Saturday, January 23, 2010

A Summary of Institutional Recommendations for Weight Loss

The weight loss guidelines and recommendations of major institutions were reviewed. There seems to be an overwhelming consensus among them regarding calorie intake.

View complete article before commenting. The institutions were the AHA. the NIH, the ADA, the Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Whole wheat, Oats and Bran Bread

The homemade whole grain recipe being discussed was published for educational purposes.

It relies on the known benefits of whole grains.
As a rule, whole grains contain more fiber, minerals and beneficial phytonutrients.
They are deemed (ADA) to be better than refined grains for diabetic. The AHA also considers them to be better for people with a heart condition.

View complete article and recipe before commenting.