Meals are experienced through all the senses. Your ability to see, touch, taste, and smell makes each meal a multisensory experience. The senses make a meal more pleasant but they can also trick you into overdoing it. Avoid overeating by following these simple tips to control your senses and eat better naturally.

Smell: Food smells strongest and tastes the best when you’re hungry. But as you fill up, scents and tastes of food dulls. Take a whiff of your plate. Are you still enticed by the aroma? Keep eating. If the food’s smell no longer makes your mouth water you should stop eating because you may already be full.

Sound: Many restaurant consumers tend to order more food and drinks when music is playing, research shows. Don’t let the awesome tunes distract your from noticing your hunger cues. Focus on paying attention to how you feel and how high your hunger level is. If they are cranking great music just skip the extra drinks and hit the dance floor.

Sight: A recent study in Obesity Research showed people ate up to 24 percent less, but felt just as satisfied, while blindfolded. Diners use their eyes instead of their stomachs to gauge the amount of food they eat, resulting in bigger portions and more items. Close your eyes briefly mid meal and assess your hunger. When you’ve had enough you will feel it.

Touch: When given the option of eating peanuts or peanut butter, subjects who ate equal calories of both felt fuller after eating the nuts. Selecting chewier, crunchier foods, like an orange over orange juice. These foods spend more time in your mouth and digestive tract and are more filling. Eating foods that take longer to consume because of their texture leads to a more filling experience.

Taste: People don’t naturally crave high-fat foods. According to a study in Appetite, when women dieters ate fewer high-fat foods over a six-month period, they began to prefer slimmer fare. You can retrain your taste buds to love lean foods by trying a skim latte, swapping fries for a baked potato or picking minestrone over creamier soups.

All of your senses combined make eating a joyful experience. However, when you allow them to take over without regard to your stomach you will end up overeating. During your meals pay attention to your hunger level and give that feeling priority. Just cueing in to your hunger level will help ward off unhealthy eating and overeating.

Used frequently by dieters and fitness buffs, Hydroxycut now faces fierce scrutiny from the US FDA, who has officially added Hydroxycut to its warning list of dangerous, over-the-counter dietary supplements.

Reported Dangers of Hydroxycut

Based upon one death and 23 reports of major health issues stemming from Hydroxycut use, including liver failure, kidney failure, seizures, jaundice, and cardiovascular issues, the FDA issued an official statement warning consumers to avoid taking the supplement, which has been sold at the Vitamin Shoppe and GNC. Other negative side effects that have been reported include nausea, extreme fatigue, physical weakness, itching, stomach pain, and discolored stool.

The manufacturer, Iovate Health Sciences Inc., has agreed to nationally recall 14 different products of its Hydroxycut line, which sold upwards of nine million bottles last year. The scope of the Hydroxycut recall is dramatic, as this one brand alone comprised nearly 90% of all sales in the weight loss supplement industry.

Which Hydroxycut Ingredients are Dangerous?

The FDA is still investigating which elements of the Hydroxycut ingredients list are the culprits. Due to the fact that the “proprietary” Hydroxycut formula has changed several times, it has been difficult to pinpoint which ingredients are linked to the dangerous side effects.

The recalled Hydroxycut products include the pills, shakes, and powders. Whether you have been taking Hydroxycut for weight loss or muscle building purposes, the FDA recommends that consumers immediately stop taking the supplement.

Two products from the Hydroxycut line have not been recalled, including the Hydroxycut Cleanse and Hydroxycut Hoodia, which contain different ingredients than the ones in question.

New Regulatory Changes with the FDA

While dietary supplements are not as rigorously regulated by the FDA as prescription medication, the FDA has been increasing its efforts to identify over-the-counter supplements that may pose health warnings. In addition, new legislation which mandates that manufacturers disclose reports of negative side effects has helped increase the FDA’s regulation of the supplements industry. Since December of 2008, the FDA has published a list of 70 different supplements that contain potentially dangerous or prescription ingredients.

Recent studies and investigations assert that the simple consumption of healthy teas can actually help burn stored body fat! Specifically, the reportedly most powerful teas to help lose weight and burn calories are Green Tea, Oolong (also known as Wu Long), and Kombucha Tea. By sipping these tasty teas throughout the day, experts insist that individuals will be able to more effectively achieve weight loss goals.

Green Tea

Green Tea has been consumed for thousands of years to provide individuals with an array of benefits. Studies report that Green Tea was originally consumed in Ancient China, as the popularity of this wonder drink has continued to grow to heights of universal appeal. Green Tea has gained so much popularity due the many benefits its contents provide. Specifically, Green Tea has been shown to provide wellness enhancements such as:


• Provides powerful antioxidants
• Increases energy levels with natural Caffeine compounds found in the tea
• Helps slightly raise the body’s natural temperature, resulting in increased metabolism and greater ability to burn calories and fat
• Some studies assert that Green Tea helps fight cancerous cells and free radicals in the body

In addition to the incredible health benefits that may be gained from Green Tea, recent studies even reveal that Green Tea helps to actively destroy fat cells in the body. With the many benefits and positives, individuals can incorporate Green Tea into their daily diet plan in order to boost their weight loss and health quickly and effectively!

Oolong / Wu Long Tea

Similar to Green Tea, studies show that Oolong Tea originates from Ancient China, as Oolong Tea also helps to potentially burn body fat while improving wellness. Generally, experts believe that Oolong Tea helps to burn body fat by naturally increasing energy levels. In fact, one recent study revealed that, out of 11 female participants, Oolong Tea helped to increase energy expenditure rates by 10 percent! Also, Oolong Tea also helps to detoxify the body; however, studies show that Green Tea provides more detoxification and antioxidant benefits than Oolong Tea.

Kombucha Tea

Kombucha Tea is a beverage that is gaining in popularity. Unlike herbal teas, Kombucha is uniquely created by fermenting a macroscopic solid mass of microorganisms. Although research debates the weight loss benefits / effectiveness of Kombucha, many dietary experts argue that the microorganisms involved in the fermentation of Kombucha help to rejuvenate, detoxify, and boost the body’s metabolism.

How to Find High Quality Teas

When seeking teas to boost weight loss and wellness, individuals should only purchase teas that have clear and defined manufacturing information. Ideally, teas should be organic and should not have any chemical additives. Additionally, many dietary experts assert that the strongest teas come in whole-leaf form. To consume teas in a whole-leaf state, the leaves can simply be placed into a tea strainer, at which point the tea strainer is steeped in hot water (just like a tea bag).

It looks like Acai Berry is still the ‘hot’ diet. So to follow on with this current trend, we have gone ahead and added some new reviews of Acai Berry diet pills/supplements.

New Acai Berry Reviews:

• Acai Body Flush
• Acai Burn
• Acai Berry Clear
• Acai Berry Detox
• Vital Acai
• Acai Berry Blast
• Acai Berry Boom
• Acai Berry Wonder
• Acai Green Tea Fusion
• Acai-aSlim
• Extreme Acai Pom
• Acai Berry Edge

If you come across an Acai Berry diet pill/supplement that we haven’t reviewed on this website, we would love you to leave a comment with the name of the product and website address at which it is located.

In addition to a regimen of diet and exercise, dieters can also take advantage of all-natural weight loss and health supplements. Without chemical additives, these supplements and food products can help improve overall feelings of health, while also helping dieters achieve their weight loss and wellness goals.

Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia Cambogia is derived from a small pumpkin-like fruit. Historically, Garcinia has been consumed in India as a condiment, or eaten in dried and/or prepared forms. Some research and studies suggest that garcinia prevents the body from storing lipids and fatty acids, as it contains the active hydroxycitric acid compound (HCA). Garcinia naturally blocks the body from converting excess calories into body fat and boosts levels of serotonin in the body, which helps suppress feelings of hunger by signaling to the brain that a consumer has eaten food, even if one has not consumed any calories.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has been used for hundreds of years as an energizing tonic and wellness elixir. This product is created by a production process wherein all of the nutritional benefits of apples are retained, while the vinegar then gains added acids and enzymes from a fermentation process. According to studies, apple cider vinegar decreases feelings of hunger, as the vinegar stimulates a hormonal signal that tells the brain that the body is full. Some reports reveal that apple cider vinegar lowers blood sugar and insulin responses when consumed before meals. Apple cider vinegar may also help boost the body’s metabolism and calorie burning processes.

Cayenne

Like the ginger root, cayenne has been used for thousands of years for its various health benefits. Research and reports reveal that cayenne may provide consumers with a variety of benefits, such as increased body heat to stimulate improved calorie burning processes, regulation of the body’s blood sugar levels and even offer assistance in the digestion and break-down of carbohydrates after eating. Cayenne also provides consumers with vitamins A, C, and B, calcium and potassium.

Ginger Root

Ginger root is a natural product that has been used for health benefits for over 5,000 years. Historically used in the ancient societies of China and India, Ginger Root is a common component in many traditional herbal remedies, as this product is believed to help consumers elevate lipid effects that may be experienced in a high-fat diet. It also provides consumers with powerful antioxidant effects on the body and supports improved cell division processes.

These are the last of the new reviews until the New Year.

Diet Pill Reviews:

• Acai Berry Supreme
• Acai Berry Ultimate
• Acai-Noni Burner
• Acai Berry Maxx
• Acai Berry 1500
• Beautiful Acai
• White Tea with Acai
• Extreme Acai Berry
• Hydroxycut Hoodia

Diet reviews:

• Acai Berry Diet
• Rosemary Conley’s Hip and Thigh Diet
• Saint-Tropez Diet
• Schwarzbein Principle
• SELF Diet Club
• SELF Reach Your Goal
• Sensei
• Shaq’s Family Challenge
• Shrink Yourself
• Skinny Bitch

Happy Holidays,
BDP Staff.

We would like to apologize to everyone who has been waiting for us to update the blog with the list of newly added diet/diet pill reviews.

Here is the list of newly added diet reviews:

• Okinawa Diet
• Oprah Diet
• Optifast
• Perfect Body Plan
• Prevention’s Firm Up in 3 Weeks
• Prevention’s Flat Belly Diet
• Pritikin Diet
• Pure Weight Loss
• Push TV
• Pushup Pro
• Quantum Wellness
• Quick Weight Loss Centers
• Red Wine Diet
• Rice Diet
• Richard Simmons Diet

Here is the list of newly added diet pill reviews:

• Adios
• Ephedrasil
• Lipovox
• Phentramine
• Myoffeine
• Leptorexin
• Somnaslim PM
• SlimQuick Hoodia
• SlimQuick Cleanse
• SlimQuick Packets
• SlimQuick Naturals
• SlimQuick Energy
• Meridia
• Metabolife
• Methyl Ripped
• NanoSLIM
• Atro-Phex
• Anatrim
• Accomplix
• Slim Shots

All the Best and Happy Holidays,
BDP Staff.

We are very pleased to announce that we have just added our biggest update of diet reviews yet.

Here is the list of new diet reviews:

• Healthy Living with Ellie Krieger
• Hip Hop Abs
• iTrain
• iVillage Total Health
• Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred
• Jillian Michaels Making the Cut
• Jorge Cruise 12 Second Sequence
• Jorge Cruise’s 3 Hour Diet
• Jorge Cruise 8 Minutes in the Morning
• Karl Lagerfeld Diet
• Kim Lyons: Your Body, Your Life
• Kimkins
• LA Weight Loss
• LAP-BAND
• Lean Plate Club
• Leg Magic
• Lindora
• Low Cholesterol Diet
• Lucille Roberts
• Makers Diet
• Maria’s Last Diet
• Mariah Carey Bleak Diet
• Mariah Carey Diet
• Marilu Henner Total Health Makeover
• Marina’s High-NRG Fitness
• Martha’s Vineyard Diet
• Mediterranean Diet
• Men’s Health Personal Trainer
• My Weight Loss Coach for Nintendo DS
• My Weight Loss Team
• Never Say Never Diet
• New Day, Your Way

Keep an eye out as we have another update coming this Friday.

All the Best,
BDP Staff.

We have finally gotten around to completing some new diet pill reviews.

Here are the new reviews:

• Carbo Delete
• Cuur
• CreVax
• Fastin
• Hoodia 750
• Lipozene
• Mega-T Green Tea
• MetaboSpeed
• VPX Meltdown

If you would like to nominate a diet pill for review, leave a comment with the name of the diet pill and where it can be purchased.

All the Best,
BDP Staff.

We have completed 5 diet reviews.

Here is the list:

• Global Health and Fitness
• Gold Coast Cure
• Good Calories Bad Calories
• Gotti Diet
• Gout Diet

We have some big updates coming next week. Keep an eye out for them.

Enjoy the weekend,
BDP Staff.