In answer to all the emails I received inquiring about which Weight Watchers program I follow. I am on the Weight Watchers point system.

Weight Watchers has two programs they offer, one is the Flex points system and the other is the Core Plan.

The way Weight Watchers Works.

I will be very brief here, for obvious reasons : ). After joining Weight Watchers you are told how much points you are allowed each day and this is calculated by your weight and other factors.

Each food also has a point value so depending on your allowed amount of points per day, you choose the foods that would add up and equal the points you are allowed.

The core Plan

The weight watchers core plan is the second plan offered by Weight Watchers. Weight Watchers created a list of foods you can eat which you can eat as much of until you are full. This plan was not structured enough for me, telling someone who is extremely overweight to eat until they are full may not work for some and certainly will not work for me.

I have found that the Weight Watchers points system have helped me tremendously, it has made me more conscious of the food I eat and it really has helped me to make better food choices.

You can find out more about the program by visiting weightwatchers.com.

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This News will affect you weather you are dieting or not. I think it affects all consumers, so I saw it fit to post here.

The FDA approved cloned meat and deem it safe for eating today. The Food and Drug Administration has hesitated for several years to approve commercial sales to companies that have been researching and developing cloned meat. Last year, in 2007 these companies have been compiling evidence to support the case that cloned meat is safe to eat.

While the genetics can be different with cloned and natural-born animals, the cloning companies argue that the meat from these animals have no major differences and are safe to eat.

Because of the high cost too cloning it will probably be years before this meat or milk will be on our grocery shelf, but it is of great concern to many consumers and protection groups are leery.

The FDA notes that it is unlikely that the meat and milk from cloned animals will be available for sale in any significant amount; instead, it will likely come from the offspring of those animals. That’s because clones would be used for breeding, while their sexually reproduced offspring would be used for producing meat and milk for the consumer.

The FDA notes that the food from the clone meats will not require special labeling because they are just as safe to eat as the natural born animals.

As a consumer I think that since cloning is not a natural process of conception we should be allowed to choice between eating the cloned animal or the natural-born animal.

In 1996 the first cloned mammal Dolly the sheep, was born, she died six years later. The life expectancy of sheep can be 11-12 years, Dolly died of a lung infection commonly seen in much older sheep.

I love meat and I am by no means an activist of any kind, but this news has upset me so much.

I would love to hear you thoughts on this, please leave a comment if you like.

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Americans are getting fatter and fatter in fact more than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designed a new food pyramid to keep us on track. One of the biggest noticeable changes is the incorporation of physical activity, it is an important component that must be practice daily. You will notice that the new food pyramid guide excludes serving size, this was done intentionally because no two people are a like and there is “no one size fits all” when it come to diet and  nutrition.

On the new food guide pyramid each food group is represented by a specific color.

• Orange: Grains
• Green: vegetables
• Red: fruits
• Blue: dairy and calcium-rich foods
• Purple: proteins (meats, beans, and fish)
• Yellow: fats and oils

Grains

Half of the grains you eat should be whole. Whole grain cereals, brown rice, whole wheat pasta and crackers are highly recommended.

Vegetables

Eat more dark green and leafy vegetables. Broccoli, spinach, kale are good examples of these. These vegetables are low in sodium and sugar and are a great source of nutrients and vitamins.

Fruits

Fruits are highly recommended rather than fruit juice, because of it’s high sugar content. Fruit should be eaten fresh, frozen, canned and dried.

Milk and Diary

Having 3 servings a day of low-fat dairy as part of a reduced calorie diet is highly recommended

Meat and Beans

When it comes to meats you should always go lean. Meats should be prepared baked, broiled or grilled instead of fried. Meats are a great source of protein. Fish, peas, nuts, seeds and beans are also great source of protein.

Fats, Oils and Sweets

Fats and Oils should be eaten in small amounts

Please keep in mind that the new food guide pyramid is based on you specific calorie requirements. This is a good guide follow if you are on Weight Watchers or if you are on a weight loss diet plan For more information, visit www.mypyramid.gov.

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This week I lost 2lb!. On the right track, thanks to Weight Watchers!

 

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This week I interviewed Kathleen Milazzo about the importance of Fruits and Vegetables in the diet.

Kathleen website is fruitandveggieville.blogspot.com.

Hope you enjoy the Interview:

ME: Why did you create your website or blog fruitandveggieville.blogspot.com?

KATHLEEN:: I love fruits and vegetables. They excite the sense of sight, touch, smell, taste and sometimes hearing. If you’ve ever microwaved a potato you can hear it scream. My grandfather used to plant tomatoes when I was a kid, when I had a family of my own I planted them and the first one I picked held a fascination as just a couple months before it was just a seed, add dirt , water, and sun and voila… Read more »

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