CarbAware Expo & Conference Announced for September 2004

Posted on February 18, 2012 by admin

FALLS CHURCH, VA (PRWEB) May 5, 2004

The Carbohydrate Awareness Council today announced the CarbAware Expo & Conference will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, Virginia on September 16-19, 2004.

To date, no single exhibition and conference has been solely dedicated to low-carb diets and controlled-carb nutrition and also open to the public. “Consumers and healthcare professionals have expressed a strong interest in attending an expo where they can sample products, participate in conference sessions and learn more about the lifestyle,” said Regina Schumann, the council’s COO. “We have worked to put together a conference where not only the industry is in the spotlight, but also the science and needs of the consumers.”

The four-day event will offer healthcare professionals certified, continuing education credit learning tracks designed to enhance their knowledge on the emerging scientific evidence; consumers will have access to general sessions packed with information about low-carb diets and controlled-carb nutrition; and the industry will enjoy the opportunity to showcase their products and services while participating in conference sessions geared toward growing the industry.

In addition to the conference sessions held from Thursday to Sunday, the event will also feature an exhibition floor open to the public for two days on Friday and Saturday. “Members of the Carbohydrate Awareness Council receive, as part of their benefits, free admission to the Expo Floor,” said Bob Cave, the council’s CEO. Non-members may purchase tickets online to attend in the coming weeks.

One highlight of the expo and conference will be the Carb-Approved Seal Certification Mark for foods, restaurant meals and raw material ingredients. “The expo and conference is an excellent opportunity for us to educate consumers, healthcare professionals and the industry about the certification process and the science behind it” said Dr. Gil Wilshire, MD, the council’s President and CSO. “Product carrying the seal must pass a series of government-approved testing protocols that verify their metabolic carbohydrate content. We’ll have a session in the conference to provide information about how foods are tested. We have access to a growing body of human metabolic data that is not yet generally available.”

The expo and conference will also feature a Consumer Choice Awards for products and services and President’s Awards presented to companies and healthcare professionals for outstanding service in the industry. For more information about the upcoming CarbAware Expo & Conference, please visit http://www.CarbAware.org.

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Diet e-book and Website Released: The Common Cent$ Diet

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) January 18, 2012

Two leading weight loss experts, Susan Burke March, Registered Dietitian/Author/Consultant, and John LaRosa, a leading 23-year analyst of the weight loss market, have co-authored a new 115-page e-book entitled: The Common Cent$ Diet For The Busy Girl: Simple Do-it-Yourself Weight Loss.

Healthy weight-seekers can choose from hundreds of weight loss programs and products to choose from ? each claiming to have ?the secret? to easy and quick weight loss. Consumers have seen it all?from the most ridiculous fad diets to mail order pills and potions, to infomercials, to multi-level marking distributors–you name it.

The authors questioned why many of these weight loss programs are so complicated, cumbersome and expensive, and are not sustainable over the long term. Dieters know that, and have tried dozens of plans and diet books, each with their own twist on nutrition and sometimes improper balance of fat, protein and carbs.

It doesn?t have to be this way. How about a weight loss program that might otherwise cost hundreds of dollars, complete with website support, for $ 1.99? There IS a simpler and less expensive ?diet? plan or lifestyle one can choose, as revealed in The Common Cent$ Diet.

Frozen entrees have come a long way since the TV dinners of the 1960s, but not all are created equal in terms of nutrition and taste. The authors based this plan on ?healthy? brands that are lower in sodium and calories, yet taste great. All can be prepared in 6 minutes or less, making this program perfect for working women.

The authors show you how to choose from popular healthy food brands, including: Weight Watchers, Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, Kashi, Amy?s, and more. This flexible plan includes a customizable fresh breakfast, plus lunch, dinner and snacks each day. You get your own exercise program as well?an important factor in healthy weight loss.

The regular menu contains no more than 2000 mg of sodium/day and the lower-sodium plan limits it to 1500 mg/day ? much lower than the government-recommended maximum of 2200 mg/day.

Recent research shows that 80% of dieters want to lose weight on their own. With no fees required of any kind ? ever ? this home-based, personalized, convenient and affordable plan provides safe, nutritionally balanced weight loss. The plan can be used indefinitely, losing 1-2 pounds per week?without feeling deprived or depleting one?s pocketbook.

?Common sense, and common cents! Yes, besides convenience, and portion control, a frozen entr

Lose 10 Pounds A Month With This Chino Hills Weight Loss Program

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin

Chino Hills, CA (PRWEB) January 05, 2012

Chino Hills weight loss will be on everyone?s mind once the New Year hits. The Fit Concepts facility is thriving with a fresh influx of clients who are serious about dropping dress sizes, pounds and body fat percentages. While many people join a gym in January, most new people are gone by spring because they lose the motivation to keep going or they are not getting the results they desire. Conversely, joining an established Chino Hills weight loss program puts people on the fast track to success.

?I think everyone arrives feeling a little guilty about their holiday eating and drinking,? says Sam Bakhtiar, Chino Hills weight loss expert and owner of the Fit Concepts weight loss facility. ?Yet, they leave that initial one-on-one personal trainer consultation with very specific goals and timelines in mind, not to mention all the tools they need to be successful.? He adds that all new members get a customized monthly meal plan and a weekly group workout schedule. Their weight, inches and fitness levels are also measured so that progress can be charted from week to week.

?We get you into shape using cutting edge workouts that have been proven by science to make you lose fat and get toned as fast and as safely as possible,? Sam explains. ?Xavier lost 15 pounds, Gia and Valerie lost 30, Leene lost 40, Brandon dropped 60. Then we have real heavyweight workout warriors like Ann Masters and Pam Tseko who lost over 100 pounds! Fit Concepts Chino Hills Weight Loss Center truly helps people of all shapes and sizes. Whether you want to lose or just improve your cardiac profile, we make sure it happens for you.?

Natural Medical Supply Introduces New Sugar Free, Low Calorie Liquid Protein Shot

Posted on February 16, 2012 by admin

American Fork, UT (PRWEB) January 05, 2012

Natural Medical Supply, a supplement store that provides premium quality vitamins and supplements in all areas of natural medicine, has introduced a liquid protein supplement to its inventory. The new protein supplement is in liquid form to improve absorption and eliminate the hassle of preparing powders and shakes.

Provide Gold? Liquid Protein is a berry flavored protein shot. It is low calorie and sugar free, with only 60 calories per 1 ounce serving. It differs from whey protein as it uses fruit enzymes to break down the proteins into a ready to absorb protein.

?The liquid protein shot is ideal for anyone looking for a no-mess supplement. It?s convenient and easy to take with you on the go,? says Jason Mac Media Relations Manager of Natural Medical Supply. ?The quick absorption makes it great for athletes looking to quickly restore protein content or individuals looking for a supplement to a weight loss plan.?

Each Provide Gold Liquid Protein shot contains 15 grams of enzyme hydrolyzed collagen protein. Hydrolyzed collagen is a good source to supplement weight loss plans and restore protein content as it has many of the essential amino acids. Proteins and amino acids are recognized as being the most satiating macronutrients.

Individuals may want to take liquid protein for different purposes. Many use it to get extra protein while following their weight loss plans. Some use protein supplements to ensure they are getting enough protein into their daily diets. Protein deficiencies can cause problems such as muscle deterioration, thinning hair, loss of healthy tissues, to name a few.

?If you?re looking for a great tasting, convenient, no-mess protein supplement, Provide Gold? Liquid Protein could be your answer,? said Jason. ?Use it after a work out to restore protein and amino acids or as a daily supplement to sustain protein in one?s daily diet. Receiving the proper amounts of protein are possibly the best step to defend against protein deficiencies.?

The recommended use is one liquid shot (1oz) immediately following a work out or one to two shots as a daily supplement. Natural Medical Supply sells this supplement online at their supplement store.

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About Natural Medical Supply

Natural Medical Supply is an herbal vitamin and dietary supplement resell company. Our purpose is to provide optimum products for top tier quality of life through our proprietary products. We are fast becoming the leaders and pioneers of nutrition in the U.S. We have established an excellent reputation and loyal list of clients.

What Is Gluten Free Diet Gluten Free Abs

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

Choosing the right kind of food that will make you healthy is also a hard thing to do. You are surrounded with a variety of products that are so tempting for your taste. They look good and healthy as well. Some may conclude that expensive ones contain more healthy ingredients. With this you must be careful in your choice given that you want to maintain your normal figure or would want to loss that excess pounds that you had.

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For you who had this problem of losing your weight, a right diet is what you need. This will be the most effective approach that you should follow and at the same time will be part of your lifestyle. It is not easy to look for the best solution and we are so lucky to have discovered the answer. What we are referring is you should consider having a free gluten diet. But first what is gluten free diet all about?

As we keep on searching we have found out that it is a kind of diet in which protein gluten should not be included. The most important contribution of this diet is it used in treating celiac disease. So eating a gluten free diet will help those people who are suffering from celiac disease by controlling its symptoms and at the same time to prevent any complications.

In buying for your food consumption you need to be patient in looking for the label of a certain product. Look for a free gluten product and be watchful of those that you must be avoided. You will not only be aware of the product that you will be eating but also those that could come in contact with your mouth like toothpaste, lipstick, lip balm and even vitamins and medications that have gluten content.

By all the information you got about what is gluten free diet, you can start having this kind of diet as your guide in attaining your goal. A healthy lifestyle is what you want and in order to achieve it you need to follow the diet mentioned above.

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Hire A Chicago Personal Trainer To Feel & Look Younger

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

(PRWEB) January 09, 2012

A Chicago personal trainer knows that the ?fountain of youth? is not some mythical place in Florida. It?s inside each and every one of us, should we be brave enough to accept the challenge! Over the years, most Chicagoans become more sedentary. They begin to eat, not to sustain themselves with nutrition, but to enjoy life. This leads to dangerous overeating and indulgences that pack on the pounds over the years. Often, parents are so concerned with their children?s wellbeing that they neglect their own health and bodies. Working with a Chicago personal trainer is a fast way to get back on track.

A Chicago personal trainer holds people accountable for reaching their goals. ?Many of my clients tell me they felt alone in this ?obsession? to lose weight or get on track,? says Craig Kastning, Chicago personal trainer and boot camp owner. ?They were able to keep at it for a week or two, but fell off the wagon without the support of their family or friends. When you work with me, I become your family, your friends, and your cheerleader. I make sure that you come in for each appointment, that you work hard while you?re here, and that your body reaches your personal best.?

Chicago Personal Trainer Craig Kastning?s workouts are aimed at providing maximum results in a very minimal setting. There are not a lot of weights, machines, or props involved. Most of the work is done using the body?s own resistance. Sometimes he sets up obstacle courses or breaks out Bosu balls to make the workout more interesting. ?The majority of the workout is moves you are already familiar with ? lunges, squats, that sort of thing ? but I?ll have you vary your intensity and try different variations to get a total body workout that yields results you may have been unable to achieve on your own.?

?When people leave my classes, their metabolism is fired up and ready to burn more calories each hour. Nothing beats that glorious ?runner?s high? ? and I make sure everyone is feeling each and every session, physically and mentally. I want you to have more energy, reduced pain, improved posture, and greater strength. I want you to look and feel younger.?

As the saying goes, ?The proof is in the pudding,? and it is truly amazing how much younger people look just by losing excess pounds. One need only visit Chicago Gym to see the dramatic changes that have taken place. Wanda Wasserman, Randy Pruitt and Grace Sebert have all taken 10 or more years off their look by working with a Chicago personal trainer and parting with unnecessary weight.

Craig Kastning invites new members to enlist the help of a Chicago personal trainer for an hour, three times a week, to see real results. Most participants lose 6-12 pounds, 1-3 inches, and 1-3 percent body fat in their first month of training.

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MyPrivateCoachs Valerie Vauthey Demonstrates #1 Success, Growth and Unstoppabe Coaching Solutions for Fitness, Business, Love, Dating, and more!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) September 19, 2004

Your best dieting companion the perfect fitness gift to yourself! SHAPE MAGAZINE

A coach may very well be the guardian angel you need to rev up your life! MONEY MAGAZINE

Giving the whole concept, and industry, of coaching a revolutionary new spin and full-throttle approach, MyPrivateCoachTM, also recognized as MyPrivateCoach.com, continues to prove its growing track record on a track that didnt otherwise exist, until its launch of barely one year young, last November. The growth of MyPrivateCoach continues to be largely challenged by its very own Founder and CEO, Valerie Vauthey.

When I started MyPrivateCoach last Thanksgiving, I felt this was the perfect time to demonstrate my own gratitude for lifes challenging trials and tribulations, states Vauthey. I essentially put this gratitude into action by creating a special coaching solutions website for everyones benefit. I had said, before its official start-up, this would be revolutionary and today, looking at our tremendous growth and client success stories, I am happy to report we have surpassed last years projections. Truly revolutionary!

Vautheys less-than-conservative forecast for her young company has not only become a proven metric, but an observable platform for continuous measuring of its compounded rise in an industry, which otherwise remained unchallenged, or faceless, until Vautheys groundswell impact became more apparent in the marketplace.

Offering nothing short of award-winning coaching programs, with a team of certified coaches, a MyPrivateCoach client is certain to find a solution that benefits every aspect of their life; chockfull of coaching programs for Business, Love, Dating, Relationships, Life, Creativity, ADD/ADHD, Organization, Stress Removal, Time Management, Goal Setting, Public Speaking, Fitness, Weight Loss, Web Marketing, and Raw Foodism Coaching, among so much more. Such special features include

One-on-One Support, Daily Power Boosts, Ultimate Daily Fitness and Diet Log, 30-Day Get in Shape Boot Camp and 30-Day Organize Your Life Boot Camp, Fitness Data, Humor Coaching, 100 and 1 Key Factors For Success, Personalized Assessments, Advance Mentoring, Successful Mind Training, Assets and Liabilities Exercises, Teleclass Series, Personalized Meal Plans, Career Testing Tools, Life Coaching, and yes theres even Weight-Loss Surgery Coaching!

Imagine that: now people can trim the fat, without losing the valuable coaching which got them through it; now recognized as MyPrivateCoach!

DID YOU KNOW The average MyPrivateCoach member has spent approx. $ 5,000 per year over the past five years on diet programs, generally regaining more than they lost. This is taking into account how much they had spent in their quest to be leaner including diet books, special foods, shakes, group meetings, gym fees, etc. Fad diets continue to make people count calories and weigh themselves compulsively, without addressing their specific needs.

Diet gurus want to keep people addicted forever, since they dont want to lose their business. None of these diets offer daily personal support, says Vauthey. Before MyPrivateCoach started better defining the whole concept and value of coaching, this industry was not truly recognized by consumers, remaining in the gray matter sector of business, if you will.

Her signature programs have rapidly become the definitive new cut in the coaching arena; far original from otherwise cookie-cutter practices.

Vauthey has also developed and perfected MyPrivateCoachs very own MetaBoost Cards, also known as metabolism boosters, for powering up ones day in the areas of cardio, strength, flexibility, body alignment and de-stress training. From taking the right power steps, to crunches and squats, and many leaps forward in between, theres something here for everyone!

MyPrivateCoachs Quality of Life newsletter speaks for itself; featuring a healthy portion and highlights from the website, MyPrivateCoach.com.

Next to creating their newsletter, Vautheys voice continues to make headlines on todays most topical coaching issues:

Coaching Its Not Just For Sports Anymore

No. 1 Worldwide Coaching Leader Publishes Study,

How to Succeed in a Macho World

How To Get In Shape Without Sweating

Overcoming Health Issues with Raw Food

Effective Time Management for Busy People

As with her revolutionary programs, Vauthey doesnt mince words: Dont get stuck in the doldrums of life. Turn your days into the lifestyle of your dreams. For every climb of your life, our coaches will take you there one giant leap at a time!

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Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss Announces Lowest Priced Doctor-Supervised Diet in USA

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 16, 2012

Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss recently conducted a nationwide survey of other doctor-support HCG diets and found that no other doctor offered a modern-day HCG diet with as low of cost as Diet Doc HCG Diet.

Diet Doc HCG Diet and Weight Loss conducted a survey of the larger HCG doctor clinics across the USA and found that the Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss is lower in price, yet offers more services and products in an all-inclusive program that is capable of shaving off 25-30 pounds per month.

Other HCG diet doctors are only using the 1950 Dr. Simeons HCG diet protocol, asking dieters to eat as little as 500 calories per day. The original HCG diet also requires dieters to inject with human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg), a human hormone made by chorionic cells in the fetal part of the placenta during pregnancy reports Ms. Wright. HCG Diet Doctors have nowhere to go to obtain doctor training on a modern day protocol explains Wright.

Diet Doc is the only modern-day version of the original 50 year old Dr. Simeons HCG Diet protocol that all other doctors are using. The reason doctors are using a 50 year old HCG diet, verses modernizing as Diet Doc did a few years ago, is true weight loss doctors require additional training in weight loss. The doctor must understand how each person’s medical condition, daily food intake, age, lifestyle, gender and preferences all play into weight loss. Many doctors simply do not have time for this additional training, nor do they have time to manage each person’s weight loss the way it needs to be done to get the weight off people, fast and safe. This is where Diet Doc leads the weight loss pack as we train doctors across the USA on the Diet Doc HCG diet as it’s the only HCG diet which is Dr. Oz approved.

Diet Doc offers the modern day version of a 50 year old HCG diet and developed 4 other diet programs rolled into one that then personalizes the diet for every person to achieve an average of 1 pound of weight loss per day. Unsure which diet works best, with various fad diets, such as the pink diet, pink method, pink weight loss, dash diet, snooki weight loss, nv weight loss. The list goes on and on. None of these types of diets are doctor supervised and none listed have medical research to support their weight loss claims.

The problem with offering 500 calories per day is this is literal starvation. We frequently have people coming to us on the 500 calories with hair loss, extreme fatigue and hunger, reports Wright. Diet Doc does not support a 500 calorie per day diet, but modernized a 1950 HCG diet into one that is safe, and that rolls 4 medically, supervised weight loss programs into one overall program that is then further personalized for each person taking into consideration their health history, age, gender, lifestyle and preferences reports Dr. Rao, medical director of Diet Doc.

Diet Doc offers one month of prescription medication, one month of weight loss shakes, one month of weight loss cooking/salad dressing oil that is clinically proven to help dieters start burning fat within 30 minutes of consuming, along with the Diet Doc workbook outlining the modern-day version of the Diet Doc HCG diet and a cookbook, plus unlimited nurse, doctor and weight loss consultant support 6 days per week priced low so they can help many, verses a small select few reports Wright.

Diet Doc provides medically, supervised patient care to people across the USA.We provide a collaborative approach to dieting, which is labor intensive, but effective reports Wright. We work with a team of physicians who are passionate about reducing obesity which is often the cause for many diseases and illnesses reports Wright.

*These weight reduction treatments include oral hCG or an injection of hCG?a drug, which has not been approved by the food and drug administration as safe and effective in the treatment of obesity or weight control. There is no substantial evidence that hCG increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or “normal” distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restrictive diets. Results may vary and cannot be guaranteed. Medical supervision and compliance with our program is required.

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Baking Without Wheat: Secrets of the Grain Free Gourmet

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

Asheville, NC (PRWEB) June 5, 2006

On May 19th, 2006, as part of the Access to Health Experts teleseminar series, Dr. Liz Lipski interviewed Jodi Bager and Jenni Lass, coauthors of ?Grain Free Gourmet?. Bager and Lass, both live with digestive disorders. They revealed their secrets for creating sustainable and delicious approaches to baking, cooking and eating without the ingredients that many of us consider to be required, such as sugar, wheat flour and milk.

Over 70 million Americans suffer from digestive diseases that lead to discomfort and pain after meals. According to Dr. Lipski, ?Gluten intolerance affects at least one in every 200 people, but many more cases may go undiagnosed,? and while the most well known side effects of gluten intolerance are digestive, there are many more including neurological and behavioral problems, which may have serious long term side effects.

Living with gluten intolerance can be difficult, because it requires eliminating all gluten and wheat containing products from your diet. Not an easy task in our culture. However, using an appropriate diet can have significant and real daily benefits to your health and well being, and a distinct improvement to your quality of life.

Following the principles of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), Bager and Lass have created tantalizing recipes that can be easily tolerated by people with Crohn?s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and celiac disease, among others. This is also an ideal cookbook for weight loss and health-conscious people looking for new ways to remove wheat and gluten products from their diet.

In this teleseminar Bager and Lass show how to make sustainable dietary changes that help you to reduce and eliminate your symptoms, to bring your digestive disorder under control. Here are some of their recommendations for a grain free diet:

Substitute Almond flour for wheat flour

Don?t eat Soy ? it?s hard to digest

Home made yogurt is especially good because of its active probiotics

Be sure to soak beans 8 to 10 hours before cooking them

Make sandwich wraps out of cheese rather than bread

Written and audio transcripts of this interview are available from http://www.accesstohealthexperts.com.

About the authors:

Jodi Bager is President of JK Gourmet. She was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2000. Jenny Lass is a freelance medical writer. She was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2001.

About Access to Health Experts:

Access to Health Experts is a monthly teleseminar interview series hosted by Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN. The program features interviews with many of the most prominent and authoritative experts in integrative medicine. Dr. Lipski is a nationally-known nutritionist and author of Digestive Wellness and Digestive Wellness for Children. Innovative Healing is located in Asheville, North Carolina.

http://www.innovativehealing.com http://www.accesstohealthexperts.com

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How to Eliminate Holiday Stress? More Safe Indulgence Says Expert

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) November 13, 2004

Weight gain, stress, and over spending are three reasons why many find the holidays less than jolly.

There are new ways to skate through the season without gaining a pound, falling prey to tension or plunging into the annual splurge/guilt syndrome, says Sharon Allbright, author of best seller, Low-Carb Sweets and the Art of Self Indulgence.

She offers innovative ideas to solve these dilemmas (ranging from parties to presents) and promises not a bit of deprivation or New Year blues.

For safe indulgence, Plan ahead is the first tip Allbright suggests to the millions of Americans who reportedly gain at least a pound during the season of feastivities.

This is the sugar plump season, so its essential to learn ways to indulge a sweet tooth while still sticking to a satisfying and healthy eating plan. To keep the ho ho in my holidays, I keep a pre-season cache of my easy home-made goodies in the freezer as a guarantee for safe splurging, says Allbright.

One fast favorite in Low-carb Sweets is the five minute Macadamia Fudge (see recipe at end.) This scrumptious candy doesnt require cooking and can be an easy ally for warding off a chocoholic attack. These goodies are not only sugar-free but loaded with protein and contain only one carb per piece. For holiday flair, she suggests using gold foiled candy cups and finds the candy makes a luxurious last minute gift. (They keep in the freezer for weeks.)

Holiday Wrap

To ward off temptation at parties, she suggest wrapping some of this fabulous fudge in plastic and slip it into an evening bag for that gala that promises plenty of fa la la along with your favorite double chocolate fudge cake.

When everyone is standing around the dessert table munching irresistible pastries with their champagne or coffee, I secretly pull out my stash of luscious little indulgences.

One problem can arise when others notice and ask where I found that treat. I either fib and say I took the last oneor sometimes I share a few of my chocolate treasures, she confesses.

Family Gatherings

The queen of low carbs feels that family gatherings are one of the harder events because old patterns can become so entrenched. It is especially difficult when visiting the infamous mom, grandmother or anyone else whose slogan is Eat-Eat-Eat.

The author finds that in most instances, this host is the very one who inadvertently helped create ones girth in the first place.

It seems that no matter how carefully I explain my low-carb diet, that person just doesnt get it. So once again, be prepared for the onslaught of unwanted eating demands.

I have learned to never eat anything just to make someone else happy, confides the author.

House Party Plan

Allbright takes a different tactic when attending a house party and suggests that safe indulgences can be a breeze if you volunteer to bring a dessert or just surprise your hostess with

a healthy, sugar-free dessert.

This will not only make you a hero with your host but will also guarantee a healthy finale to any meal. My recipe for Chocolate Crème Brulee is a show stopper. This plan will make you popular with other guests, too– especially when you reveal its sugar-free, says Allbright

Tipple with Taste

The former health columnist suggest enjoying spirits that dont take one down the path to bulging thighs. Drinks that create a feeling of festivity include dry champagne and an after dinner favorite is coffee laced with brandy and a dollop of whipped cream. She says its a pleasant picker-upper with a rosy after glow.

Vegetables in Splendor

Veggies can be the star of any occasion when prepared Allbrights way. One of my favorites is artichokes with a smoked salmon dip. These green globes look like arduous preparation but are actually easy. if you dont bother to cut off the spiny tips. The ends soften once they are steamed.

Instead of candied yams, I make mashed banana squash with a big taste boost from grated orange peel, cinnamon, healthy sweetener and butter.

White asparagus are available during the holidays and make a big splash with a colorful pesto dip.

Cranberries dont have to be jellied and sugar laden. A raw cranberry relish takes minutes in the food processor with some lemon zest and healthy sweetener, she says.

Shop at Home

To relieve the stress of shopping, the Internet provides 24 hour browsing without tired toes, parking hassles or long checkout lines.

If you crave a little holiday atmosphere, put on your favorite Christmas CD, light a cinnamon candle and snuggle in your favorite pajamas as you peruse with a pre-set budget for each gift. Most places will even ship, avoiding long lines at the post office.

I have practically completed my Chanukah/Christmas gift buying at http://www.Amazon.Com because just about everyone is happy with books, music, and my husbands favorite, computer software.

Other great sites include:

http://www.SmartBargains.com for deals on designer clothing and household wares.