PRLog (Press Release) –
Apr 30, 2010 – The HCG Diet is gaining popularity due to the
reported use of diet by celebrities who need to lose a lot of weight
quickly and safely.
As more concerns and worries about the adverse effects that weight loss surgeries have, celebrities are turning to the HCG diet.
The recent star JWoww from the hit MTV show “Jersey Shore” has
revealed that the HCG diet is the method she used to get in shape when
she hit it big in Hollywood.
It is also rumored that the HCG diet is responsible for Britney
Spears new body that allowed her to make a comeback after having twins.
When we asked Bryan Owens of Pure HCG Diet if he ever works with
celebrities he stated “Oh sure. We get some big names coming to our
website and buying our product because it’s the hot thing right now in
Hollywood.”
When we asked if he would spill the beans on who the celebrities
were he declined by saying, “I wish I could but my customer’s privacy is
really important to us and we want anyone who does business with us to
feel safe and secure.”
When asked if the HCG diet was just another Hollywood fad diet Bryan
said, “Oh no. It’s been around for almost 60 years and will be around
for decades to come. That’s why we don’t focus too much on what
celebrities are doing and just focus on getting our clients the weight
loss results they’re looking for.”
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Healthy Eggnog
(Single-serving and high in protein!)
- 1 cup milk of choice (240g) (Use a thicker milk for best taste. Silk almondmilk works well. Coconut milk (the full-fat kind that comes in a can) works well too. Or you can do 1/2 milk and 1/2 Silk creamer for a deliciously-rich shake (240g)
- 1/2 cup Mori-Nu silken-firm tofu (There are a few soy-free substitutions for this recipe. See “nutrition info” link below for all options.) (120g)
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice (2g) (omit if desired)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tsp xylitol or sugar (8g)
- 1 nunaturals stevia packet, or 1 tbsp sugar (or evaporated cane juice, coconut sugar, etc.)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp each nutmeg and ginger
- 1/16 tsp (tiny dash) cloves
- optional: a little rum if desired
Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. (We used a Magic Bullet. If you don’t have a blender, perhaps you can use silken tofu and just stir by hand.) Drink cold, or heat if desired. Recipe is single-serving and can be sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan, cholesterol-free, low-fat, and gluten-free. And no raw eggs! For troubleshooting, substitutions, and nutrition facts, see link below:
Vitamin D: The Vitamin of Life
Scientists have known about the importance of vitamin D since its discovery in 1922 by Edward Mellanby during his research on Rickets, a disease which was affecting children. Interestingly, in recent years, scientists may have linked a number of modern day health concerns to a vitamin D deficiency in adults.
Research has also discovered a correlation between weakened immune systems and low vitamin D levels, suggesting a possible need for supplementation. Vitamin D is a regulator of the immune system. Many studies support vitamin D's role in immune health. During the winter months, when sunlight exposure is significantly decreased or limited, vitamin D supplementation is helpful for supporting a healthy immune system.
In addition, there is some evidence linking low levels of vitamin D to an increased risk of falls among the elderly. Results from 8 studies on more than 2,400 adults age 65 and older looking at vitamin D supplementation for fall prevention showed a minimum of 700-1000 IU of vitamin D daily can substantially reduce risk of falls among older adults.
Some of the most impressive findings on vitamin D, however, have been in its role in genetics. It influences genetic signals which promote the healthy development of cells in tissues, including the colon, heart, breast, prostate, liver, thyroid, and brain.
Vitamin D has been proven to be a key ingredient for overall well-being. With so many people working indoors and shielding themselves from the sun when they are outside, supplementing with vitamin D is advisable for maintaining good health.
Source:
http://www.naturemade.com/Resource-Center/Articles-and-Videos/Immune-Health/Vitamin-D-The-Vitamin-of-Life
Make Sure You Have What You Need To Succeed!
Before you start your diet make sure you have the HCG essentials.
Start your diet right! Print off your list and check the box after
you get each item
- Small Food Scale - This will help you eat the right portion sizesand keep track of your calories.
- George Foreman Grill - This grill is perfect for cooking fast, easy and healthy!
- Body Weight Scale - If you don’t already have one, make sureyou get an accurate body weight scale to measure your progress!
- Soft Measuring Tape - Track your body measurements and the inches you lose with your measuring tape!
- Diet Journal - Hold yourself accountable with daily diet entries. Write down what you eat, what you weigh and how you are feeling while on the diet! This helps you track your progress and makes you your own HCG diet expert!
- Support - Take advantage of HCG diet support. With Facebook pages, blogs and thousands of websites dedicated to the HCG diet, join a group where you can talk with others on the diet, exchange recipes and share stories!
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This Vegan version is adapted from Access Pronto Family Medicine
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HCG Diet Vegan Protocol (keep to 500 calories)
http://accesspronto.com/hcgveganprotocol.aspx
Tips for the HCG Diet and Exercise
Author: Olivia LarsonThere are many people who may be confused when it comes to the HCG diet and exercise. Just how much should you exercise? What kind of exercise do you need to do for the diet to work? Here are some tips to better understand the HCG diet and exercise.
There is absolutely no need to do high-intensity workouts when on the HCG diet. In fact, these types of workouts are not recommended on the diet. When you are actually on the HCG doses and phase 2 of the diet, it may actually be dangerous to exercise in a high-intensity manner. This is because your body is already using so many calories from the stored fat in your body. So it is not recommended that you exercise because you burn even more calories at such a high rate. This can be dangerous, and if you do choose to do high-intensity workouts such as heavy weights, cardiovascular workouts like running or high-intensity step aerobics, or circuit training, you have to be aware that there is a possibility that you may pass out or become dehydrated rather quickly. Be sure that you constantly keep an eye on your heart rate and you drink plenty of water.
So what type of exercise is recommended on the HCG diet? Walking is great exercise on the HCG diet. Taking a mile or two walk several times a week on the diet is one of the best ways that you can properly be on the HCG diet and exercise safely. You should exercise caution when walking; there should be no problems, unlike if you were doing intense workouts like jogging.
Another great exercise that is recommended along with the HCG diet is yoga. Yoga is great for increasing strength and flexibility. It is also a wonderful way to make a mind and body connection and get your body back into balance, which is what the HCG diet is all about. Yoga is a great way to also build lean muscle and gain strength. The great thing about the HCG diet is that you will not lose muscle mass on the diet. You only burn fat. So, if you build up more lean muscle mass with yoga, when you lose the weight on the diet, you will be left with a tight and toned body instead of sagging skin. Yoga can be done several times a week on the HCG diet.
Although there seem to be some restrictions on the HCG diet and exercise, once you are off the daily doses of the hormones, you can continue with any type of exercise you please.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/tips-for-the-hcg-diet-and-exercise-1203368.html
About the AuthorFor more information on HCG Diet Direct or HCG Diet Direct tools and resources contact Jenny Boynton at info@HcgDietDirect.com or by phone at: 1-602-330-7655 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-602-330-7655 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Or visit HCG Diet Direct online at www.hcgdietdirect.com
HCG Grocery List
Stick with this grocery list for HCG diet success!
Lean Meats:
Steak, Ground Beef, Chicken Breast, Veal.
Seafood:
Crab, Lobster, Shrimp, Prawns, Tilapia, Flounder, Haddock and other lean white fish.
Seasoning:
Sea salt, Thyme, Basil, Garlic, Onion Powder, Chili Powder, Cracked Pepper and many more.
Vegetables:
Fresh or Frozen Spinach, Various Lettuce, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cucumbers, Onions, Tomatoes, Chard, Beets and Cabbage.
Fruit:
Apples, Oranges, Strawberries, Lemons, and Grapefruit.
Extras:
Melba toast, Salsa (no sugar added), Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Hot Sauce, Sugar Substitute (Stevia), and Various Flavored Teas.
What Are The Benefits of Taking Sublingual Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin for health. Along with the other B complex vitamins, vitamin B 12 supports the manufacture of red blood cells, according to Dr. James F. Balch and Phyllis A. Balch, authors of "Prescription for Nutritional Healing." This vitamin may also help prevent and repair damage to the body's nerve endings. Although vitamin B12 deficiencies are rare, they can occur in strict vegetarians, who do not consume any type of animal products, as well as in elderly persons. Dr. Balch and other nutritional experts recommend sublingual forms of vitamin B12, which may offer several benefits over other forms of this vitamin.
Absorption Rate
According to the Sublingual B12 Report website, the absorption rate of vitamin B12 taken in sublingual form may be much greater than that of vitamin B12 supplements taken orally. This may be because of the large number of blood vessels beneath the tongue, which absorb the vitamin as the supplement dissolves.
High Dosage
According to A. Sharabi, lead author of "Replacement Therapy for Vitamin B12 Deficiency; Comparison Between the Sublingual and Oral Route," sublingual vitamin B12 supplements typically contain higher doses than oral B12 supplements. Sublingual supplements often contain dosages up to 0.5mg. This may make sublingual vitamin B12 more effective for treating deficiencies.
Price
According to the Sublingual B12 Report website, sublingual vitamin B12 supplements are inexpensive when compared to oral supplements and injections. This may help you obtain the vitamin B12 you need at a much lower cost.
Vitamin Retention
Vitamin B12 taken through sublingual supplements is retained by the body more efficiently than through oral supplements, according to the Sublingual B12 Report website. Oral supplements pass through the digestive system, where they are broken down by stomach acids. This may result in degradation of the vitamin content. Sublingual supplements, conversely, enter the bloodstream directly through the blood vessels under the tongue.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/259292-what-are-the-benefits-of-taking-sublingual-vitamin-b12/#ixzz16sGsvEGF
Protect Your Memory With Vitamin B12
Posted on: Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 08:19 CDT
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. This progressive and fatal brain disease destroys brain cells, causing memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior.
Currently there is no cure, but a recent study reveals that vitamin B12 may be effective in reducing the risk of memory lost.
“Low levels of vitamin B12 are surprisingly common in the elderly. However, the few studies that have investigated the usefulness of vitamin B12 supplements to reduce the risk of memory loss have had mixed results,” Babak Hooshmand, M.D., MSc, with Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, was quoted as saying.
For the seven-year study, researchers took blood samples from 271
Finnish people age 65 to 79 who did not have dementia at the start of
the study. During that time, 17 people developed Alzheimer’s disease.
Blood
samples were tested for levels of homocysteine, an amino acid
associated with vitamin B12, and for levels of the active portion of the
vitamin, called holotranscobalamin. Too much homocysteine in the blood
has been linked to negative effects on the brain, such as stroke.
However, higher levels of vitamin B12 can lower homocysteine.
Furthermore, the study found that for each micromolar increase in the concentration of homocysteine, the risk of Alzheimer’s disease increased by 18 percent, whereas each picomolar increase in concentration of the active form of vitamin B12 reduced risk by two percent. The results stayed the same after taking into account other factors, such as age, gender, education, smoking status, blood pressure and body mass index.
SOURCE: Neurology, October 2010
Source: Ivanhoe Newswire
Benefits of Vitamin B12
By: Jennifer Bret, N.D. Vitamin
B12 has health benefits for young and old alike, and everyone in
between. It combats asthma in children, has shown promise against HIV
in adults, and has helped the elderly who find their minds aren't as
sharp as they used to be.
Older adults who notice a decline in mental function, even the emergence of Alzheimer's disease, need to get on the B12 bandwagon. Experts have found that when mental symptoms are treated with vitamin B12 within six months of onset, many of the symptoms disappear or mental clarity improves.
B12 also plays a role in melatonin production. Melatonin is the hormone responsible for letting you get a good night's sleep. As we age, the body is less efficient at making this hormone. B12 supplementation has helped some older adults sleep better.
On the opposite end of the life spectrum, children who have asthma may benefit from vitamin B12 as well. Weekly injections of 1,000 mcg or daily oral supplements of 1 to 3 mcg improved their condition and resulted in less shortness of breath.
AIDS patients typically have low levels of this vitamin. This can be used as an indicator that overall nutritional status is low and that attention needs to be given to intake of all nutrients. In the laboratory, vitamin B12, in any form, reduces replication of HIV. This is a hopeful treatment yet to be tested in humans.
Several studies show that B12 dramatically increases sperm counts in men whose counts are low. The vitamin also jump-starts sperm's action, increasing motility rates.
People with tinnitus, that constant ringing in the ears, are often deficient in vitamin B12. Supplementation diminishes the irritating ringing for some people.
Fortunately, most people get more than enough B12 in their daily diet.
Vitamin B12 is just one of the many vitamins that are part of a healthy diet.
Older adults who notice a decline in mental function, even the emergence of Alzheimer's disease, need to get on the B12 bandwagon. Experts have found that when mental symptoms are treated with vitamin B12 within six months of onset, many of the symptoms disappear or mental clarity improves.
Vitamin B12 may also help alleviate depression in the elderly by working with a compound that helps to make serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for a calm feeling of well being.
B12 also plays a role in melatonin production. Melatonin is the hormone responsible for letting you get a good night's sleep. As we age, the body is less efficient at making this hormone. B12 supplementation has helped some older adults sleep better.
On the opposite end of the life spectrum, children who have asthma may benefit from vitamin B12 as well. Weekly injections of 1,000 mcg or daily oral supplements of 1 to 3 mcg improved their condition and resulted in less shortness of breath.
AIDS patients typically have low levels of this vitamin. This can be used as an indicator that overall nutritional status is low and that attention needs to be given to intake of all nutrients. In the laboratory, vitamin B12, in any form, reduces replication of HIV. This is a hopeful treatment yet to be tested in humans.
Several studies show that B12 dramatically increases sperm counts in men whose counts are low. The vitamin also jump-starts sperm's action, increasing motility rates.
People with tinnitus, that constant ringing in the ears, are often deficient in vitamin B12. Supplementation diminishes the irritating ringing for some people.
Fortunately, most people get more than enough B12 in their daily diet.
Vitamin B12 is just one of the many vitamins that are part of a healthy diet.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Vitamin B12 may help protect against Alzheimer's disease, according to a study out Monday.
The study suggests that seniors with more of the active part of the vitamin in their blood have a lower risk of developing the disease, which eats away at the minds of one in eight Americans aged 65 and older, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
However, the findings don't necessarily mean that taking B vitamin supplements will stave off mental decline.
Just last summer, for instance, a pair of studies deflated long-held hopes that B vitamins -- like B12 and folic acid -- would help patients who had suffered strokes or heart attack (see Reuters Health stories of June 22 and August 4, 2010).
"More research is needed before we can get a conclusion on the role of vitamin B12 supplements on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease," said Dr. Babak Hooshmand from Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, whose findings appear in the journal Neurology.
But he added that many elderly people suffer from B12 deficiency, so the results could turn out to be important.
"Our findings indicate that vitamin B12 and related metabolites may have an important role in Alzheimer's disease," Hooshmand told Reuters Health by e-mail.
Those who didn't develop the disease had higher levels of holotranscobalamin -- the active portion of vitamin B12 -- and lower levels of homocysteine, an amino acid tied to mental decline, stroke and heart disease. Folic acid was not linked to Alzheimer's.
B vitamins decrease homocysteine levels, and so have attracted a lot of attention as a potentially cheap and safe treatment. But it is unclear if they are just a sign of disease or have a causal role.
Neurologist Dr. Sudha Seshadri, of Boston University, said she wouldn't advise taking extra B vitamins unless a doctor had diagnosed signs of deficiency.
"Too much folate in the presence of B12 deficiency can be harmful," she told Reuters Health by e-mail.
However, she added, "A healthy diet with adequate B12 may still be useful in reducing risk despite the failure of initial clinical trials to show a benefit on cognition."
Vitamin B12 is found in a variety of foods, including dairy, eggs, fish and meat.
SOURCE: http://link.reuters.com/bar78n Neurology, October 19, 2010.
Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters.
5 Tasty Approved Snacks for the HCG Diet
Keeping these approved snacks around while on the HCG Diet will help satisfy cravings and maximize weight loss!
1. Sliced English cucumber sprinkled with salt.
2. Sliced tomato with salt and pepper.
3. Sliced apple with fresh squeezed lemon juice.
4. Flavored tea, try a blueberry flavor or refreshing mint.
5. Sliced strawberries sprinkled with stevia.
HCG diet promotes celebrity usage among 'Jersey Shore' stars, Britney Spears (Videos)
- July 14th, 2010 12:46 am ET
- Sunny Pepper, Examiner.com
HCG diet reports say stars like 'Jersey Shore' girls JWOWW and Snooki will burn 4,000
calories per day for fat weight loss. Photo/PR Photos
The HCG diet is rocking Hollywood bodies and celebrities like Jersey Shore stars Snooki (Nicole Polizzi), J-WOWW (Jenni Farley) and Britney Spears have reportedly found fast weight loss with the newest diet drug that's being dubbed a "diet for the masses".
As reported on ABC News and other sources, the HCG diet is said to help patients lose "abnormal stores of body fat", resulting in extreme weight loss for some of Hollywood's hottest. Jersey Shore star J-WOWW even sells the stuff on her website.
The HCG diet (standing for the Human Chorionic Gonapotropin diet) tricks the body into thinking it's pregnant and works for both male and female bodies. While the HCG diet has received much criticism, it's also received first-hand testimonies from celebs and real bodies alike that tout the diet drug as everything it's cracked up to be.
"HCG Drops are my key to keeping the weight off," reality TV star J-WOWW says on her site, giving her girlfriend credit for the diet drops intro and then passing the HCG diet onto her co-star Snooki. "My girlfriend lost 40 pounds in six weeks on the plan. She tried everything and it worked for her. So I thought if it worked for her, it would work for me," she said in a different interview with AOL's That's Fit.
"I don't believe it to be efficacious," Ft. Worth-based weight-loss doctor Dr. Craig Primack said in an interview with The Star Telgram. "Not many doctors commonly known as weight-loss doctors are using this," he said, adding that the HCG drug in conjunction with the recommended 500-calorie diet isn't healthy.
But the company is still continuing to push the drug as a weight-loss aid and celebrity usage is only helping to fuel the debate of the effects of the HCG diet - And the dangers.
Doing The Diet The Right Way
Dieting can be difficult, here are 10 tips to help you stay successful on the HCG diet!
1. Plan your meals in advance. This helps you eliminate the temptation of eating other foods and makes meal time easy.
2. Experiment with HCG recipes. By changing your sauces and spices you can drastically change your meal while still eating what you’re supposed to!
3. Get creative with flavored teas! Try a refreshing mint or fruity pomegranate tea to switch up your drinks.
4. Be sure to get enough fiber. Add fiber pills to your diet or try ‘Miracle Noodles’ available to purchase on line. These will help with digestion and keep the pounds falling off!
5. Hold yourself accountable by weighing and measuring everyday! This helps on the days where the pounds may not show on the scale, check your measurements, you could be down an inch or two!
6. Watch your water intake. It is suggested to drink 2 liters per day, so make sure you getting your recommended amount!
7. Diet with a friend. Nothing beats the support you get when dieting with someone you know. Enjoy cooking meals together and celebrating as the pounds disappear!
8. You’re not alone! Check out different blogs, Facebook groups and internet sites that have support for HCG dieters. There are lots of places where you can share your stories, questions and hints for success.
9. Take your drops at the same time each day. This will help maintain the hormone levels and create a routine for you.
10. Know your diet! There are different versions of the HCG diet available so know your and stick to it. Don’t try to incorporate all of them.
Celebrities like Britney Spears and Jersey Shore's JWoww have been reported to have lost their weight and gained their new fit bodies on the new version of the HCG Diet.
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