Helen’s Diet Blog

Do you know alcohol can be called as a major source of energy, which contains around 7 calories of energy every per gram? The energy provided by alcohol is quite close to that of fat, which offers 9 calories of energy/gram. We all know that many alcoholic drinks comprise added sugars, which add a good [...]

Although all kinds of teas are good for human body, yet there are very few that help you in losing weight. The most common teas in this category are green tea, oolong tea, and Pu-erh Tea. While including these specialized teas in diet, it is important to consume them in right amount and way.
Green [...]

The basic concept of losing weight is related to the process of burning calories. Many people think that by fasting, they can lose weight. As you stop taking your regular meals, the body starts reacting against it. The foremost thing that strikes your body is the slower movements rate of metabolism. Your body starts going [...]

It is known from many years that antioxidants can help in weight loss and prevention of heart diseases and cancer. They protect the body from excess dangerous free radicals. But how do you pick the foods with good antioxidant content? Here are few food promoting weight loss that are rich in antioxidants:
Berries
There are very few [...]

Calcium is one of the most essential nutrients required by our body. It is one such nutrient, which is used by almost all body parts to derive health benefits. A systematic and regular intake of Calcium contributes in reduction of body weight, depression, and premenstrual periods.
According to a study conducted on 575 women, [...]

Today’s market is flooded with so many diet pills and supplements that you wonder what will work for you and what won’t. This is due to the fact that obesity among people is on a steady increase and there is a growing demand to resort to any method with the sole objective of weight loss [...]

If you trust the American Cancer Society, eating 25-30 grams of dates help you consume the daily dietary fiber required by your body. Date is not only a good source of natural fiber, but it contain various important nutrients, such as oil, sulfur, calcium, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, phosphorous, and magnesium. No wonder, there are [...]

If you are worried that you might put on excessive weight in winters, you are not alone. In fact, a large majority of people tend to eat more during winters and lose drastically on health front. This is because, we hardly participate in any physical activity during winters, which makes us look obese and out-of-shape. [...]

The old proverb says, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ Is this old proverb still valid? Let’s try to identify some of the most fascinating health benefits of apples:
Increases Bone Density
Research indicates that phloridzin, which is a flavanoid present in apples prevents women from osteoporosis after menopause. Flavanoid is an important ingredient [...]

One of the important biological needs for human beings to survive is to appease their hunger pangs. The different stages of human growth need different levels of food consumption. As an adult, the attraction is towards various foods and so the food intake is directly proportional to their weight. Some adults are very strict about [...]