Archive for December, 2011

High Calorie Christmas Drinks

Over indulgence and weight gain is an accepted part of Christmas for most people with the new year bringing resolutions of fitness and weight loss to the forefront once again.

General overeating is of course a significant factor in the increased calorie intake during the festive period; however, the majority of food and drinks consumed are high in calories with negligible nutritional benefit. This consumption, alongside limited bodily exertion and exercise, results in significant and rapid weight gain. Using supplements during this period so that the body still receives its required nutritional content is essential.

Although many of these traditional elements would be difficult to sacrifice, a number of products can be indulged in moderation not only to not avoid them but to limit the effect of the high calories they contain.

Baileys Irish Cream
Just 3 large 100ml glasses of this popular Christmas drink can add almost 1000 calories to you daily intake. Try drinking in moderation.

Premium Lagers
Consuming just 4 pints of an average premium lager can add over 1000 calories to you daily intake. Light beers can be substituted if possible to save some valuable calories.

Mulled Wine
A large glass of this unique festive drink can contain up to 505 calories. Although an ideal warming drink, having just one, will significantly limit your calorie intake.

Overeating and abdominal bloating is something most will experience during December. OptiBac Probiotics For a flat stomach is an ideal supplement for those suffering from abdominal bloating due to trapped wind, food intolerances, PMS or stress.


Worst 5 Celebrity Diets of 2011 – Lady Gaga, Cheryl Cole & More

The British Dietetic Association has composed a list of the worst 5 celebrity diets of 2011.

The Dukan Diet

Rumoured Celebrity Users: Kate Middleton, Jennifer Lopez

Developed by Dr Pierre Dukan, this diet is now extremely popular in France with Dukan himself warns of its side effects of a lack of energy, bad breath and constipation.
The four-phase diet, which is also reported to be followed by actress Jennifer Lopez and supermodel Gisele Bundchen, starts with 72 high-protein foods for quick weight loss, followed by “pure protein” days alternating with proteins accompanied by vegetables.

The Baby Food Diet

Rumoured Celebrity Users: Lady Gaga

This diet requires users to consume up to 14 jars or baby food or puree per day. This restrictive diets provides few calories and lacks the essential nutritional values required for adults.

The Blood Group Diet

Rumoured Celebrity Users: Cheryl Cole

This diet works on the premise the different blood groups require different foods in order to lose weight. This diet has no scientific evidence to back its claims and will leave users deficient in a number of key nutrients.

Alcorexia

This diet restricts the caloric intake from food consumption during the day so users can drink more alcohol without gaining weight. This extreme diet could result in alcohol poisoning and even death.

The Raw Food Diet

Rumoured Celebrity Users: Demi Moore, Natalie Portman

This diet focuses on the user only being able to eat raw food and only unpasteurised dairy products.
This approach leaves many nutritious foods unavailable for consumption or and even a risk of food poisoning.


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