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The authors of the Full Plate Diet and Lifestyle Center of America have teamed up to bring you this blog post, which is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Our goal is to show you how easy it is to live a healthier, more energetic, and fuller life. However, for ethical and practical reasons we cannot provide diagnosis or treatment of any illness or health condition. To this end we strongly urge you to always check with your physician or health care provider before starting a diet, exercise, or health program.When Is A Diet Not A Diet?
Have you tried diets in the past? If so, were you able to lose weight? If you did lose weight, how long were you able to keep it off? Have you gained the pounds back, possibly even more than you lost?
Answers to these questions lead most people to the same conclusion: diets don't work! There are many reasons for this. Small portions. Pre-made, special foods to buy. The need for pills, potions, or powders. Elimination of essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, which the body will eventually crave. Forbidden foods. Repetitious and boring meals. Complicated regimens. Need to count calories. Requires a program membership. Can't be continued forever, so you go back to your old ways. The list goes on. You know this. You've been there.
The Full Plate Diet doesn't have any of these drawbacks. Portions are abundant; there are no special supplements or pre-made foods to buy; no programs to join; no forbidden foods, boring meals, calories to track, or anything complicated to remember; and , best of all, it is easily continued long term. It is a diet only in the sense that it will become the way you eat for the rest of your life.
So when is a diet not a diet? When it's The Full Plate Diet. Check it out. Go to http://www.fullplatediet.org/ for more information and great resources, or get a copy of the book today at any major bookseller. Make it the last "diet" you ever do.
The author submits this blog posting as a health educator and not in any other capacity. You should seek the advice of your physician regarding a personal health condition or before undertaking any diet, exercise, or other health program.
High Fiber Breakfast Bars
Here's a recipe for my friend Stephanie on Facebook. I hope all of you will enjoy them too. She was searching for a healthy, high-fiber breakfast bar. This immediately led my mind into flipping through all my recipes I've written down in my favorite's book. My Raspberry Oat Bar recipe jumped at me. This would be a perfect fit but needed a few changes to make it a breakfast bar. Now when I think of breakfast bar I want a good size bar and not some small bit sized square. In the past I made these for a dessert, so with a little reworking to keep the sweetness, task accomplished! It took a few batches but I finally ended up with "the" one. It even passed my 21 year old step-son's taste test. Give it a try and let me know what you think.
Best Out-Of-The-Box Rice
Any meal that can be finished under 10 minutes is great news for me. And if the item has more than 5 grams of fiber per serving, I get even more excited. So imagine my absolute delight when I came across rice that isn't just ready to eat in 2 minutes (including any prep time), but also boasts 7 grams of fiber to boot.
Can You Be Overweight And Healthy?
In 2005, Time Magazine attempted to answer that question, and the conclusion was "Yes, you can." This was based on the observation that many who are overweight or obese have normal blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar values - therefore their health did not appear to be in jeopardy. For sure, there is much debate, even among experts, over this issue. But the overwhelming majority of medical research indicates that being above your ideal body weight is bad for your health.
Best Fiber Breads for Unstable Blood Sugars
Warm, crusty bread is one of our favorite comfort foods. Becoming a savvy consumer may help to keep it in your pantry even if you're diabetic. Try these breads to see how your blood sugars react.
No Calorie Counting? Are You Crazy?
No, we're not crazy. There is a method to our madness. Fact: the average person does not like counting calories...or fat grams...or anything in relation to food. They just like to enjoy eating. That's why Stage 1 of the Full Plate Diet is just adding more fiber-rich foods to what you already eat. If you keep eating more fiber-rich foods so you get to the place where you want to count fiber grams because you like how you look and feel, the calories will take care of themselves, just like we said in the book.
Tips for Finding the Best Mexican Restaurant
This really comes from Dr. Franklin House, Chairman of the Board of the Full Plate Diet. He was born and raised in Mexico and speaks fluent Spanish. I love going to Mexican restaurants with him because of the excellent service he gets and the great things he orders off the menu.
National Media Wants to Hear From You
We're looking for success stories to share with: healthy living magazines - such as Health; TV shows - like The Today Show and Good Morning America; newspapers - articles in papers such as USA Today. Media representatives are enthusiastic about the book, but they want to talk with actual consumers that can demonstrate how this diet works in the real world.
Fruit Your Blood Sugar Can Handle
Fruit can be bad news for the blood sugar of someone with diabetes. The good news is that not all fruits are created equal when it comes to raising blood sugar levels after eating. The ones that may have lesser effects are those with cores and pits, plus berries. Let me translate that for you: apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries. Concentrate on using these fruits, fresh or unsweetened frozen, and don't have a huge amount at one time.* Not only could you be helping your blood sugar, but your whole body, because these fruits are great sources of the good stuff we need to be healthy: vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals, water, and fiber.
