Help For Parents With Fat Children
Filed under: At Home, Diet & Health, Helping Others, Infants and Children, Parenting, Weight Issues
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Statistics show children are getting fat at an alarming rate. Helping a child lose excess weight is essential to their health and well being.
Studies show if one or more of the parents of an obese child are overweight, their children may be fat as well.
It comes down to the food and activity choices you and your fat children are making.
Helpful hints:
Only keep healthy foods and snacks in your pantry and refrigerator.
- Cut up fruits and vegetables, store in clear containers
- Stock snacks such as low fat popcorn. Some brands are 94% fat free.
- Buy whole wheat pastas and breads
- Encourage your children to drink water – stop buying soda and/or juices that are filled with sugar
- Learn new cooking techniques which reduce calories
- Talk to your family doctor about a diet for your fat child
Encourage your fat children to exercise
- Plan walks in the park or on walking trails
- Organize family bike rides
- Play games such as basketball or soccer with your children
- Purchase Wii Fit
exercise games. Purchase one or more and play them with your child
- Child learn from their parents. Set a good example for them by exercising and eating healthy
Stop rewarding fat children with food
- Reward children with a movie rental – plan low fat snacks
- Reward them with a toy or an article of clothing
- Most importantly, reward a children with attention, affection and.or words of encouragement
- Watch shows such as The Biggest Loser with your children and talk to them about how they feel about being fat
Having a fat child is not only hard on the parents, but is even harder on the fat child. Find whatever help you can by asking your family doctor or friends who have encountered the same problem with fat children.
With fat children showing signs of major health issues, it’s imperative they get help as early as possible.
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Align Probiotic – Help For Digestive Problems
Align is a new probiotic for digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea, urgency, abdominal discomfort, gas and bloating.
According to Wikipedia, a probiotic is:
Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts. According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO, probiotics are: ‘Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host’.[1]
Wikipedia goes on to explain more about probiotics and how they work.
Studies show constipation, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, urgency, gas and bloating affects millions of individuals. These symptoms can be caused by not having enough of the “good” bacteria in your digestive system.
Align is a tablet, that taken once daily, every day, may help to strengthen your digestive system, and/or alleviate occasional digestive upsets.
According to Align :
Align capsules contain Bifantis™ , a unique probiotic strain that has been clinically proven to build and maintain a strong, healthy digestive system.
and to define what “bifantis”™ is:
Bifantis™ is the natural probiotic ingredient in Align. The specific and pure strain of Bifantis™ found in Align—Bifidobacterium infantis 35624—is clinically proven to build and maintain a strong, healthy digestive system. It does this by helping establish a healthy gastrointestinal flora. Align is the only probiotic supplement that contains Bifantis
More can be learned about Bifantis ™ at the their website Bifantis.com
For more information on Align, how the product works, who should take Align, supplemental facts, testimonials/reviews, and much more, go to their website at Align.com , or call 1-800-208-0112.
WARNING: Check with your physician before trying new products. Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, urgency, gas and bloating may be caused by other medical conditions.
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Bifantis is the trademarked name for the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium infantis 35624.
Tags: abdominal discomfort, beneficial bacteria, bifantis, gas and bloating, good bacteria, health benefit, healthy digestive system, occasional digestive upsets, photo credit, probiotic supplement, supplemental factsOprah And Dr. Oz Do It Again
Filed under: Aging, Archives, Beauty, Diet & Health
Today, February 5, 2008, Oprah’s guests were Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen.
The subject of today’s show was an anti-aging checklist.
Dr. Oz shared with Oprah and the audience, the benefits of the following items, and how they may reverse the affects of aging
1) Anti oxidants
2) Teas – Green and White
3) Red Wine – in moderation
4) Spices – such as Cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper, rosemary
5) Fiber – work up to 25 grams a day
6) Omega 3 fatty acids
7) Exercise, including Yoga
8.) Stress Reduction
9) Finding a passion in life
10) Meditation
11) A good night’s sleep
12) Vitamins
13) Oral (mouth) hygiene, including regular flossing
14) Loving relationships, including sexual intimacy with your partner
For detailed information, check out Oprah.com and/or RealAge.com
Tags: anti oxidants, dr oz and dr roizen, moderation, omega 3 fatty acids, oprah, realage com, sexual intimacy, stress reductionFat Free, Sugar Free, Sweet Diet Snack
Filed under: Archives, Cooking, Diet & Health, Food Items
If you are dieting, you may be craving something sweet. Or, maybe you are craving chocolate?
Are you looking for a sweet snack that will only add approximately 100 calories to your daily intake?
If so, I have a treat, just for you.
It is Jell-O sugar free, fat free, instant pudding.
When mixed with fat free milk, one serving (approximately 1/2 cup) has 80 calories.
By using the “5 minute pudding directions”, in no time, you can be enjoying a sweet and creamy, fat free, sugar free snack.
To make the pudding in 5 minutes, all you do is beat one small package (1.4 oz.) of the instant pudding, into two cups of cold, fat free (skim) milk.
Whisk for approximately two minutes, or until the pudding begins to thicken.
Pour into serving dishes, and ENJOY!
By adding a dollop (2 tablespoons) of Cool Whip “Free”, you can add more flavor, however, you will also be adding an additional 25 calories.
I like to make the Jell-O instant pudding, and store the left over portions in the refrigerator. If I start getting a little hungry, or am craving something sweet, it’s already made, so I avoid making a poor choice. If you cover the bowls with plastic wrap, they can be stored in the refrigerator for approximately two days.
The Jell-O instant pudding is also available in vanilla, banana cream (great with sliced bananas), butterscotch, cheesecake, chocolate fudge, pistachio, and white chocolate.
For more great recipes from Jell-O, go to Kraft Foods.com/jello.
No tags for this post.Help For Parents – Overweight Teenagers
Filed under: Archives, At Home, Diet & Health, Parenting, Weight Issues
If you are a parent with an overweight teenager(s), it’s not easy to know how to find help.
But with obesity in teens rising, helping a child to lose excess weight, becomes essential to their health.
We often leave teens home alone, assuming they will make good choices. And, oftentimes, they do great. They have their chores and homework done, and may have also surprised you by cleaning the bathroom.
But, what food choices are they making?
If your refrigerator and pantry are stocked with fattening foods, those are likely the first things your teenager will grab. After all, they do taste the best. But, if you have made a concentrated effort to have fruits and vegetables available (cut up in containers), your teen may reach for those instead.
A child’s food choices do begin at home. Unfortunately, any parent who has a child who is beginning to gain weight, must first take stock of their own eating habits. We must also take an inventory of what foods we are keeping in our refrigerator and pantry. We are the ones who bring this food into the home. We need to take responsibility.
Children are often brought up is a situation, where they are “awarded” with food. They cry or whine, and we take them to their favorite fast food restaurant. Or maybe we offer them a cookie. After all, we want them to quiet down, so we use whatever tactic that works. But, without realizing it, we are “programing” them. Soon, food equates to comfort. Hence “comfort foods”. As adults, we can list our comfort foods, too. Mine is ice cream.
Teenagers often frequent fast food restaurants, or the food court, at a mall. These places become their “hang out”. More than likely, if they have money, they will make a poor food choice. If they were to order an alternative low fat item, they may be teased. They don’t want that…so peer pressure steps in. However, a teen who has higher self esteem, won’t care what the other think.
As parents, we may also stock the refrigerator with sugar ladened sodas. They are pre-made, cheap (especially the store brands), and they are portion controlled. In addition to that, they are packaged in a disposable (recyclable) container. No extra glasses to wash. But, they are also full of sugar. One soda has over 100 calories.
We know fresh fruits and vegetables are a better choice than chips, pretzels, candy bars, etc, but we don’t have time to cut up fresh vegetables, nor we we like the fact that the fresh fruit we buy, often gets thrown away because it doesn’t get eaten. Packaged snacks have a shelf life of months. If eaten out of the bag, there’s no extra dishes to clean.
Whole wheat bread is a much better choice for sandwiches, however, it is a more dense product. It seems to dry out faster, and often turns moldy. The white bread with all of it’s preservatives, seems to last much longer, and is more appealing. And….a young child who doesn’t have all of their teeth, would probably have a problem with dense whole wheat bread.
Eating steamed, broiled or baked recipes, is much better for all of us, but the prep time is longer, and you have to be “tied to the stove”, so they don’t get overdone. Our time becomes too valuable, so we take short cuts.
We also give our children too many choices. Instead of saying “do you want water or milk?”, we say, “What do you want to drink?’ Of course the child is going to say “a cola”.
In this day and age where both parents are holding down full time jobs, or children are being raised in by a single parent, children are often left alone to make their own choices.
As parents, we can help our overweight teens by spending time with them, watching a show like NBC’s The Biggest Loser. Without having to nag at a teenage to “watch what they put in their mouth”, this type of show will show them how hard it is to lose weight as they get older. It may also inspire your teen to spend more time exercising, as well as encourage them to eat more healthy.
When a teenager is ready to deal with the issue of being overweight, make an appointment with your family doctor. They will undoubtedly have several eating/diet plans that will work well for your overweight teenager(s).
To read more about obesity in teens, read a previous article of mine, titled: Overweight Teens – An Increasing Problem
No tags for this post.Dr. Oz Lists Five Foods To Avoid
Filed under: Archives, At Work, Diet & Health, Saving Money, Weight Issues
If you have watched Oprah, Dr. Oz is often the guest.
When talking about diet issues, Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen have often spoken of five food “groups” to avoid.
They are:
1) Hydrogenated oil or partially hydrogenated oil and/or trans fats
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2) Sugar
3) High fructose corn syrup
4) Enriched flour
5) Saturated fat
Often, you will hear some of these called “white foods”.
White foods have all of the nutrients and fiber stripped from them.
By reading labels, and making a conscientious effort to avoid these five ingredients, you will become a more informed consumer.
By reincorporating “whole foods” back into your diet, weight loss may result.
It is often written, to “shop the outer aisles of the grocery store”. That is where you will often find fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains.
Do you want more information about Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen? Check out their Real Age website, their book, The Real Age Diet or read more on Oprah.com
Update: Dr. Mehmet Oz now has his own TV show, named Dr. Oz
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A Million Pounds – A Million Viewers
Filed under: Archives, Diet & Health, Weight Issues
Both Oprah and NBC’s Biggest Loser are challenging Americans to lose weight.
Oprah is looking for 1 million viewers who want to lose weight
NBC’s popular show, The Biggest Loser, is challenging Americans to lose 1 million pounds.
MSN’s Health and Fitness, and NBC”s “The Biggest Loser” are teaming up for the “Million Pound Match-Up”. They are also sweetening the pot, by offering prizes. The premiere of the new season (Biggest Loser Couples) will be on January 1, 2008.
I’m guessing the diet plan which will be used/suggested, will be the one that is highlighted on NBC’s Biggest Loser Diet Club Same diet & fitness program used on TV – personalized to your goals!
Oprah is teaming up with Bob Greene, to motivate a million viewers to get on the weight loss band wagon.
On Oprah’s site, there is a link to the “Million Viewer Challenge 2008″. (Lower right hand corner of Oprah’s home page)
To join Oprah’s challenge, you are required to fill in a registration form, and it is also suggested that you print and sign a “contract with myself”. This is a way of “telling yourself” that you are serious about weight loss, this time.
Bob Greene’s diet plan is divided into three phases. Each phase addresses issues that may have contributed to your weight gain.
A million viewers, a million pounds…are you up for the weight loss challenge?
Tags: oprahPedometers May Help With Weight Loss
Filed under: Archives, Diet & Health, Parenting
Much has been written about individuals needing to walk a minimum of 10,000 steps a day.
Charting how many steps you walk can easily be accomplished with a pedometer.
Many articles have been written stating that those who use a pedometer are more apt to walk more.
Apparently, if you are tracking your steps, you are more likely to meet your daily goals.
Having read these reports, it makes me wonder if anyone, adults and children alike, could use this technique to achieve weight loss.
I would venture to guess, it could almost become a game, of sorts.
Anyone needing to lose weight, could chart how many steps they take each day.
It could end up being a contest between family members and/or friends.
At the end of each day, the number of steps taken by each person could be recorded.
Then at the end of each month, a special prize (non-food), could be given to the person who has walked the most steps.
Wearing a pedometer, could not only help individuals to lose weight by increasing their activity levels, but could also result in a great “bonding” experience.
BMI, Blood Tests, Breakfast and Breast Feeding
Filed under: Archives, Diet & Health, Infants and Children, Parenting
On December 3, 2007, NBC aired a broadcast with regard to childhood obesity.
Four of the issues discussed were:
1) Getting a BMI (body mass index) test on your child.
This test determines if your child is over or underweight, or if they fall in the obese category.
2) Have your child screened for high cholesterol.
High cholesterol is becoming more common in young children, and may lead to a variety of problems.
3) Ensuring that your children eat breakfast.
Eating breakfast has again been proven vital to maintaining a healthy weight in children.
It is also a known fact that when children eat breakfast, it helps to fuel their brains, and they do better in school
4) Breast feeding is now proving to be an indicator for normal weight children.
It was suggested that an infant be breastfed for the first six months.
It’s sad to see that children should have to be subjected to blood and/or cholesterol screening at an earlier age, however, without it, we have no way of knowing if we need to change our children’s diets.
How To Raise A Fat Kid
Babies aren’t born fat. A lot of toddlers aren’t fat. Millions of teenagers are not fat either.
But……we can change that.
Here’s how:
1) Take children, of all ages, on a regular basis, to fast food restaurants and let them fill up on burgers, fries and colas.
2) When children become unruly, or you want a break from them, set them down in front of the TV, and let them watch their favorite shows, or play video games, for hours. You will get a great break, and they will put on pounds.
Don’t forget to give them a big bowl of chips or pretzels, and sugar ladened colas. They’ll love you for it.
3) When a child asks for a jump rope, bicycle, skateboard, or scooter, get them a laptop, video game, iPod, or MP3 player instead. After all, wouldn’t you rather know they are safe in their room, rather then having to worry about them playing outside?
4) When buying groceries, stock up on sugar ladened sodas. They are great. At 100 calories each, they will pack on pounds fast. Plus, they are prepackaged in disposable (recyclable) containers, and are portion controlled. But, the best thing, the kids won’t dirty a glass.
5) When you do take children to fast food restaurants, or out for that extra cheese pizza, do not ask them if they want “water or milk”. Let them make their own choice. I bet they’ll choose a soda, or milk shake.
6) Under no circumstance should you have fresh fruit or vegetables available to children. They might actually get to like them, and start losing those pounds. Yikes!!!
7) If you are going to visit Aunt Sue, who lives a block away, make sure you drive. It would be terrible to think of walking, and wearing out those new tennis shoes.
8.) If a child whines or cries, before using any other method, offer them a cookie, ice cream, or donut. All children need to grow up knowing about comfort foods. Right?
9) On the weekends, when you are catching up on the household chores, let the children sleep in. After all, it is so much easier to get things done when they are not under foot. All of the extra sleep will do them good. Plus, hopefully they’ll marry rich, and won’t have to know how to clean or do household chores.
10) If your child wants to enroll in sports, cheer leading, or dance, discourage it. All of the extra activity is bound to keep them in shape. Can’t have that.
If you have read to this point, you must know, raising a child to be fat, is dangerous.
Childhood obesity is on the rise. Obesity in all people. can lead to diabetes, heart disease, numerous other ailments, and even early death.
As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our children better eating habits. We need to teach children how to get more exercise in their daily schedules.
We need to learn how to say “No”.
We must get junk food out of our homes.
We need to set a good example for our children.
Children learn what they live.
Let’s teach them how to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
We say we love our kids, but we may be killing them with food.
Let’s say “No” to raising fat kids.
For another article on teens who are overweight, read Overweight Teens – An Increasing Problem
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