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’ Diet PillsMonday, October 17th, 2011
Today I want to talk about the ever-increasing popularity of diet pills, their effectiveness and their side-effects. Over the years, there have been literally hundreds of diet products out there claiming to help you lose a significant amount of weight in a short period of time, with little or no dieting and exercise. Most of these products capitalize on people’s weaknesses in that they don’t know how to lose the weight on their own or in a healthy way. They market them to people (more…)
Friday, October 14th, 2011
Today, we are going to talk about super foods, particularly the top 5 super foods that are essential for a healthy diet. For decades now, there has been exhaustive research on the healthiest foods to eat and their benefit to the body. Among all the known super foods out there, here are the 5 that stand out at the top of the list:
Walnuts – Walnuts, along with other nuts such as almonds and peanuts, are an excellent source of essential fatty acids, or ‘good fat’. They are also a great source of fiber and antioxidants. And for you vegetarians, walnuts are among the best plant sources for protein.
Flaxseed – another excellent source of essential fatty acids as well as a great source of dietary fiber. Plus they are great for your heart
Pomegranate – this has become particularly popular in the last few years as a food very high in antioxidants – higher than most fruits. There is evidence showing that drinking moderate amounts of pomegranate juice can not only reduce blood pressure, but potentially lower cholesterol.
Salmon – For those of you who don’t eat red meat, this is the perfect substitute for meat. It’s an excellent source of protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids. The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings of fish per week, particularly fatty fish like salmon.
Dark green vegetables – This includes vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, green beans and collard greens. These are packed with vitamin A, C, Iron, Calcium and Fiber. They are very filling and low in calories, making them perfect foods to keep your heart healthy and your waistline slim. It’s recommended to eat at least 4 servings of vegetables per day.
Now obviously you are not going to limit your diet to just these 5 super foods. But it’s smart to include these 5 super foods as part of your daily eating regiment. Eating these 5 super foods along with regular diet and exercise will help to keep you at your ideal weight and keep you healthy and happy!
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Sunday, September 12th, 2010
A balanced diet means eating and drinking what you need to get all the nutrients your body requires. Today’s fast-food society makes it easy not to consume enough of what we need and plenty of what we don’t.
Our bodies can’t construct all the materials they need to function out of thin air. Those materials need to be replenished; this is why we eat and drink. We need foods high in iron to help our bodies manufacture red blood cells. We need foods high in calcium to maintain our bone mass. Vitamins alone can serve our bodies in surprising ways.
Many people have food preferences that include only certain kinds of foods and exclude others. A common problem is a strong preference for animal products to the exclusion of foods that don’t come from animal sources. Do you remember struggling to eat your vegetables as a child? Do you still struggle with this as an adult? Excluding certain types of foods will leave you without all the raw materials that your body needs in order to maintain its proper function. A balanced diet may include various fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains. Eating meat is not necessary to maintain a balanced diet, but excluding it can make it more difficult.
Always vary your diet to be sure that your body gets back what it has used up. Failing to educate yourself about a balanced diet and acting accordingly will guarantee you a life of nutritional deficiencies and mysterious physical and mental difficulties.
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