According to the website http://cdc.gov, there are guidelines to "proper" alcohol consumption. Peruse, enjoy. Then ask yourself how many people you know who adhere to these provincial rules? I certainly don't know many young people who stop after one glass of wine, and never has it been quoted at a bar that, "I've exceeded my one drink limit..." Well, I have heard it once, but that is not the prevailing school of thought.
How do I know if it’s okay to drink?
The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans (1) recommend that if you choose to drink alcoholic beverages, you do not exceed 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men. These guidelines also specify that there are some people who should not drink alcoholic beverages at all, including
Individuals of any age who cannot restrict their drinking to moderate levels.
Women who may become pregnant or who are pregnant.
Individuals who plan to drive, operate machinery, or take part in other activities that requires attention, skill, or coordination.
Individuals taking prescription or over-the-counter medications that can interact with alcohol.
Individuals with specific medical conditions.
Persons recovering from alcoholism.
Heavy Drinking? What is too heavy?
For men, heavy drinking is typically defined as consuming an average of more than 2 drinks per day. For women, heavy drinking is typically defined as consuming an average of more than 1 drink per day.
*Note: I do not promote the use of alcohol but encourage readers to think critically about what their average consumption is when compared with the CDC recommendations. Not pretty, is it?
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
BEER HAS CALORIES?
On a recent Saturday night, I went out to join some friends in dancing and debauchery. Men (and their significant others,) complain about the "beer gut" phenomenon, and much like unplanned pregnancies, they wonder just how that bulge happened. I can tell you. The average glass of red wine packs 150 calories, but if anyone has haunted Club Soda lately, they could tell you that most places do NOT pour the 4-oz. serving suggestion. An average light beer weighs in at about 100 calories per bottle, and God only knows how much is in your typical shot. The question must be posed; how many drinks does the average person consume on a debaucherous night on the town?
Monday, October 15, 2007
disturbing crash diets
One of the most disturbing articles I've read regarding crash diets. This is an excerpt taken from http://www.webterrace.com/fad/home.htm. Here's a helpful hint: when a website offers advice telling dieters to AVOID their social ties, there is usually a problem...read and enjoy.
Welcome to the Fad Diet Page! We all know about fad diets and their promise of bringing some instant weight loss. Now before you click on any of the links to the diets you must read this disclaimer: You should always visit a doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. These fad diets are far from the ideal diet and it should be noted that they aren't balanced and the best way to lose any weight is with a careful well balanced diet. I am not responsible for any health issues that should arise because you try any of these diets.
Now a few helpful hints to doing these diets.
Don't do a crash diet for more than 3 to 7 days. Most of these diets are not meant to be kept for extended periods of time. They aren't balanced and not meant to be your permanent way of eating. Now the Atkins diet says you can keep it for extended periods of time, I don't think it a good idea, but the diet changes once you get passed the first two weeks, so if you want to do that extended version of the diet, look it up and get more details on it.
The week that your going to keep the fad diet, don't overexert yourself. While feeling fine during the diet, you shouldn't try to exert yourself too much, it would make it difficult to keep it and may be too stressful on your system.
Don't go out to dinner with friends and other social activities. Nothing is worst then eating something tiny when your friends are eating their heads off. So, while it can be done, it's easier to just avoid those types of situations.
If you get very hungry drink a cold glass of water, it will help to take away the hunger pangs. You could always try sucking on ice to calm hunger pains.
One last thing, once the crash diet ends don't think it's party time and eat out the house...once the diet is over you want to celebrate, just don't celebrate it with food!! Start your well balanced diet once you are done with the fad diet.
Welcome to the Fad Diet Page! We all know about fad diets and their promise of bringing some instant weight loss. Now before you click on any of the links to the diets you must read this disclaimer: You should always visit a doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. These fad diets are far from the ideal diet and it should be noted that they aren't balanced and the best way to lose any weight is with a careful well balanced diet. I am not responsible for any health issues that should arise because you try any of these diets.
Now a few helpful hints to doing these diets.
Don't do a crash diet for more than 3 to 7 days. Most of these diets are not meant to be kept for extended periods of time. They aren't balanced and not meant to be your permanent way of eating. Now the Atkins diet says you can keep it for extended periods of time, I don't think it a good idea, but the diet changes once you get passed the first two weeks, so if you want to do that extended version of the diet, look it up and get more details on it.
The week that your going to keep the fad diet, don't overexert yourself. While feeling fine during the diet, you shouldn't try to exert yourself too much, it would make it difficult to keep it and may be too stressful on your system.
Don't go out to dinner with friends and other social activities. Nothing is worst then eating something tiny when your friends are eating their heads off. So, while it can be done, it's easier to just avoid those types of situations.
If you get very hungry drink a cold glass of water, it will help to take away the hunger pangs. You could always try sucking on ice to calm hunger pains.
One last thing, once the crash diet ends don't think it's party time and eat out the house...once the diet is over you want to celebrate, just don't celebrate it with food!! Start your well balanced diet once you are done with the fad diet.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
good diet pills?
According to consumerdietreview.com, there are some good diet supplements out there. Ones that won't kill you...yet. Science hasn't decided these are deadly thus far.
"Our experts test, rate and compare the diet products you buy.
We arm consumers with potent timely information about what diet products achieve the best long term weight loss results at a reasonable cost.
Review below the top weight loss performers in our easy to read rating system. With five stars for the best and one star for the lowest overall score:
Learn which diet products received the highest marks from our experts."
Editor's Top Diet Pills Reviews
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#1 SlimCiti Hoodia 90s. SuperiorHoodia.com
#2 Phenhermine. Phenhermine.com
#3 HoodiaElite. HoodiElite.com
"Our experts test, rate and compare the diet products you buy.
We arm consumers with potent timely information about what diet products achieve the best long term weight loss results at a reasonable cost.
Review below the top weight loss performers in our easy to read rating system. With five stars for the best and one star for the lowest overall score:
Learn which diet products received the highest marks from our experts."
Editor's Top Diet Pills Reviews
Rank
#1 SlimCiti Hoodia 90s. SuperiorHoodia.com
#2 Phenhermine. Phenhermine.com
#3 HoodiaElite. HoodiElite.com
Google challenge
I dare you, try this. Log onto http://google.com, and type in "diet supplements". Four and a half MILLION responses pop up in about 1 second and the question now is: How do I know what is safe and what isn't?
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