YOU on a Diet .....

[jezzie]

•Food Fit for Your Kidneys

What heart helper can also keep your kidneys feeling fine? It's fish.

That's right. The omega-3s in fatty fish (like salmon) not only help your heart stay healthy, but they seem to keep kidney cancer away, too. Women in a study who ate fatty fish on a fairly regular basis lowered their risk of kidney cancer by 44 percent.

Mega Omegas

It's no fish tale! Almost 15 years of data show that when salmon and other fatty fish (like sardines and herring) regularly show up on your dinner plate, you could be giving kidney cancer the big kiss-off.

Researchers suspect that certain omega-3 fats in the fish may change the immune response of cancer cells in a way that thwarts their invasive process. But it's got to be fatty fish; slim swimmers (like cod) can have 20 to 30 times less omega-3s.

Fatty fish are also chock-full of vitamin D, which may play a protective role as well.

RealAge Benefit: Eating only healthful fat can make your RealAge 3.4 years younger.

[willyd]

Has anyone lost on this program i have the book,but never tried the diet.

[jezzie]

Originally Posted by willyd

Has anyone lost on this program i have the book,but never tried the diet.

I've lost twenty pounds.
How did you like the book? Did it make sense to you.

[willyd]

I really like the book but it seems like to many carbs for a day.Is your weight lose slow?

[jezzie]

Originally Posted by willyd

I really like the book but it seems like to many carbs for a day.Is your weight lose slow?

It is not a 'low carb' plan. ... And yes, my weight loss has been slow.

[jezzie]

6 Foods to Keep Your Mind Young

Did you know? Fish -- as well as these five other foods -- can help keep your mind young, too.

From YOU: The Owner’s Manual, by RealAge experts Michael F. Roizen, MD, and Mehmet C. Oz, MD

Generally, what’s harmful to your heart also is harmful to your brain. Make no mistake about it -- while fried potato skins are busting your buttons, there’s also a portion that gets shuttled up through your arteries to your gray matter.

Saturated fats, for example, clog arteries that lead to your brain, putting you at risk of stroke, while omega-3 fatty acids -- the good fats found in fish -- are helpful for your brain because they help keep your arteries clear. They also alter your neurotransmitters and reduce depression.

These are the best foods to keep your brain and RealAge young:

* Nuts: Nuts contain monounsaturated fats to keep your arteries clear, as well as levels of precursors of serotonin to boost mood.
1 ounce of nuts a day is just right. (More is fine, but be careful of calorie overload.) An ounce is about 12 walnuts or 24 almonds.

* Fish: especially wild salmon, whitefish, tilapia, catfish, flounder, mahi mahi. Fish contain artery-clearing omega-3 fatty acids.
Aim for 13.5 ounces of fish a week, or 3 servings, each about the size of your fist.

* Soybeans: Soybeans contain heart- and artery-healthy protein, fiber, and fats. 1 cup of soybeans a day.

* Tomato juice and spaghetti sauce: Tomatoes contain folate, lycopene, and other nutrients to keep arteries young.
8 ounces a day of juice or 2 tablespoons of spaghetti sauce a day.

* Olive oil, nut oils, fish oils, flaxseed, avocados: All of these foods contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
25% of daily calories should be healthy fats.

* Real chocolate (at least 70% cocoa): Real chocolate increases dopamine release and provides flavonoids, which keep arteries young.
1 ounce a day (to replace milk chocolate)

[jezzie]

What a great Oprah show.
Wish I had the Discovery Health channel to see the complete Truth About Food series.

Instead I absolutely have to get that book The Truth About Food by Jill Fullerton-Smith.

Did anyone else get to see Dr. Oz.?

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[jezzie]

Stepping on a scale is the primary way that people measure the success of their diet, Dr. Oz says, "because it's easy to do. But it's actually misleading in many ways."

For one thing, muscle weighs more than fat. By turning fat to muscle, you'll weigh more even though you'll be healthier.

Also, weight doesn't tell you where the fat is. Fat around your legs and thighs is relatively harmless, but fat around your waist can lead to serious medical problems.

Instead of focusing on the number on the scale, Dr. Oz says to focus on the number around your waist.

The ideal waistline for women is 32 and a half inches and 35 inches for a man—a goal that is achievable by everyone, no matter your age, Dr. Oz says.

"Mike and I are doctors," Dr. Oz says. "I want you guys to look beautiful out there … but I want you to be alive to enjoy it. And that's what this is all about."

[jezzie]

Dr. Oz says there's an organ inside all of us that plays a key role in making us fat—the omentum. "This organ literally pumps chemicals into your body and it holds the secrets … to los[ing] weight."

The omentum is the fat organ connected to your stomach that's only purpose is to catch and store fat. When the fat is stored in your stomach, your body has easy access to it. The fat then creates an inflammatory process that irritates your arteries and puts you at risk for blocked arteries.

A healthy omentum, like the one Oprah's holding, should be "lacy, like stockings," Dr. Oz says. "The omentum, you'll notice, is transparent and thin."

An unhealthy omentum, like the one Dr. Oz holds, is heavy with fat. While the omentum he's holding is thick and fatty, Dr. Oz says the person it once belonged to—who died of heart disease—was just 30 to 40 pounds overweight.

"When someone's beer bellied, you know how it gets that tense, big look? That's this," he says. "That's [the omentum] pushing up against your stomach, and it coils up in there."

[PrairieMystic]

I seen Dr. Oz on Oprah today.. He was great!
I actually got distracted so I watched Oprah twice today. I wonder if she'll have him on once a month like she did with Dr. Phil a long time ago. I think it would be great if she did.

[jezzie]

Yes he has been coming on once a month and I love it.
Wish I had the Discovery Health Channel though.


Breakfast is also a key component to Dr. Oz's diet plan. "People who eat breakfast every day are thinner," he says. "Jump start your metabolism with breakfast—don't miss it!"

Dr. Roizen says people should try to automate their breakfast and lunch. "Why we get so fat is we have so many choices…we want one of everything," he says.

For breakfast, Dr. Roizen says you should have the same thing or the same small variety of things every day. Steel-cut oatmeal, whole grain cereals and egg-white omelets are great options. Then, do the same thing at lunch.

Find a lunch that's satisfying and stick with it. Then, come dinner time, you can enjoy a variety of options!

When soggy cereal and steel-cut oatmeal loses its appeal, whip up one of Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen's favorite breakfast treats!

The Quick Magical Breakfast Blaster
2 servings, 136 calories per serving

1 scoop (1/3 cup) Soy protein (like Nature's Plus Spiru-Tein)
1/2 tablespoon flaxseed oil
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 large ripe banana (or other fruits of your choice)
1/2 tablespoon apple juice concentrate or honey
1 teaspoon Psyillium seed husks

Peel banana; break into chunks. Put all ingredients in a blender. Add 12 ounces of water and ice, as well as powdered vitamins. Cover, blend until fairly smooth.

[jezzie]

Pre-Breakfast:
2 cups half decaf with evaporated milk
almnds

Breakfast:
slow-cook oatmeal w/cinnamon, buckwheat honey
apple

Snack:
Dan Active
banana

Lunch:
whole wheat pasta w/sauce and parmesan
salad

Snack:
4 oz. Concord grape/cranberry 100% juice
walnut halves

Dinner:
salmon (baked in garlic, olive oil, vinegar)
asparagus

[willyd]

I think i will start the diet later today after i go to the store and stock up.

[vessel of prayer]

Jezzie, thanks for the compliment. I tivoed Dr Oz. Going to go and watch him while I ride my bike. I want that book.

[jezzie]

•Living La Vida Yoga

Stopping those creeping cholesterol numbers would be grand -- especially if you could do it drug-free.

One option: Live a yoga lifestyle. It could drop LDL levels as much as 26 percent in a year, according to a study. So what's a yoga lifestyle? Well, it's more than simply posing and stretching. Here are all the steps involved.

More Than a Poser

People who live a yoga-based lifestyle don't just stretch and pose for a set amount of time each day. They take a holistic approach to health by also eating right, getting enough restorative sleep, and generally trying to maintain a positive attitude.

Benefits Abound

Turns out that's a powerful combo. In one study, doing all those things together for a year not only slashed people's cholesterol levels but also had an impact on heart disease. Heart disease lesions appeared less severe in nearly half of the people who had shown signs of the disease at the beginning of the study.

RealAge Benefit: A physical activity program that builds stamina, strength, and flexibility can make your RealAge as much as 8.1 years younger.

[jezzie]

Pre-Breakfast:
2 cups half decaf with evaporated milk
almnds

Breakfast:
slow-cooked oatmeal w/cinnamon, buckwheat honey
6 oz. can of V-8

Snack:
6 oz. soy milk
banana, large clump of grapes

Lunch:
whole wheat pasta w/sauce and parmesan
salad w/oil & vinegar
grapes

Snack:
2 deviled egg halves
large clump of grapes

Dinner:
grilled swiss on organic 7 grain w/flax bread
sweet potato
banana

[jezzie]

•Take Back Summer Damage

Did you spend a little too much time in the sun this summer? Here's a pain-free way to undo some of the damage: Moisturize.

That's right. Research shows it really does help improve the condition of your skin. After 25 weeks of regular use by women in a study, 3-D texture measurements revealed less photo damage and blotchiness and fewer fine lines and coarse wrinkles. And this kind of moisturizer may have an edge.

Waning Wrinkles

Any moisturizer can help improve your skin. But a moisturizer that contains an antiaging ingredient can be particularly effective. Antiaging ingredients typically found in moisturizers include glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, and salicylic acid. Women who used a cream with glycolic acid for 25 weeks saw even better results than the regular moisturizer group.

Healthy Tips

• Look for foods containing vitamins A and C, zinc, lean proteins, and essential fatty acids. These are great for healthy skin.
• Leave the skin on fruits and vegetables (wash well) and eat raw or lightly cooked for optimal nutrition.
• Minimize intake of simple or high glycemic-index carbs, such as enriched bread or flour products, processed and refined foods, candy, and soft drinks. These are often nutrient poor and high in sugar.
• Include complex or low-glycemic index carbohydrates, such as whole-grain breads and cereals, and legumes.

[vessel of prayer]

I really enjoyed Dr Oz. That was a very interesting show. But still could not find him on tv. Will try again tonight. Maybe I do not have the correct dis health channel? I think there is a couple of them. I did watch Biggest Loser last night and I love that show.

[Lizett]

hello,
i have heard a lot about Dr. Oz and im very interested. I have done atkins for 4 years and lost over 100 Lbs, gained 10 Lbs back and now cant lose anymore. I tried induction and didnt lose anything. Im really frustrated especially with the food choices. Can you explain to me whats allowed in Dr. Oz's and whats not? can you eat pork? meats? lean meats? corn? etc...

I think I might buy the book....

[jezzie]

What Should You Eat?

As you choose from the five major food groups, focus on foods that are low in calories and high in nutrients. Eating this way helps you get the necessary vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, and fats without getting more calories than you need to maintain your weight.

After you've kicked out nutritional felons like simple sugars and trans fats, stock your fridge, freezer, and pantry with these items:

Fruits and veggies: Aim for four servings of fruit and five servings of vegetables daily. A serving fits in the palm of your hand.

High-fiber fruits and veggies like broccoli, apples, and raspberries will help satisfy your hunger longer than low-fiber produce. Are you getting enough fruits and veggies?

Whole grains: Whole-grain breads, cereals, rice, and pasta are high in fiber and B vitamins. They slow digestion and help keep blood-sugar levels steady.

Low-fat or nonfat dairy: Yogurt, cottage cheese, and milk provide calcium for strong bones.

Lean meats: If you eat meat, choose skinless chicken and turkey for lean protein options. Fish is another wise choice because it's a great source of heart-healthy fats. Check out the top five low-mercury, heart-healthy fish.

Nuts: Crunchy, satisfying, and full of healthful fats, an ounce of nuts per day makes the perfect snack for people managing their waists. Read why.

The best diet meets your nutritional needs and provides just enough calories to fuel your day. So if you're satisfied with your current weight, balance your daily calorie intake with your physical activity level.

If you're trying to shed a few pounds, making the kitchen switches outlined above is a great first step in getting more of the healthy-but-still-fills-you-up foods into your diet.

[jezzie]

Restock Your Fridge

The first step to getting on the path to better eating is to take stock of your pantry! Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen say there are five ingredients that should be banned from your diet forever.

The first ingredient to avoid is hydrogenated oil, which often masquerades as partially hydrogenated oil. Dr. Roizen says we should also eliminate sugar and high fructose corn syrup from our foods. "We eat 63 pounds of [high fructose corn syrup] a year, which puts 33 pounds on the typical American," he says.

Enriched flour is the fourth ingredient to avoid. "[Enriched] means they took all the good stuff out and put a little back," Dr. Roizen says. In 1960, Americans didn't use enriched flour, but today we consume 63 pounds a year, he says.

The fifth offenders are white foods —including bleached flour. The only white items you should have in your fridge are egg whites, cauliflower and fish, Dr. Roizen says.

Finished clearing your kitchen of bad fats, sugars, and carbs? Start shopping for the good-for-your-waist foods that make it easy (and automatic!) to eat right.

Include fire-extinguisher munchies -- good foods that will put out three-alarm starvation fires. Pick up ready-to-eat snacks for those times you're likely to reach for waist-killing chips or sweets.

Our list includes almonds, peanuts, or walnuts; bags of prechopped fruits and veggies; dried fruit (apricots, cranberries); and edamame (soybeans -- look for microwavable bags in the frozen-food section).

Plus, snacking on edamame will boost your bone health, and munching on a handful of nuts will promote heart health.
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Food Shopping

Whole grains (bread, cereal, rice, pasta) provide the foundation of a healthful diet.

You should consume 6 to 11 servings a day from this food group.

Not only are whole grains nutrient-packed but they are also high in fiber that aids in the prevention of colon cancer and other digestive disorders.

Overall, the trick to navigating through grocery store aisles is to look for less . . . on the label. Generally, fewer ingredients equal better foods.

For instance, natural foods that come from the ground usually don't require labels. That's why any produce is basically OK for you.

One caveat: Make sure it has a great feel, a healthy smell, and has not been waxed.

Also, we believe in working from the inside of the store out, so that heat and bacteria have less time to sap nutrients from your produce before you get home.
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[jezzie]

Some of the principles:

* Make Your Eating Plan Automatic
Over a 14-day period, train yourself to make good-for-YOU menu choices. You’ll reprogram your body so YOU will be in charge of what you’re eating.

Eat three main meals, plus snacks, so you’re never hungry.
Eat the same things for breakfast and lunch almost every day. Yes, every day. People who minimize food choices lose more weight.

* Remember That Waist Is More Important Than Weight
Because of its proximity to vital organs, belly fat is the most dangerous fat you can carry, and it is one of the strongest predictors of health risks (heart disease, diabetes, and more bad stuff) associated with obesity.

Ditch the scale in favor of the tape measure.
Measure your waist and aim small: Ideal is 32½ inches or less for women and 35 inches or less for men.

* Stay Satisfied
To lose weight, you need to eat.

Eat often -- five or six times throughout the day -- so you’re constantly satisfied. Slipping into starvation mode makes your body want to store fat.

Eat plenty of fiber in the morning; it helps control afternoon cravings.

Check food labels: Don’t buy anything with more than 4 grams of saturated fat or 4 grams of any sugar (especially high-fructose corn syrup) per serving.

Sat fat is an aging fat that’s bad for your whole body, and simple sugars make you crave high-calorie foods.

Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night. Fatigue also makes you crave sugary foods. Why? They release the brain chemicals that a lack of sleep leaves you short on.

Eat a little healthy fat -- like a handful of walnuts -- about 20 minutes before a meal. It will take the edge off, so you won’t be tempted to overeat.

Choose elegance over force: Weight-loss battles are won when you diet smart, not hard.

[jezzie]

•Top 10 Veggies List

Make sure the vegetables you eat the most are the most nutritious veggies you can eat.

If you're a broccoli lover, you've picked a winner.

From a list of 10 of the most commonly consumed vegetables in the country, broccoli holds the top spot for having the most phytochemicals -- compounds everyone's urged to consume because they protect against chronic diseases. At the bottom of the list? Cucumbers, described by some people as "water you can eat."

The 9 runners-up to broccoli were spinach, yellow onions, red peppers, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, lettuce, celery, and cucumbers. Red peppers actually beat out broccoli in terms of having the highest levels of antioxidants.

The same researchers also have rated 10 of the most popular fruits. Cranberries -- with the most phytochemicals and the most antioxidants -- topped that list, followed by apples, red grapes, strawberries, peaches, lemons, pears, bananas, oranges, grapefruit, and pineapple.

Food scientists aren't ranking veggies just to satisfy their curiosity, by the way. They're contemplating a bioactivity index (BI) for dietary cancer prevention to help grocery shoppers quickly spot the fruits and veggies that have the biggest health benefits.


These should give you the basic idea until you read the book.
Nice to meet you.

[Lizett]

Thank You for the response, this sounds to good to be true. So if i have mushrooms, corn and lean pork for dinner its ok? Do you find this easy to follow? I just want to lose another 10-15 Lbs and maintain and not be so hungry/grumpy all day.

I think i will buy the book

[jezzie]

I personally find it much easier than low carb.
I finally admitted to myself that I couldn't low carb for life.

But my loss is much slower than with it was with Atkins.
I'm b i g eater.

And Congratulations on your loss. That's amazing.