ygoy.com Blog http://diet.ygoy.com Diet Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Fruitarian Diet http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/11/05/fruitarian-diet/ http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/11/05/fruitarian-diet/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:27:39 +0000 Administrator http://diet.ygoy.com/?p=406 Fruitarian diet is a that diet plan in which person will have to depend upon raw fruits. This is a pure vegetarian diet which has proved beneficial for losing weight.

Fruitarian Diet Plan:
There are seven different groups in which various fruits can be divided. These groups are:

  • Sweet Fruits: This group comprises of bananas, melons, grapes, persimons
  • Seeds: Sesame, squash, sunflower and pumpkin
  • Acid Fruits: Includes all the citrus fruits, strawberries, pineapples, cranberries, and sour apples
  • Nuts: Includes almonds, cashews, walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, beechnuts
  • Subacid Fruits: These includes raspberries, sweet apples, sweet cherries, peaches, pears, apricots, mangoes, blackberries, blueberries
  • Dried Fruits: Apples, raisins, cherries, bananas, cranberries, dates, figs.
  • Oily Fruits: Includes olives, coconuts and avocados

One Day Meal Plan For Fruitarian Diet:
The meal plan of fruitarian diet will can be in following way:

  • Early Morning (6:00Am – 9A.M).: You can have a lemon juice of 3 lemons as soon as you wake up. Raisins, melon and melon juice can be taken in unlimited quantity.
  • In Midmorning ( 9:00 A. M. – 12:00 noon): You can have unlimited amount of fruits like apples, grapes, figs, beans, cucumber, pear .
  • In Noon (1:00 – 3:00 PM): You can have oranges, apricots, papayas all in desired amount.
  • In Afternoon (4:00 – 6:00 PM): You can have mangoes, strawberries, cherries, watermelon, tomatoes.
  • In Evening (7:00 – 9:00 PM): You can have raspberries, blackberries and grapes.
  • Late Evening Or Dinner (10:00 – 12:00AM): Watermelon. Raspberries, mangoes, tomatoes, pomegranates can be taken in desired quantity.

Benefits Of Fruitarian Diet:
The benefits of fruitarian diet includes:

  • Fruits are the best eaten raw food which is also pleasant in taste.
  • Fruits helps in cleansing the body toxins
  • The diet of fruits helps in weight loss
  • This diet helps in improving the respiration system
  • Fruit diet improves the sense of taste and smell
  • Fruits decreases the intake of water as they themselves are enriched with lot of fluid content.
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High Protein Low Carb Diet http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/11/04/high-protein-low-carb-diet/ http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/11/04/high-protein-low-carb-diet/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:52:34 +0000 Administrator http://diet.ygoy.com/?p=402 A diet of high protein and low carb includes those food items which have protein in large quantity and carbohydrate in minimal amount. Such diets are very beneficial for weight loss purposes. In such diet plan the dieters recommend that intake of 30 – 50% of the total calories must be from proteins. Atkin’s diet is one good example of high protein low carb diet.

How Does High Protein And Low Carb diet Works:

Actually, intake of diet with lot of proteins decreases the amount of carbohydrates in the body. As thee result, the body goes into a metabolic state known as ketosis. Ketosis is considered as that state where body starts utilizing its own fat. This means that body will now burn the fat from its own body. Earlier, it was utilizing carbohydrates for generating energy, this used to be the main source of energy for heart, mind and many similar organs.

So, once the process of ketosis begins, the person starts getting energy from ketones and some fragments of carbon are created due to the breakdown of fat stores. This process tends to make you less hungry so you will eat less and there lies the secret of weight loss.

The secret of weight loss through this diet is very simple. You feel less hungry so you est less and thus no overeating. The stored food in your body is utilized for energy purposes, so extra fat is also lost.

Health Risks Associated With High Protein Low Carb Diet:
The diet of high protein has a number of health problems related to it. These risks includes:

  • Consuming a lot of protein can cause kidney problems, as proteins tend to put strain on kidneys resulting in kidney disease.
  • High protein diet can result kidney stones and osteoporosis. This because intake of protein diet enables excretion of calcium in large quantity through urine. If this happens for a longer duration then it can result in such disease.
  • High protein diet are found to motivate the levels of cholesterol in the body thus, increasing their existing levels which can result in a heart disease, heart stroke and cancer.
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No Carb Diet http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/11/02/no-carb-diet/ http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/11/02/no-carb-diet/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:41:31 +0000 Administrator http://diet.ygoy.com/?p=397 Carb is the dieting term used for carbohydrates. Carbs refer to actual sugars and starches that are present in the diet. Carbs form an important part of our diet. Most of the people who are calorie conscious people try to avoid their intake in large quantity.

But, carbohydrates gives energy to our body so their intake is very necessary. So, there are low carb or no carb diets available.

List Of No Carb Diet Food:
The foods with no carb includes the following:

  • Butter: Butter is an important ingredient of our diet which has a high fat content but no carbohydrates in it. Salted and unsalted butter can be used according to the requirement.
  • Oils: Oils are also used frequently by us in our daily life. They are used in cooking, in salad dressing, to treat skin dryness etc. Just like butter they are also rich in fat but zero in carbohydrates.
  • Fluids: Fluids like water, hydrates the body. They are responsible for removing all the toxins away from the body. They also lubricates various joints of the body. The important aspect of this fluid is that it does not provide carbohydrates to your body.
  • Eggs: Eggs also do not have carbohydrates but they are rich in all other nutrients like protein, tryptophan, choline, amino acids, fat and cholesterol etc. The quantity of carbohydrates is zero in eggs.
  • Beef: Beef is the protein of animal which has a number of nutrients except carbohydrates. Beef is rich in Vitamin B, Iron, minerals like zinc and selenium etc. But carbohydrates are zero in quantity. Even the heart of the beef is also carb free.
  • Poultry: Poultry includes chicken and turkey. These are rich in protein but do not have any carb in them.
  • Fishes: Fishes just like beef are rich in proteins. There are basically three fishes which do not have carb at all. These are salmon, sardines and tuna.
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Frozen Food Diet http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/28/frozen-food-diet/ http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/28/frozen-food-diet/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:09:44 +0000 Administrator http://diet.ygoy.com/?p=393 Frozen food diets are the diets of frozen and packed food. These diets can result in weight control and weight loss as they are usually based on the standard proportion of the ingredients used in them. Moreover, they are convenient to use too.

Description Of Frozen Food Diet:
The description of the frozen food diet is mentioned in the following points:

  • Frozen Food Breakfast Can Include: Breakfast can include fat free milk one cup, fruits of 100 calories, a half cup of either Kellogg’s flakes or Bran flakes along with fat free milk or you can have a cup of frozen unsweetened berries,or a cup of calcium fortified orange juice.
  • Frozen Food Lunch Can Include: Lunch can include low fat stuffed shells, 2 cups of loosely packed ready to eat salad along with one cup of rice and some vinegar, one cup fat free milk with 2 bread sticks or you can have 50 calorie fruits along with milk, or chicken sandwich with thick slices of chicken breasts or few slices of tomato, lettuce or whole wheat bread or any other similar combination.
  • Frozen Food Dinner Can Include: Dinner can include a bowl of chicken breast. A cup of breast milk, a cup steamed chopped frozen broccoli, 50 calorie of fruits or you can have only salad along with 50 calories of fruits or you can have 100 calories of fruits only for dinner. Another day you can have a cup of steamed frozen peas along with 50 calories of fruits.

The one thing which must be kept in mind while having this diet is that if you have some extra calorie any of the diets on any day it must be compensated the other by having a lighter diet through out the day. This will help in maintaining the weight of your body.

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Liquid Diets Weight Loss http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/26/liquid-diets-weight-loss/ http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/26/liquid-diets-weight-loss/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:29:32 +0000 Administrator http://diet.ygoy.com/?p=389 Liquid diets are very convenient so they are popular too. Mostly two types of liquid diets are popular. Low calorie liquid diet and Meal replacement liquid diet are the two types of popular liquid diets.

  • Low Calorie Liquid Diet: This must be taken under the strict supervision of the medical practitioner. This diet provides about 400 – 800 calories in the entire day. These calories are taken in the form of high protein shake. This diet reduces the weight in a short span of time with the required amount of calories.
  • Meal Replacement Liquid Diet: In this program one or two whole meals are replaced with liquids. This plan is also for those who want to lose weight instantly.

How Liquid Diet Works:
The working of liquid diet can be described in the following points:

  • The proper intake of low calorie, liquid diet can result in loss of fat and a person can lose up to 3 -4 weeks in a week.
  • The liquid diet program has fasting periods in which intake of 420 – 800 calories can be taken in a day for at least 12 weeks.
  • Intake of sensible meals in a supervised form of eating must be there.
  • This program must be accompanied by a exercise program of 30 minutes for six days in a week.
  • If this program is carried out in a proper manner then they have shown reduction in their blood sugars, blood pressures, blood lipids.
  • Normally, people are not able continue with their dieting program and they return to their original eating habits. This can result in instant increase of your weight. Only highly motivated people are able to reduce weight losing this diet plan.
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High Protein Vegetarian Diet http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/24/high-protein-vegetarian-diet/ http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/24/high-protein-vegetarian-diet/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:29:03 +0000 Administrator http://diet.ygoy.com/?p=385 Vegetarian diets can have high proteins in them. High protein low calorie diet contain more antioxidants, along with healthy fats and fibers. Actually, The high protein vegetarian diet comprises of 10 very useful ingredients which are very beneficial for health.

10 Useful Ingredients Of High Protein Vegetarian Diet:

  • Almond Butter: Almond butter can be a better potion instead of peanut butter. It is bit thicker but very tasty to eat. It can be easily spread over your sandwiches and toasts and enjoyed.
  • Cottage Cheese: It is the best option of protein for the vegetarians. It is very healthy as compared to other dairy products. Although, it is a little bit difficult to digest but if taken with yogurt which is another proteinous ingredient the problem can be solved.
  • Muesli: A bowl of muesli and soy milk along with it can proof to be the best combination for the high proteinous diet. Muesli is made from rolling the oats in combination with the fruits and nuts. It highly proteinous and they are easily available in the packed form in all the stores.
  • Chick Peas: These are also known as garbanzo beans. If can not take them directly, just grind them in the processor and use them as the seasoning in your salad.
  • Miso: It the Japanese food which is a paste made from soy beans. It is very rich in protein content and is used as the base in the soups through out Asia. It can be easily prepared at home by just adding water to it and boiling it with the green onions and cubes of tofu.
  • Edamame: It is also a soy bean which are still in their pods. Actually, soy beans are high protein containing ingredient which can be used in any form and they are beneficial.
  • Quinoa: This grain is a considered as the complete protein ingredient. It is available in the most of the stores and can be used in variety of ways. It can also be used in the soup and also as the salad.
  • Tempeh: It is the fermented form of the soy beans. It is very rich in protein and can be used as the substitute of meat. It can also used in variety of ways in your dishes.
  • Seltan: It is a form of grain which is very rich in protein. It can also be a substitute for meat which is easily available in the stores. Three ounces of this grain is equivalent to 22 grams of the proteins.
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High Fiber Diet For Weight Loss http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/22/high-fiber-diet-for-weight-loss/ http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/22/high-fiber-diet-for-weight-loss/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:05:52 +0000 Administrator http://diet.ygoy.com/?p=381 Diet of high fiber will help you in losing your weight. This control will also help in tackling few of your medical problems like heart disease, some types of cancers, diabetes, breathing problems and depression etc. Fiber diet is also beneficial for your digestive system too as it is easy to digest.

Foods Which Have Fibers:

  • Grains: Whole grains such as popcorn, barley, brown rice.
  • Fruits: Dry fruits like dates, raisins, apricots. Berries like blue berries, black berries, strawberries, raspberries. Fruits like apple along with its skin, oranges and pear.
  • Vegetables: Spinach, green peas, Swiss chord, beans, lentils, whole flax seeds, soyanuts.

How Does Fiber Help In Losing Weight:

If fiber is taken alone then it has no calories in it. Moreover, it has gives the bulk satisfaction to chew and makes your stomach full. Fibers are of two types – water soluble fibers and water insoluble fibers. Water – soluble fibers are found mostly in legumes, seeds, fruits, oats etc. These remain your stomach for a longer time and makes your stomach feel full.

Water – insoluble fibers are found in vegetables, whole grain bread and cereals due to which they add bulk to your diet. Apart from this, the foods of high fibers can be eaten for a longer time so it makes your stomach full very soon and hence the intake of food in quantity is less. As these foods satisfy your urge so you do not feel hungry in between your meals.

Other Benefits Of High Fiber Diet:

  • Fibers in the diet reduces the risks of many types of cancers.
  • Soluble fibers in a diet lowers the cholesterol content in the blood and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
  • Fibers moderate the glucose content as it slows the process of realising and absorbing of the sugar.
  • Soluble fibers avoid gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Insoluble fibers helps in preventing and relieving the constipation.
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Starvation Diet http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/20/starvation-diet/ http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/20/starvation-diet/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:19:58 +0000 Administrator http://diet.ygoy.com/?p=377 The principle of starvation diet to burn more calories than consumed. This diet aims to lose 1000 to 1500 calories very quickly. But this diet is not much preferred one as it intends to keeps the person hungry.

Starvation diet is the diet in which the person either eats too little or nothing at all. In case, something is eaten it is in very small portion and also carries very less calories.

As the result,the body feels starved. So, instead of losing fat body tries to store the energy in the form of fat. Thus, in place of losing the weight you actually start gaining it.

How To Overcome The Problems Of Starvation Diet:
Starvation diet can be followed with few changes. These are:

  • Instead of eating nothing , try to have those food items which bring about a change in your metabolic rate. This will prevent the body from getting the feeling of starvation and will also help in losing weight.
  • The food items which increase the metabolic rate includes the vegetables like cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, green beans, mushrooms, lettuce, garlic, onions, spinach, tomatoes etc. Fruits like apple, mango, pineapple, oranges, cranberries, watermelon etc.
  • The motive is to consume good calories, this will help your body to get energy in adequate amount and remove excess of it by the means of physical activity.
  • Exercising regularly is must. This will not only help in losing the extra calories but will also increase the blood flow and keep your heart healthy.
  • Do not eat all at one time. Divide your intake in small meals which can be consumed at small intervals. Include a lot of fluids and juicy fruits to enable instant energies.
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Breast Milk Calories http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/19/breast-milk-calories/ http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/19/breast-milk-calories/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:19:34 +0000 Administrator http://diet.ygoy.com/?p=374 A mother who feeds her baby produces nearly 23 – 27 ounces of the milk each day. This quantity of the milk carries about 330 milligrams of calcium in each quart.

To produce this much amount of the milk the body of the women requires 500 calories extra each day. Thus, women requires a good nutritional diet which can not only fulfill her own requirement but also produce milk in good quantity to feed the baby.

Basic Milk Content:
The basic content of milk consists of:

  • Water which is 89.97grams.
  • Carbohydrates which is 7.4grams.
  • Fat which is 4.2 grams
  • Protein which is 1.3 grams
  • Calories which is 70.

Calories In Breast Milk:

Normally the breast milk has 20 calories in its one ounce. But if the baby is smaller than the age and requires some extra calories then it has to be prepared externally by using few formulas which are available.

Diet For Increasing Calories In The Breast Milk:

  • Intake of water must be in abundance. This will increase the fluid content in the body.
  • Calorie intake must also be increased. If you take 2500 normally it can be increased up to 2800 each day.
  • Proteins must be taken in large quantity. Intake must be like 1Gram of protein for each pound of your weight each day.
  • Intake of calories must be equally distributed in the five meals through out the day.
  • Snacks can include low fat dairy products or a fruit.
  • Intake of tobacco, alcohol, caffeine all must be strictly avoided.
  • Medications must be taken but only at the doctor’s prescription.
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The Dangers of Tuna Fish Diet http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/13/the-dangers-of-tuna-fish-diet/ http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/10/13/the-dangers-of-tuna-fish-diet/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:44:05 +0000 Administrator http://diet.ygoy.com/?p=372 Tuna fish diet is the fad diet which claims to help you lose 3 pounds in 3 days. However, this diet is high in fat, sodium and cholesterol. It may help you to achieve only temporary weight loss. Moreover, the weight loss due to tuna fish diet is mostly due to loss of water and not due to burning of fat.

What is the Tuna Fish Diet?
The tuna fish diet is for a period of 3 days. You are supposed to eat half-a-cup of tuna each day. Drinking tea and water are recommended. On the second day, you can eat half cup of ice cream and hot dog. On the third day, you can eat full cup of ice cream. Crackers, toast, carrots, cabbage can be eaten on a daily basis.

The Dangers of Tuna Fish Diet:
The tuna diet allows you to eat junk food such as ice cream, hot dogs, and crackers, which may in turn increase the cholesterol and fat. Moreover, only half cup of tuna is to be eaten on a daily basis. There are also many variations of the tuna diet, which can be misleading.

Tuna diet advocates unhealthy form of eating and it is not recommended by nutritionists. Though you may lose weight, it would be temporary. This diet is low in nutritional value and high in empty calories. So, it is recommended not to follow the tuna fish diet as it can work against your weight loss efforts.

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