Coconut Cream Pops

Posted on April 13, 2012 by admin

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Submitted By: mhagerot
Photo By: darthotto
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 4 Hours 5 Minutes
Servings: 10

“Yummy, creamy coconut milk ice pops have a hint of cinnamon. The hardest part of the recipe is waiting for them to freeze.”

Ingredients:

1 (12 fluid ounce) can fat-free
evaporated milk
1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons coconut extract
ground cinnamon to taste

Directions:

Whisk together the evaporated milk, coconut milk, confectioners’ sugar, coconut extract, and ground cinnamon. Pour into freezer pop molds, and freeze until solid.

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Grilled Lemon Chicken

Posted on April 6, 2012 by admin

Serves:8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
3/4 cup good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed

Directions

Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.

Heat a charcoal grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices.

Skewer with wooden sticks.

Serves 8

Calories: 187
Total Fat: 8 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Protein: 26 grams
Total carbohydrates:1 gram
Sugar: 0 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
Cholesterol: 66 milligrams
Sodium: 314 milligrams

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The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Obesity

Posted on April 3, 2012 by admin

Sleep apnea can affect people of all ages, shapes and sizes but if you’re overweight you are 70% more likely to suffer from it. In a recent article in msn Health, at least 12 to 18 million Americans are affected by the recurrent medical condition which causes a person to repeatedly stop breathing during their sleep.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is defined as repeated episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep. Very often, a person is not even aware that they are experiencing any interruption in their sleep but they find it difficult to get up in the morning and feel that they didn’t get a good night’s sleep These interruptions to a person’s sleep pattern can have serious side effects which result in drowsiness during the day, inability to concentrate, headaches and forgetfulness.

One important lifestyle change which can make a difference is to lose weight. In an article on WebMD, it is noted that “people with obstructive sleep apnea who lost the recommended amount of weight were three times more likely to experience a complete remission of sleep apnea symptoms compared with people who didn’t lose weight.”

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Reference: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/news/20090928/weight-loss-helps-sleep-apnea

Basics About Childhood Obesity

Posted on March 19, 2012 by admin

How is childhood overweight and obesity measured?

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure used to determine childhood overweight and obesity. It is calculated using a child’s weight and height. BMI does not measure body fat directly, but it is a reasonable indicator of body fatness for most children and teens.

A child’s weight status is determined using an age- and sex-specific percentile for BMI rather than the BMI categories used for adults because children’s body composition varies as they age and varies between boys and girls.

CDC Growth Charts are used to determine the corresponding BMI-for-age and sex percentile. For children and adolescents (aged 2—19 years):

Overweight is defined as a BMI at or above the 85th percentile and lower than the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex.¹
Obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex.¹

What are the consequences of childhood obesity?

Health risks now

Childhood obesity can have a harmful effect on the body in a variety of ways. Obese children are more likely to have–

High blood pressure and high cholesterol, which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In one study, 70% of obese children had at least one CVD risk factor, and 39% had two or more.²
Increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.³
Breathing problems, such as sleep apnea, and asthma.^4,5
Joint problems and musculoskeletal discomfort.^4,6
Fatty liver disease, gallstones, and gastro-esophageal reflux (i.e., heartburn).^3,4
Obese children and adolescents have a greater risk of social and psychological problems, such as discrimination and poor self-esteem, which can continue into adulthood.^3,7,8

Health risks later

Obese children are more likely to become obese adults.^{9, 10, 11} Adult obesity is associated with a number of serious health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.¹²
If children are overweight, obesity in adulthood is likely to be more severe.^13Y

You can help your children by helping yourself first! If you need information about healthy weight loss contact Dr. Frank Felts Surgical Weight Loss Solutions, in Dallas, for answers to your weight loss questions. Dr. Frank Felts can provide you with the latest information on surgical weight loss procedures and help you on your weight loss journey, for you and your family.

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Indoor Exercises to Lose Weight

Posted on March 15, 2012 by admin

Everybody wishes to have a perfect figure these days. Having a zero or an hour glass figure is no longer only a model’s cup of tea but more like a necessity these days. As more and more people are conscious of their weight and overall health, weight loss is on everyone’s mind these days. There are several plans and programs that advocate a quick and easy weight loss with the help of natural and unnatural methods. Fad and crash diets top the list of weight loss plans that promise weight loss in a couple of days and weeks. However, these are harmful and are not meant for a healthy and long-lasting weight loss.

If you wish to go for healthy methods, you need to follow the traditional diet and exercise routines. Here we will see more on indoor exercises to lose weight. Are there any indoor fitness exercises? Let us take a look.

Indoor Exercises to Burn Fat

There is no substitute for diet and exercise if you wish to lose weight fast, but in a healthy way. So you must have subscribed to a gym membership as it is one of the easy and safest way to lose weight. Apart from that, swimming is considered as the best exercise to lose weight. Of course, if you have the luxury of swimming pool indoors, you can consider swimming as one of the most effective indoor exercises to lose weight. The following are some other exercises you can do at home that will help in weight loss.

Cycling
Cycling is one such exercise where you can lose weight off your arms, thighs, and can also tone up your abs. But sometimes it may not be possible to cycle outdoors. In that case, you can invest in a good exercise bike. These can be used as exercise bikes to cycle indoors and lose weight within a short period of time.

Step Aerobics
Steeping or step aerobics is another best exercises to burn belly fat that can be done at home. You can even buy a CD of step aerobic and follow it at home. Other ways a simple stepping up and down for 10-15 times everyday can also be helpful.

Crunches
Crunches are indoor exercises to get abs or tone up your abdominal muscles. Among several types, you can go for the diagonal or oblique crunches as they are the most effective ones. Crunches are also considered as one of the best indoor exercises to lose weight and can help to tone muscles at home.

Jogging on Spot
It’s winter, it’s raining and you cannot go out for your run or jog. In that case, you can run or jog at a spot and continue it for 5-10 minutes. A treadmill can also be used for that purpose. Doing jumping jacks for 5-10 minutes will also be helpful to get rid of the belly fat and is an easy indoor cardio to lose weight.

Climbing Stairs
One of the other easy exercises to do at home include climbing the stairs. Walking up and down the stairs for 4-5 times can help in getting rid of the belly fat. You can do it slow at first and increase the speed later on.

Dance
Lastly, dancing is one of the best indoor exercises for losing weight. You don’t need to be a pro in dance for that. Just put on some fast paced music of your choice and start moving your body. You can even put on a CD and follow the steps as in the video. Just remember to continue to do it until you sweat (around 20-30 minutes).

These were some of the effective indoor exercises to lose weight. Apart from these, pull ups and push ups are also some of the best exercises that can also be performed at home. Lastly, one should note that it is better to consult the doctor before going for any rigorous exercise and diet programs. These easy exercises, along with a proper diet, will really help in keeping you fit and fine. Good luck.

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