lowering properties.

What does it taste like?

The natural sweetness of means it has an appealing taste without added sugar.

Where can it be used?

BARLEYmax® can be used to produce:

• extruded and rolled breakfast cereals
• breads
• muffins
• health bars

This product was developed in Australia by the CSIRO – Enquiries to enquiries@csiro.au

Thanks to A Current Affair for this article.

Vegan Cheesy Lasagna

This recipe was soooooo unbelievable...even two of my meateating friends loved it. i, howe'ver, made it in a 9x13 dish. i used a pound of whole wheat lasagna noodles, 2 and 1/2 jars (26 oz each) of classico tomato and basil spaghetti sauce, i didn't use any tomato sauce, 24 oz of 5 spice tofu (i forget the brand), and 20 oz of frozen leaf spinach. this is the best lasagna ive ever had. including me, there were 5 people, and i still have about half left...it makes alot.

Vegan Cheesy Lasagna