http://www.actorsreporter.com Actors Reporter Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:01:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   [flv]/wp-content/themes/actorsreporter/videos/columns/17_Nutrition_for_Actors_LowCarbs.flv[/flv]   THE SAD SIDE OF LOW CARB DIETING   By Christine Avanti Celebrity Nutritionist, Chef and Author of Skinny Chicks Don't Eat Salads   Your Host Dharbi Jens   Recently, a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine stated that people who stuck to a low fat moderate carbohydrate diet for a year not only lost as ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2010/columns/nutrition-for-actors/the-sad-side-of-low-carb-dieting/   Your new Actors Reporter host, Dharbi Jens   [flv]/wp-content/themes/actorsreporter/videos/columns/15_Nutrition_Actors_Chocolate.flv[/flv]   One thing some of Christine Avanti’s successful clients do is have one small piece of dark chocolate (no more than 1 ounce) after a healthy PC combo meal. If you’re going to choose a sweet treat, this is your best choice, as recent studies ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2010/columns/nutrition-for-actors/the-real-skinny-about-dark-chocolate/ [blip.tv ?posts_id=3311039&dest=-1]   Once you’ve gotten a handle on all those diet-busting extras, the next thing to do is figure out what in the world to order. But don’t worry, no matter where you choose to dine, you can find great healthy choices to keep you on your plan. Here are some ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2010/columns/your-best-bets-for-eating-out/     Nutrition for Actors by certified sports nutritionist, Christine Avanti. Today let’s talk about The Real Skinny on Beer Bellies, from page 113 of Christine’s book, “Skinny Chicks Don’t Eat Salads…Stop starving, Start Eating…And Losing!”   Some people believe that beer causes beer bellies because of the maltose (sugar) content ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2010/columns/nutrition-for-actors/the-real-skinny-on-beer-bellies/     Hi! I’m Reggie Watkins, your host for Nutrition for Actors by certified sports nutritionist, Christine Avanti. Today let’s talk about The Real Skinny on Losing Water, from page 107 of Christine’s book, “Skinny Chicks Don’t Eat Salads…Stop starving, Start Eating…And Losing!”   Your body must excrete a minimum ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2010/columns/nutrition-for-actors/the-real-skinny-on-losing-water/ The Real Skinny on Ketosis   Today let’s talk about The Real Skinny on Ketosis, from page 83 of Christine’s book, “Skinny Chicks Don’t Eat Salads…Stop starving, Start Eating…And Losing!”   If you are familiar with the word ketosis, you have probably done some research into low-carb diets. Ketosis occurs when the body ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2009/columns/nutrition-for-actors/the-real-skinny-on-ketosis/ The Real Skinny on Dairy’s Weight-Loss Secrets Today let’s talk about The Real Skinny on Dairy’s Weight-Loss Secrets, from page 73 of Christine’s book, “Skinny Chicks Don’t Eat Salads…Stop starving, Start Eating…And Losing!” According to two research studies from the University of Tennessee’s Nutrition Institute, calcium in dairy products can offer ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2009/columns/nutrition-for-actors/dairys-weight-loss-secrets/ [flv]http://www.actorsreporter.com/wp-content/themes/actorsreporter/videos/columns/8_Nutrition_Eat_By_Numbers.flv[/flv] It’s not realistic to think you can live by assigning a number to every carb you eat. Bowl of strawberries: 32. Oatmeal cookie: 55. Melba toast: 70. Not to mention, those numbers can be deceiving: The GI of cornflakes is in the 80s, while a Snickers bar clocks in at ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2009/columns/nutrition-for-actors/the-real-skinny-on-eating-by-numbers/ [flv]http://www.actorsreporter.com/wp-content/themes/actorsreporter/videos/columns/7_Nutrition_for_Actors_belly_fat.flv[/flv] Today let’s talk about the real skinny on protein and belly fat, from page 67 of Christine Avanti’s book, “Skinny Chicks Don’t Eat Salads…Stop starving, Start Eating…And Losing!” Researchers at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in Copenhagen found that women and men who consumed at least 25 percent of ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2009/columns/nutrition-for-actors/the-real-skinny-on-protein-and-belly-fat/ [flv]http://www.actorsreporter.com/wp-content/themes/actorsreporter/videos/columns/6_Nutrition_for_Actors_Traveling.flv[/flv] It’s not easy to eat healthy and not gain weight while travelling. Fast food places, airport restaurants, and airplane snacks result in an unhealthy diet. When we’re travelling or are just hungry and tired, it’s not always easy to resist a fast food hamburger, fries and a shake. To ... http://www.actorsreporter.com/2009/columns/nutrition-for-actors/healthy-travel-is-possible-with-a-little-bit-of-preparation/