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2012年9月14日 星期五

Book Review: "The World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony"


Albert Einstein once wrote, "Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet." In his book, "The World Peace Diet," Dr. Will Tuttle illuminates and expands on this concept.

"The World Peace Diet" is a book that, if you have the willingness and the courage to read, will elevate your consciousness, change your perceptions about the world and its confused and conflicted understanding of morality, open your heart to a greater appreciation of nature, God and spirit, change the choices that you make on a daily basis, and in so doing change the universe for the greater good of all concerned.

"Everybody, soon or late, sits down to a banquet of consequences."

~ Robert Louis Stevenson

The Whole Peace Diet speaks to the terrorism, torture, mutilation, castration, rape, imprisonment, subjugation and mass murder of animals for food and other commodities, and above all, for profit.

It details the ways in which our society and our humanity reflects the ways in which we treat animals. Essentially, what we do to others, we do to ourselves. As we continue to inflict pain, suffering and death on other living entities, ignoring the facts that they have feelings, intelligence, intuition, mother-child relationships, peer relationships, and a divine purpose no better or worse than our own, we can rest assured there will never be peace on the planet. We can continue to expect ongoing war, violence, aggression, torture, sadism, rape, murder, the list goes on and on.

"The World Peace Diet" not only delves into the parallels of our behaviors towards animals and our behaviors towards each other, as well as our societal woes born of our hunger for profit by any means necessary, it also exposes the reader to the historical roots of humankind's diversion from a plant-based to an animal-based diet.

"By desecrating animals, we create energy fields that desecrate us and block our purpose on this earth: to unfold wisdom, love, and understanding."

~ Will Tuttle, Ph.D.

"The World Peace Diet" is brilliant, powerful and revealing. Equally so, it is a profoundly disturbing book: It holds up a mirror that provides a reflection most people will not enjoy looking at. We have been trained to dissociate the food we eat with the process that is involved prior to it arriving on our plate. We have become unconscious accomplices of mass murder. It's very sad.

The depths of our unconsciousness and the suppression of the truth of what we do to defenseless animals on behalf of our creature comforts reveal a society that is mired in duality and hypocrisy. Even our sacred religions which are supposed to be beacons of light to lead the way to God, Truth, Love and Peace have been co-opted by an animal eating/exploitation mentality.

As Dr. Tuttle so eloquently puts it: "May we ponder deeply the wisdom of the Golden Rule before it's too late, and begin to actually live it with respect to the animals who are at our mercy."

"Slaughter and justice cannot dwell together."

~ Isaac Bashevis Singer

Almost everyday I hear people talking about how horrible the world is, how everything is getting worse: the economy, the environment, the violence and war, the aggressive, competitive mentality in general, the ever-increasing inequality of classes.

Almost everyday I hear the sense of powerlessness and futility people have in terms of their desire to make a difference and to change our world for the better.

I tell you this with no equivocation: Just about all of the problems we are facing in the world today such as war, poverty, starvation, environmental devastation, obesity, cancer, heart attacks, diabetes, a multitude of other diseases and conditions, alcohol and drug abuse, massive economic inequality and political abuse of power are the result of a society entrenched in eating the flesh and blood of animals.

Read this book. Change your mind. Change your diet. Change your life.

CHANGE THE WORLD!




Walter E Jacobson, MD
Psychiatrist, Speaker & Author
Spiritual Solutions & Cognitive Tools for Happiness, Well-Being & Material Success
http://walterjacobsonmd.com
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2012年9月5日 星期三

'The Heart of the Soul - Emotional Awareness' by Gary Zukav - Book Review


I had watched several of the Oprah Winfrey's shows before but one of the breakthrough moments in my life happened as I watched Gary Zukav's first appearance on the show. If I remember those times, which was a few years ago, I was glued to the television set during his subsequent appearances more than I ever was before. So it is not an exaggeration for me to say that his book, 'The Heart of the Soul: Emotional Awareness' co-created with his partner, Linda Francis, turned out to be one of my sacred texts, but without the overload of loftiness that kept me away from them.

When I landed in the United States what kept me renewed were a couple of city libraries, equipped with internet access! With the user-friendly search methods to pick up favorite books to read, I began voraciously reading several spiritual and self-help books! Those were one of the best years of my life and it was not hard to pick up Zukav's book from one of the libraries. I read slowly like I have done with other books in the field. Contemplating several times even on a little of what I read was a natural way of reading such works.

The more I read the book, the more I was inspired to experiment with the exercises suggested in it. When I began incorporating it into my everyday life, I saw myself aligning with some significant life changes, which I never thought was possible before. For example, there was a time when I decided to switch to a more vegetarian diet. I credit my ability to give up my habit of consuming white meat to the emotional balance that I gained by assimilating some of the exercises in this book. I found 'The Heart of the Soul' to be an excellent guide, that is ever waiting to help me 'experiment with life' in order to lead me into the depths of a heart-felt life.

If required, it could open the doors to eventually go back to one's own religious scriptures and cultural traditions, if you had been intimidated by them before. Therefore it allows a deepening of experiences of one's life in intimate ways. Readers of this book will learn as I did, that each one of us indeed have unique gifts that we are born with and that we would want to share it with the world, as we heal those parts of our personality that manifests as emotions, such as anger, work-a-holism and judging.

The author however, has always maintained that his works were not meant to help anyone as the professional therapists do. If you do need professional assistance, a book by another Oprah's show guest, Dr.Phil McGraw, which is called, 'Real Life: Preparing for the 7 Most Challenging Days of Your Life' would be more appropriate. But otherwise, I would recommend Zukav's works, particularly 'The Heart of the Soul', for people who want to delve into the depths of one's being and uncover the natural well of power and joy that already lies within.




About me: Recently I have stepped into the world of freelance writing. So far it has been quite encouraging and has given me the opportunities, required to come forth with my gift for writing. I am beginning to learn a lot about writing for publication, paying attention to what the internet traffic is and the fascinating online world, and how infinitely accommodating it is for writers, with a variety of interests! The link to my blog is http://www.thelivingquietness.blogspot.com





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2012年8月31日 星期五

Cabbage Soup and Sacred Heart Diet Review


There have been many, many "quick weight loss" diets presented to the American public in the last few decades. All promise near-miraculous results with very little effort. Some even suggest that people with specific ailments, or those headed for serious surgery, might benefit especially from their program.

One of these "fad" diets is the Cabbage Soup Diet, and its close relative, the Sacred Heart Diet. Let's examine this type of diet and see what it offers.

We'll examine the basic regimen for both the Cabbage Soup Diet and the Sacred Heart Diet.

The dieter is directed to eat large quantities of cabbage soup and follow a very strict diet for a span of seven days. The idea is that the hot broth will fool the stomach and brain into satiety despite the few calories and nutrition offered by the soup or by the day's specific menu.

The soup recipe is comprised of variations on the following ingredients: cabbage, green onions, green peppers, canned diced tomatoes, a bunch of celery, mushrooms, and various flavorings and seasonings. The advantage to this soup is that it is completely fat-free. Despite some early claims for this diet, the cabbage itself has no inherent fat-reducing qualities, according to nutritionists.

Technically, it is possible to see a drop of ten pounds on the scale in the course of a week. This might be attractive to the very obese, or new mothers trying to reduce their postpartum belly fat quickly. With so few calories in the diet, however, this rapid weight loss is mostly water, according to nutritionists.

A loss like this is misleading, because the weight will come back as soon as the dieter drinks a reasonable amount of water and ends the diet after the seven day cycle.

The dieter must follow a very restricted daily food regimen while on this diet:

• Day 1 - All the soup you can eat, plus plenty of fruit except bananas. Drink water, cranberry juice or unsweetened teas.

• Day 2 - Soup plus vegetables, except peas, beans and corn. No fruit. For dinner, a baked potato with a little butter.

• Day 3 - Soup, fruits and vegetables only.

• Day 4 - Soup, plus up to 8 bananas and all the skim milk you want.

• Day 5 - Soup, plus 10-20 ounces skinless chicken or beef, and up to 6 tomatoes. Be sure to drink plenty of water today.

• Day 6 - Soup, plus plenty of vegetables, and up to two steaks. No carbs, fries, etc.

• Day 7 - Soup, brown rice and vegetables, and unsweetened fruit juice.

This diet does not teach the dieter good eating habits, or promote a healthy lifestyle that focuses on long-term vitality. No recommendations are made for any type of exercise. The cabbage soup or Sacred Heart diet is basically a modified fast diet.

Users on several sites report lightheadedness, headache, gassiness and other unpleasant side effects, as well as nausea and extreme hunger. Dieters would do well to visit their physician first, then seek out a healthier program that provides balanced nutrition and encourages proper exercise.




Rosemary Kurtz, former gymnast and working dancer and choreographer, offers a revolutionary and health-focused weight loss and fitness program. Instantly download a free report at http://www.superweightburner.com





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2012年8月29日 星期三

Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet - A Review


The Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet (also known as the Sacred Heart Diet) is another of those diets which, like the Tuna Fish Diet, is attributed to hospital staff who were attempting to reduce the weight of a cardiac patient by some 10 lbs. It has been around since at least the 1980's and takes the form of a vegetable soup which is consumed, along with a few other foods, over a period of seven days.

Intending users should be aware that the origin of this plan is uncertain. Hospitals have denied being the source, as have other institutions that have been nominated as likely creators, including the American Heart Association.

Nonetheless, the diet continues to be circulated and has adherents who are happy to use it, along with others who were skeptical or did not find it useful. This soup diet is also known as the Cleveland Clinic Diet, the Cabbage Soup Diet, and the Spokane Heart Diet. I have found reports from users who state that they were introduced to it by their medical practitioner.

The dieter is expected to eat the soup at least once a day and, at various times, meats, rice, vegetables and fruit may be included in the eating plan. Excluded are bread and alcohol. Included are Chicken Noodle Soup, stewed tomatoes, beef broth, celery and more. The only drinks permitted are water, black coffee, cranberry juice (unsweetened) and skimmed milk. A detailed outline of this plan can be found with a quick search for my article "Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet - Recipe and Diet Plan".

EFFECTS:

1. The Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet is essentially a low calorie, short term diet, with the difficulties typical of such a plan, such as dizziness, lack of energy, occasional diarrhea and sometimes fainting.

2. Short term weight loss is often water loss rather than fat loss and is easily regained once the diet has ended.

3. The body tends to conserve energy and fat reserves with low calorie diets. This makes it harder for lasting weight loss to occur.

4. There are reports of significant amounts of weight reduction but the feelings of hunger and discomfort caused by this diet plan make it likely the user will eat excessively after the seven days of restricted eating. Thus the amount of weight that has been lost will soon be regained.

5. A change in eating habits is not required except for the seven day period of the diet. This means that the benefits are unlikely to continue as returning to the same conditions as before will soon restore whatever has been lost.

To obtain lasting weight loss requires, in effect, a change of lifestyle - a different selection of foods as part of the normal diet rather than a crash program that adds stress to the body and provides only short term benefits. Such a plan would include food that has high nutritional value and suits the tastes and preferences of the dieter. As well, a significant portion of the weight that has been lost should be fat loss and not merely water which is easily replaced. Unfortunately, the Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet does not meet these requirements.




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2012年8月23日 星期四

Review of the Cabbage Soup Diet Plan


The Cabbage Soup diet is another fad weight loss diet that is centered around eating cabbage soup. The origins of the soup are uncertain, but it is believed to go back as far as World War I. During that time, besides cabbage the American soldiers had few options for vegetables. Also eating it offered them protection against scurvy, a disease deficiency caused by inadequate vitamin C in their diet.

Over the years the diet has been know by many different names: TWA Stewardess Diet, Model's Diet, Dolly Parton Diet, Military Cabbage Soup Diet, Sacred Heart Hospital Diet, and the Skinny Diet to name a few.

The reason for its popularity is that many of the diet proponents claim that you can lose 10 or more pounds in a week. Whether this is true or not, no studies have been performed that demonstrates that cabbage possesses any properties that can help to speed up the fat burning process like grapefruit.

Description of the Cabbage Soup Diet

The diet consist mainly of a recipe for the soup. Besides the cabbage, the ingredients of the recipes may also include other vegetables such as tomatoes, celery, green peppers, and onions.

Early versions of the soup would cook for an hour. However for newer versions of the recipe, the cooking time is 10 to 15 minutes. The shorter cooking time helps to preserve the nutrients found in the cabbage.

Also the dieters are expected to follow specific menus for each day. Many of the menus consist of some fruits, beans, and potatoes. On most of the days no meat is included in the diet. Also, depending on the version of the diet that you are following, cabbage soup is to be eaten once per day or in some case in an unlimited amount, or whenever you feel hungry.

Benefits

The limited benefits of the diet are that cabbage is a healthy vegetable and that it is in expensive to make and store. Given that 3 1/2 ounces of the vegetable only has 20 calories, you can eat a lot and not have to worry about ingesting an excessive amount of calories.

Precautions and Risks

There are many concerns that you should keep in mind about the diet. Since the diet is nutritionally restrictive, the primary precaution that you have to take is not to follow it longer than seven days. And again because of its restrictive nature, if you have health problems, you would be wise to consult a health professional before you start.

And since many of the pounds that you will lose will be water weight, you may also get in the habit of losing and then putting the weight back on-- the dreaded yo-yo dieting syndrome.

Some other effects that you should be aware of is the increase in flatulence, which can be embarrassing. Also, many of the recipes include lots of salt. So if you are trying to restrict your sodium intake, you need to be conscious of this fact.

Assessment of the Cabbage Soup Diet

As with most diets, because of its calorie restriction you will lose weight. For this same reason, following it over an extended period will probably be hard, not to mention unhealthy.

Hearing that you can lose 10 pounds are more on this diet does make it tempting to try, but over the long haul, it will not be worth it. This is mainly due to the nature in which you lost the weight. Even if it were healthy, it is very doubtful that you could follow this diet the rest of your life. Good dieting is not just about weight loss or burning fat, but also about sustaining your success and living healthy.

There are many diets out there that are healthier and can help you sustain weight loss permanently without compromising your health. Do yourself a favor and avoid the temptation of using this diet as the centerpiece of your weight loss plan. The only thing that you should take from it is the recipes for cabbage soup.




Check out the latest news and information on diets, weigh loss products, and exercise at http://www.How-to-Burn-Fat.com

The site is updated with daily posts that have the latest information on diet research and advice and guidance on ways to burn fat quickly and keep it off. Plus learn about other diets such as the GI Diet and how they can help you to lose more weight.





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2012年8月20日 星期一

The Sacred Heart Diet Review


Another fad diet that has been making the rounds for a while is the Sacred Heart Diet. The prevailing theory for many years was that this detoxification diet originated in the cardiology department of Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital to treat overweight patients. However, like many diet stories, this is false as the hospital itself has issued press releases that state that very fact.

It is a fad diet which means it is something to be avoided. It bears a strong resemblance to The Cabbage Soup diet.

This diet is based on the consumption of soup with claims of weight loss up to 17 pounds in the first week. This may indeed happen but keep in mind that the vast majority of this weight loss will be nothing more than water. In addition, this weight will return as soon as the diet is concluded. What is in the diet soup? Here is the list of ingredients:

1 or 2 cans of stewed tomatoes.
3 plus large green onions.
1 large can of beef broth (no fat.)
2 lbs of Carrots.
2 Green Peppers.
1 pkg. Lipton Soup mix (chicken noodle.)
1 bunch of celery.
2 cans of green beans.

Luckily, there are a few other foods that you can have during the 7 days including fruits (bananas are restricted) and vegetables (leafy greens are best). Drinks that are allowed include tea, black coffee, skim milk, unsweetened juice and of course plenty of water. Here is the breakdown of the daily food consumption:

Day 1: Eat any fruit you desire except bananas. Nothing else but soup.

Day 2: Eat any vegetables you want, green leafy are recommended. No fruit at all but one baked potato with butter should be eaten for supper.

Day 3: Eat all the fruits and vegetables you want. Nothing else!

Day 4: Eat only the soup, bananas and skim milk

Day 5: Eat between 10 and 20 ounces of beef and up to 1 can of tomatoes. Also at least once, the soup must be eaten.

Day 6: Eat all the beef and vegetables you want. Eat the soup at least once during the day.

Day 7: Eat vegetables, brown rice and unsweetened fruit juice as often as you want. Also include the soup at least once a day.

I am not sure how this diet was devised or how the foods were chosen. I do know that it is severely lacking in proper nutrition and makes no mention of exercise. You will lose weight quickly on this plan but again it is not going to be permanent. This is one to avoid.




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2012年7月19日 星期四

'The Heart of the Soul - Emotional Awareness' by Gary Zukav - Book Review


I had watched several of the Oprah Winfrey's shows before but one of the breakthrough moments in my life happened as I watched Gary Zukav's first appearance on the show. If I remember those times, which was a few years ago, I was glued to the television set during his subsequent appearances more than I ever was before. So it is not an exaggeration for me to say that his book, 'The Heart of the Soul: Emotional Awareness' co-created with his partner, Linda Francis, turned out to be one of my sacred texts, but without the overload of loftiness that kept me away from them.

When I landed in the United States what kept me renewed were a couple of city libraries, equipped with internet access! With the user-friendly search methods to pick up favorite books to read, I began voraciously reading several spiritual and self-help books! Those were one of the best years of my life and it was not hard to pick up Zukav's book from one of the libraries. I read slowly like I have done with other books in the field. Contemplating several times even on a little of what I read was a natural way of reading such works.

The more I read the book, the more I was inspired to experiment with the exercises suggested in it. When I began incorporating it into my everyday life, I saw myself aligning with some significant life changes, which I never thought was possible before. For example, there was a time when I decided to switch to a more vegetarian diet. I credit my ability to give up my habit of consuming white meat to the emotional balance that I gained by assimilating some of the exercises in this book. I found 'The Heart of the Soul' to be an excellent guide, that is ever waiting to help me 'experiment with life' in order to lead me into the depths of a heart-felt life.

If required, it could open the doors to eventually go back to one's own religious scriptures and cultural traditions, if you had been intimidated by them before. Therefore it allows a deepening of experiences of one's life in intimate ways. Readers of this book will learn as I did, that each one of us indeed have unique gifts that we are born with and that we would want to share it with the world, as we heal those parts of our personality that manifests as emotions, such as anger, work-a-holism and judging.

The author however, has always maintained that his works were not meant to help anyone as the professional therapists do. If you do need professional assistance, a book by another Oprah's show guest, Dr.Phil McGraw, which is called, 'Real Life: Preparing for the 7 Most Challenging Days of Your Life' would be more appropriate. But otherwise, I would recommend Zukav's works, particularly 'The Heart of the Soul', for people who want to delve into the depths of one's being and uncover the natural well of power and joy that already lies within.




About me: Recently I have stepped into the world of freelance writing. So far it has been quite encouraging and has given me the opportunities, required to come forth with my gift for writing. I am beginning to learn a lot about writing for publication, paying attention to what the internet traffic is and the fascinating online world, and how infinitely accommodating it is for writers, with a variety of interests! The link to my blog is http://www.thelivingquietness.blogspot.com





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2012年7月3日 星期二

Review of the Cabbage Soup Diet Plan


The Cabbage Soup diet is another fad weight loss diet that is centered around eating cabbage soup. The origins of the soup are uncertain, but it is believed to go back as far as World War I. During that time, besides cabbage the American soldiers had few options for vegetables. Also eating it offered them protection against scurvy, a disease deficiency caused by inadequate vitamin C in their diet.

Over the years the diet has been know by many different names: TWA Stewardess Diet, Model's Diet, Dolly Parton Diet, Military Cabbage Soup Diet, Sacred Heart Hospital Diet, and the Skinny Diet to name a few.

The reason for its popularity is that many of the diet proponents claim that you can lose 10 or more pounds in a week. Whether this is true or not, no studies have been performed that demonstrates that cabbage possesses any properties that can help to speed up the fat burning process like grapefruit.

Description of the Cabbage Soup Diet

The diet consist mainly of a recipe for the soup. Besides the cabbage, the ingredients of the recipes may also include other vegetables such as tomatoes, celery, green peppers, and onions.

Early versions of the soup would cook for an hour. However for newer versions of the recipe, the cooking time is 10 to 15 minutes. The shorter cooking time helps to preserve the nutrients found in the cabbage.

Also the dieters are expected to follow specific menus for each day. Many of the menus consist of some fruits, beans, and potatoes. On most of the days no meat is included in the diet. Also, depending on the version of the diet that you are following, cabbage soup is to be eaten once per day or in some case in an unlimited amount, or whenever you feel hungry.

Benefits

The limited benefits of the diet are that cabbage is a healthy vegetable and that it is in expensive to make and store. Given that 3 1/2 ounces of the vegetable only has 20 calories, you can eat a lot and not have to worry about ingesting an excessive amount of calories.

Precautions and Risks

There are many concerns that you should keep in mind about the diet. Since the diet is nutritionally restrictive, the primary precaution that you have to take is not to follow it longer than seven days. And again because of its restrictive nature, if you have health problems, you would be wise to consult a health professional before you start.

And since many of the pounds that you will lose will be water weight, you may also get in the habit of losing and then putting the weight back on-- the dreaded yo-yo dieting syndrome.

Some other effects that you should be aware of is the increase in flatulence, which can be embarrassing. Also, many of the recipes include lots of salt. So if you are trying to restrict your sodium intake, you need to be conscious of this fact.

Assessment of the Cabbage Soup Diet

As with most diets, because of its calorie restriction you will lose weight. For this same reason, following it over an extended period will probably be hard, not to mention unhealthy.

Hearing that you can lose 10 pounds are more on this diet does make it tempting to try, but over the long haul, it will not be worth it. This is mainly due to the nature in which you lost the weight. Even if it were healthy, it is very doubtful that you could follow this diet the rest of your life. Good dieting is not just about weight loss or burning fat, but also about sustaining your success and living healthy.

There are many diets out there that are healthier and can help you sustain weight loss permanently without compromising your health. Do yourself a favor and avoid the temptation of using this diet as the centerpiece of your weight loss plan. The only thing that you should take from it is the recipes for cabbage soup.




Check out the latest news and information on diets, weigh loss products, and exercise at http://www.How-to-Burn-Fat.com

The site is updated with daily posts that have the latest information on diet research and advice and guidance on ways to burn fat quickly and keep it off. Plus learn about other diets such as the GI Diet and how they can help you to lose more weight.





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Cabbage Soup and Sacred Heart Diet Review


There have been many, many "quick weight loss" diets presented to the American public in the last few decades. All promise near-miraculous results with very little effort. Some even suggest that people with specific ailments, or those headed for serious surgery, might benefit especially from their program.

One of these "fad" diets is the Cabbage Soup Diet, and its close relative, the Sacred Heart Diet. Let's examine this type of diet and see what it offers.

We'll examine the basic regimen for both the Cabbage Soup Diet and the Sacred Heart Diet.

The dieter is directed to eat large quantities of cabbage soup and follow a very strict diet for a span of seven days. The idea is that the hot broth will fool the stomach and brain into satiety despite the few calories and nutrition offered by the soup or by the day's specific menu.

The soup recipe is comprised of variations on the following ingredients: cabbage, green onions, green peppers, canned diced tomatoes, a bunch of celery, mushrooms, and various flavorings and seasonings. The advantage to this soup is that it is completely fat-free. Despite some early claims for this diet, the cabbage itself has no inherent fat-reducing qualities, according to nutritionists.

Technically, it is possible to see a drop of ten pounds on the scale in the course of a week. This might be attractive to the very obese, or new mothers trying to reduce their postpartum belly fat quickly. With so few calories in the diet, however, this rapid weight loss is mostly water, according to nutritionists.

A loss like this is misleading, because the weight will come back as soon as the dieter drinks a reasonable amount of water and ends the diet after the seven day cycle.

The dieter must follow a very restricted daily food regimen while on this diet:

• Day 1 - All the soup you can eat, plus plenty of fruit except bananas. Drink water, cranberry juice or unsweetened teas.

• Day 2 - Soup plus vegetables, except peas, beans and corn. No fruit. For dinner, a baked potato with a little butter.

• Day 3 - Soup, fruits and vegetables only.

• Day 4 - Soup, plus up to 8 bananas and all the skim milk you want.

• Day 5 - Soup, plus 10-20 ounces skinless chicken or beef, and up to 6 tomatoes. Be sure to drink plenty of water today.

• Day 6 - Soup, plus plenty of vegetables, and up to two steaks. No carbs, fries, etc.

• Day 7 - Soup, brown rice and vegetables, and unsweetened fruit juice.

This diet does not teach the dieter good eating habits, or promote a healthy lifestyle that focuses on long-term vitality. No recommendations are made for any type of exercise. The cabbage soup or Sacred Heart diet is basically a modified fast diet.

Users on several sites report lightheadedness, headache, gassiness and other unpleasant side effects, as well as nausea and extreme hunger. Dieters would do well to visit their physician first, then seek out a healthier program that provides balanced nutrition and encourages proper exercise.




Rosemary Kurtz, former gymnast and working dancer and choreographer, offers a revolutionary and health-focused weight loss and fitness program. Instantly download a free report at http://www.superweightburner.com





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2012年6月29日 星期五

The Sacred Heart Diet Review


Another fad diet that has been making the rounds for a while is the Sacred Heart Diet. The prevailing theory for many years was that this detoxification diet originated in the cardiology department of Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital to treat overweight patients. However, like many diet stories, this is false as the hospital itself has issued press releases that state that very fact.

It is a fad diet which means it is something to be avoided. It bears a strong resemblance to The Cabbage Soup diet.

This diet is based on the consumption of soup with claims of weight loss up to 17 pounds in the first week. This may indeed happen but keep in mind that the vast majority of this weight loss will be nothing more than water. In addition, this weight will return as soon as the diet is concluded. What is in the diet soup? Here is the list of ingredients:

1 or 2 cans of stewed tomatoes.
3 plus large green onions.
1 large can of beef broth (no fat.)
2 lbs of Carrots.
2 Green Peppers.
1 pkg. Lipton Soup mix (chicken noodle.)
1 bunch of celery.
2 cans of green beans.

Luckily, there are a few other foods that you can have during the 7 days including fruits (bananas are restricted) and vegetables (leafy greens are best). Drinks that are allowed include tea, black coffee, skim milk, unsweetened juice and of course plenty of water. Here is the breakdown of the daily food consumption:

Day 1: Eat any fruit you desire except bananas. Nothing else but soup.

Day 2: Eat any vegetables you want, green leafy are recommended. No fruit at all but one baked potato with butter should be eaten for supper.

Day 3: Eat all the fruits and vegetables you want. Nothing else!

Day 4: Eat only the soup, bananas and skim milk

Day 5: Eat between 10 and 20 ounces of beef and up to 1 can of tomatoes. Also at least once, the soup must be eaten.

Day 6: Eat all the beef and vegetables you want. Eat the soup at least once during the day.

Day 7: Eat vegetables, brown rice and unsweetened fruit juice as often as you want. Also include the soup at least once a day.

I am not sure how this diet was devised or how the foods were chosen. I do know that it is severely lacking in proper nutrition and makes no mention of exercise. You will lose weight quickly on this plan but again it is not going to be permanent. This is one to avoid.




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2012年6月28日 星期四

Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet - A Review


The Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet (also known as the Sacred Heart Diet) is another of those diets which, like the Tuna Fish Diet, is attributed to hospital staff who were attempting to reduce the weight of a cardiac patient by some 10 lbs. It has been around since at least the 1980's and takes the form of a vegetable soup which is consumed, along with a few other foods, over a period of seven days.

Intending users should be aware that the origin of this plan is uncertain. Hospitals have denied being the source, as have other institutions that have been nominated as likely creators, including the American Heart Association.

Nonetheless, the diet continues to be circulated and has adherents who are happy to use it, along with others who were skeptical or did not find it useful. This soup diet is also known as the Cleveland Clinic Diet, the Cabbage Soup Diet, and the Spokane Heart Diet. I have found reports from users who state that they were introduced to it by their medical practitioner.

The dieter is expected to eat the soup at least once a day and, at various times, meats, rice, vegetables and fruit may be included in the eating plan. Excluded are bread and alcohol. Included are Chicken Noodle Soup, stewed tomatoes, beef broth, celery and more. The only drinks permitted are water, black coffee, cranberry juice (unsweetened) and skimmed milk. A detailed outline of this plan can be found with a quick search for my article "Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet - Recipe and Diet Plan".

EFFECTS:

1. The Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet is essentially a low calorie, short term diet, with the difficulties typical of such a plan, such as dizziness, lack of energy, occasional diarrhea and sometimes fainting.

2. Short term weight loss is often water loss rather than fat loss and is easily regained once the diet has ended.

3. The body tends to conserve energy and fat reserves with low calorie diets. This makes it harder for lasting weight loss to occur.

4. There are reports of significant amounts of weight reduction but the feelings of hunger and discomfort caused by this diet plan make it likely the user will eat excessively after the seven days of restricted eating. Thus the amount of weight that has been lost will soon be regained.

5. A change in eating habits is not required except for the seven day period of the diet. This means that the benefits are unlikely to continue as returning to the same conditions as before will soon restore whatever has been lost.

To obtain lasting weight loss requires, in effect, a change of lifestyle - a different selection of foods as part of the normal diet rather than a crash program that adds stress to the body and provides only short term benefits. Such a plan would include food that has high nutritional value and suits the tastes and preferences of the dieter. As well, a significant portion of the weight that has been lost should be fat loss and not merely water which is easily replaced. Unfortunately, the Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet does not meet these requirements.




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2012年5月28日 星期一

Review of the Cabbage Soup Diet Plan


The Cabbage Soup diet is another fad weight loss diet that is centered around eating cabbage soup. The origins of the soup are uncertain, but it is believed to go back as far as World War I. During that time, besides cabbage the American soldiers had few options for vegetables. Also eating it offered them protection against scurvy, a disease deficiency caused by inadequate vitamin C in their diet.

Over the years the diet has been know by many different names: TWA Stewardess Diet, Model's Diet, Dolly Parton Diet, Military Cabbage Soup Diet, Sacred Heart Hospital Diet, and the Skinny Diet to name a few.

The reason for its popularity is that many of the diet proponents claim that you can lose 10 or more pounds in a week. Whether this is true or not, no studies have been performed that demonstrates that cabbage possesses any properties that can help to speed up the fat burning process like grapefruit.

Description of the Cabbage Soup Diet

The diet consist mainly of a recipe for the soup. Besides the cabbage, the ingredients of the recipes may also include other vegetables such as tomatoes, celery, green peppers, and onions.

Early versions of the soup would cook for an hour. However for newer versions of the recipe, the cooking time is 10 to 15 minutes. The shorter cooking time helps to preserve the nutrients found in the cabbage.

Also the dieters are expected to follow specific menus for each day. Many of the menus consist of some fruits, beans, and potatoes. On most of the days no meat is included in the diet. Also, depending on the version of the diet that you are following, cabbage soup is to be eaten once per day or in some case in an unlimited amount, or whenever you feel hungry.

Benefits

The limited benefits of the diet are that cabbage is a healthy vegetable and that it is in expensive to make and store. Given that 3 1/2 ounces of the vegetable only has 20 calories, you can eat a lot and not have to worry about ingesting an excessive amount of calories.

Precautions and Risks

There are many concerns that you should keep in mind about the diet. Since the diet is nutritionally restrictive, the primary precaution that you have to take is not to follow it longer than seven days. And again because of its restrictive nature, if you have health problems, you would be wise to consult a health professional before you start.

And since many of the pounds that you will lose will be water weight, you may also get in the habit of losing and then putting the weight back on-- the dreaded yo-yo dieting syndrome.

Some other effects that you should be aware of is the increase in flatulence, which can be embarrassing. Also, many of the recipes include lots of salt. So if you are trying to restrict your sodium intake, you need to be conscious of this fact.

Assessment of the Cabbage Soup Diet

As with most diets, because of its calorie restriction you will lose weight. For this same reason, following it over an extended period will probably be hard, not to mention unhealthy.

Hearing that you can lose 10 pounds are more on this diet does make it tempting to try, but over the long haul, it will not be worth it. This is mainly due to the nature in which you lost the weight. Even if it were healthy, it is very doubtful that you could follow this diet the rest of your life. Good dieting is not just about weight loss or burning fat, but also about sustaining your success and living healthy.

There are many diets out there that are healthier and can help you sustain weight loss permanently without compromising your health. Do yourself a favor and avoid the temptation of using this diet as the centerpiece of your weight loss plan. The only thing that you should take from it is the recipes for cabbage soup.




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2012年5月22日 星期二

The Sacred Heart Diet Review


Another fad diet that has been making the rounds for a while is the Sacred Heart Diet. The prevailing theory for many years was that this detoxification diet originated in the cardiology department of Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital to treat overweight patients. However, like many diet stories, this is false as the hospital itself has issued press releases that state that very fact.

It is a fad diet which means it is something to be avoided. It bears a strong resemblance to The Cabbage Soup diet.

This diet is based on the consumption of soup with claims of weight loss up to 17 pounds in the first week. This may indeed happen but keep in mind that the vast majority of this weight loss will be nothing more than water. In addition, this weight will return as soon as the diet is concluded. What is in the diet soup? Here is the list of ingredients:

1 or 2 cans of stewed tomatoes.
3 plus large green onions.
1 large can of beef broth (no fat.)
2 lbs of Carrots.
2 Green Peppers.
1 pkg. Lipton Soup mix (chicken noodle.)
1 bunch of celery.
2 cans of green beans.

Luckily, there are a few other foods that you can have during the 7 days including fruits (bananas are restricted) and vegetables (leafy greens are best). Drinks that are allowed include tea, black coffee, skim milk, unsweetened juice and of course plenty of water. Here is the breakdown of the daily food consumption:

Day 1: Eat any fruit you desire except bananas. Nothing else but soup.

Day 2: Eat any vegetables you want, green leafy are recommended. No fruit at all but one baked potato with butter should be eaten for supper.

Day 3: Eat all the fruits and vegetables you want. Nothing else!

Day 4: Eat only the soup, bananas and skim milk

Day 5: Eat between 10 and 20 ounces of beef and up to 1 can of tomatoes. Also at least once, the soup must be eaten.

Day 6: Eat all the beef and vegetables you want. Eat the soup at least once during the day.

Day 7: Eat vegetables, brown rice and unsweetened fruit juice as often as you want. Also include the soup at least once a day.

I am not sure how this diet was devised or how the foods were chosen. I do know that it is severely lacking in proper nutrition and makes no mention of exercise. You will lose weight quickly on this plan but again it is not going to be permanent. This is one to avoid.




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2012年5月16日 星期三

Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet - A Review


The Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet (also known as the Sacred Heart Diet) is another of those diets which, like the Tuna Fish Diet, is attributed to hospital staff who were attempting to reduce the weight of a cardiac patient by some 10 lbs. It has been around since at least the 1980's and takes the form of a vegetable soup which is consumed, along with a few other foods, over a period of seven days.

Intending users should be aware that the origin of this plan is uncertain. Hospitals have denied being the source, as have other institutions that have been nominated as likely creators, including the American Heart Association.

Nonetheless, the diet continues to be circulated and has adherents who are happy to use it, along with others who were skeptical or did not find it useful. This soup diet is also known as the Cleveland Clinic Diet, the Cabbage Soup Diet, and the Spokane Heart Diet. I have found reports from users who state that they were introduced to it by their medical practitioner.

The dieter is expected to eat the soup at least once a day and, at various times, meats, rice, vegetables and fruit may be included in the eating plan. Excluded are bread and alcohol. Included are Chicken Noodle Soup, stewed tomatoes, beef broth, celery and more. The only drinks permitted are water, black coffee, cranberry juice (unsweetened) and skimmed milk. A detailed outline of this plan can be found with a quick search for my article "Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet - Recipe and Diet Plan".

EFFECTS:

1. The Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet is essentially a low calorie, short term diet, with the difficulties typical of such a plan, such as dizziness, lack of energy, occasional diarrhea and sometimes fainting.

2. Short term weight loss is often water loss rather than fat loss and is easily regained once the diet has ended.

3. The body tends to conserve energy and fat reserves with low calorie diets. This makes it harder for lasting weight loss to occur.

4. There are reports of significant amounts of weight reduction but the feelings of hunger and discomfort caused by this diet plan make it likely the user will eat excessively after the seven days of restricted eating. Thus the amount of weight that has been lost will soon be regained.

5. A change in eating habits is not required except for the seven day period of the diet. This means that the benefits are unlikely to continue as returning to the same conditions as before will soon restore whatever has been lost.

To obtain lasting weight loss requires, in effect, a change of lifestyle - a different selection of foods as part of the normal diet rather than a crash program that adds stress to the body and provides only short term benefits. Such a plan would include food that has high nutritional value and suits the tastes and preferences of the dieter. As well, a significant portion of the weight that has been lost should be fat loss and not merely water which is easily replaced. Unfortunately, the Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital Diet does not meet these requirements.




Get details of a remarkably successful, quick, natural weight loss strategy that builds body tone and good health whilst burning unwanted fat at Fat Loss 4 Idiots. More information on this carefully designed and widely regarded program can also be found at: http://www.HerbalAndNaturalRemedies.com/FatLoss/





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2012年5月10日 星期四

Cabbage Soup and Sacred Heart Diet Review


There have been many, many "quick weight loss" diets presented to the American public in the last few decades. All promise near-miraculous results with very little effort. Some even suggest that people with specific ailments, or those headed for serious surgery, might benefit especially from their program.

One of these "fad" diets is the Cabbage Soup Diet, and its close relative, the Sacred Heart Diet. Let's examine this type of diet and see what it offers.

We'll examine the basic regimen for both the Cabbage Soup Diet and the Sacred Heart Diet.

The dieter is directed to eat large quantities of cabbage soup and follow a very strict diet for a span of seven days. The idea is that the hot broth will fool the stomach and brain into satiety despite the few calories and nutrition offered by the soup or by the day's specific menu.

The soup recipe is comprised of variations on the following ingredients: cabbage, green onions, green peppers, canned diced tomatoes, a bunch of celery, mushrooms, and various flavorings and seasonings. The advantage to this soup is that it is completely fat-free. Despite some early claims for this diet, the cabbage itself has no inherent fat-reducing qualities, according to nutritionists.

Technically, it is possible to see a drop of ten pounds on the scale in the course of a week. This might be attractive to the very obese, or new mothers trying to reduce their postpartum belly fat quickly. With so few calories in the diet, however, this rapid weight loss is mostly water, according to nutritionists.

A loss like this is misleading, because the weight will come back as soon as the dieter drinks a reasonable amount of water and ends the diet after the seven day cycle.

The dieter must follow a very restricted daily food regimen while on this diet:

• Day 1 - All the soup you can eat, plus plenty of fruit except bananas. Drink water, cranberry juice or unsweetened teas.

• Day 2 - Soup plus vegetables, except peas, beans and corn. No fruit. For dinner, a baked potato with a little butter.

• Day 3 - Soup, fruits and vegetables only.

• Day 4 - Soup, plus up to 8 bananas and all the skim milk you want.

• Day 5 - Soup, plus 10-20 ounces skinless chicken or beef, and up to 6 tomatoes. Be sure to drink plenty of water today.

• Day 6 - Soup, plus plenty of vegetables, and up to two steaks. No carbs, fries, etc.

• Day 7 - Soup, brown rice and vegetables, and unsweetened fruit juice.

This diet does not teach the dieter good eating habits, or promote a healthy lifestyle that focuses on long-term vitality. No recommendations are made for any type of exercise. The cabbage soup or Sacred Heart diet is basically a modified fast diet.

Users on several sites report lightheadedness, headache, gassiness and other unpleasant side effects, as well as nausea and extreme hunger. Dieters would do well to visit their physician first, then seek out a healthier program that provides balanced nutrition and encourages proper exercise.




Rosemary Kurtz, former gymnast and working dancer and choreographer, offers a revolutionary and health-focused weight loss and fitness program. Instantly download a free report at http://www.superweightburner.com





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2012年1月5日 星期四

'The Heart of the Soul - Emotional Awareness' by Gary Zukav - Book Review


I had watched several of the Oprah Winfrey's shows before but one of the breakthrough moments in my life happened as I watched Gary Zukav's first appearance on the show. If I remember those times, which was a few years ago, I was glued to the television set during his subsequent appearances more than I ever was before. So it is not an exaggeration for me to say that his book, 'The Heart of the Soul: Emotional Awareness' co-created with his partner, Linda Francis, turned out to be one of my sacred texts, but without the overload of loftiness that kept me away from them.

When I landed in the United States what kept me renewed were a couple of city libraries, equipped with internet access! With the user-friendly search methods to pick up favorite books to read, I began voraciously reading several spiritual and self-help books! Those were one of the best years of my life and it was not hard to pick up Zukav's book from one of the libraries. I read slowly like I have done with other books in the field. Contemplating several times even on a little of what I read was a natural way of reading such works.

The more I read the book, the more I was inspired to experiment with the exercises suggested in it. When I began incorporating it into my everyday life, I saw myself aligning with some significant life changes, which I never thought was possible before. For example, there was a time when I decided to switch to a more vegetarian diet. I credit my ability to give up my habit of consuming white meat to the emotional balance that I gained by assimilating some of the exercises in this book. I found 'The Heart of the Soul' to be an excellent guide, that is ever waiting to help me 'experiment with life' in order to lead me into the depths of a heart-felt life.

If required, it could open the doors to eventually go back to one's own religious scriptures and cultural traditions, if you had been intimidated by them before. Therefore it allows a deepening of experiences of one's life in intimate ways. Readers of this book will learn as I did, that each one of us indeed have unique gifts that we are born with and that we would want to share it with the world, as we heal those parts of our personality that manifests as emotions, such as anger, work-a-holism and judging.

The author however, has always maintained that his works were not meant to help anyone as the professional therapists do. If you do need professional assistance, a book by another Oprah's show guest, Dr.Phil McGraw, which is called, 'Real Life: Preparing for the 7 Most Challenging Days of Your Life' would be more appropriate. But otherwise, I would recommend Zukav's works, particularly 'The Heart of the Soul', for people who want to delve into the depths of one's being and uncover the natural well of power and joy that already lies within.




About me: Recently I have stepped into the world of freelance writing. So far it has been quite encouraging and has given me the opportunities, required to come forth with my gift for writing. I am beginning to learn a lot about writing for publication, paying attention to what the internet traffic is and the fascinating online world, and how infinitely accommodating it is for writers, with a variety of interests! The link to my blog is http://www.thelivingquietness.blogspot.com





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2011年12月31日 星期六

Book Review: "The World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony"


Albert Einstein once wrote, "Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet." In his book, "The World Peace Diet," Dr. Will Tuttle illuminates and expands on this concept.

"The World Peace Diet" is a book that, if you have the willingness and the courage to read, will elevate your consciousness, change your perceptions about the world and its confused and conflicted understanding of morality, open your heart to a greater appreciation of nature, God and spirit, change the choices that you make on a daily basis, and in so doing change the universe for the greater good of all concerned.

"Everybody, soon or late, sits down to a banquet of consequences."

~ Robert Louis Stevenson

The Whole Peace Diet speaks to the terrorism, torture, mutilation, castration, rape, imprisonment, subjugation and mass murder of animals for food and other commodities, and above all, for profit.

It details the ways in which our society and our humanity reflects the ways in which we treat animals. Essentially, what we do to others, we do to ourselves. As we continue to inflict pain, suffering and death on other living entities, ignoring the facts that they have feelings, intelligence, intuition, mother-child relationships, peer relationships, and a divine purpose no better or worse than our own, we can rest assured there will never be peace on the planet. We can continue to expect ongoing war, violence, aggression, torture, sadism, rape, murder, the list goes on and on.

"The World Peace Diet" not only delves into the parallels of our behaviors towards animals and our behaviors towards each other, as well as our societal woes born of our hunger for profit by any means necessary, it also exposes the reader to the historical roots of humankind's diversion from a plant-based to an animal-based diet.

"By desecrating animals, we create energy fields that desecrate us and block our purpose on this earth: to unfold wisdom, love, and understanding."

~ Will Tuttle, Ph.D.

"The World Peace Diet" is brilliant, powerful and revealing. Equally so, it is a profoundly disturbing book: It holds up a mirror that provides a reflection most people will not enjoy looking at. We have been trained to dissociate the food we eat with the process that is involved prior to it arriving on our plate. We have become unconscious accomplices of mass murder. It's very sad.

The depths of our unconsciousness and the suppression of the truth of what we do to defenseless animals on behalf of our creature comforts reveal a society that is mired in duality and hypocrisy. Even our sacred religions which are supposed to be beacons of light to lead the way to God, Truth, Love and Peace have been co-opted by an animal eating/exploitation mentality.

As Dr. Tuttle so eloquently puts it: "May we ponder deeply the wisdom of the Golden Rule before it's too late, and begin to actually live it with respect to the animals who are at our mercy."

"Slaughter and justice cannot dwell together."

~ Isaac Bashevis Singer

Almost everyday I hear people talking about how horrible the world is, how everything is getting worse: the economy, the environment, the violence and war, the aggressive, competitive mentality in general, the ever-increasing inequality of classes.

Almost everyday I hear the sense of powerlessness and futility people have in terms of their desire to make a difference and to change our world for the better.

I tell you this with no equivocation: Just about all of the problems we are facing in the world today such as war, poverty, starvation, environmental devastation, obesity, cancer, heart attacks, diabetes, a multitude of other diseases and conditions, alcohol and drug abuse, massive economic inequality and political abuse of power are the result of a society entrenched in eating the flesh and blood of animals.

Read this book. Change your mind. Change your diet. Change your life.

CHANGE THE WORLD!




Walter E Jacobson, MD
Psychiatrist, Speaker & Author
Spiritual Solutions & Cognitive Tools for Happiness, Well-Being & Material Success
http://walterjacobsonmd.com
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2011年12月16日 星期五

Cabbage Soup and Sacred Heart Diet Review


There have been many, many "quick weight loss" diets presented to the American public in the last few decades. All promise near-miraculous results with very little effort. Some even suggest that people with specific ailments, or those headed for serious surgery, might benefit especially from their program.

One of these "fad" diets is the Cabbage Soup Diet, and its close relative, the Sacred Heart Diet. Let's examine this type of diet and see what it offers.

We'll examine the basic regimen for both the Cabbage Soup Diet and the Sacred Heart Diet.

The dieter is directed to eat large quantities of cabbage soup and follow a very strict diet for a span of seven days. The idea is that the hot broth will fool the stomach and brain into satiety despite the few calories and nutrition offered by the soup or by the day's specific menu.

The soup recipe is comprised of variations on the following ingredients: cabbage, green onions, green peppers, canned diced tomatoes, a bunch of celery, mushrooms, and various flavorings and seasonings. The advantage to this soup is that it is completely fat-free. Despite some early claims for this diet, the cabbage itself has no inherent fat-reducing qualities, according to nutritionists.

Technically, it is possible to see a drop of ten pounds on the scale in the course of a week. This might be attractive to the very obese, or new mothers trying to reduce their postpartum belly fat quickly. With so few calories in the diet, however, this rapid weight loss is mostly water, according to nutritionists.

A loss like this is misleading, because the weight will come back as soon as the dieter drinks a reasonable amount of water and ends the diet after the seven day cycle.

The dieter must follow a very restricted daily food regimen while on this diet:

• Day 1 - All the soup you can eat, plus plenty of fruit except bananas. Drink water, cranberry juice or unsweetened teas.

• Day 2 - Soup plus vegetables, except peas, beans and corn. No fruit. For dinner, a baked potato with a little butter.

• Day 3 - Soup, fruits and vegetables only.

• Day 4 - Soup, plus up to 8 bananas and all the skim milk you want.

• Day 5 - Soup, plus 10-20 ounces skinless chicken or beef, and up to 6 tomatoes. Be sure to drink plenty of water today.

• Day 6 - Soup, plus plenty of vegetables, and up to two steaks. No carbs, fries, etc.

• Day 7 - Soup, brown rice and vegetables, and unsweetened fruit juice.

This diet does not teach the dieter good eating habits, or promote a healthy lifestyle that focuses on long-term vitality. No recommendations are made for any type of exercise. The cabbage soup or Sacred Heart diet is basically a modified fast diet.

Users on several sites report lightheadedness, headache, gassiness and other unpleasant side effects, as well as nausea and extreme hunger. Dieters would do well to visit their physician first, then seek out a healthier program that provides balanced nutrition and encourages proper exercise.




Rosemary Kurtz, former gymnast and working dancer and choreographer, offers a revolutionary and health-focused weight loss and fitness program. Instantly download a free report at http://www.superweightburner.com





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2011年12月11日 星期日

Review of the Cabbage Soup Diet Plan


The Cabbage Soup diet is another fad weight loss diet that is centered around eating cabbage soup. The origins of the soup are uncertain, but it is believed to go back as far as World War I. During that time, besides cabbage the American soldiers had few options for vegetables. Also eating it offered them protection against scurvy, a disease deficiency caused by inadequate vitamin C in their diet.

Over the years the diet has been know by many different names: TWA Stewardess Diet, Model's Diet, Dolly Parton Diet, Military Cabbage Soup Diet, Sacred Heart Hospital Diet, and the Skinny Diet to name a few.

The reason for its popularity is that many of the diet proponents claim that you can lose 10 or more pounds in a week. Whether this is true or not, no studies have been performed that demonstrates that cabbage possesses any properties that can help to speed up the fat burning process like grapefruit.

Description of the Cabbage Soup Diet

The diet consist mainly of a recipe for the soup. Besides the cabbage, the ingredients of the recipes may also include other vegetables such as tomatoes, celery, green peppers, and onions.

Early versions of the soup would cook for an hour. However for newer versions of the recipe, the cooking time is 10 to 15 minutes. The shorter cooking time helps to preserve the nutrients found in the cabbage.

Also the dieters are expected to follow specific menus for each day. Many of the menus consist of some fruits, beans, and potatoes. On most of the days no meat is included in the diet. Also, depending on the version of the diet that you are following, cabbage soup is to be eaten once per day or in some case in an unlimited amount, or whenever you feel hungry.

Benefits

The limited benefits of the diet are that cabbage is a healthy vegetable and that it is in expensive to make and store. Given that 3 1/2 ounces of the vegetable only has 20 calories, you can eat a lot and not have to worry about ingesting an excessive amount of calories.

Precautions and Risks

There are many concerns that you should keep in mind about the diet. Since the diet is nutritionally restrictive, the primary precaution that you have to take is not to follow it longer than seven days. And again because of its restrictive nature, if you have health problems, you would be wise to consult a health professional before you start.

And since many of the pounds that you will lose will be water weight, you may also get in the habit of losing and then putting the weight back on-- the dreaded yo-yo dieting syndrome.

Some other effects that you should be aware of is the increase in flatulence, which can be embarrassing. Also, many of the recipes include lots of salt. So if you are trying to restrict your sodium intake, you need to be conscious of this fact.

Assessment of the Cabbage Soup Diet

As with most diets, because of its calorie restriction you will lose weight. For this same reason, following it over an extended period will probably be hard, not to mention unhealthy.

Hearing that you can lose 10 pounds are more on this diet does make it tempting to try, but over the long haul, it will not be worth it. This is mainly due to the nature in which you lost the weight. Even if it were healthy, it is very doubtful that you could follow this diet the rest of your life. Good dieting is not just about weight loss or burning fat, but also about sustaining your success and living healthy.

There are many diets out there that are healthier and can help you sustain weight loss permanently without compromising your health. Do yourself a favor and avoid the temptation of using this diet as the centerpiece of your weight loss plan. The only thing that you should take from it is the recipes for cabbage soup.




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2011年12月9日 星期五

The Sacred Heart Diet Review


Another fad diet that has been making the rounds for a while is the Sacred Heart Diet. The prevailing theory for many years was that this detoxification diet originated in the cardiology department of Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital to treat overweight patients. However, like many diet stories, this is false as the hospital itself has issued press releases that state that very fact.

It is a fad diet which means it is something to be avoided. It bears a strong resemblance to The Cabbage Soup diet.

This diet is based on the consumption of soup with claims of weight loss up to 17 pounds in the first week. This may indeed happen but keep in mind that the vast majority of this weight loss will be nothing more than water. In addition, this weight will return as soon as the diet is concluded. What is in the diet soup? Here is the list of ingredients:

1 or 2 cans of stewed tomatoes.
3 plus large green onions.
1 large can of beef broth (no fat.)
2 lbs of Carrots.
2 Green Peppers.
1 pkg. Lipton Soup mix (chicken noodle.)
1 bunch of celery.
2 cans of green beans.

Luckily, there are a few other foods that you can have during the 7 days including fruits (bananas are restricted) and vegetables (leafy greens are best). Drinks that are allowed include tea, black coffee, skim milk, unsweetened juice and of course plenty of water. Here is the breakdown of the daily food consumption:

Day 1: Eat any fruit you desire except bananas. Nothing else but soup.

Day 2: Eat any vegetables you want, green leafy are recommended. No fruit at all but one baked potato with butter should be eaten for supper.

Day 3: Eat all the fruits and vegetables you want. Nothing else!

Day 4: Eat only the soup, bananas and skim milk

Day 5: Eat between 10 and 20 ounces of beef and up to 1 can of tomatoes. Also at least once, the soup must be eaten.

Day 6: Eat all the beef and vegetables you want. Eat the soup at least once during the day.

Day 7: Eat vegetables, brown rice and unsweetened fruit juice as often as you want. Also include the soup at least once a day.

I am not sure how this diet was devised or how the foods were chosen. I do know that it is severely lacking in proper nutrition and makes no mention of exercise. You will lose weight quickly on this plan but again it is not going to be permanent. This is one to avoid.




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