Diet tips

At the start of a diet, people most certainly look at food store and big brand food items labelled 'low in fat'. To do this is far too often a miscalculation, in that an item could be significantly reduced in fats, but nevertheless elavated in calories and carbs.

Some reduced carb diet pointers:
* Use low carbohydrate chocolate for cookies and muffins. Once you have converted your favorite chocolate cookie or muffins recipe using soy flour, you really don't want to add in those high carbohydrate sugar-rich chocolate. Cut up a low carb chocolate bar into tiny chunks and use that as an alternative.

* Eat regular meals Most reduced carbohydrate recipes are, you won't be surpised to learn, low in carbs. Your body requires energy, and carbs are a fast acting energy source. A low carbohydrate diet needs care and attention in managing your energy intake, as the energy provided by protein and fat is far slower to act.

Foods rich in flavonoids
(inlcudes citrus fruits, apples, soya and tea)

The large family of compounds known as flavonoids present in these fruit, vegetables and pulses are believed to have properties in helping to prevent cancer.
Experts looking into the effects of flavonoids believe that they may well have numerous other health benefits, including, but not limited to, anti-candida and antioxidant activities..
The majority of these are also good for weight loss, so make sure you add them to your weight loss regime.