Food is a problem for many in this situation. They want to eat to satisfy their hunger and snacks satisfy that need. What we choose to eat, however, and what our body craves is often a dilemma facing those who try to do it alone. The balance is not right and those hunger pains are telling us so. Whether its carbohydrates or protein that is in short supply we soon know about it. Our fitness and willingness to pursue the goal of weight loss suffers. At this point many will simply give up.

About 3 years ago when faced with the possibility that diabetes was a threat to my health it did not take me long to configure a way to combat it. At that time high blood pressure was also a major concern due to weight gain following an illness. Sugar and salt were immediately taken from my diet and reading the contents of products sold in supermarkets had me heading out the door to process my own foods.

Watching people in the shopping aisles is a lesson in how to avoid harmful foods. Look at the shopping trolleys and observe the goods at the checkout. One gentleman, with about five kids in tow, had a trolley with bags of chips, lollies, salted foods, supermarket bread, poorly chosen frozen snacks and loads of sugary drinks as he waited to be served. He obviously would spend so much money on his goods that the temptation to ask him if this was a regular shop was too much to avoid.

“Yes, he replied, "we do this every week.”

Another day in the food hall and behind one of the counters a man was salting a load of chips that had just come from the cooking fat. It was apparent that he was grossly over doing it. Soon after a lady arrived to buy a bag full for her 1-2 year old child in a stroller. Before she was served the shop assistant salted them again and the child was left to consume what would potentially poison her.

The body requires sodium and salt supplies that need but too much salt raises the blood level and may cause stroke, heart attacks, and other problems. Too much sugar can ultimately cause diabetes in people prone to that disease and the two conditions tend to go together. Both these situations are true in my case as my grandmother had type 2 diabetes and both my parents had heart problems with my mother dying at just 57 years old.

But, unlike me, many cannot alter their diets to overcome the problems. Fortunately my latest tests show that everything is now back to normal so a little salt and sugar, taken in moderation, can now be enjoyed if and when required. As for others the only safe way to get back on track appears to be a scientifically structured diet that provides balance, nourishment and satisfaction without the worry.

There are thousands of these on the market but it pays to research them. Check out the testimonies, the guarantees, the Companies involved, and the costs. Too cheap would probably not be much good and too dear may be just a money grabbing exercise. Look to find what suits you best whether it is a solid food diet or one that relies on beverages, like milk shakes. You need to also look for the balance and convenience, especially if you lead a busy life style.

CANCER - DIABETES - STROKE - BLOOD PRESSURE - MS, etc.