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the extremely low incidence of kidney stones in the Indonesian population has been attributed to the frequent use of tamarind in Ayurvedic cooking. Tamarind rinds contain tartrates, which inhibit the formation of calcium oxalate stones by decreasing the amount of ionized calcium in the urine.
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Below are 10 general weight loss tips that many people have found very helpful.
10 Great Weight Loss Tips
Joining a weightloss group. Many people find that group work, with regular weigh-ins and sharing of experiences, can help motivation.
Formulate a personalized plan. Map out the next few months with target weights, days off from your diet, and rewards for progress.
Find a goal for your weight loss program. Aim for an event such as a summer holiday, wedding or similar event to aim for, that would motivate you to lose weight.
Learn your own weaknesses. People drive past fast food resturants everyday and are tempted to buy something unhealthy. An easy way to overcome that temptation would be to find a nutritious on the menu and only allow yourself to buy that.
Avoid going too long without food. Many people, when they do go too long with out food, overeat when they finally have the chance.
Don't weigh yourself more than once a week - more often you won't see any improvement and just get disillusioned.
Don't be over ambitious - a loss of 2 lb or max 1 kg a week is the most you should expect.
Anticipate the hurdles and falls. If you know you are going to go away for a weekend, for example, prepare tactics for eating out, anticipate a slight gain in weight. Mentally prepare yourself to get right back on target as soon as you return.
All dieters have good and bad days. Mentally plan out small treats or tactics to cope for when life is being unkind to you.
Visualize success. Set a reward for you that will motivate you to achieve it.
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Weight Loss Diet Program
This plan can be used as often as you like without any fear of complications. It is designed to flush your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well being. After seven days you will begin to feel lighter because you will be lighter by at least 10 lbs. You will have an abundance of energy and an improved disposition.
During the first seven days you must abstain from all alcohol You must drink 10 glasses of water each day.
Day One All fruits except bananas. Your first day will consist of all the fruits you want. It is strongly suggested that you consume lots of melons the first day. Especially watermelon and a loupe. If you limit your fruit consumption to melons, your chances of losing three lbs. on first day are very good.
Day Two All vegetables. You are encouraged to eat until you are stuffed with all the raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. There is no limit on the amount or type. For your complex carbohydrate, you will start day two with a large baked potato for breakfast. You may top the potato with one pat of butter.
Day Three A mixture of fruits and vegetables of your choice. Any amount, any quantity. No bananas yet. No potatoes today.
Day Four Bananas and milk. Today you will eat as many as eight bananas and drink three glasses of milk. This will be combined with the special soup which may be eaten in limited quantities.
Day Five Today is feast day. You will eat beef and tomatoes. Eat two 10 oz. portions of lean beef. Hamburger is OK. Combine this with six whole tomatoes. On day five you must increase your water intake by one quart. This is to cleanse your system of the uric acid you will be producing.
Day Six Beef and vegetables. Today you may eat an unlimited amount of beef and vegetables. Eat to your hearts content.
Day Seven Today your food intake will consist of brown rice, fruit juices and all the vegetables you care to consume.
Tomorrow morning you will be 10-17 lbs. lighter than one week ago. If you desire further weight loss, repeat the program again. You may repeat this program as often as you like, however, it is suggested that you are allowed two glasses of white wine in addition to the instructions on the program. You may substitute champagne for white wine. Under no circumstances are you to drink any other alcoholic beverages with the exception of beer which is allowed. Any liquor (bourbon,vodka, rum) is forbidden. Cream drinks are especially forbidden. You may have an occasional cordial such as creme de menthe or schnapps, but you must always limit yourself to two drinks. If you wine, drink only wine that day. If you have beer, drink only beer that day, etc. Alcohol adds empty calories to your diet. However, after the first week it will help your digestion and settle your stomach.
G.M.'S Wonder Soup
The following soup is intended as a supplement to your diet. It can be eaten any time of the day in virtually unlimited quantities. You are encouraged to consume large quantities of this soup.
28 oz, Water, 6 Large Onions, 2 Green Peppers, Whole Tomatoes (fresh or canned), 1 Head Cabbage, 1 Bunch Celery, 4 Envelopes Lipton Onion Soup Mix, Herbs and Flavouring as desired.
Additional Comments
Vegetables as may be taken in the form of a salad if desired. No dressing except malt, white or wine vinegar, squeezed lemon, garlic, herbs. No more than one tea spoon of oil.
You have been given a recipe for the WONDER SOUP which can be eaten in unlimited quantities. This soup is a supplement while you are on the program and it should be a pleasure to eat. Not everyone likes cabbage, green peppers, calory etc. This recipe is not inflexible. You may substitute vegetables according to your taste. You may add any vegetables you like: asparagus, peas, corn, turnips, green beans, cauliflower, etc. Try to stay away from beans (lima, pinto, kidney, etc.), however, because they tend to be high in calories even though they are very good for you.
Beverages you may consume while on the program :
1 Water (flavoured with lemon/lime if desired).
2 Club Soda is OK.
3 Black Coffee. No cream or cream substitute. No sugar or sweetness.
4 Black Tea = Herb or Leaf.
5 Absolutely nothing else except the fruit juices which are part of day seven. No fruit juices before day seven.
How and Why It Works
Day One you are preparing your system for the upcoming programme. Your only source of nutrition is fresh or canned fruits. Fruits are nature's perfect food. They provide everything you could possibly want to sustain life except total balance and variety.
Day Two starts with a fix of complex carbo-hydrates coupled with an oil dose. This is taken in the morning for energy and balance. The rest of day two consists of vegetables which are virtually calorie free and provide essential nutrients and fibre.
Day Three eliminates the potato because you get your carbohydrates from the fruits. You system is now prepared to start burning excess pounds. You will still have cravings which should start to diminish by day four.
Day Four, bananas, milk and soup sound the strangest and least desirable. You're in for a surprise. You probably will not eat all the bananas allowed. But they are there for the potassium you have lost and the sodium you may have missed the past three days. You will notice a definite loss of desire for sweets. You will be surprised how easy this day will go.
Day Five, Beef and tomatoes. The beef is for iron and proteins, the tomatoes are for digestion and fibre. Lots and lots of water purifies your system. You should notice colourless urine today. Your allowance calls for the equivalent of five "quarter ponders". Do not feel you have to eat all this beef. You must eat the six tomatoes.
Day Six is similar to day five, Iron and proteins from beef, Vitamins and fibre from vegetables. By now your system is in a total weight loss inclination. There should be a noticeable difference in the way you look today, compared to day one.
Day Seven finished off the program like a good cigar used to finish off Victorian meals, except much healthier. You have your system under control and it should thank you for the flushing and cleaning you just gave it.
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HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS
There is no magic formula for losing weight. No magic diet or combination of foods will cause you to lose weight. When it comes down to it, the only way to lose weight is to consume fewer calories than you burn. If you eat more than you need, you will put on weight.
The energy you require to run all the everyday processes that go on in your body is determined by the rate at which your body metabolizes at rest. This is called the basal metabolic rate (BMR). The average figures for the basal metabolic rate of a man or woman depends on their height, weight, and body composition.
When you are overweight, the problem is not as simple as you may at first think. Not only are you over your ideal weight but in addition you probably have a disproportionate amount of fat instead of muscle. The point is: when you diet, the more muscle you lose as a percentage of your body weight, the less energy you need and this leads to a further imbalance between fat and muscle. However, if you combine a sensible diet with exercise, you will not only build up your muscle mass and tone up muscles that are out of condition, you will also raise your metabolic rate and so burn up more energy regardless of what you are doing. Exercise is therefore the key to weight loss.
If you put yourself on a diet where you consume less than 1000 calories a day, your body thinks it really is starving and takes appropriate action. This means to say that the body simply slows down and burns less energy. That is why a small inactive woman who is heavily overweight can consume less than 1000 calories a day and still put on weight, whereas another small but active woman of the same weight who eats more calories a day may actually lose weight.
What I recommend is that you eat a sensible amount each day of different kinds of foods - that is very little fat, salt, sugar, red meat and processed foods, but moderate amounts of poultry, eggs and fish, and large amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, pulses, wholegrain cereals.
Before you begin, weigh yourself on the scales. I don't believe in over-zealous weight watching once you have started because some days you lose weight and other days you don't, which can be demoralizing. The truth is, your body weight fluctuates anyway. So, it is more realistic to record your weight at the beginning and the end of the week rather than day by day.
You should know your height, but if you don't, measure that as well. Now check yourself against the appropriate height/ weight charts. You are overweight when you are above the acceptable weight range and obese if you weigh 20 per cent above the upper end of the acceptable range. If you are small framed, your ideal weight should be nearer the lower range, and if you are large framed, your weight may be nearer the upper end of the acceptable range.
Turn on the mental switch that says you are going to lose weight. You have to want to lose weight. If you don't want to lose weight, forget it. You can't do it for someone else. You have to want to do it for yourself. If you really care about your health, well being, longevity, personal looks, and your family, then you should have no problem turning on the switch. You are not losing weight for the sake of losing weight, you are working toward the experience you will feel after the weight is gone. The benefits are what it is all about. And you really won't know how great it is until you get there.
Developing good eating habits to change our basic diet is the only way to create the body we want in the long run.
What changes can I make in my diet?
Here are a few weight loss pointers:Adopt reasonable expectations about health and weight goals and about how long it will take to achieve them.
Emphasize nutrient-dense foods
Eat small portions of foods at each meal.
Make legumes, grains, vegetables, and fruits central to your diet plan.
Eat slowly
Select low fat foods regularly
Drink plenty of water
Participate in some form of physical activity regularly.
Learn, practice, and follow a healthful eating plan for the rest of your life.
How many days during the week should I exercise? How long should I exercise? What's the best exercise to lose weight? These are the most frequently asked questions.
My answer: Any exercise is good… anytime, anyplace, anywhere.
The number one complaint I get concerning exercise is time! How do we find time to exercise? You must understand that regular exercise is a way to help lose weight and keep it off. It's not an overnight process. It takes months before you see results.
Exercise must become a priority in your life. You must commit 30 - 50 minutes per day, 3-4 times a week
Discouragement is the worst enemy to losing weight. There will be times when you intended to order a grilled chicken sandwich, salad and ended up ordering a burger with fries and milkshake!
These moments happen to everyone. The guilt is tremendous and the psychological damage is more destructive than the extra calories. Setbacks are inevitable but shouldn't be used as an excuse to give up or eat more. Accept the disappointment for that day and move on.
Staying on a healthy diet can be difficult at times because of problems with will power. Many people struggle with snacking on sugary or fatty foods because they try to completely eliminate them from their diet. This is the wrong thing to do. Here are some helpful hints to help your will power.
Don't deprive yourself - Lets face it, most of us are not willing to completely give up sweets or fattening foods. So instead of totally eliminating these foods from your diet, plan a special day to a small portion of your favorite food.
Expect a few bad days - Not everyday will be perfect for eating and exercise. It's not what you eat wrong on any given day, but what you eat wrong over several weeks that can prevent you from losing weight.
Another major discouragement is to eat healthy and exercise for weeks and months, only to step on the scale and see no improvement. Be sure that you are not consuming too many calories. You should choose healthy foods to stay within your calorie margin and understand that everyday will not be perfect. Continue to stay on your healthy diet and give your body time to adjust. Be sure to exercise (30 minutes at least 3 times per week) and the weight will come off. Sometimes the body doesn't respond rapidly to dietary changes but you need to stay consistent in your eating habits. In due time, the weight will come off and you'll be a much healthier person.
True hunger is a desire or drive to eat to nourish the body. Craving is a preference to certain foods and easily based on emotions. Hunger and craving are NOT the same. Much of the struggle comes from having a taste for a particular food like chocolate cake or pizza (better known as craving) and has nothing to do with being hungry. Many times we "give in" to the craving as a way to satisfy our taste buds, though we may not be hungry. Recognizing the difference between true hunger and a momentary craving is very important in the battle to lose weight.
How to deal with hunger: Eat your portion of a healthy meal. If you eat enough to feel slightly hungry after finishing your meal, then you ate just enough to lose weight in due time. Because of the time lag for the stomach to signal your brain that it has enough food, you'll get that satisfying feeling of being "full" 20 minutes later.
Can I trust nutrition information I get from newspapers and magazines?
Nutrition tips from different sources can sometimes conflict with each other. Keep in mind the following tips:
There is no "magic bullet" when it comes to nutrition.
Good nutrition doesn't come in a vitamin pill. Your body benefits the most from eating healthy foods.
Eating all different kinds of foods is best for your body. Learn to try new foods.
Fad diets offer short-term changes but good health comes from long-term effort and commitment. Stories from people who have used a diet program or product, especially in commercials are a way to sell more of the product. Remember, weight gain or other problems that come up after the program are never talked about in the ads.
Most people are looking for the quick fix such as the " Lose 2kg (10 pounds) in 1 week" scheme, and they fall prey to all kinds of diet gimmicks. If you can exercise consistently and eat the correct portions of food, you will lose weight week after week, month after month.
Pav Bhaji:
Cut into big chunks 1 medium potato, 1 medium carrot & 5-6 beans,1 small or ¾ medium tomato , a handful of peas. Put it all in a cooker with little water, chilli powder & salt. Cook for 3 whistles. Let the steam go off. Take out any excess water left & mash the veggies. Crush 2 medium garlic cloves,1/2 inch ginger,1/2 sp jeera in the mortar to make a very coarse paste.Heat 1 tsp butter & add the paste to it.Let cook until flavourful. Add ½ chopped onions & cook for a minute(keep it crunchy). Add 1/3 tsp garam masala powder, a little turmeric powder & ½ tsp of coriander powder & fry well. Add the strained water & let it boil. Now add the mashed veggies, adjust salt & chilly powder to taste & cook until it becomes thick. Swith off fire & add ¼ chopped onions, chopped coriander, juice of 1 small lemon, ½ tsp butter & let the butter start melting. Mix well. Serve with bread toast or pav bun.
My 2 cents...
I completely agree with dev's suggestions. Breaking out of the 3 meals a day and getting into 5 meals a day (with focus on balancing proteins w/ carbs) will help a great deal.
Also, try incorporating some form of exercise (regular) into your routine.
Anyone tell me the recipe how to make keerai sambhar :D ?
i just had some 200g of fried chips,(cos i was really hungry), now i feel so sick and it was just too oily, yuk :cry: :twisted: :cry: :banghead:
dev & co,
Can some1 tell me how much calories would be i a 200g fried chips?? :roll:
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Do a search & get to know the req data...:)