Many people are now turning to inexpensive and natural green tea weight loss plans to help them in their weight control efforts. It is simple too. Green tea can be drunk like any other tea, usually without milk or sweeteners, or if you do not like the taste you can purchase green tea extract, which is said to be more effective due to it’s potency.

Research has shown that green tea helps to reduce weight by stimulating the body’s thermogenesis process, which increases the expenditure of energy and the oxidization of fat in the body. Many compounds found in plants have this effect. The special thing about green tea is that it does not increase the heart rate, and is therefore believed to be safer than diet pills such as ephidrine that also work by stimulating thermogenesis.

A lot of people who are overweight have or are at risk of developing hypertension and other cardiovascular problems, so the fact that green tea does not put pressure on the heart makes it a good choice. Ephidrine is not usually recommended if you are in this group but green tea is considered a safe option. It means that you can gradually increase your exercise levels without increasing your risk of heart problems.

There are only two ways to lose weight: one way is by eating less (consuming fewer calories) and the other is by increasing expenditure of energy (using up more calories). Green tea works by increasing output and this can be by around 4%. Most scientists believe that this is caused by the high quantity of catechin that is in the tea and its extract.

Green tea has the added benefit of containing powerful antioxidants that may be beneficial to your health in many ways, strengthening the immune system and protecting against disease.

Keep in mind that green tea does contain caffeine so you should cut out coffee and other forms of tea while you are taking it. Decaffeinated green tea is not recommended because the chemical processes that are used to remove the caffeine may destroy the beneficial properties of the plant.

At the same time you will need to exercise control in what you eat. If you eat more to compensate for the calories that are burnt by the tea, you will not lose any weight. Keeping to the same calorific intake that you have now and taking green tea should result in gradual weight loss and better energy levels over a few weeks. You can of course increase the speed of this by reducing calorie consumption and/or increasing exercise.

Green tea is a simple, easy and inexpensive weight control aid that can easily be incorporated into any weight loss program. The choice of tea or extract offers something for everybody. Natural and safe, green tea weight loss should feature in your program if you want to keep the weight off permanently.

We recently had a family member pass away from colon cancer. Although I’m not entirely sure how long this had been going on, I was told she had suffered abdominal pains for 6 months  and had been unable to eat.

I also learned she a made numerous trips to her doctor and had tests performed, only to have the doctor tell her to take tylenol for her pain. I sure doesn’t sound very promising when tests don’t reveal anything, or should I say I find that very hard to believe.

Anyway, I found these articles about the corrolation between the Mediterranean diet and cancer that I wanted to share.

Use Your Diet To Fight Cancer | Cure Pages

Most cancer is caused by lightning. It strikes out of the blue. But cancer doesn’t just happen by chance. It has a cause. Diet is one of the environmental.

foodconsumer.org – Mediterranean Diet Prevents Stomach Cancer

Saturday Jan 16, 2010 (foodconsumer.org) — A new study published on Dec 9 in the online journal American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has associated use of Mediterranean diet with a lower risk of stomach or gastric cancer. …

More articles about the Mediterranean diet

• More reasons to eat the Mediterranean way (after-cancer.com)

Great book about the Mediterranean diet

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Soy protein is emerging as one of the great alternative protein sources for human consumption. Health experts are all excited about how soy protein can change the face of nutrition. So what’s all the rage?

Soy Protein

Soy beans contain complete protein. It’s one of the best protein that is easily digested among all protein sources. Soy beans also contain little or no fat and have virtually no cholesterol. If you’re lactose intolerant, soy beans are great because they contain no lactose.

Being a plant protein, soy is free from steroids and antibiotics that animal protein contains. It is also free from the parasites that contaminate some of these products. They also contain none of the diseases you can contract from meat sources such as Mad Cow Disease, and Foot and Mouth Disease.

Vegetarians love this bean since it provides a comparable – if not better – source of protein compared to its animal counterpart. It provides a protein that is better and easier to digest and is comparable to most protein supplements.

Versatility

Soy beans are very versatile. Various cuisines, especially Asian ones recognize the value of  soy beans. A variety of naturally delicacies are all soy based: tofu, soy pudding, Soya milk, and meat substitutes – not to mention condiments such as soy sauce, and hoi sin sauce.

The Great Substitute

Soy is low in fat and can be used to substitute most protein sources. When cooking, you can use soy substitutes instead of flour for a low fat alternative. This makes it a great protein source if you are looking to lose weight without compromising your protein requirements.

Although  bodybuilders are currently debating how soy can be a help to bodybuilders, it doesn’t take away anything from what soy can contribute to the overall health of a person.

It’s better to stick to natural protein rather than processed protein if possible, as processed foods typically have some risk attached to them. The best use of this food can be attributed to how it perfectly fits into anyone’s low-fat, high-protein diet.

Soy products can be incorporated into shakes and drinks. And being lactose-free, lactose intolerant people will still be able to get their milkshake fix without experiencing the side effects of lactose.

Soy products are also a great source of other nutrients such as saponins, isoflavones, and phytosterol. Saponins help support a healthy immune system. It also combines with cholesterol to avoid increased absorption of cholesterol in the body. Phytosterols also help reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the body in the same way saponins do.

Isoflavones are powerful antioxidants and prevent the effects of free radicals in the body. They prevent many of the signs of aging and have been known to help prevent cancer. This alone makes soy a miracle protein source in its own right.

Isoflavones, along with vitamins A,C, and E are among the front liners in the fight against such disease – they also counter the effects of pollution, and stress.

How Much is Too Much

Unlike other protein sources, it is pretty safe to consume a fair amount of soy products. While allergies to soy products exist, cases are few and far between. When changing to a soy diet, however, you should consult your physician or your nutritionist. Ask specifically if the soy interferes with any prescription drugs you are taking.

Soy Bean related article

• Enjoy the Soy: It’s nutritious, delicious and easy to use (newswire.ca)

I just found a great site with an extensive acid-alkaline food chart, recipes and guide.

If you don’t know much about an alkaline diet, it is highly recommended for giving you a dramatic increase in energy levels along with restoring radiantly good health.

The site explains how a high alkaline foods diet works and why eating alkaline foods is recommended.

If you haven’t tried this yet, I highly recommend you do now.

You can download everything here:

Acid Alkaline Diet

The guide contains really good recipes, so go download  it for FREE!