I get a lot of emails asking me to compare medifast products to other diet products.  One very popular request is to look at both the medifast and slim fast shakes side by side.  So, in the following article, I'll do just that.Choices / Flavors: It...

As wrestling season draws near, wrestlers begin to contemplate the weight class in which they may wrestle. Wrestlers often believe that they will be more competitive at the lowest weight they can reach without sacrificing their strength and endurance. This...

Can't decide on the food you want to serve at your party?Chocolate is always a good starting place, but what should go with it?You can mimic the techniques of gourmet chefs to make even very simple party food memorable. The main goal is to pair foods that bring...

Best Pregnancy Books There are many pregnancy books on the market and below you will find some of my favorites along with links to access them for purchase.As any pregnant mom will tell you these guides are designed to be there for reassurance that everything...

The combination of honey and cinnamon has been used in both oriental and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known to mankind and honey's popularity has continued throughout history. The two ingredients with unique healing...

I often have people email me wanting to know how they can tell if they've reached ketosis or not. Because one of the goals of medifast is to consume a low enough amount of carbs and calories and a high enough amount of protein to get your body burning fat...

Slows down aging process while helping you fight disease and lose weightWhen I had cancer I made a very carefully thought out decision to put a strong effort into using natural healing before I turned myself over to modern medicine. I put in a great deal of...

The popular low carb diet plan the Atkins Diet is a program which contains four phases: Induction, Ongoing Weight Loss (OWL), Pre-Maintenance and Maintenance. The first phase, Induction, is the toughest, but it is required to cause the body to start to work in...

However if you care to do some online research relating to the nutritional benefits of fresh juice and the various types of juicers available you can be forgiven if you think that the humble centrifugal juicer must be avoided at all costs. For some unknown...

Gallbladder disease is one of the leading causes of problems with digestion that result in hospital admissions. Did you know that around 10% of the population (on average) in most Western countries has gallstones? Most of these are "silent" but about 4% of...

What would a recipe be like if we did not have onions? The distinctively pungent smell and taste of onions rounds out the flavours of almost any type of cuisine. For centuries, onions have added value to our cuisine and have also been thought of as having...

Pomegranates might not enjoy the label of king of fruits or the fruits with known health benefits. However, ancient literature across the globe mentions pomegranate as a valued Himalayan fruit with unique medicinal properties. Truly a wonder fruit, pomegranates...

How To Buy Assam Tea Online?Assam is home to the largest number of tea plantations in the world. The majority of the tea produce of India comes from Assam. The plantations are lined alongside the Brahmaputra River and the leaves grow in clayey soil. The humid...

We have seen many diets come and go throughout the years. Most promise that you will lose weight quickly, but do they actually work? The Quinoa Super Diet works.The Quinoa Super Diet is new and is having outstanding results. It hasn't caught on yet because not...

You may have heard about the new Alli Diet Pill because they have been advertising it all over the place. The FDA approved this over the counter wight control pill which is designed to help you lose weight safely. It is a version of the prescription Oelistat...

Owning a food dehydrator is not just about drying apple slices, though it does do that exceptionally well! To own a dehydrator, you don’t have to be someone who lives on a farm and who has a surplus crop of fruits and vegetables. There are so many more...

Hydrotherapy is a treatment that can help you get rid of gout, but is not the only alternative remedy out there. Reflexology is a treatment that is often used to treat gout, and has worked effectively for some sufferers.What is reflexology? Reflexology, also...

Here's a holiday treat you can use for either the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Christmas, or even New Year's. Heck, you may like it so much you'll prepare it for each and every wintertime function you and your family have. Don't be surprised after the first...

I am not going to start another lecture on healthy diet, what should you eat and what not to eat, blah, blah, blah. On the web, you can find enough articles about that. Staying healthy and fit does not involve the idea that you should only eat vegetables and...

One way to avoid sugar-based food additives is to avoid the foods that contain them, if that is possible. It is a long list and includes diet sodas and other beverages, protein shakes, cereals, breakfast bars, sugar-free and frozen desserts, powdered desserts...

Jowar is known to humankind since ancient ages. It belongs to millet family. Jowar is the Indian name for the millet Sorghum. The grains were a staple diet of farmers in many parts of India. However, with the passage of time and with the introduction of other...

Mushrooms, Mushrooms everywhere! Mushrooms have been used as food and medicines for thousands of years. Many people enjoy eating various types of mushrooms, in both raw and cooked forms. Most are grown in Chester County, PA, in the town of Kennett Square and...

Weight loss has always been a hot topic. The next "revolutionary" idea that comes around the corner always gets loads of attention from the media. The fact is, however, that even with the mainstream scientific weight loss ideas popping out left, right and...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A healthy breakfast will improve blood sugar levels, boost the metabolism and reduce the desire to binge on snack foods throughout the day. Studies now prove, people who eat a healthy breakfast are slimmer than...

Vegetarianism changes the way you look at and think about food. It is a natural and holistic journey that must be undertaken for the good health of your body. A well balanced vegetarian diet i.e. one low in fat and high in fibre is enough to keep most...

There's no question that of all the medifast foods, the shakes are probably the most popular.  These drinks are tasty, filling, and full of protein and nutrients.  They are also quite convenient and easy to consume.  I'm often asked if you can...

There are plenty of healthy fresh foods around for you to pick and choose for your meals each day of the week. Finding the best foods to eat to lose weight is all dependent on your idea of losing weight. If you just want to eat healthy and better, so basically...

Have you ever sat down to dish of Spumoni ice cream? The red, green, brown and white colors are so pretty to behold. The flavors of chocolate and pistachio with the fruity cherries and nuts all mingle to provide a delightful taste experience in this frozen...

Strict fat loss plans out there can be very difficult to stick to due to the fact that you are deprived all the foods you loved and in a lot of diet's being deprived your favourite fruits. Fruits do contain sugars which can delay your fat loss goals but its not...

In today's world, health conscious people and diabetics throughout the world have been on a seemingly everlasting mission to keep clear of refined sugar inside food that they take in. Sadly virtually all of today's low calorie sweeteners can be chemical laced...