Losing weight

Recognise the difference between hunger and thirst. At times when going through a hectic day, you imagine you feel hunger but if truth be told you just need a restorative tumbler of water or cranberry juice. The feelings of hunger and thirst are quite alike, but one can result in weight gain and the alternative is fine.

Some lower carb diet guidlines:
* Dietary fiber is essential Lowering the carbohydrates in your meals often leads to reduction in fiber also. Look for low carbohydrate recipes that are rich in fiber balance the equation.

* Use low carbohydrate chocolate bars for cookies and muffins. If you have taken the time to convert your best loved chocolate cookie or chocolate muffins recipe using soy flour, you really shouldn't mix in those high carb standard chocolate. Chop up a low carbohydrate choccie bar into little pieces and use that instead.

The brassica family, Wonderfoods that aid Your diet
(includes Kale, Broccoli, Turnip greens and Rutabaga)
Known as cruciferous vegetables, these are rich in vitamins (folate and vitamin c, for example), minerals (eg. potassium and selenium), fibre, chlorophyll, antioxidents, and indole-3-carbinol.

Over and above their most other beneficial effects, the minerals and nutrients in these are thought to significantly lower the risk of getting cancer.