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UK Health Institute Offers eLearning

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The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has launched a new eLearning solution for the employees of the United Kingdom. This aims to tackle the health concerns especially obesity in the work places.

On March 3, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has launched a new eLearning solution for the employees of the United Kingdom. With the pressures of a modern workplace and especially with increasingly transient workforces, it means that businesses are seeking new ways to train and retain knowledge within the workplace. According to the latest statistics, 46 percent of UK employees are now willing to work abroad. With the fact that many employees are already working away from the office, the CIEH eLearning can revolutionise the way that food safety and health and safety training is delivered to them.

The new offering will provide a cost effective and flexible learning solution which is specifically aimed to the needs of each individual business. The eLearning aims to:

  • Increase learner engagement.
  • Reduce organisations’ environmental impact.
  • Break down international borders by being made available to employees working overseas.

CIEH eLearning is currently available for the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, which is aimed at anyone working in a catering setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled. It was developed following internal research and feedback from training providers, resulting in an integrated eLearning initiative which allows businesses to educate the workforce in a more engaged manner. And with this initiative, the health institute could tackle the obesity crisis in the whole nation especially at the work places.

With an eLearning offering, the CIEH is able to keep the message regulated to ensure the best possible training for candidates. The businesses themselves will also have a clear understanding of what they get for their money. It will continue to adopt, develop and change the education training in the world. It is one way to tackle the crisis on obesity in the UK and hopefully the world later on.

posted by WeightLossDietOnline.info on March 11th, 2010 | No Comments »
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Slimmer with Wine

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According to the latest studies, it has been proven that drinking wine once or twice a day could keep women much slimmer. Besides the slimming effects from wine, it also has lots of other health benefits because of its wonder ingredient resveratrol.

It is true that an apple a day can keep the doctor away. But the latest trend now especially concerning with weight and obesity simply states that, a glass of wine a day can help you stay slimmer. Forget about your frustrating gym regimes and punishing diets with endless salads. The long term study over 20,000 women with wine drinking suggests that the body processes the calorie in alcohol differently to those in foods. So women who enjoys drinking a glass or two of wine a day, particularly red wine,  puts on less weight than sticking with mineral water or soft drinks. This once again has put an end to the assumption that alcohol can be fattening.

  • The latest study was conducted to 19,200 American women aged 39 and over. They were asked about their drinking habits and their weight gain was then recorded for 13 years.
  • Although all the women tend to gain weight, the Archives of Internal Medicine reports that four in ten said that they were teetotal gained the most inches.
  • The fewest inches were gained by those who drank ‘moderate’ amounts – perhaps a glass or two of wine a day.
  • The research, by U.S. experts at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, also suggested not all types of alcohol were equal, with spirits and beer less kind to the waistline than wine.

These results and conclusions have explained why French and Italian women seem to avoid gaining weight though their meals are always accompanied with wine. Drinking red wine in moderation has often been linked with other health benefits. With its wonder ingredient resveratrol, a plant chemical which has been claimed to have many qualities including extending life and it also widens the blood vessels, boosting blood flow to the brain. Though this tends to be all true, on the other hand, alcohol is also believed to be the biggest factor behind surging rates of breast cancers.

posted by WeightLossDietOnline.info on March 11th, 2010 | No Comments »
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What to eat for exercise and sport?

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To supply all your energy needed you have to eat a lot of carbohydrate, this is the most important form of fuel for exercise and sports activities. The math is simple, the more active you become the more carbohydrates your body needs. Our body can store carbohydrates in the liver and muscle but these storehouses are small so it is important that you keep them topped up. If you get tired during a recreation or sports, it is an indication that your body is low in stored carbohydrates.

Good source of carbohydrates are starchy foods such as breads, pasta, potatoes, pulses, rice and breakfast cereals. Fruits and milk also provide energy in the form of sugars. Both carbohydrates and sugar are broken down in the body to provide readily available energy.

Here are my lists of carbohydrate rich foods that you can include in your meals or as snacks before and after you exercise:

  • Cereal bars
  • Dried fruits
  • Fruit juices
  • Malt loaf
  • Bananas, jacket potatoes
  • Pasta, rice and noodles
  • Bread
  • Bagels

According to experts, the best time to do your exercise is to wait an hour after a snack or light meal. If it is a large meal, it will be best to wait a little bit longer. This gives our body the time to digest the food thoroughly to avoid uncomfortable feeling while doing exercise.

30 to 60 minutes beforehand is the recommended time allowance for snack if you are preparing for an intense exercise, such as sports competitions. The best types of food to take in are snacks and drinks because they contain sugar that is useful, and it is less bulky to the stomach.

Food is also important for recovery from exercise and sports. After workout, you can eat protein rich foods to repair your damage cells. Remember that food when eaten with moderation and right purpose; it can function as our number one weapon in maintaining our well being and health. Live life and live it well!

posted by WeightLossDietOnline.info on March 7th, 2010 | No Comments »
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How much Exercise do we need?

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This same rule applies to older adult, as it is important that you stay active, as you grow older to keep your mobility and be able to perform and be independent. It suggested that people on this age group should take part in activities that promote strength, co-ordination and balance such as cycling, yoga and stretching exercise.

As we all know, when people start to age, we tend to loss precious muscle mass, strength, power, balance and suppleness especially if they remain idle for a very long time. Some example of these exercises that can help ease the problem with aging are walking, jogging, dancing and gardening.

Younger adults and children need a total of 60 minutes physical activity everyday. That should include at activities to improve bone strength, weight training and high impact activities at least twice a week. Activities include running, jumping, skipping and climbing; these forms of activities can increase strength and flexibility.

Unfortunately, statistics show that only 35% of men and 24% of women here in UK achieve these recommendations however, our children tends to be more active reflecting 70% of boys and 60% of girls achieve the recommended 60 minutes exercise per day.

UK recommendations are all base on promoting moderate intensity activity; it has no particular count and form because it all varies to the person’s endurance and capacity. Example of moderate intensity activity includes walking at a pace that is above what you normally do, doing housework, riding a bike, gardening, dancing and swimming.

If you take part on any of these activities, you notice major improvement with your breathing rate, heart rate and rise in your body temperature, accompanied by sweating. Moderate intensity activity is best for improving our endurance, our heart and our overall health. So get active right now!

This same rule applies to older adult, as it is important that you stay active, as you grow older to keep your mobility and be able to perform and be independent. It suggested that people on this age group should take part in activities that promote strength, co-ordination and balance such as cycling, yoga and stretching exercise.
As we all know, when people start to age, we tend to loss precious muscle mass, strength, power, balance and suppleness especially if they remain idle for a very long time. Some example of these exercises that can help ease the problem with aging are walking, jogging, dancing and gardening.

Younger adults and children need a total of 60 minutes physical activity everyday. That should include at activities to improve bone strength, weight training and high impact activities at least twice a week.

Activities include running, jumping, skipping and climbing; these forms of activities can increase strength and flexibility.

Unfortunately, statistics show that only 35% of men and 24% of women here in UK achieve these recommendations however, our children tends to be more active reflecting 70% of boys and 60% of girls achieve the recommended 60 minutes exercise per day.

UK recommendations are all base on promoting moderate intensity activity; it has no particular count and form because it all varies to the person’s endurance and capacity. Example of moderate intensity activity includes walking at a pace that is above what you normally do, doing housework, riding a bike, gardening, dancing and swimming.

If you take part on any of these activities, you notice major improvement with your breathing rate, heart rate and rise in your body temperature, accompanied by sweating. Moderate intensity activity is best for improving our endurance, our heart and our overall health. So get active right now!

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Healthy Diet for Breastfeeding Moms

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We always hear that breastfeeding is still the best for baby and it is true, all the nutrients and vitamins that your precious baby needs are in your care. Therefore, to ensure that your baby is getting what they need, you must keep a close eye on your diet.
Later on, we will be sharing all the diet tips that breastfeeding moms need to know but right now, let me give you a brief introduction of breastfeeding.

To start, breastfeeding is recognized to be the best option for baby from birth until six months. It helps provide all the nutrients and fluids that he needs in order to grow and develop healthy body and mind. Breast milk also contains antibodies that can help fight diseases and infections, it can also help ease constipation and tummy upset in your baby and may help prevent allergies and obesity in later childhood.

Not only does breastfeeding beneficial to your baby, but it will do many wonders to you too. it can help you lose weight from pregnancy, can help reduce risk of developing breast cancer in later life, it is more convenient and practical than feeding your baby with infant formula and most importantly, it is free.

There are some instances though, that mothers are not advice to breastfeed, if she is taking special medication, if she is positive with HIV and if the weather is too hot, you may want to give your child an extra amount of fluid if the weather is too dry.

If you are convince enough to breastfeed your young, here are my simple tips on the proper diet for breastfeeding mom like you.
The body is sufficient to produce milk for their baby, however you have to eat variety of food to ensure that all important nutrients will be carried by the milk. You should include starchy foods such as breads, crackers, pasta, rice and wholegrain breakfast cereals.

These foods will provide energy that you need for breastfeed, plus the fiber on wholegrain produce will keep you full and prevent you from constipation.

Drink a lot of fluid, the best option though is water, fruit juices and milk. Eat when you are hungry; do not deprive yourself from food. You can try eating small meals frequently, to keep you satiated and calm.

Do not forget to eat around 3 portions of low-fat dairy foods such as milk, yogurt and low-fat cheeses, this foods will provide your daily calcium and protein needs.

Eat fish at least twice a week. Eating fish can help your baby’s brain and eyesight at its best. Avoid eating too much of oily fish though, because it may contain low levels of pollutants that can build up in your body overtime.

For snacks, instead of grabbing yourself a bar of chocolate or sweet, reach for fresh fruits and whole grain crackers.

And there you have it. I hope this has been useful to you. Remember that the health of your child depends on how you take care of your own health. So live life and live it well!

posted by WeightLossDietOnline.info on March 5th, 2010 | No Comments »
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UK Diet- 10 Things you must incorporate in Your Diet

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We surely do not want obesity to ruin our lives especially if we know that we can prevent it with simple and inexpensive things surrounding us every day. Therefore, to make my share of our battle against obesity, here is my top ten list of food that should be part of your daily meal.

  • Water. The common mistake of people today is not drinking enough water. Because of the variety of beverages available in the market, we easily neglect the importance of water in our body. Water keep us hydrated making our mind focus and our body at its utmost performance. We should drink at least 8 to 10 glasses per day. Drink water first thing in the morning and last thing at might because the body dehydrates easily whether you are awake or sleeping. Thirst is often mistaken as hunger so before you grab something for snack try drinking a glass full of water.
  • Fruits and Veggies. This proper eating habit should not only preach to children, even adults are super hard to make them eat their colors as well. The fast-phase type of living we have today may also contribute to our dependence to ready-to-eat food, which is lesser in taste and nutrients. If you just do not have the time to prepare your own meal always check the label, and make sure that fruits and veggies are present in that food to go.
  • Fresh juice. Oh yeah, this is my favorite thing in the world, you just cannot beat fresh juices by artificial soda that only sabotages your weight and health. One of the most refreshing things that you can do is to gently awaken your sleeping metabolism with fresh juices, no not orange juice but fresh vegetables juice will do.
  • Fish. I remember the book I have read about what type of diet Jesus have used when he was still here, and the author emphasizes that Jesus only ate meat during a special occasion, he mostly rely on bread and fish. What I am trying to say here is to substitute our old ways of eating too much meat with fish. Fish contains omega-3, which is great to keep our joints and other vital organs healthy and strong.
  • Eat Regularly. Most dieters have the wrong idea of eating right. If you are trying to lose weight, eating right is far from starvation, it means that you eat with sensibility, never skip meals and never deprive yourself with food. Try to eat at least every four hours to avoid your blood sugar levels fluctuating too much.
  • Alcohol. Nothing wrong with a glass of wine in fact, it is now recognize as a healthy food because of its antioxidant but too much is bad, it can cause your liver and kidneys to fail. Always observe moderation.
  • Sugar and Salt. We don’t want our food to become tasteless, a little bit of sugar and salt from here and there is not bad however too much of the good thing is bad.
  • Know what you are eating. Do not eat as if you are in a dream. Be aware of what you put into your body because it will take a toll on you someday.
  • Balanced diet. There is a debate over this, but for me, a balanced diet must consist of all the colors there are in the healthy food kingdom. Always try to look for the rainbow in your plate. No, not those cute and colorful jellybeans but the colors that our Creator have had shared on us.

So hopefully ten simple tips of mine have helped you to be conscious of what you are eating. We do not want obesity ruin our children and us, right? So be mindful of what you take in because eventually it will manifest in our lives!

posted by WeightLossDietOnline.info on March 4th, 2010 | No Comments »
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UK Diet – Working Moms top Ten Eating habits to help you manage home and work

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Moms in UK are not typically seen in their homes, they are somewhere in the city doing their own thing and building up careers. However, family matter and managing kids are still on top of their priority lists. So if you are a busy mum like me, share this healthy and simple good news to your girl pals out there.
When your life is beyond busy than normal you have to ensure that your health and mind set is at its utmost condition, which is why diet and right food choices play a major role in keeping us doing what we do best. So, girl pals, read this article to know more!
If you are looking to find the right diet to fit your lifestyle look nowhere because I can ensure that these tips of mine will work for you because it worked for me in spite of my tight schedule as yoga instructor and a mother of three adorable kids.

  • Be sure that you never skip meals. If you are busy and always on the go, you should never neglect your meals, make sure that what you eat is right, what you put into your plate should resemble the color of the rainbow.
  • Make your food with a lot of love and patience. There is no food in the world taste better than food cooked with love and patience. If you mind what you are cooking, it will manifest in the taste the freshness of ingredients that you will put into the food that eventually be served to you and your family.
  • Chew food thoroughly. Chew the food at least 10 times before swallowing it.
  • Listen to your body. Most people eat not because of hunger but because of boredom, stress and thirst. Before grabbing yourself a piece of snacks, asks yourself first if you really needed it or what causes it will do to your body.
  • Sit down, relax and enjoy your food. Do not rush yourself when eating, it will help you mind the importance of food therefore leading you to under mind what you put into your body.
  • Eat natural food. Avoid processed and artificially made foods.
  • When buying fruits and vegetable go for the strongest of colors, the more intense the color is the more nutrients it has.
  • Eat with friends and family. Eating with friends and family will give you the feeling of satisfaction and being blessed.
  • Drink a lot of water. At least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day.
  • Breath, relax and stretch on a daily basis.
  • Always thank God for the food He has given you and your family.

And there you go girl friends, my simple lists of what to do to boosts extra energy for home and work. Remember that being a mum is the best occupation in the world, and the only thing that we can take care of our family and kids is to take care of ourselves first. Until my next post! Live life and live it well!

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Multivitamins for Obese Women’s Weight Loss

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A recent study reveals the result of a clinical trial conducted in obese Chinese women that supplements of multivitamins and minerals could help reduce body weight and improve their fat levels in the blood. This was the result of 26 weeks of randomized, double blinded and placebo controlled intervention study conducted with 87 women. Researchers found out that multivitamins and minerals were associated with significantly lower body weight, body mass index, and fat mass. The details of the clinical study follow:

  • Ninety-six obese women aged between 18 and 55 were recruited to participate in the study concerning multivitamins and weight loss. Only 87 of them have completed the 26 weeks of intervention.
  • Women were randomly assigned to one of three groups: The first group received a multivitamin and mineral supplement; the second one received a calcium supplement (162 mg per day); and the third one received an identical placebo.
  • Levels of total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol were significantly reduced, while HDL-cholesterol was increased according to the findings gathered from the multivitamins and minerals group.
  • On the other hand, the calcium group only experienced cholesterol improvements, with HDL levels increasing and LDL decreasing, compared with the placebo group.

The obesity rate in the United Kingdom has been significantly increasing over the past decades. It is projected that by 2020, seven out of ten women or 36 percent will be obese in the United Kingdom. If the results from this study would be proven and supported by other findings in other populations, it could see multivitamins and minerals touted for their weight management potential. While the hopes are still high, another point taps into a different debate, which has focused on the potential of dairy to aid weight loss. It seems that the government as well as the food and science community has been dealing the obesity crisis seriously. This is quite encouraging, considering the fact that this is a very serious crisis for the nation.

posted by WeightLossDietOnline.info on March 1st, 2010 | No Comments »
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How to look Fab for your next High School Reunion

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To help you solve this dilemma I have listed my four no-fail diet tips for that upcoming reunion that will make you fit in to that old cheerleader uniform once again:

  • Be true to yourself: if you want to lose 20 pounds in a month you have to check your attitude, are you up to the challenge, can you stick to a plan and will you be able to be focus on your track even with setbacks coming your way. Having a reality check will help you determine if you can do your desire to lose weight, not only that, if you are upfront with yourself you have a chance at losing weight.
  • Do not deprive yourself with food. According to the latest studies, eating fewer calories cannot actually help you lose healthy weight in the long run. What experts suggest though is to eat as much food in a day to keep the metabolism going, but be sure that the food choices are high in protein and fiber. This combo will keep you satiated and less likely that you will crave for carbs and sweets.
  • Detoxify occasionally. If you are in a weight loss goal, it is most likely the ideal time to detoxify your body. By avoiding to much food pollutant in the body and substituting it with plant base food and a lot of water, will help you cleanse your inner system thus promoting over-all physical and mental health for you.
  • Visualize you goal. You have to keep dreaming and dreaming about what you want to achieve. Picture yourself looking drop-dead gorgeous at the reunion, that body hugging dress you wore during your prom night and the look at your ex-boyfriends’ faces.

I know you are pretty much excited to start losing those extra weights you have, just be focus in your goal and get active. The best time to act is now!

posted by WeightLossDietOnline.info on February 26th, 2010 | No Comments »
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Friends or Foes

Most of the time, we look up to friends and family to get support for our quest to a healthier lifestyle. However, more often than not, feeling of disappointment and discouragement creeps out from their mouth when we least expect it. Moreover, it is true that those closest to us cut the deepest in our heart.

Today, we will understand what causes them to say words that make us feel unworthy of healthy changes in our lives and what we can do to cut the strain of it.

In our battle over obesity, we often seek for support from our closest relatives; it can be your mom, your siblings and even your spouse. We immediately seek attention and praise from them about the accomplishments and little changes that are starting to manifest in your body however, there are sometimes where the person you least expect it will attempt to sabotage your weight loss effort.

Here are some situations where someone may be attempting to sabotage your weight loss out of insecurity or fear:

  • Friends may fear your attempt to change your lifestyle may be rooted to your desire to be a part of other circle of people that they think is too intimidating to them.
  • Friend can also fear your weight loss because it will make her bigger to look at when he or she is with you.
  • Spouse may be jealous and fearful or the attention you are getting from other people, especially with the opposite sex.
  • Family may feel distant from you because you are totally changing the way you live while they are still accustom to your former lifestyle.
  • A friend may feel a little bit alienated if you both were so into eating a lot before and you suddenly eat significantly lesser. She might be feeling a little bit missy of her former buddy who ate like a summon wrestler.

So how will you know if that person is trying to sabotage you? Here are some pointers:

  • Encourage you to eat sweet and fatty foods.
  • Critic your effort by saying you can never stick to your diet plan.
  • Will offer you to eat more food even though you say you are already full.
  • Monitor every bite you make and rejoiced if you ate more than what you are supposed to eat.
  • They always make fun of you and your weight.
  • Discourage you to do your regular exercise.

Now you spot their hidden tactics, what can you do to fix it or rather ignore it.

To be quite honest, you really do not need any effort to fix the problem because you are not the problem at all for this reason you are the victim, but if it starts to annoy you, you should take the stand and confront the person in a loving and frank manner.

Remember that they are your friends and family, do not assume that they intentionally do so to make you feel helpless of yourself, make aware of what is going on inside their heart you might be surprise what becomes known.

posted by WeightLossDietOnline.info on February 24th, 2010 | No Comments »
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