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How The Stars Diet

How The Stars Diet  

Have you ever wondered how the stars  stay so slim?  They need to really take care of themselves since they are always in the spotlight, and being public figures  they can’t  afford to neglect  taking care of their  appearances. Their  means of making a living  depends on how they look.  From the clothes, hair and makeup, these stars have to take good care of their bodies.

So it is no wonder that these stars have their own secrets when it comes to staying fit and looking good. They can have  workouts and well-planned meals. Wouldn’t it be nice to know their secrets in looking healthy and fit? Here are some of the diet secrets of well-known stars.

Jennifer Aniston

This well-known and well-liked star is known for having one of the attractive bodies in Hollywood, To stay trim, Jennifer likes to follow the 40:30:30 diet which  consists of:

40% Low glycemic carbohydrates

-Eating beans, fruits, vegetables, and legumes

30% lean proteins

-Tofu, fish, chicken, turkey, beef and low-fat dairy products

30% essential fats

-nuts, seeds, fish, and olive oils

Kate Hudson

She has changed from her old eating plans and has switched to a higher protein diet. She eats high protein meals in small portions, and she has an exercise program that includes weight training  which she  has gained abdominal muscles that show off her slender, firm body.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth eats a healthy diet, avoiding sugar and white flour. She likes a macrobiotic diet, eating  vegetables, brown rice, and lean meat. She Eliminated dairy from her diet and enjoys doing  yoga every day.

. Madonna

She does Ashtanga Yoga and follows a  diet that  eliminates junk foods. She eats a macrobiotic diet  that includes organic foods, and  lean protein.

Claudia Schiffer

eats salad and steamed vegetables for dinner and eats only fruits before the afternoon. While on locations, she prefers to eat black grapes and drinks tomato juice and herbal tea.

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Herbal Remedies For Cellulite

Herbal Remedies For Cellulite

Cellulite is a popular term for body fat, it is simply fat that has developed and
 has a cottage cheese look because of the way it is deposited in the body.
 Body fat is stored under the skin where the connective tissues
 separated cells are stored into compartments.

When fat cells increase in size they  bulge and spread

 out of their sections giving the skin an uneven and thick look.

There are natural healing remedies that can effectively help to keep

 cellulite in check and here are some herbal remedies that are effective to try:

Gotu Kola- is a leafy green herb native to India and it has been used for

 centuries for connective tissue disease. Taking this herb can help to

 strengthen the skin and connective tissue.

Horse chestnut- It is used for varicose veins and hemorrhoids but can also

 help reduce the swelling and aids in strengthening the connective tissues.

 You can get horse chestnut in a cream which is an

 anti-inflammatory and astringent, it can be purchased in most health food stores.

Extra tip- did you know that apple cider has been known to help the

 body rid itself of body fat.

Easy Recipes For Healthy Living

I wanted to share with you a really terrific cookbook that will change the way you look at food. A healthy and tasty cookbook that the entire family will enjoy.

I have used some of the recipes from Healthy Mediterranean Gourmet and loved them!  I have always been concerned about my health and weight but using these recipes I don't need to worry very much.

Easy, tasty, and healthy ways to eat with simple instructions and really no additional ingredients to add. Most of the ingredients we have in our kitchen.

Delicious recipes from soups, salads, meal combos and desserts!  If you are searching for a healthy cookbook try this one you will not be sorry.

http://www.amazon.com/Cookbook-Healthy-Mediterranean-Mediteranean-Everyday-ebook/dp/B0105RXVCQ/ref=cm_sw_em_r_dptop_pY8mwb11DPE1F_im