Sunday, December 30, 2012

Top Australian Popular weight loss or Fitness diets

Diets with fewer carbohydrates and more protein and Countless dieting fads have been rammed down our throats: milkshakes, detox, Atkins, CSIRO - and, of course with some of them working  to get us temporary relief  and some also causing harm in the long run. The perfect plan for you will depend on your unique food preferences and habits

Different diets available in the Australian market

1. The atkins diet

2. Jenny craig diet

3. Weight watchers

4. Dukan diet

5.CSIRO diet

5. Cambridge diet

weight loss diet plan australia

The Great Australian Diet Reviews

Consumer Reports recently measured the leading diet programs on the market, including Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and Slim Fast. Although these three programs took the top spots overall based on an aggregation of factors

The Total WellBeing Diet 

The diet was developed by the Australian government ( CSIRO) in response to an obesity epidemic that rivals that of the U.S. It claims to balance a well-rounded diet with a high level of protein, and even a dash of exercise

The rate of overweight and obese adults in Australia has almost doubled over the last 20 years, making the country one of the heaviest developed nations, according to the Australian Department of Health and Aging. Below is the plan

Breakfast

  • 3/4 cup of high-fiber breakfast cereal with 250 milliliters low-fat milk
  • 1 serving of fresh fruit
Lunch
  • Egg-and-salad sandwich on two slices of whole-grain bread with two boiled eggs, lettuce and spring onions
  • 1 banana
Dinner
  • Coat a 200-gram chicken breast fillet in Moroccan spices, fry in 2 teaspoons of canola oil
  • Serve with 11/2 cups of steamed sweet corn, broccoli, and pumpkin While the menu looks appetizing,

 

How does the plan compare to Atkins and South Beach ?

While Atkins and South Beach don't emphasize physical activity as part of the plans -- an attractive feature to some dieters who aren't motivated to move -- the Total WellBeing Diet promotes exercise as one of its cornerstones.

The Grammy award winner  and singer Adele and her partner, charity campaigner Simon Konecki, have recently gone on a double diet, and shed almost a stone (approx 6.4 kilos) each within a month by following a strict vegetarian diet and going jogging

Model Miranda Kerr tells why she believes the blood type diet is best for her. The 26-year-old started following the blood-type eating plan six years ago after her naturopath gave her the book, Eat Right 4 Your Type (Putnam) by Peter D'Adamo. The diet's celebrity followers include Demi Moore, Elizabeth Hurley and Courteney Cox Arquette.

5-factor diet  

Devised by celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, the five-week plan involves eating five meals daily, using five ingredients per meal (including protein, good fats, healthy carbs, fibre and a sugar-free beverage). Dieters must also complete 25-minute work-outs, five times weekly, but are allowed one "cheat day" per week (when you can eat whatever you want).

Who's allegedly been on it: Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keyes, Kanye West and Eva Mendez.

The maple syrup diet

Created by US naturopath Stanley Burroughs, this hardcore weight-loss strategy involves drinking a mixture of water, maple syrup, lemon juice and cayenne pepper for around 10 days. No food is allowed.

Who's allegedly been on it: Beyoncé Knowles and Ashanti.

The macrobiotic diet

The original macrobiotic diet was invented by a Japanese man, and it had incremental steps in it, the last being to eat only brown rice and water. As most people would agree that this is not a healthy diet, devotees have embraced a modern-day version of it which includes fruit, vegetables, whole grains and soy products. The key is high-fibre and low-fat.

Who's allegedly been on it: Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and Joe Pesci.

According to forbes ,  Consumer Reports released its latest data on the leading diet programs on the market. Jenny Craig, Slim Fast and Weight Watchers take the top three spots  by way of an aggregation of hundreds of published studies from the past six years.

Chicken ( LBD-friendly foods) Low Bloating diet

The protein you gain from chicken will keep you feeling fuller for longer, and lean meat such as chicken helps to stabilize your blood sugar levels. This is great news if you want to reduce bloating and gas because often when we are hungry we reach for carbohydrates or sugary foods; both of which contribute to bloating.

How to eat it: Have a chicken salad, using chicken breasts, lettuce, cucumber, almonds, lemon juice, basil and olive oil.

Yoghurt ( LBD-friendly foods)
Yoghurt is an LBD friendly food for lots of reasons. Firstly, it’s high in water, which helps combat any issues you have with water retention. Eating a dollop or two of yogurt before your big night out also puts good bacteria into your gut and, in turn, this reduces the gas that you have within your body.

80 per cent of the gas that causes bloating is the result of your digestive process and so, understandably, anything that aids your digestive process will help to reduce the swelling and discomfit. 

How to eat it: You can eat yogurt plain, add it to a smoothie or mix it in with oats and nuts.

Weight gain due to medication

Fewer than 5 percent of Americans who are overweight got that way because of their medications, suggests research by Louis Aronne, MD, director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Some drugs drive up weight by making you drowsy or lethargic, which means you'll burn fewer calories throughout the day. Others affect brain chemistry in a way that trips hunger switches. Because everyone reacts differently to these drugs, it's virtually impossible to predict how much you might gain during treatment

Gastric bypass surgery

Gastric bypass surgery works for many  but also comes with concerns about safety: "Infection, bleeding, and intestinal obstruction are real risks. Bariatric surgery is also rising in popularity —using staples or bands to reduce the stomach from a wine bottle to a couple of grapes (Bariatric surgery cures type 2 diabetes in three out of four patients and eliminates high blood pressure in three out of five patients)

Medical Tourism

The average cost of heart bypass surgery in the United States, for example, is $70,000. In India, the same surgery costs only $7,000—a whopping 90 percent less. For the many uninsured or  people  who cant afford to take medical insurance in United states and around the world  this a very much viable option.  The Joint Commission International (USA) has given its approval to 240 hospitals around the world to enable people to take benefit of these low cost medical facilities. The Joint Commission is the largest and most respected accreditation agency in the United States

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Roadside Dentists In india

These roadside doctors , even though their methods are a bit crude ( and possibly dont have a medical degree and qualifications),  they provide a cheap service  for the poor people who cant afford  a regular dentist  or denture services in India.

Warning: This Video contains a tooth  extraction that can be a bit confronting

THE Roadside Dentist OF JAIPUR , India

Pushkar and Pyara Singh are just like any other dentist except for the fancy chairs, fans, servants, x-rays, and gadgets. But who needs all that ?

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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Are these good mushrooms ?

My veggie garden  has just randomly suddenly started  sprouting mushrooms, the mushrooms are real flat and big  and massive sizes.. Do any of you guys think these mushrooms are edible .I dont have any information on mushrooms and which ones are edible

Here is the photo of the mushrooms !!

wild mushroom

Are these mushrooms edible

if so i  have just got a  nice crop for free..anyone in the know can you please leave me a comment

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Quick tips to get a flat belly quickly !!





Here are some quick tried and tested tips  that i have used to reduce my belly within a month

- Avoid excessive eating ( eat in small portions throughout the day - avoid large meals).
- Avoid high calorie and high fat foods especially animal meat ( eat lean meat).
- Avoid foods made of refined products made up of Flour and consume high-fibre foods.
- Avoid aerated drinks and sweets ( sugar content)


- Eat small but frequent meals to help proper digestion.
- Leave a gap of two hours between your dinner and sleep time( have lessor no carbs for dinner).
- Do not combine eating with other activities like reading or watching television.
- If you have digestive disorders or gastric problem consult a nutritionist to enhance your digestive system.
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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Are sliced and stored onions bad for bacteria ?

 

Are cut onions bad

I have used an onion which has been left in the fridge, and sometimes I don't use a whole one at one time, so save the other half for later.

Now with this info, I have changed my mind.... will buy smaller onions in the future.

onions are a huge magnet for bacteria, especially uncooked onions. You should never plan to keep a portion of a sliced onion.. He says it's not even safe if you put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in your refrigerator.

onions- bacteria contamination

It's already contaminated enough just by being cut open and out for a bit, that it can be a danger to you (and doubly watch out for those onions you put in your hotdogs at the baseball park!)

SO ARE ONIONS REALLY BACTERIA ATRRACTERS

The notion that onions are a "bacteria magnet" may stem from an old wives' tale dating at least as far back as the 1500s, when it was believed that distributing raw onions around a residence guarded against the bubonic plague and other diseases by "absorbing the elements of infection." Believe it or not, though it has no scientific basis whatsoever, some people still believe this today.

onions contamination hygiene bacteria

Is It True that Onions Are 'Magnets for Bacteria'?
By Dr. Joe Schwarcz, McGill University

Onions as Bacteria Magnets
The Chemist's Kitchen, 6 April 2009

Refrigerate Cut Onions for Best Storage
Charlotte Observer, 2 January 2008

Food Safety Facts: Mayonnaise and Dressings
Association for Dressings and Sauces

Onions and Flu
Urban Legends, 23 October 2009

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