Healthy Portions Magazine

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In this week's issue we look at weight loss surgery, profile one of the most successful diet companies around, learn more about a bestselling diet book, and a new fitness dance craze.

Weight Loss Surgery: Pros & Cons

Gastric bypass surgery and lapband surgery have been gaining popularity over the past several years, and may be available to you as a tool for weight loss. The American Society for Bariatric Surgery estimates that in 2006, 170,000 Americans underwent these operations... Read more

Hospital & Clinic Diet Plans: Are They For You?

Contrary to what many people think, not all weight loss programs are operated by retail commercial chains, or sold via the Internet. Many excellent programs are based in local community hospitals, or clinics, supervised by degreed medical staff, and have been around a long time. In many cases, these diet plans may be safer than do-it-yourself plans... Read more

Hot Trends: Shake Your Boombsey!

At 49 years old, a West African dancer may be the next hot fitness star. Kukuwa Nuamah brings an African-Latin-Caribbean dance workout to the masses via DVDs, public TV, and in classes in gyms and offices internationally. Will this be the next Zumba?... Read more

Company Profile: NutriSystem

Certainly NutriSystem is one of the biggest diet company success stories of the past few years. Why? They have tapped into what many dieters want--convenience and value. The company's home delivery model offers the privacy and anonymity that competitors such as Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig and LA Weight Loss do not. The food has a long shelf life without needing to be frozen..... Read more

Book Review: The Best Life Diet

Bob Greene is an exercise physiologist and best-selling book author who helped Oprah Winfrey lose and maintain her weight. He has clearly benefited from Oprah's personal endorsement, and she even wrote the forward for his book. In addition, she endorses him on her website. According to the June 2007 issue of Consumer Reports, The Best Life Diet was rated the best diet book.... Read more

Over-the-Counter Diet Pills: Hydroxycut

Ads for Hydroxycut, a brand name of ephedra free diet pills are everywhere. It seems that Muscle Tech, its manufacturer, has spent a fortune promoting the product in the past few years, both on TV and in print. Prior to the FDA ban on products containing ephedra, the original Hydroxycut ingredients were an herbal ephedra cocktail composed of ma huang... Read more

Smooth Moves

Check out this week's exercise video on interval training. Ever tempted to try out an workout DVDs? The review discusses the pros and cons of working out with videos at home. Remember to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, and start out at a level appropriate to your current fitness level.

1 Cardio - Interval Training 2 Review: Exercise Videos

Second Helpings

Check out this week's healthy diet choice, a hearty chicken stew, Sancocho de Pollo, and other delicious and easy to prepare diet recipes... Read more

What's News?

A few extra pounds may actually be good for you... Read more
How does your state rank in obesity?... Read more

Tuesday, November 13, 2007