Corn - The Root Of All Evil?
Posted on May 4, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
I recently listened to an interesting conversation related to corn. It was more a debate on corns’ status as a vegetable, lack of nutritional value, and link to health problems (specifically diabetes and obesity). It was proposed that corn should be banned from production. The debate went on to suggest a comparison between corn and tobacco production and their similar impact on our society. Now, I am hoping some of this was argument just for arguments sake. What did this little yellow kernel ever do? I am stepping up in its’ defense.
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Read More..>>Organically Grown Foods And Your Health
Posted on May 1, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
Growing your own organic food is a good choice. Growing organic foods is better for both the environment and also healthier for our bodies. However, it is not an easy task. It is a standard known fact that the land we use to grow organic produce should be at least three years without pesticides.
Health benefits include higher nutrient levels and lower pesticide residue. Also you can be assured that there are no additives, such as, preservatives and food colorings which cause chemical imbalance in the body. The soil, water and air are likewise benefited.
Read More..>>Very Effective Diet
Posted on April 27, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
Calorie shifting is a very effective diet that is both safe and easy to follow.
Be prepared for some rapid weight loss! You can plan to lose at least 9 pounds every 11 days, or just under 1 pound per day.
How will you achieve this? By eating as much as you want at each one of four daily meals, with a diverse menu plan that requires you to eat food from all four food groups over the course of 11 days.
Read More..>>Why Do We Regain Weight From Weight Loss Surgery?
Posted on April 10, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
When having weight loss surgery, you commit yourself to certain nutrition and dietary requirements. You become dedicated to a healthy lifestyle with habits that support your weight loss. Weight loss surgery is a tool to use but you must choose to use that tool. Unfortunately, weight regain or a stalled weight loss can occur. If you want to avoid the dreaded return of pounds, become aware of the pitfalls on your journey to weight loss success.
Read More..>>3 Tips To Successful Weight Loss
Posted on April 4, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
There are a great many people today that suffer from being overweight. By learning some simple principles and returning to basics they can indeed achieve their weight loss goals.
Are you fat? Are you frustrated? Have you come to the conclusion that there is no reliable solution to lose weight. Well, you will be happy to hear that you are wrong. Fortunately, there is almost a solution for every problem and weight loss is no different.
The real secret to this is that your success depends entirely on you. It comes down to how willing you are to commit yourself to this problem. Your determination alone is going to be the deciding
Read More..>>The Wonderful Health Benefits Of Fish
Posted on February 25, 2008 - Filed Under Food and Drink | Leave a Comment
Fish is one of the best foods for you, and has even been approved by the American Heart Association as being part of a healthy heart diet. There are more varieties of seafood than any other class of food. Tastes in seafood vary from the strong pungent taste of the English Kipper to the delicate taste of Alaskan crab. There is something for everyone, and comes with lots of health benefits:
1. Fish is high in protein. Protein is essential for maintaining and building muscle. Protein helps your body repair damaged muscle and aids you in developing muscle. It is good for those involved with bodybuilding, muscle strengthening and lots of aerobic exercise.
Read More..>>5 Symptoms Of Acid Reflux And Heart Disease
Posted on January 27, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
1) A burning sensation in your throat due to stomach acid. This happens to be an extension of the heartburn pain caused by acid reflux. Any pain caused by stomach acid regurgitating into the esophagus and mouth is normally due to acid reflux. Surprisingly this has little to do with the heart.
2) A few major signs of definite acid reflux include coughing, wheezing, acid regurgitation, and high levels of bitterness in the mouth. The acid entering the esophagus is to blame for each of these symptoms. Pregnant women are more prone to heartburn during the last two trimesters when a growing fetus crowds most of the space which the stomach takes up. For these women, understanding their risk of heartburn is particularly high.
Read More..>>Back To Basics In Dieting - Benefits Of Healthy Eating Patterns
Posted on December 26, 2007 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
Nearly everybody wants to live longer, and more and more people now begin to understand the benefits of healthy eating and the role a healthy diet plays in living a longer healthier life. Eating a healthy diet is the foundation of good health, and coupled with exercise plays a major role in living longer and reducing your susceptibility to disease.
Eating a balanced diet is important for maintaining a healthy body weight while at the same time helping to reduce your risk of suffering from diseases like heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis, especially if you are genetically predisposed to these diseases. Your chances of suffering heart disease in particular are considerably reduced if your diet helps reduce the amount of LDL cholesterol while maintaining adequate levels of HDL cholesterol.
Read More..>>Fundamentals Of A Balanced Diet
Posted on December 6, 2007 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
Thought I would take some time and discuss what I first applied when I started to change my dietary habits.
Learn all you can about the food groups as this will be your base for dietary changes down the road. Learn WHY your body needs each food group to function at its best this will make it easier to convince yourself to eat the daily requirement for each food group.
Become best friends with a notepad and pen. Writing down what you eat will make you become aware of your food choices, portions and make it easier to change your diet.
Read More..>>Make Sure You Are Eating Your Fruits
Posted on November 6, 2007 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
Besides the fact that they taste delicious, fruits also have many different healthy properties. Next to green vegetables, they should be a staple of your daily diet.
The Food Guide Pyramid, which was developed by the US Department of Agriculture, is a new way of looking at which foods, and in what quantities, we should be eating each day. The foods are separated into colored strips, which are shown on the pyramid in a way to designate the amount and types of foods we eat. The color for fruits is red, and it comes in third in importance – just behind grains (which are orange) and vegetables (which are green). Depending on your sex and age, adults are advised to consume 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit a day.
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