Weight management and negative calorie foods

negative cal

One of the major problems faced by people trying to lose or maintain weight is how not to starve and, at the same time, how not to consume too many calories.

While no food is calorie free, there are a number of foods that are very low in calories and they are called “negative calorie foods.”  In fact their calorie content is so low that, the body has to spend more calories in ingestion, digestion and elimination, the net calorie consumption is negative.

For this reason, much less of these calories can possibly turn into fat in negative calorie foods as fewer calories are actually available to the body, assuming we don’t add calories with dressing, frying oil etc. This gives these foods a tremendous natural fat-burning advantage. We all should incorporate such foods into our diet whether it is for weight loss or weight management purpose.

Most of negative calorie foods are plant based, water vegetables and water fruits, and they commonly contain a lot of water locked in fibrous matrix.

You may be familiar with some healthy negative-calorie foods, such as:

variety of negative calorie foods

• Celery

• Grapefruit

• Kelp noodles 

• Lettuce, onions and greens
• Pickles, kimchi and sauerkraut

There are a large number of fruits and vegetables that are considered negative calorie foods. Here is a list provided by fatfreekitchen:

Negative calorie Foods

Negative Calorie Vegetables
Asparagus Beet Root Broccoli Cabbage Carrot Cauliflower Celery	Chicory Hot Chili Cucumber Garden cress Garlic Green Beans	Lettuce Onion Radish Spinach Turnip Zucchini
Negative Calorie Fruits
Apple Blueberries Cantaloupe Cranberry Grapefruit	Honeydew Lemon/Lime Mango Orange Papaya Peach	Pineapple Raspberry Strawberry Tomato Tangerine Turnip Watermelon

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Edible Arrangements: healthy food and a great gift

Fruit bouquet by Edible Arrangement

If you want to wow you friends and family with something healthy, try FRUIT BOUQUET by the company, Edible Arrangements. Edible Arrangements has a fresh fruit bouquet to make any occasion special - from birthdays, anniversaries and congratulations to business events and client gifts.

Their bouquets are made fresh with premium fruit arranged in a variety of stunning displays. Customers can visit one of over 1,000 stores worldwide, order online or via phone. Each bouquet can be complemented with chocolate dipped fruit including dipped strawberries, dipped pineapple daisies, dipped banana slices, dipped Granny Smith apple wedges and more!  You can make every occasion special with Edible Arrangements.

-         Their chocolate dipped fruit and creatively designed fresh fruit arrangements are always fresh, and delicious.

-         Use all natural fruits which contain no any preservatives or additives.

-         Customer service  is available 7 days a week and hundreds of their retail stores are open 7 days a week, offering same day delivery every day.

-         They are open until 7pm on weekdays, 5pm Saturdays and are open on Sundays too.

-         There is something to please kids also, “Kids and Kids at Heart Collection by Edible Arrangements.”

-         Some of the stores, which are individually owned and operated, may even contain kosher certified product.

Edible Arrangement delivers

First Edible Arrangement store was opened in 1999. Currently, there are over 1009 locations operating or coming soon throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Turkey, Hong Kong, Italy, Qatar and the Bahrain.

For more information, see

http://www.ediblearrangements.com/

1-877-363-7848      

Jane Fonda, 73, is still selling fitness videos

Jane Fonda fitness dvd

If you need some motivation to keep up with your new year resolution to stay fit, listen to Jane Fonda. Jane Fonda, 73, says that it is never too late and you can start working out in your 70s and 80s.

She recently released two new exercise DVDs for Baby Boomers, seniors and people who are out of shape:

Jane Fonda Prime Time: Fit and Strong

Jane Fonda Prime Time: Walk Out

She is still physically active, but not in the same way she used to be. She doesn't run anymore, but walks instead. She does a lot of walking, brisk but doable. Fonda doesn't lift heavy weights anymore but uses 3- to 5-pound hand weights. To sty on track, she also uses services of a personal trainer.

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World food crisis: Can the U.S. meet surging wheat demand?

U.S. wheat crop

It is impossible not to notice that in the past year food prices have increased. Prices have gone up due to rising global demand and that includes sugar, cocoa, coffee, corn product and, yes, also cereals. Wheat, one of the major commodities, is experiencing shortage. Wheat supplies are tight due a number of set backs.

Big wheat producer and exporters, Australia and Canada, have suffered crop damage due to wet weather and excessive rain. Wheat production in Russia, the world’s third- biggest grower last year, suffered severely after the worst drought in at least half a century in Russia, In fact, now, the dry weather in Russia may keep the country out of the export market for another year, and it may rely on Kazakhstan and Ukraine to meet a domestic grain shortfall, Additionally, there are signs of rather alarming dryness in a number of Middle Eastern countries, especially major producers such as Iran, Iraq and Syria, in addition to Russia,

wheat products

Because of these conditions, the U.S. produced wheat is the only savior of the world food crisis. The U.S. is world’s biggest exporter and accounts for 27 percent of global wheat trade. However, the experts think, the U.S. may not have the logistical capacity to meet rising global wheat demand. It is expected that the increased demand from the U.S. may lead to supply bottlenecks, delaying deliveries and intensifying competition among importers.

Wouldn’t it have been better, rather than spending on war or bailing out crooked banksters, to spend some stimulus money, during recession, to enhance our crop production and transport abilities. The whole world will be thanking us.

That is something to think about!

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TAEYOGA, a noble program for fitness and healing in the Los Angeles area

TaeYoga http://satori-in-hollywood.yolasite.com/

Anybody who sincerely workouts knows that, afterwards, the body can get sore and requires rest and healing. In Los Angeles, there are all kinds of personal trainers and boot camps. They charge a lot of money and can drive you to exhaustion. This can make you want to quit the program and  abandon your New Year resolution to get in shape.

However, there is a noble fitness program that combines the work-out with a massage to soothe and relax sore muscles.

Welcome to TAEYOGA, a program for fitness and healing in the Los Angeles area.

I suppose, the name TAEYOGA is derived from a combination of the words, Taekwon Do and Yoga. The trainer, a woman, has a background in Martial Arts. She has a second Degree Black Belt in Taekwon  Do (Karate) and she has taught in several schools and Youth Centers in Germany and here in Los Angeles.

With such a formidable background, she has developed a exercise system of  moves that are a mix of slow Martial  Arts techniques, Yoga stances  and stretches and some resistance training. There is no running or jumping involved and so it's easy on  your joints. People go to her place for a personal workout and to get in shape.

And, that is not all.

You can even get a healing massage from her expert hands, on a comfortable table, in a clean and quiet environment. She:

- has more than a decade of experience

- is certified by the German Athlete's Association in Fitness, Martial Arts and Massage.

- has learned massage under Dr. Wismach, head of sports medicine, massage and acupuncture in Germany.

- her massage is a blend of classic relaxation massage (swedish style), deep tissue work and techniques from Hawaii and India.

- her strong, firm touch is bound to promote healing and soothing.

Her studio is equipped for personal workout and massage. Apparently, hot shower is also available.

She can also provides out call service to help you  workout at your home.

Appointments are possible every day from 9am to 9.30pm

PRICES

Prices vary and can only be quoted after a thorough evaluation. So, contact her for the price quote, appointment and the location. As a general guideline:

- massage is $60 per hour or a dollar per minute.

- Work-out is $45 per hour.

- The fitness package is $75 that combines 45 minutes work-out/stretching and 45 minutes massage.

See, for more information:

http://satori-in-hollywood.yolasite.com/

satori (AT) email.com

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FYI

Satori  is a Japanese Buddhist term for enlightenment that literally means "understanding". In the Zen Buddhist tradition, satori refers to a flash of sudden awareness, or individual enlightenment, and is considered a "first step" or embarkation toward nirvana (Wikipedia).

Chef LeeLoo delivers delicious vegetarian cuisine in Los Angeles

www.chefleeloos.com

The vegetarian food has numerous health benefits and it can also help with weight management.  If you have been dreaming of vegetarian food, but have a busy work life or don’t know how to prepare, there is just the right kind of service for you in the Los Angeles area.

Los Angeles chef LeeLoo’s business has been busy serving vegetarian cuisine.  Basically, he acts as a personal chef with clients who hire him as part of their lifestyle.  5 days worth of vegetarian cuisine is delivered to the clients on every Sunday.

If you are just curious, you can sample chef’s service for a single week. The Sample week of full service cuisine, delivered to you, will include: Breakfast Bread Basket, Fresh Fruit Bowl, 5 Lunch Entres, 5 Appetizers, 5 Dinners, 2 Premium Beverages, Imported Snacks, and occasional extras!  

Fresh produce

The great news is, the chef delivers all over the Greater Los Angeles Area.

So, people, no more procrastination.

Start your New Year on a healthy note with chef LeeLoo.

Always remember to give advance notice, so that the chef has adequate lead time to acquire ingredients and fresh, superb quality produce for your delicious meal.

For more information, checkout the website:

Leeloo's Personal Chef Service. 

www.chefleeloos.com

Leeloo <at> ChefLeeloos.com

David Murdock’s recipe for longevity: 33 of the healthiest foods

Healthy food, fruits & vegetables

David H. Murdock is Chairman and owner of Dole Food Company, Inc., the world's largest producer and marketer of fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, packaged and frozen foods. Mr. Murdock advocates healthy eating to promote longevity. At 86, he is enjoying the robust health, energy, and mental creativity of someone many decades younger.  

His secret:
large quantities of fruit and vegetables, plus an hour of daily exercise.


He takes no pills, not even aspirin, and certainly no supplements -- everything he needs comes from his fish-vegetarian diet, which incorporates 30-40 different kinds of fruit and vegetables every week.

He does his own grocery shopping and spends 50-60 minutes on cardio and strength training every day. According to Mr. Murdock, by eating many fruits and vegetables in place of fast food and junk food, people could avoid obesity. Obesity accelerates aging even faster than smoking, according to scientific research.

Here is a list of 33 fruit and vegetables, the Healthiest Foods on Earth, by Mr. Murdock:

Apple	Blackberries	Broccoli
Avocado	Blueberries	Butternut Squash
Banana	Cherries	Carrot
Cantaloupe	Cranberries	Cauliflower
Kiwi	Raspberries	Green Cabbage
Mango	Strawberries	Kale
Orange		Mushrooms
Papaya		Pumpkin
Pineapple		Red Bell Pepper
Plums & Prunes	Artichoke	Spinach
Pomegranate	Arugula	Sweet Potato
Watermelon	Asparagus	Tomato

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gift ideas: popular healthy cookbooks of 2010

Ani Phyo's cookbook

If you care about someone, here are some great gift ideas. NewHope has compiled a list of top 12 popular healthy cookbooks of 2010.

Here is the list:

1. Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood by Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming (Whitecap)
2. The Gourmet Vegetarian Slow Cooker by Lynn Alley (Ten Speed)
3. Seasonal Fruit Desserts by Deborah Madison (Broadway)
4. Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours by Kim Boyce (Stewart, Tabori & Chang)
5. Blackbird Bakery Gluten-Free by Karen Morgan (Chronicle)
6. Ani’s Raw Food Essentials by Ani Phyo (Da Capo)
7. Speed Vegan by Alan Roettinger (Book Publishing)
8. The Essential Diabetes Cookbook by Antony Worrall Thompson (Kyle)
9. The Ultimate Student Cookbook: From Chicken to Chili by Tiffany Goodall (Firefly)
10. Canning for a New Generation by Liana Krissoff (Stewart, Tabori & Chang)
11. Good Meat by Deborah Krasner (Stewart, Tabori & Chang)
12. Clean Start by Terry Walters (Sterling)

 

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RevAbs, Beachbody’s 90 days weight loss and fitness challenge

RevAbs from www.beachbody.com

Earlier this month, I came across an Ad in the Craigslist, Los Angeles looking for volunteers who want to get a lean, sexy, six pack Abs in just 90 days.

I responded to the Ad and, surprisingly, got a response three days later. I thought there would be hundreds of people interested and, since I noticed the ad three days later, I would not get any response. Anyway, it turned out the Ad was placed by Santa Monica based fitness products marketing company, BEACHBODY.

They asked me for more personal physical and lifestyle information and then I was invited for a meeting on Monday, December 13, 2010 in a Santa Monica office. There were a number of people but none of them looked extremely overweight or out of shape. Meeting was almost like an audition. It required filling questionnaire on paper followed by seeing three people in a room, in front of a camera. They took a few pictures of me without shirt and asked a few questions about my diet and why I want to participate in the program. The meeting was video taped.

The workout will start on January 10 and the program will last 90 days. Those selected will be notified. I don’t know whether I will be selected because I, although not muscular, am in a descent, active shape already and may not be a good case subject. However, if possible, I will still follow the program and report its outcome in 90 days.

The details of the Ad were as follows:

Want to SHRED YOUR ABS and get a lean, sexy, SIX PACK IN JUST 90 days? (Santa Monica)
Date: 2010-12-03, 3:49PM PST

Attention, Men, Women, Couples (athletes, former athletes, couch potatoes). We are looking for REAL people (not actors) because you are going to get REAL results.
This is your once in a lifetime opportunity to literally TRANSFORM YOUR ABS (AND YOUR BODY) working out with a top fitness program that has proven results!

You can finally get those washboard abs that you will be PROUD TO SHOW OFF and get that FLAT LEAN Stomach you haven’t been able to achieve in the past. Plus, LOSE POUNDS AND INCHES ALL OVER YOUR entire BODY AT THE SAME TIME!

We are looking for FUN and ENERGETIC MEN AND WOMEN from the ages of 26 – 60 to participate in this incredible opportunity! This training program is FREE to select qualified participants. That’s right – FREE DAILY FITNESS TRAINING and FREE DELICIOUS FOOD DELIVERY!

You will receive a delicious protein shake in the morning, 2 healthy meals a day plus 2 snacks everyday for 90 days!
This is a real workout program that requires effort! Participants must be:

* Highly motivated and dedicated!
* Willing to change their current lifestyle with a brand-new, healthy and innovative program
* Attend 5 mandatory fitness classes per week at a location in Santa Monica, CA – you must attend ONE class per day Monday through Friday at one of the following times:

7:00 – 8:00 am
12:30 – 1:30 pm
5:30 – 6:30 pm

You must work out at home using a DVD on a weekend day each week.
* Follow the nutrition guidelines (including supplements) and delivery meal service.
* MUST be willing and available to be interviewed for a direct response TV commercial on dates the week of March 28th.

Camera shy need not apply!

Interested applicants please send a recent photo of yourself in street clothes (shot from head to toe) as well as some info about you and why you should be considered for this excellent opportunity. Please leave a number where you can be reached for a brief phone interview.

If you are committed to changing your abs, your body and your life…we want to hear from you today!!
Location: Santa Monica
Compensation: We cannot compensate testimonials but the value of the package: $2100 in free food PLUS $1500 in training for 90 days!

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FYI

Beachbody, based in Santa Monia, creator of the nation's most popular in-home fitness and weight loss solutions, was founded in 1998 by Beachbody, LLC, of Los Angeles. Beachbody's many programs—including P90X®, Slim in 6®, INSANITY®, Turbo Jam®, Hip Hop Abs®, Body Gospel®, Yoga Booty Ballet®, Kathy Smith's Project:YOU! Type 2®, and ChaLEAN Extreme®—combine challenging DVD-based home fitness programs with easy-to-follow diet guidelines, superior nutritional supplements, and an unparalleled online support system. Offering the most innovative, results-oriented programs and skilled, motivational trainers, Beachbody's core purpose is to help people achieve their goals and enjoy a healthy, fulfilling life.

http://www.beachbody.com/

LA Fitness: staying fit by getting kicked & trampled

Trampling, what a feeling

I had never imagined that I could get some workout and earn money by kicking around people legally until recently, when I saw an Ad in the Craigslist, Los Angeles.

A man in Venice Beach was looking for mean, brutal and evil people who are willing to stand/ walk/ jump over his face and body and, even, break his bones. He really wants you to hurt him bad and, in return, he is willing to pay you $25/ hour, up to a maximum of $350 a day.

Sounds impossible? No really, the man is a stunt man and, apparently, he needs this kind of beating to stay fit and in working shape. I responded to his Ad but got no response. My guess is he may have been overwhelmed with a large number of responses. Or, may be he got scared by the kind of beating I told he can expect from me.

Trampling workout

Below is the Ad from Craigslist, December 18, 2010.

los angeles craigslist > westside-southbay > jobs > et cetera jobs

 Get paid to TRAMPLE a guy (Venice Beach)

Date: 2010-12-18, 9:11AM PST
Reply to: job-j4faf-2119284776@craigslist.org

MEAN? BRUTAL? EVIL? HATE MEN? JUST CURIOUS?
WALK ON ME!!!!
Extreme Stuntguy is seeking people of all sizes to walk, stomp, and jump on me for practice and on camera trampling. You get a full damage waiver in case i get hurt under your feet you arenot responsible. From mild to brutal, I need as many feet to crush me as possible. I am especially seeking people to walk on my face, stand on my nose, jump on my stomach and ribs, and even break a few of my fingers. if you want to just walk on a guy and make $25/hour that's great! if you want to beat me into the icu that's great too!

Please send me an email with your height, weigt, age, availability and how brutal you want to be. Any injuries you can do to me for bonus cash. Alsos eeking heavy couples and groups!!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/trampletime

Location: Venice Beach

Compensation: pay starts at 25/hour and goes up depending on how much you crush up to $350 limit per day

This is a part-time job.

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.