The most important think you can do for your body is to drink plenty of water every day.
The most important think you can do for your body is to drink plenty of water every day.
When people think of dieting or healthy eating, they think salad. But a healthy salad includes more than just lettuce and tomatoes. Salads are a great way of adding lots of filling foods into your diet at one time. Fresh veggies, lean protein, beans and healthy fats like nuts are a great way to make your salad spectacularly delicious and healthy. Tip:Make sure you add a variety of greens like arugula, spinach and mesclun. Not only are these greens delicious but they contain more vitamins and minerals than lettuce alone.
Bulgur TIP: Find bulgur in health-food stores and organic markets. For a quick side dish, combine fine bulgur with chicken broth, diced canned tomatoes and some cooked onions. Try this great recipe from the Food Network. It’s delicious!! T abouli Recipe courtesy Nassif Grayeb at Falafel’s Drive-In, San Jose, CA Prep Time: Inactive Prep Time: Cook Time: Ingredients 10 min Level: 20 min Easy — Serves: 8 servings 1 cup water 1 cup fine cracked wheat 1 cup minced fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup minced fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 3 tomatoes, diced 2 cucumbers, seeded and diced 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste 1 teaspoons sea salt Directions In a large mixing bowl, pour the water over the cracked wheat and cover, let stand about 20 minutes until wheat is tender and water is absorbed. Add the chopped herbs and vegetables and toss with the mix. Combine the oil, lemon juice, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to wheat mixture and mix well. Chill. Serve and enjoy. * Restaurant Recipe This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. Food Network Kitchens have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make representation as to the results.
High-fiber grains are a great way to round out a meal, and fine-cut bulgur is easy to cook. Bulgur, which is a quick-cooking form of whole wheat, takes about 10 minutes or less to prepare once water is boiled and is a great substitute for white rice and pasta, which are low in fiber and heavily processed. Fiber helps prolong the insulin response so you don’t have the blood sugar spikes you have with low-fiber carbohydrates like white pasta or rice. With all the good fiber comes some other benefits: iron and vitamins E and B6.
We all know soup is good food, but who knew it was slimming, too? A recent study published in the journal Obesity Research found that adding two 10-ounce servings of broth-based soup to a weight loss diet each day can almost double the amount of weight you can lose in a six-month period. Adding water into a food makes it more filling than drinking water separately and as a result, you take in fewer calories over the course of the day.”
TIP: Add your own veggies or fiber-rich beans to broth-based canned soup to keep you full longer.
Medical research has found that where you store excess fat can affect your risk of health problems. Fat gained around the abdomen is the most dangerous while fat around the hips, thighs, and butt is less so. A waist larger then 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women has been linked to an increased risk of illness including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Crunches and sit-ups can tone your abdominal muscles but the best way to get rid of the belly fat is to engage in cardiovascular activities like walking, running, swimming, cycling and any activity that gets your heart rate up. These activities will help burn fat from the entire body. Of course, decreasing your caloric intake while including a consistent cardio routine will speed up the process. Including lean proteins, whole grains and high fiber foods to your diet will also help reduce the abdominal fat. Stress pays an hugh role in the accumulation of belly fat by secreting hormones. Try a little meditation each day to reduce stress levels and stop the constant dumping of stress hormones.
This is a great idea for cleaning the pesticides from your produce. I’ve tried this and I think you should too!!
Hi Folks. Sorry for the long absence but I’m back and have plenty to share.
Have you heard of M.E.L.T.? Well, the Melt Method is a revolutionary approach to pain-free longevity that will change the way you take care of your bodies. It’s the missing link to staying healthy, youthful and active for a lifetime.
Melt is a one of a kind, proactive, self-treatent method that is backed by science and acclaimed by clients and clubs. It’s the first program in fitness and wellness to focus on the neurofascial system (connective tissue and nervous system) now known to be the essential element to pain-free living.
Google M.E.L.T. and watch the You Tube videos. Decide for yourself if you want to try this.
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I am very excited about a course I am taking next weekend called the M.E.L.T. method. It a new technique using little balls and trigger points to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, increase balance and restore our bodies to optimum health. I’ll keep you posted on how it all goes. I’m really looking forward to having that knowledge!!
Love potato salad? Here is a better way to eat the summer favorite without all the guilt of blood sugar spikes!
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This is a great desert or post workout snack. It meets all the criteria-sweet, high fiber, and healthy protein! I hope you try this
