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on the inside 5 Burning Fats-The Atkins Way
6 Lose Stomach Fat Tips
7 Weight Loss Is Not An Instant Process
9 Best Foods On How To Lose Weight
Fast
10 The Difference Between Supplements
And Diet Pills
11 Omega 3-Getting To The Heart Of
Inflammation
12 Make It Easy To Diet
13 Selecting Accurate Pedometers Will
Benefit All Walking Programs
15 3 Unconventional Ways to Get Flat Abs
16 Best Fruits for Weight Loss
17 Healthy Eating - Get In The Habit
18 Ten Extremely Beneficial Amino Acids
20 Is Losing Weight As Easy As Drinking The Right
Tea?
21 Can Eating Fish Be Dangerous?
22 Soya Protein And Weight Loss
23 Energy Drink - Is It A Real Energizer?
24 The Top 5 Foods To Avoid And Why
25 Weight Loss Tips: Exercise Is Important
26 Sleep And Fitness - They Go Hand In Hand
28 Are All Calories The Same?
39 Turmeric Medical Benefits: Do You Know What
You're Missing?
30 Health Habits: Supplement Your Brain
31 Working Towards Personal Health And Fitness
on the inside
FROM
THE
EDITOR
Welcome to this
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the how many grams of carbohydrates may help you out
in reaching and determining the best carbohydrate level.
3rd Phase: Pre-Maintenance. Here you are aimed to
determine the best carbohydrate-level but not aiming for
more weight loss but more of maintaining the weight that
you desired for.
4th Phase: Lifetime Maintenance. When you are able to
reach the best carbohydrate-level for maintaining the
weight, here the best way is to stay at that best
carbohydrate level and avoiding weight gain again.
Biochemistry of Atkins
Since the body is restricted in using the carbohydrate as
energy, it turns the body into a burning-fat machine.
When a person turns out to be a fat-burning machine,
the body undergoes ketosis which burns little carbon
fragments formed out from burning the stored fat.
Burning the fat stores in the body would result into an
effective way of losing weight making it more efficient
and fast.
By also maintaining on a low-carbohydrate diet, sugars
from the carbohydrate are then regulated in the body
making it more effective in producing the right amount of
insulin resulting into a preventive measure of having
diabetes.
Burning Fats - The Atkins Way
When the intake of carbohydrates is more than the
usual usage of taking it as an energy for the body, the
tendency is people would more likely to become
overweight. Atkins Diet is grounded from the latter
idea. According to the grounds of this diet plan, a
person burns up carbohydrates before actually burning
the fats. By minimizing the consumption of
carbohydrates, it would be fast and effectual in burning
up fats. When there is less carbs there it more likely to
use up fats faster as energy for the body.
What is Atkins and how does it work?
As discussed from above, Atkins helps out to burn fats
quickly than the usual by cutting the amount of
carbohydrate intake making it more efficient to use up
fat-energy resulting to weight loss. This actual diet is
divided into four phases.
1st Phase: This phase is basically called Induction.
This is where you start off to adapt yourself in burning
fats instead of carbohydrates. Mainly 40 grams daily of
carbohydrates containing foods are allowed to be
eaten. Antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber are
well-encouraged in this phase of the diet.
2nd Phase: On-going Weigh Loss stage. This is where
carbohydrates are introduced again to your diet in form
of vegetables and fruits. It is best to know the
carbohydrate-level for you to lose weight. Counting off
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Lose Stomach Fat Tips
1. Include two servings of fruits or vegetables for every meal you eat. It will surely cut down on your calorie intake and unwanted fats by eating a healthier option. Because of its fiber content, it can also make you feel full.
2. Do not skip your breakfast. Never go out
without having you breakfast. Remember you haven't taken anything the whole night and not taking breakfast can make you overeat. Eating a healthy breakfast would surely energize you the whole day without craving for unhealthy food.
3. Have a snack. You can still have snack in
between your regular meals. Make certain though that you take a light and healthy snack like an apple, dried fruit or a slice of cheese. It can help you avoid feeling hungry before the next meal.
4. Always eat on time. Never delay your meal time
to avoid feeling very hungry and prevent you from overeating. Stick to your regular schedule of taking lunch and having dinner.
5. You need to understand the serving of your food. No matter what you eat, you have to remember that three quarters of the total serving should comprise of vegetables, grains, fresh fruit and beans and the remaining quarter should be protein source such as lean meat or milk products that are low in fat.
6. Never skip any meal. If you think that
skipping a meal can help you cut down a
big portion of calorie intake, you might
be right in one aspect. Indeed you will
not have anything so no calorie can be
deposited in your body however, you
have to know that the next meal will
totally be converted to pure fat. And that
would surely gain you more weight than
losing.
7. Have plenty of water. Water is the best
way to keep you full and help your
stomach in the digestion process.
Furthermore, it can increase the rate of
metabolism causing more fat to be
burned.
8. Chew slowly. Chewing your food in a
slow way can make you feel satisfied
easily. Therefore, you don't need to eat
more than what is recommended.
9. Finally, do an exercise that targets the fat
in your stomach like abdominal
crunches or sit-ups. It is ideal to do this
before any meal so your body will
consume the fats deposited in your
stomach.
I love the beach. It is my secret hideaway and whenever I get the chance to visit the beach, I would surely
drop by and have a taste of the seawater and the sea breeze. However, due to my busy schedule, I rarely
have the chance to visit it more often. In addition, I gained a lot of weight by turning to food whenever I
feel tired and having a sedentary routine in the office environment. Now, whenever I sit down, I could see
my stomach bulging on all sides. I wanted to get rid of it but I don't have the time to devote in gym and
other weight-loss classes and I am scared to try diet pills and other miracle drugs in reducing weight. I
wanted something that is safe and effective. I found several tips on how to lose stomach fat and want to
share it with you.
Weight Loss Is Not an Instant
Process
By entering this dieting cycle, you are putting your emotions
and your body on a roller coaster ride. You are filled with great
hopes that you can lose weight quickly with the next diet that
you attempt. This is where the instant mind set comes into
place. You may feel that you are working hard at a diet and
want to see results instantly. This is just not how an effective
diet works.
Weight loss should not be considered an instant process. The
results will begin to show once you begin to incorporate the
techniques of your diet plan into your daily life. You may be
thinking that you have done this. You say to yourself- I read all
about the diet and followed it to the letter. This very well may
be true. Allowing yourself to incorporate daily techniques into
your life is different than following a meal plan or understanding
a diet.
In order to incorporate techniques into your life, you have to
ensure that they are in line with your body's natural needs. If
your body needs protein in order to maintain healthy functions,
then a diet based on eliminating meats will not work for your
body. By listening to your body, you will begin to understand
your body's specific needs.
It is wonderful that you want to understand how a diet works
before you use it to try to lose weight. It is important to know
what the diet will require of you. However, just reading about
the diet is not going to inspire you to automatically start
following it. Pick a few techniques and actively work on them
each day. Once these becomes second nature, you can pick a
few more techniques. Working on only a few changes at a time
will help you to follow a healthy diet plan in a natural way. It is
okay if you mess up every once in awhile. It happens to us all.
What is important is getting right back to it. Soon it will just
become second nature.
In this busy world, it is normal to want things to happen
instantly. Just remember to take your time when making
changes in your life. Begin the process knowing that you are
creating a lifestyle change and not a quick fix. Enjoy your
journey towards weight loss.
In America there is a belief that everything
you attempt in life can have an instant result.
It is simple to run through a drive-through
and instantly have dinner ready for a family.
With today's technology, you can look up any
information you need with a few clicks of the
mouse. Although having instant results can
be a time saver, the mindset that you may
have developed can hinder you in many
ways. This change in your mindset has not
prepared you for long term journeys such as
weight loss.
Many of my articles talk about the dieting
cycle. This cycle is where you try a diet and
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Best Foods On
How To Lose
Weight Fast
Before, being slim again was only a dream for
me. I never thought I still have the chance to go
back to my old body after being addicted to
eating. I never thought being addicted to food
can also bring back my body to its slim shape.
Now, I have a bigger appetite to food - bigger
than I used to. You might wonder how I achieved
a slimmer body by eating. It is by eating the right
kind of food at the right time in a right amount.
What you eat has a big impact on how your body
reacts to unwanted body fats. There are indeed
foods that you should be eating in larger portions
and more often and there are those that you
should avoid eating. If you are concerned about
losing weight, the more you should be careful in
your choices of food. Here is the list of food you
should be eating when you are aiming for a
weight loss program.
1. Wholegrain bread contains a lot of
nutritional value. Much importantly, it can
provide you the needed carbohydrate intake
which is ideal for your body. It is not true to
get rid of carbohydrates in your daily diet,
instead, you are only recommended to
lessen the intake. Wholegrain bread
contains lesser carbohydrates but it can
supply the energy your body needs and can
make you feel full for a longer period of time.
2. Seafood intake per week should be at least
three portions. They have reduced amount
of fat and provides protein that is the
building block of your body that you usually
get from meat. The good thing about
seafood such as fishes, they have the
omega 3 fat which is healthy for the body.
The absence of such may prompt the body
to build cells using unwanted fatty acids. Because of
this, it is better to replace your protein source with
seafood rather than continue eating red meat
3. Green spinach can give you several vitamins and
nutrients such as folic acid, beta-carotene, ascorbic
acid and protein. Moreover, spinach is a very cheap
vegetable that you can find in the grocery.
Furthermore, you can consume it cooked or raw. You
can prepare it in different ways like steamed or
sautéed.
4. Olive oil has unsaturated fat and contains
antioxidants, vitamin E and beta-carotene. It may
contain a considerable amount of calorie but if you
mix it with spinach, garlic herb and a squeeze of
lemon juice, you will still have a meal with less than
one hundred and fifty-calorie content. It is healthy
enough to energize you.
5. Two grapefruit can give only forty calories and tons of
lycopene, ascorbic acid, potassium and beta-
carotene. You can add this in your salad or a perfect
choice for breakfast. It can improve the quality of your
diet plan in a very beneficial way.
6. Eating a variety of good food can certainly help you
lose a considerable amount of weight. Just ensure
though that you can sustain it even after reaching the
ideal weight you aimed for yourself. Aside from
achieving a slimmer body, the other advantage of
dieting is creating a beneficial eating habit for a
healthier body.
The Difference Between
Supplements and Diet Pills
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situation where the need of a potassium supplement would arise can be found if you easily get fatigued when exercising. Taking a potassium supplement on its own however will not give you energy, it only helps deliver more energy to you when you eat something like a... what's a good snack when exercising... a granola bar. When you take a break to get a bit of energy from your granola bar, you will find that little snack gives you much more to go on with the aid of a potassium supplement.
After those two examples of supplements, let's move on to explaining what a diet pill is so you can easily see the difference between supplements and diet pills. Diet pills (as well as supplements) are completely safe to take, and utilize natural elements to trigger certain responses in your body. The effects of taking a diet pill are much more practical and can be easily felt, rather than the subtle 'boosters' that supplements are. Still, both are important and vital to an effective and healthy weight loss. The different effects of a diet pill are many, where almost any weight loss aid you need can be found in a different diet pill. For example, if you are dieting and are at a point where you cannot eat anything or are allowed to eat very little, just as there's always 'an app for that', there is a diet pill for that. You can find appetite suppressant diet pills that simply relieve you of that stinging emptiness in your stomach so that you can pass through those hungry nights without so much as a belly grumble. It essentially tricks your body into thinking that you have just had a full meal by providing all the right vitamins and minerals to your body that it asks for when hungry. It costs you next to no calories, but don't tell your stomach that. You may have heard about this other popular diet pill, one that increases your fat-burning capabilities when exercising.
There are many different supplements and diet pills out there that you can find that will tailor to your personal needs while you lose weight. Remember that they are safe to take, and only make your difficult task of losing weight more bearable. Once again, supplements are vitamin and mineral boosters, and diet pills provide more practical effects on your body to aid in losing weight. So now that you are aware of the difference between supplements and diet pills, you can use your new awareness to benefit from these great tools that help you lose weight faster and more easily that ever!
What is the difference between supplements and diet
pills? It's true that they are very alike; that's probably why
many people think that they are even the same thing! But,
the benefits of each are distinct enough to be categorized
as separate aids to dieting. The thing that remains the
same for both of them is that they each contribute to the
effectiveness of your weight loss, but differ in functionality
(why they are taken).
Let's begin explaining the difference between supplements
and diet pills by describing what a supplement is and
what it's for. Supplements can be taken as a liquid (mixed
in with a beverage), a capsule (to be swallowed as a pill)
or a powder. The reason you would take a supplement is
to boost a particular vitamin or mineral in your body that is
deficient, and to support your body with certain things it
needs to function, that your body may not be producing
enough of naturally. For instance, let's look at the most
common vitamin calcium. The natural properties of this
vitamin specialize in muscle growth. Now, if you find that
you exercise very often, but fail to see much change in
your muscle size, it is possible that your body suffers from
slight calcium deficiency. In this case, you would take a
calcium supplement to make up for your lower calcium
levels. Doing so will boost the calcium in your body to its
proper levels, helping you to get more out of your
workouts and begin to see muscle growth at a faster rate.
For another example, I'll suggest potassium (the mineral
that holds the number 3 spot of importance and amount in
your body). The sole function of potassium is to regulate
digestion and is what is burned to extract energy from the
food you eat by converting certain elements. A
Omega 3 - Getting To
The Heart Of
Inflammation
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When we think of inflammation, we generally tend to associate it with the pain and swelling after a sprain or injury.
But inflammation is far more serious than that.
In fact inflammation is becoming one of the leading causes of death and inflammation can be found in virtually any part or organ of the body.
And although inflammation is an essential body process which protects us from invading bacteria and viruses and also aids the healing process, inflammation which is out of control can, and will, kill us.
So Why Is Inflammation Getting Out Of Control?
Inflammation is caused by the body itself.
We produce inflammatory chemicals all the time. If we are injured or we catch a cold then these chemicals go to work to protect us against invasion and to heal the injured site.
The body also produces anti-inflammatory chemicals which keep the inflammatory chemicals in check so that they do not run rampant within the body.
The body uses Omega 6 to produce inflammatory chemicals and omega 3 to produce anti-inflammatory chemicals.
So How Does Omega 3 Combat Heart Inflammation?
The problem starts when we do not provide the body with enough omega 3 to keep the omega 6 in check.
If we eat too much omega 6 and not enough omega 3, then the amount of inflammatory chemicals outweighs the amount of anti-inflammatory chemicals.
These inflammatory chemicals run around causing havoc - causing inflammation where there is no injury - and this can harm us and even kill us if that inflammation happens to manifest within the heart.
In a study published in the "The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry", entitled "Mechanisms Underlying Omega-3 PUFA Cardioprotective Effects"scientists showed that consumption of omega 3 provided benefits for both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
The study also suggested that omega 3s also inhibit inflammatory signals in the nervous system, reducing and regulating omega 6 fatty acids.
Why Has The Diet Changed And How Can We Restore The Balance?
Our diets have changed drastically over the past 100 years or so.
The industrial age has brought with it fried foods, fast foods, refined sugars and flour and a host of other goodies.
Sources of omega 6 include baked goods, refined sugars, flours, cooking oils, and most of those goodies we secretly look forward to but which we know are no good for us.
Omega 3 on the other hand is essentially found in some nuts and flaxseed oil and fatty fish.
The good news is however that the industrial age also brought with it manufacturing and you can now buy a relatively cost effective omega 3 supplement to restore the balance between omega 6 and omega 3.
Omega 3 supplements made from Salmon and Tuna and manufactured in their natural triglyceride form will allow you to increase your omega 3 intake without any hard work on your part at all.
Cutting down on the omega 6's though may be a
Make It Easy to
Willpower is a finite, limited resource. It's controlled
by the prefrontal cortex part of the brain that also
has a lot on its plate to look after. Including, keeping
you focused, problems solving and short-term
memory. So when it comes to dieting it is easy to
become overwhelmed as if we are tired or this part
of us is taxed to the maximum, those easy comfort
foods become irresistible, especially in the office
environment.
Thinking like an engineer for a second, if we are
building a process we put multiple strategies in place
to ensure that the process runs smoothly with
minimal hiccups.
We will refer to these as layers:
Layer 1: Reduce the hunger signals
It is easy to reduce the likelihood of reaching for a
snack if you are already satiated. So ensure that you
don't miss major meal breaks and drink lots of water.
If you aren't hungry those sweet treats are so much
easier to avoid.
Layer 2: Make it easy to eat the right thing
Stock your local areas with sensible snacks so if you
do slip you won't fall far. A healthy snack plan such
as small quantities of nuts can take the edge off
cravings. If you are hungry and before you eat
anything, drink a glass or two of water. Thirst is a
hunger trigger signal and can fill the stomach so that
your satiation level is reached earlier and you stop
eating.
Layer 3: Listen to your body
No matter what diet you take. Ensure that you listen to your
body. Chances are that if you feel full at the conclusion of a
meal 10 minutes later you will feel overfull. Use this to
recognize and understand your body's signals. Remember
that if you are no longer hungry. Stop eating!
IF you are nearly full put down your fork and drink some
water. This should top you up to completion without
bloating. Your body has a complex set of hunger signals
that can be tricked into being satisfied without resorting to
high energy snacks. The desk job diet can help you to
understand these signals and develop strategies to beat
them.
Layer 4: If you slip get back on the wagon
Do you have smoker friends who say that they will quit
smoking at some future date? I.e. New Years, birthdays, the
day they start a new job. Inevitably the day roles around and
they try for a bit and go right back to smoking. The secret to
willpower is to keep trying. If you slip up, that's okay.
Willpower is a muscle that needs to be exercised to grow.
Every time to exercise it you get a little better at it.
Layer 5: Distract Yourself:
Folks who are better at resisting a temptation are often just
better at getting their minds off of it. Some implications:
Don't let yourself sit and wonder about how much you hate
going for a run or how much you'd really love an ice cream.
Walk away from trouble spots like bakery counters or
vending machines! Have a favorite fantasy or visualization
you can turn to for distraction when tempted to take the low
road, The ole alcoholics axiom stands true too if you don't
want to slip don't go where its slippery!
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Selecting Accurate
Pedometers Will Benefit All Walking Programs
Walking is one of the most popular and healthy forms of exercise. Many experts recommend using pedometers,
or step counters, to measure your progress and motivate you. Most experts, however, do not expand on that
recommendation and assume you will find something that works for you. Finding the perfect pedometer is easy if
you know how to evaluate the reliability, accuracy and convenience of the many pedometers available. These
guidelines will help you make that decision.
Reliability. Historically, step counters have been available
for several hundred years. Thomas Jefferson introduced a
mechanical model to America after his trip to France in the
late eighteenth century. These early devices were noisy,
error prone, spring activated or gravity dependent devices
with very short lives. Many inexpensive pedometers still
use these mechanisms. Fortunately, the digital age has
produced a new generation of pedometers that use silent
piezoelectric sensors. These sensors function very much
like the biologic sensors found within the bones, tendons
and collagen of your own body. They respond to movement
as well as to the speed of movement and are sometimes
called accelerometers for these reasons. These precision
sensors disregard false movements, such as shifting your
weight between your feet, from actual steps. Most
importantly, because they are activated by movement
instead of gravity, piezoelectric pedometers function
effectively for walkers of all ages, abilities and body builds.
Accuracy. By design, piezoelectric pedometers are
incredibly accurate. However, this technology is of limited
benefit if you cannot change the factory settings to your
own personal values. In other words, the use of the
manufacturer's default settings will result in estimates not
measurements. For example, you must be able to enter
your stride length and weight. Stride length is dependent
upon your height, your gait and your speed. Your stride
length multiplied by the number of steps taken equals your
distance traveled. You must also be able to input your
weight or you will not be able to measure the actual
calories you used during your walk. Better pedometers
allow you to program this personal information so you can
determine your individual distance and calorie
measurements.
Convenience. Ergonomic, durable pedometers are a pleasure to
wear and use. Screens that are easy to read in both bright and
low light conditions mean you do not need to stop walking to
check your progress. An integrated clock with a stopwatch
simplifies workouts since you have less equipment to wear.
Another useful feature is a backup function that retains
cumulative steps, distance and calories until you decide to zero
out the values. This is very helpful for recording your progress.
Research indicates that if you add many more options than these,
the pedometers become unwieldy and begin to lose accuracy.
Walking is a natural, comfortable and effective way to increase
your fitness level. Technological innovations have made accurate
and affordable pedometers a useful addition to any walking
program. Knowing how to evaluate a pedometer is the first step
on the path to a more active lifestyle. You can purchase
programmable piezoelectric pedometers for less than the cost of
a good pair of walking shoes. This investment in your health will
yield excellent returns for many years.
3 Unconventional Ways to Get Flat Abs
ARE YOU ALWAYS STRUGGLING TO FIND
WAYS TO GET FLAT ABS? IF YES, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
As a fitness professional, I hear the question of how to
get flat abs all the time. It's one of our most desired
goals when it comes to fitness and health. We have
the right to want to get those nice abs, everybody
does. The cool thing is, we all have a nice set of abs
sitting under the belly fat we carry.
I'm going to share with you three ways to get flat abs.
These techniques work if you apply them. Remember,
you will achieve your goals if you have an action plan
and take the action from that plan.
The first way to get flat abs is to start doing fat burning
cardio. How do you do fat burning cardio you may ask.
You want to work on getting your heart rate up to
about 60 percent maximum and maintain that rate.
Just a nice long cardio session at a lower spiked heart
rate will burn fat, especially around your mid section.
The second way to get flatten your belly is to start
eating fats! Yes, I said it, eat fats. I do not mean the
fast food foods, but the healthy fats. What do you
mean healthy fats you may ask? I mean Omega
3,6,9s. You can find these fats in fresh fish, avocados,
almonds or Omega supplements like flax seed oil and
fish oil.
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The third way to get to get a flat stomach is to start
cutting out acidic foods from you diet. Some studies
have shown that acidic foods cause you to gain fat.
The studies have shown that fat is an acid buffer and
protects your body from the harmful acids from the
foods. Start eating alkaline rich foods like cucumbers,
avocados and fresh spinach. Raw foods that are green
are usually alkaline. Acidic foods are foods like soda,
candy, hamburgers, coffee, sugary drinks and pasta
just to name a few. You want to balance your body's
pH and by doing that you should see the fat melt. I try
to keep my diet about 75 percent alkaline and 25
percent non alkaline foods and tend to see awesome
results from that balance. Remember, these are just
studies, but I have seen awesome results with my
clients, myself and have read a lot of great stories on
others who live a mostly alkaline lifestyle.
So when it comes to ways to get flat abs there are a lot
out there. Take the baby step approach when working
towards your goals, do not overwhelm yourself. The
main thing is to keep this process simple and try not to
get confused with the hype on ways to get flat abs.
Best Fruits for Weight Loss
Getting fit and healthy is difficult for people who
live unhealthy lifestyles and are therefore over
weight. Losing weight isn't just a matter of eating
healthily, it's a matter of breaking the habits of a
lifetime. People who normally eat fatty foods
often say they don't like more healthier foods
because they don't taste nice or they aren't used
to them.
Well you don't need to overhaul your diet to start
losing weight, sometimes it is just tiny changes
that will have dramatic effects. Changes such as
adding a few foods to your diet, and also taking
away a few foods, just as long as you are adding
and taking away the right foods.
One of the best types of food to add to your diet
are fruits, the best two fruits are bananas and
apples. They are extremely versatile fruits, that
can eaten alone raw or used in a variety of
different ways.
There's nothing easier than simply grabbing a
raw banana or apple and putting it in your pocket
or in your bag. It's a great source of energy, it's
healthy, it's cheap and it won't have a harmful
effect on your body. You couldn't do that with a
plate of chips or a cheeseburger.
If you're not the sort of person who likes to eat
bananas or apples raw then you can simply add
them to existing meals, it really isn't as hard as it
sounds. If you're a fan of cereals in the morning
or any time of the day, then why not chop up a
banana, apple or both and then add it to your
cereal?
It makes it much healthier, it will fill you up more
so you'll less inclined to snack and you might
even enjoy it more. If nothing of things apply to
you then at least it's a great way to boost your
five a day.
Another great way to enjoy fruits without eating
them raw is to include them in smoothies or
juices. Smoothies and juices are extremely
popular because they blend in lots of things, so
if you don't particularly like the taste of one
element then the taste won't be too strong, as it
will be mixed will lots of other things.
Try mixing bananas and apples with milk,
yoghurt, honey or even different flavours of jam.
It's a great way to refresh, start the say or just
relax.
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Healthy Eating - Get in the Habit
Do you have the right attitude to food?
'You are what you eat' but our eating
habits are just as important as the food
choices we make in achieving and
maintaining health. An old saying 'Worry
and hurry are enemies of digestive health'
are truer today than ever before. In order
to truly benefit from the dietary changes
we make, it is important to adopt healthy
eating habits.
Top tips for healthy eating habits:
Get Cooking...
Prepare as many meals yourself as
possible. Chopping, preparing and
simmering food creates incredible aromas.
It doesn't only make your kitchen smell
lovely; it also kicks off the secretion of
digestive enzymes which are essential for
complete digestion of macronutrients.
Touching, tasting and smelling food before
you eat it will prepare the body for
digestion, prevent overeating and improve
your psychological relationship with food.
Be clever about preparation
Fruit Heart Shop for fresh food regularly
and keep your pantry stocked with good
staples to make it easier to eat a healthy
diet. Whenever you cook or prepare food,
make double and freeze in individual
containers for future meals. When
preparing dinner make lunch at the same
time to save time. The best preparation is
knowledge about healthy food options - a
well informed choice will be the healthiest
choice.
Eat regularly
Eat at least every 4-5 hours. Our bodies need
regular fuel to maintain blood sugar levels &
metabolism but enough time to complete
digestion before more food is eaten. Avoid
skipping meals by having balanced snacks on
hand for busy times. Hunger is a sign of low
blood sugar and will lead to poor food choices
& overeating if ignored.
Avoid overeating
Overeating occurs when we skip meals, eat too
quickly or don't satisfy our taste buds.
Overeating stresses the liver and the digestive
tract. Our digestive fire is at its peak around
noon, a time that is most efficient at converting
food into energy rather than storing it as fat.
Be ready to eat
Ask yourself how hungry you are before and
after each meal. Take 5 minutes to relax before
a meal if you feel stressed. Do not eat your
meal in front of the computer or while working.
Stop eating when you are almost full, to gauge
whether you need any more. It takes
approximately 20 minutes for our brains to
receive the signal of satisfaction, produced by
gut hormones, during a meal.
Drink plenty of water
Drink at least 2 litres (8 glasses) of water
between meals each day. This can include
herbal teas as well as diluted fruit juices. Try
and avoid drinking excessively during a meal
as this can reduce enzyme activity. A good
alternative to water can be Green Tea
or Cherry Active which is high in its ORAC
values.
Chew
Digestion begins in the mouth with chewing
and the secretion of enzymes. Eating
quickly increases the amount of air and the
size of food swallowed. This will lead to
inadequate digestion and an increase in
gas production
Go 50% raw
Have half of your vegetables and fruit
intake raw (e.g. salads) unless otherwise
stated by your healthcare practitioner. Fruit
and vegetables contain enzymes which aid
digestion, so aim to eat some with every
meal.
Exercise
Aim for at least three or four times a week.
Exercise works the diaphragm, which
massages the intestines and thereby
improves digestion. It also regulates
appetite, blood sugar control and
metabolism.
Treat yourself occasionally
Be healthy 90% of the time and treat
yourself 10% of the time and eat whatever
you desire.
Eat positively
Good habits can easily be established with
a little effort and a positive frame of mind. A
balanced healthy diet doesn't have to be
boring, bland, time consuming or
expensive. Take back the control of your
diet and health by making your own choices
and stop allowing industry to dictate what
you eat. And remember, food should be
prepared, and eaten, with joy!
Ten Extremely Beneficial
Amino Acids
Amino acids are essential for all organs, systems, and functions of the
body to thrive. Some benefits of amino acids include increased stamina,
muscular growth and faster recovery, reduce mental fatigue, and overall
increased bodily function. There are however 10 amino acids that have
been clinically shown to be extremely beneficial to one's health and
physical performance.
Arginine
Research has shown that this amino acid promotes wound healing, liver
regeneration, the release of growth hormone, and overall improved
immune functionality. Some studies also suggest that arginine
promotes the production of nitric oxide in the blood but has not been
completely validated.
Glucosamine
Glucosamine may be useful in treating conditions such as osteoarthritis
or degenerative joint disease. This assumption is made due to the fact
that connective tissue is largely composed of the amino acid
glucosamine. Studies have also shown that glucosamine may have a
protective effect against joint damage as well.
Glycine
Glycine has been shown to play an essential role in maintaining a
healthy prostate because it helps trigger the release of oxygen as well
as providing the required nutrients to support a strong immune system.
It is also required by the body to support the central nervous system.
Alanine
Alanine plays an important role in providing a source of energy for
muscle tissue, the central nervous system, and the brain. It also helps
metabolize sugars and organic acids helping to stabilize blood glucose
levels.
Serine
Serine is essential for the breakdown of fats and fatty acids, muscle
growth, and proper immune function; although, too much serine may
suppress the immune system.
Taurine
Supplementing with taurine has been shown to improve cardiac and
respiratory function in those who have congestive heart failure. This
may be a result of taurine functioning in the brain and heart tissue to
help stabilize cell membranes.
Leucine
Leucine has been shown to enhance muscle recovery, skin
production, and bone density. In fact, many individuals who
have recently have had a surgical procedure done, are
recommended to take leucine to lower blood sugar levels
and increase growth hormone production.
Proline
Proline has been shown to improve the texture the skin
and increase joint and tendon functionality. When taken
with vitamin C, this amino acid is far more beneficial and
helps to strengthen the heart muscles.
Tyrosine
Tyrosine has been shown to be used to produce thyroxin
(a major hormone), which helps to regulate growth, skin
and mental health, and metabolic rate. This amino acid has
also been shown to help treat anxiety, headaches, and
certain allergies.
Histidine
Studies show that this amino acid may be helpful in
treating rheumatoid arthritis, anemia, ulcers, and allergies.
Eating a moderately healthy diet will provide many the
amino acids you need, but it is always beneficial to
supplement with some amino acids specific to one's needs.
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
Um, epi-what? EGCG is the compound in green tea that is reported to have an effect on the metabolism. This is why
drinking the tea is supposed to aid in weight loss. The problem is that the effect is so minute that it would take a LOT of
tea to have any visible effect.
Should I just drink a lot of green tea then?
The problem with too much tea, is that too much of anything isn't good. Green tea contains caffeine (about 1/3 as much as
coffee). Caffeine can be addicting and too much can cause adverse health effects (heart rate, calcium imbalance,
behavioral effects, sleep disorders etc). Not only that but tea also contains fluoride and aluminum, which are toxic.
I thought green tea had other health benefits, you're saying too much is toxic?
Repeat: Too much of a good thing is not a good thing! Don't OD on tea because it has advertised health benefits. A lot of
the studies that are done on green tea, are actually done using isolated compounds from the tea, not the tea itself. That's
not to say that it doesn't have some beneficial compounds in it. In fact some sources report it has higher levels of
flavenoids (anti-oxidants) than some fruits and vegetables. The take home message? Drinking a cup or two a day is not
going to hurt you, but it's probably not going to work miracles on you either.
My friend told me about green tea extract, is that better?
When you take an extract, you are just taking a concentrated form of whatever the original product was. So you are going
to get the good stuff and the bad stuff too. There are reports that the extract can help things like cholesterol and increase
the rate of fat burning. I'm not going to recommend against it, but use it responsibly.
Green tea is definitely not bad for you, but it's the salespeople that have taken it a bit out of proportion; it is not a miracle
cure-all. Enjoy a cup at breakfast or mid-day, but don't drink it before bed or you might be up all night contemplating the
meaning of life. If you are serious about losing weight, accept that your dietary habits are going to have to change. It's
going to take a bit of effort on your part, and that's OK!
There are a bunch of green tea sales pages online that would have you believe that this statement is true. Is it? What does your common sense tell you? A compound in green tea is said to speed up your metabolism, but is it enough for you to keep your same eating habits and still lose weight? Let's take a closer look at this tea. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6825969
Is Losing Weight As Easy As Drinking
The Right Tea?
CAN EATING
FISH BE
DANGEROUS?
We know that fish contain mercury that affects the nervous system -- that's the bad side. On
the good side, experts say that fish is rich in essential fatty acid content, which protects our
brain. Find out what quantity does not harm your health!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6832214 Too large of doses of mercury is toxic to the
brain, heart and nervous system. In particular,
pregnant or nursing women should be very
careful about eating fish, because mercury
prevents fetal neurological development.
On the other hand, numerous studies talk
about high content of omega-3 fatty acids
found in fish and meat that help develop the
brain, improve memory, protect the heart, the
fight against rheumatoid arthritis and cancer.
Therefore, experts have concluded that it is not
recommended to give up all types of fish, but
only to those that contain large amounts of
mercury or other contaminants.
At least two servings per week --- that is both
the World Health Organization's
recommendation and the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
set safety recommendations on fish
consumption. According to these indications, it
is recommended not to exceed 340 grams of
fish per week, but depending on the weight of
each of us is likely that this amount be slightly
lower or higher. Also, the American Heart
Association says healthy adults can safely
consume up to 400 grams of fish weekly.
Warning to pregnant women and young children
Both pregnant women and children are more susceptible to the
toxic effects of mercury, so it is important to have a moderate
consumption of less contaminated fish species.
Evidence indicates that if a woman has a balanced diet in omega 3
fatty acids before becoming pregnant and during pregnancy, fetal
brain develops better and has a low risk of suffering from
postpartum depression, and heart and bones develop in harmony.
If you are pregnant, avoid eating the following fish that are high in
mercury:
* Shark;
* Swordfish;
* Royal mackerel;
* Tile fish;
* Tuna;
* Greenland;
* Pike.
Experts' advice
1. Choose fish species high in omega 3 fatty acids and low in
contaminants. The best sources are salmon (wild, would be
preferable), mackerel (mackerel but not royal), herring, sardines,
mussels, oysters, anchovies and trout;
2. Eat a variety of fish species not limit yourself to one;
3. You can choose canned light instead of white tuna that contains
three times more mercury
While the 'mercury' sounds scary, if done correctly, you can still
partake in eating fish!
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Countries that have historically had soya as part of
their diet have higher life expectancies than those that
don't, for example Japan and China. Japan has a
higher life expectancy than both the United States of
America and the United Kingdom. There are a number
of factors that can control this, and one single product
cannot be responsible for an entire nation, but diet can
hold a major factor in determining life expectancy.
Protein has been viewed for many years as a good
source of energy for those who want to lose or
maintain weight especially when training. There are
three main reasons for this; one being that Protein is
the slowest digesting of all sources of calories,
therefore does not cause a spike in glucose and takes
more calories to digest. Two, protein has a stimulatory
effect on the thyroid and three, protein helps stop
muscle catabolism caused by the body breaking down
muscle to be used as fuel during exercise.
So supplementing with extra protein can help lose
weight and if that protein is soya protein there is
evidence that this will help even more.
Soya protein is not only a low fat, low
Carbohydrate source of whole protein but may also
promotes weight loss when compared with other
protein sources.
In a double blind trial by Professor Forsythe
WA named Soy Protein, thyroid regulation and
cholesterol metabolism. In the trial some Soya
products, which include Soya protein isolate, had a
positive effect of the thyroid and therefore
increasing the metabolic rate in the participants
taking the product, whereas no change was found
in the group taking the placebo.
In another study weight loss Adviser Dr. Steven
Heymsfield took 40 people and 50% went on a low
calorie diet and 50% supplemented with Soya
protein shakes, and at the end of the trail the 20
participants taking the Soya Protein Shakes had
lost more weight than those on the calorie
controlled diet. This quite an amazing find as
despite on part of the trial following what is
classically the way to lose weight, the ones who
simply took soya powder shakes lost more weight.
Other trials such as the one run by Tulane
University School of Public Health showed other
benefits of adding soya protein to the diet such as
stroke risk reduction and blood pressure lowering
qualities. This generally shows how effective and
healthy soya can be. From weight loss to stroke
reduction, soya seems to be a great addition to the
diet.
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Soya Protein and Weight
Loss
Energy
Drink - Is It
a Real
Energizer?
People often rely on food, drink and medicines to
increase the level of energy or stamina in body. Studying
at night to do well in exams next day or working overnight
to prepare presentation for office meeting- for all reasons,
energy drinks have become a quick means to revitalize
body. Available in various flavors, many youngsters prefer
to have them for to give fast relief to body and mind.
Any energy drink contains stimulants and minerals that
help in replenishment of lost energy while on work. When
four or five gulps flow down the throat, there is fast
recharge of energy. Stimulants like caffeine, minerals like
calcium and phosphorus and vitamins with added
amounts of sugar and herbs make it a rich combination
drink.
One of the effective stimulants used is caffeine which is at
least three times more than what is used in cola or a
regular cup of coffee or tea. Glucose is used as a
sweetener to increase the level of energy and reduce
tiredness. Few brands often use ginseng as stimulant.
However, such drinks have now become a source of
addiction like narcotics. Even on small loss of stamina,
people have made them a part of their diet. Having
excess cans of energy drinks can cause multiple health
problems. Nervousness, irritation, dyspepsia, abnormal
heart beats and excessive urination along with
convulsions can make a man a complete slave of
medicines.
A mixture of alcohol and drinks can either cause
severe depression or severe dehydration. In
young kids, these drinks might cause nausea,
vomiting and restlessness. Young kids and
children are prohibited from drinking because of
its stimulant nature. Elders and people having
history of enzymes or kidney problems should
also stay away from it. The people suffering from
heart ailments, hypertension, diabetes and
obesity are also advised against having it.
It is also important to use branded drinks only as
far as possible. There have been cases where
local or country made drinks have proved disaster
to human body. Such drinks often contain
contaminants and low quality ingredients that
damage the internal structure of human body.
Energy drinks are often believed to be easy way
out for freeing body from exhaustion. Making
excessive use of drinks is very harmful as it's
likely that they disturb the natural tolerance level
of human body. The level of sustaining any type
of mental or physical stress gets reduced making
user more lethargic. For rejuvenation, a gulp
becomes a necessity.
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The Top 5 Foods to Avoid and Why
There are many temptations all around us with food
being one of the guiltiest! In today's society we are
surrounded by foods packed with salt, sugar and fat
that are often processed to breaking point. "Guilty
pleasures" is a term often used and for the following 5
foods they have all been summoned to the identity
parade we are going to be looking at here.
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Food number one please identify yourself!
Doughnuts
these fellows are covered in sugar to start and some even have
jam crammed into them, again more sugar content. The refined
sugar is fried in refined oil to add to the mixture.
They upset your blood sugar balance by giving you a quick high
followed by a low, purely down to the vast amount of sugar in such
a short space of time. The doughnut also has an addictive quality
that makes it just that much harder to resist. That is one of the
reasons why they are sold quite often in a box of 6 or more!
Ok food number two please step forward
Processed meats
You are charged with being an "unhealthy mystery".
Only the few people actually know what is contained within these
meats and they have probably been sworn to secrecy! The meats
that come from a can and are unrecognizable (most if not all!) are
not going to be great for your body - just think about all the
processing changes that they have gone through in order to look
that way in the first place!
Try to steer clear or cut down on sausages and salamis too - in
particular cheap versions as these contain all the unwanted bits
that have been mixed up with salt and fat too - imagine all the
heads, legs, toes and 'other bits' contained within!
It's your turn food number three
Fried desserts
On the night of.....You were seen being consumed by........ Well it
says it all in the name really!
Being dipped in batter and fried is bad enough but when you have a
food that is already high in sugar and fat content then that makes it a
triple whammy!
Be wary of fruits served up like this too as they are likely to be covered
in sugary syrup first like a 'banana fritter'.
Stop playing with the free toy food number four and step forward!
Chicken nuggets
The bastion of the fast food restaurant - the humble yet sneaky
chicken nugget!
This little chap only has a small percentage of content (and most of
that is bulked up with a sawdust type filling) because most of it is the
outer casing and to top it off it is usually fried too - the smaller surface
area that the nugget has, enables it to soak up more fat per nugget,
than say just one large chicken fillet. Making it a particularly unhealthy
choice of chicken.
Last but not least, please step forward number five
Pork scratchings
Whether you like pork or not, pork scratchings can be very tempting!
Heavy, very very hard, fatty, deep fried and doused in salt - need I say
more!
Ask people in a dentist's waiting room what caused them to make a
visit and you may just find some pork scratching victims there!
So there you have it 5 suspects have been identified and their
individual cases put forward for you to determine the outcome.
The choice is yours.
Trying to make the World a better place and taking responsibility. An
optimist. Positive thinking.
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Weight Loss Tips: Exercise Is Important
This is one of those weight loss tips that
everybody knows about but which they tend to
forget when they are trying to actually lose
weight; however, if you are going to be successful
with any weight loss program you are going to
have to include exercise as part of your routine.
Combined with proper eating habits exercise can
be more effective than any of the fast weight loss
diets that are on the market and can help you to
shed the pounds quickly.
The reason that you need to include exercise in
your weight loss plan is that it will increase the
number of calories that you burn. There is no
great mystery to losing weight, despite what
some of the experts hawking diet plans may tell
you. Losing weight is simply about expending
more calories than you consume, since exercise
increases the number of calories that you burn it
will make weight loss easier. It will also make it
much easier to stick to your diet since it won't
have to be as restrictive if you are burning more
calories.
Knowing that we need to exercise to lose weight
is all well and good but it still leaves the question
of what kind of exercise? The answer is it doesn't
matter. This is another area where the people
selling weight loss tips and other diet programs
make things seem a lot more complicated than it
needs to be. Certainly there are some exercises
that will burn more calories than others, it
shouldn't be too hard to figure out which they are,
it's the ones that make you work the hardest.
However it really doesn't matter what you do as
long as you are active and moving you are
burning calories. The best exercise is the one that
you enjoy enough to keep doing.
While exercise is important for weight loss it is
important that you keep in mind that it has to be
done in conjunction with proper diet. There are a
lot of people who hate to diet so they try to lose the
pounds with just exercise; this rarely works. Again
it comes down to burning more calories than you
eat, if you have poor eating habits it is very hard to
burn enough calories with exercise to offset this. A
combination of diet and exercise both done in
moderation so that you can stick with them for the
long term is the best way to lose weight.
These are just a few of the many weight loss
tips that you can use to help you shed the pounds.
If you want to take the weight off quickly then it is
important that you learn how to use fast weight
loss diets in the proper way so that you can get the
maximum benefit out of them
SLEEP AND
FITNESS - THEY
GO HAND IN
HAND
Most often individuals that are on an exercise
program will pay a great deal of attention to the type
of exercise regime that they are going to follow.
They do a great deal of planning and tracking of
their results. What many of them tend to forget is
that sleep is also a very important part of fitness.
Just as important in fact as the diet.
To begin with, you are going to need the energy that
exercises demands. If you are exercising because of
being overweight than there is a much higher risk of
difficulty for you because of the extra weight and
your energy level is insufficient. This is where having
adequate sleep is beneficial to you.
When you are tired you are lacking energy and then
combined with the extra weight you are just
compounding the problem. The risk here is that you
are not going to be able to put the effort into your
exercise program to get the best of what it has to
offer you.
Another problem that you will run into is because of
the fatigue that is coming from your exercise you are
most likely going to give up after a short period. As
you progress in your exercise, keep a close watch
on your sleep routine. You are going to find that in
time you are going to sleep far better and get more
benefit from the sleep that you do get and you are
going to find that your energy level increases
significantly.
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If you are having problems, sleeping it is a
good idea to try to identify what the issues are.
Perhaps you are snacking too close to going to
bed. Alternatively, you may be taking caffeine
such as coffee or chocolate which could be
one of the reasons for your sleeplessness.
You really need to determine just how much
sleep you need. If you are waking up in the
morning feeling exhausted as if you really
haven't had much sleep then you need to
consider a couple of things. One did you go to
bed early enough and get enough hours of
rest. Alternatively, is there a possibility that
your sleep was broken during the evening? It
is important that you identify what the problem
is.
Ideally, you should also have a good physical
checkup to ensure that your tiredness is not
coming from something that is unrelated to
lack of sleep or overweight issues. If you can
set yourself a pattern of going to bed at the
same time every night and rising at the same
time your body will adjust to this and usually
will conform much easier to following good
sleep patterns.
ARE ALL CALORIES THE SAME?
Many people focus mostly on calorie counting when
they are trying to lose weight. But the fact is that
focusing too much on that single aspect of nutrition can
do more harm than good.
Why? Because not all calories are created equal.
Now, in the literal sense, a calorie is just a
measurement of energy. So yes, a calorie is a calorie.
Our bodies use the energy that is stored in those
calories to perform vital functions. And an excess of
calories that we don't use gets stored as fat.
So yes, it is important to be aware of the calorie content
to some degree. But it becomes less and less important
as the quality of the food we are eating increases.
The important distinction that I want you to make in
your mind is that the nutrient quality and density of the
food you are eating makes a huge difference whether
the food will add nutrients to your body, or take them
away. And also whether or not you gain or lose fat.
When a food is totally void of nutrition, such as most
fast food and processed foods in the middle of the
grocery store, your body needs to draw from its own
nutrient and energy stores to break that food down.
But if that food doesn't add anything
back to your body, then it leaves you in
a state of having less nutrition than you
did before you ate it.
On the contrary, fresh organic whole
foods are loaded with nutrients. Often
times they are also loaded with the
enzymes that your body uses to digest
that particular food.
In this situation, the food you are eating
is adding nutrients back into your body.
And that is the way food is supposed to
work. It is supposed to nourish you. Not
deplete you.
To take this example a level deeper,
consider the fact that many foods
contain large concentrations of nutrients
that are vital to support various
processes in the body. The processes
range from supporting immune function,
to detoxification, to supporting the
structure and function of various organs.
If you are eating foods that require your
body to work even harder without
supplying it with the necessary nutrients
to support the repair and maintenance
of itself, you are putting yourself on the
fast track to healthy problems.
By eating foods that are more nutrient
dense, you can focus less on calorie
counting and still improve your over all
health.
Turmeric Medical Benefits: Do
You Know What You're Missing?
You're right to be interested in turmeric
medical benefits. This spice is a hot
topic in today's medical world and with
good reason. Traditional Indian and
Chinese medicine have used it since
600 B.C. as everything from a
disinfectant to a digestion cure.
In Western medicine, turmeric is
studied in hospitals around the country
for its role in reducing inflammation,
protecting against cancer and a host of
other medical benefits.
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A Powerful Anti-Inflammatory
You probably know about the dangers of chronic inflammation. Left unchecked it can lead to heart disease, arthritis and virtually every other serious disease.
While some inflammation is necessary-after all, it's your bodies' defense system--chronic inflammation is a sign that your immune system is out of control.
At least one prominent doctor recommends turmeric as the best natural anti-inflammatory available.
An Italian study found osteoarthritis patients who took turmeric supplements experienced a "significant reduction" in pain. Other studies have found it can be as effective as a cortisone shot at pain relief and experience less morning stiffness because of it.
The reason it's such an effective anti-inflammatory is because it's a Cox-2 inhibitor just like Celebrex and Vioxx-without the side effects.
A study conducted at the University Of Arizona College Of Medicine, found the active ingredient of the spice-curcumin-blocks a protein called NF-KB from flaring up in the joint and attacking it. Turmeric could help in other inflammatory diseases such as irritable bowel system (IBS) and asthma.
Protect Your Brain
It's also effective at blocking beta amyloids. These are the proteins associated with Alzheimer's. A study at UCLA found mice who ate food that included turmeric protected the mice as well as any of the major Alzheimer's drugs available today.
Researchers say Indians 70-79 years old, have a 4.1 lower incidence in Alzheimer's disease than most Americans. They now trace this to the high levels of turmeric in their diet.
Other studies show turmeric medical benefits extend to cancer prevention, cystic fibrosis and multiple sclerosis among other diseases. It may even help you lose weight.
Turmeric Medical Benefits
This miracle spice is native to India and is made from the root of the curcuma longa plant. Its active ingredient is curcurmin. If you want to get more of this healthy spice in your diet you can eat a lot more Indian curry. Though scientists say it can be a bit hard to digest this way.
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Health Habits: Supplement Your Brain
Think About What You Eat... Eat What Helps You Think
Guess what! Your brain does not operate on its own... it's
attached to the rest of you. If you keep your body
healthy, your brain will be healthier too, and you will be
giving your brain a better chance to help you stay
smarter and live a longer life of abundance and vitality.
Not long ago, brainy brain researchers presented findings at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease which suggested possible benefits of fish oil supplements on brain health - and on aging. The researchers found definite associations between fish oil supplements and cognitive function, and found there were differences in the actual structure of the brain between subjects who used the fish oil supplements and those who didn't.
You may have heard of the many different supplements (most naturally-occurring minerals) that can help your brain stay sharp - fish oil's just one. Other popular and effective ones include gingko biloba, L-carnitine, and Coefficient Q-10.
You can also do your brain a few favors with the foods you choose. For instance, recently, scientists reported in the "British Journal of Nutrition" that whole ginger extract has a lot of promise, especially in cancer prevention. Their findings focused on prostrate cancer (closer to your other brain, guys), but showed that ginger had a significant impact on stopping the growth of cancer cells. In studies on animals, they found the extract didn't come with significant toxic side effects for normal tissues, such as bone marrow, and showed tumor regression up to sixty percent. That's a big deal! They say humans would have to consume about 3.5 ounces of the extract a day to get the benefits, but hey, that's why they make supplements. And the new findings show that ginger is just the latest in a long line of natural supplements that can improve your life - and your brain.
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Supplementing gives your body what it can't get in today's world of convenience-related "garbage" food - and it's one of the five key daily health habits I call "The NEWSS." Watch your Nutrition (putting in the good and limiting the bad), Exercise (3-6 times a week), Water (two liters every day), Sleep (eight hours every night), and Supplements (I recommend a liquid nutraceutical that packs a powerful punch of vitality).
We all lead busy lives - but it doesn't take long to swallow a few highly-helpful supplements. Start with the nutraceutical and then add what you need as you develop your own supplement plan (in consultation with a trusted, informed health pro). If you want to stay smart, having and adhering to a good personal supplement plan is a smart thing to do.
Michael Hume is a speaker, writer, and consultant specializing in helping people maximize their potential and enjoy inspiring lives. As part of his inspirational leadership mission, he coaches executives and leaders in growing their personal sense of well-being through wealth creation and management, along with personal vitality.
It is amazing that with the huge number of
exercise machines and programs on the
market today, personal health and fitness is
at an all-time low. We are the fattest and
least fit generation ever. The only thing
more worrying than this, is that the next
generation looks to be even worse off! We
shouldn't accept this. Everyone has both the
time and resources to get into better shape.
Here's how to go about it.
Every year in January, gym attendance
peaks as every man and his dog hits the
treadmill for a week or two. And just a few
short weeks later, not one in ten will still be
exercising. No time, no money. The excuses
are everywhere. And they really are nothing
more than excuses. There are men and
women out there working 60 or more hours
a week in tough jobs who also have
families, and yet they are in great shape.
The time has come to stop making excuses.
what is particularly sad is the fact that so
many people just don't know what to do.
They believe that if they don't have access
to the perfect program, then anything else is
a waste of time. This couldn't be farther
from the truth. What about walking or
running? This is free and will get anyone
into shape. It also gets you away from the
desk for half an hour and into the fresh air,
which is certainly good news.
It is also very easy to incorporate resistance training
into your lifestyle of personal health and fitness without
needing to spend a cent. Bodyweight exercises can
work wonders. Try lunges, bodyweight squats and push
ups for starters. For a bit of variety, what about heading
don to a local park and doing some dips and chins of
the monkey bars.
Of course, without decent nutrition, this is a waste of
time. But once again, this really isn't that complicated.
Surely everyone knows that eating a lot of fruit and
veggies and drinking water and green tea is good news
by now? Everyone would be a whole lot leaner already
if they just cut as much processed food as possible out
of their diets.
There really is no need to go on a starvation diet.
Making small changes is plenty to get most people
down to a level of body fat where they can tell that their
abs are in their somewhere!
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