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Salt and Your Heart
2007-07-17 04:22:00 Thursday 19th July is Chest Pain Awareness Day In preparation for the BHF’s Awareness Day, I’ve decided to write a few articles on Heart Health, to be discussed over the next couple of days. Today’s topic - Salt ! What is Salt? Salt is composed of 40% sodium and 60% chloride. When we speak of the problems associated with salt, we ...
MyPyramid Step-by-Step Guide to Good Health
2007-07-16 05:38:00 The path to a healthy lifestyle isn’t the same for everyone, and most likely it will change over the years. So, it’s important to take stock of what you’re currently doing, and access whether your ‘plan’ is still meeting all of your needs. Think of healthy eating as a journey, which you are taking to reach better health! Your personal journey may take many twists ... More About: Health , Guide , Good , Step , Pyramid
Friday Laughter!
2007-07-13 03:36:00 A couple of jokes to lighten up your Frida y . Enjoy!! Diet & Exercise FAQs Q: I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that’s it. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that’s like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? … Take a nap. Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable slop. Q: How can I calculate my body / fat ratio?A: Well, if you have a body, and you have body f... More About: Laughter , Laugh
What Nutrients are Lurking in your Cupboard?
2007-07-12 04:02:00 Did you know that your store cupboard may just be bursting with essential nutrients? Canned foods are packed full with vitamins and minerals, and can be a valuable source of such in your daily diet. Canned Food UK have produced a great resource, called Everyday Nutrition, detailing some of the healthy components contained in these foods. I have ... More About: Trie
Tea - Is it Beneficial for Health?
2007-07-11 04:33:00 Apparently, tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world, after water. In recent years, we seem to have become more experimental with other kinds of tea, rather than just sticking with the traditional black tea. But, is there a difference in health benefits from black, white, green and red (oolong) tea? Well, all ... More About: Health , Heal
The Truth About Food Series
2007-07-09 05:28:00 If you haven’t already watched the BBC series, The Truth About Food , I recommended it to you! The series investigated 500 volunteers, and exposes the real science behind the food we eat. You can check out their website, Science & Nature: The Truth About Food, for numerous video clips from the series. Keep a check on ... More About: Series , Serie , Erie
How to Overcome Overeating
2007-07-07 03:56:00 Did you know that we eat in response to cues that are either internal or external? Internal cues are the natural feelings of hunger, for example stomach gurgling, or physical weakness. In this case, the desire for food comes from our stomach not our head! External cues, on the other hand, can powerfully stimulate our urge ... More About: Overcome , Eating
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Eating Out
2007-07-05 02:35:00 Do you sometimes dread eating out, expecting that it will ruin your dieting progress? Or maybe it incurs feelings of guilt, when you think about what you ate the previous night. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way! Here are a few tips on how to make the best choices from the menu - ... More About: Eating Out , Eating , Avoid , Fall , Falls
Vitamin B12 - Essential for Vegans
2007-07-04 04:17:00 Following on with my current series on vegetarian nutrition, I thought it would be good to discuss an important vitamin, especially for vegans - B12. Why is B12 important for vegans?Vitamin B12 is only found in animal products, therefore in theory, those following a strict vegan diet could be at risk of developing a B12 deficiency. B12 deficiency ... More About: Vitamin B , Vega , Essential
Fab Snack Ideas Under 200 Calories or Less
2007-07-02 06:02:00 As I’ve discussed before, for some, eating regularly can prove to be the key factor in keeping feelings of hunger at bay. Depending on your choice, snacking can also be a very valuable means of getting extra nutrients into your daily diet. Here are a few snack ideas based on their calorie content: Snack s under 50 calories 1 Fruit Shortcake or Garibaldi ... More About: Ideas , Calor , Calories , Calorie
?Super? News on Food Labeling!
2007-06-30 07:14:00 Goji Berries At last some good news on the nutritional labeling front! From Sunday 1st July 2007, all products making a claim, such as ’superfoods,’ ‘good for heart,’ or ‘helps lower cholesterol,’ will be banned under new EU rules, unless the claim is relevant and authorised. Spokeswomen from the Food Standards Agency points out, “This way the consumer knows ... More About: News , Super , Abel
Portion Control Made Easy!
2007-06-28 04:09:00 Recently Diet Blog were discussing The Diet Plate: Better Than Drugs? I must admit, I’ve heard about this product before, however I had completely forgotten about it. So, I was really glad to be reminded about it once again. The Diet Plate are a UK based company who have created a rather unique way of controlling ... More About: Made , Control , Easy
Exercising for Weight Loss
2007-06-27 04:26:00 Do you ever wonder what the secret to weight loss really is? I wish I could reveal a great and mysterious truth that would help you out, but unfortunately, it really just boils down to that old energy balance equation! Energy Balance When ‘calories in’ are less than ‘calories out,’ a state of negative energy balance occurs, and ... More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Loss , Eight , Weigh
Focus on Seeds
2007-06-25 09:04:00 Seeds are a good source of many minerals and ‘healthy’ fats. They are the ‘eggs’ that contain all of the nutrients needed to nourish the growth of a new plant, therefore it’s not surprising that they are so good for us! Pumpkin seeds Pumpkin seeds, otherwise known as pepitas, are flat, dark green seeds (sometimes ... More About: Focus , Seed , Seeds
A Wonderful Vegetarian Diet - Part 4
2007-06-23 05:38:00 Dairy and Dairy SubstitutesDairy products, or their substitutes, should make up a moderate proportion of all vegetarian or vegan diets. It is important to ensure that you’re getting adequate amounts from this group, whatever form you choose to consume them in. What foods are included in this group? Milk Yoghurt Cheese Dairy alternativesFor those who do not consume dairy ... More About: Vegetarian , Diet , Part , Wonderful
Overcoming Bad Habits
2007-06-20 10:17:00 Quick Thought for the Day I came across this inspirational quote today: “A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcome by habit.” - DESIDERIUS ERASMUS If we think about this quote in terms of dieting, it is a wonderful key to unlocking the door, which controls our food habits. Why do I say that? ... More About: Habits , Ming , Bad Habits , Abit
Understanding Omega-3s
2007-06-19 06:16:00 Omega-3 fatty acids are ‘healthy’ fats, which protect the body against heart disease. They do this by helping the heart beat more regularly; reducing the ’stickiness’ of the blood, therefore making it less likely to clot; and protecting the arteries from damage. They also help to maintain healthy joints. How much omega-3s do you need?To help prevent ... More About: Omega , Mega , Understand , Standing , Under
Healthy Snack Ideas
2007-06-18 06:21:00 Many people avoid snacking when trying to lose weight, however for some, eating between meals can prove to be a great help in keeping feelings of hunger at bay. Personally, I’m a ‘grazer,’ i.e. I normally eat small and often, and I find that this works well for me! By eating a few small, healthy snacks during ... More About: Ideas , Snack , Healthy , Heal
5 Tips for Healthy Food Shopping!
2007-06-15 08:44:00 What’s the biggest temptation-rich environment, which you encounter on a weekly basis, and the one that can really play havoc with your diet? My guess would be, the supermarket! Think about it, more than 50,000 food items on sale, packaged attractively, and strategically placed on the shelves, so that we buy them without further thought. What ... More About: Shopping , Food , Tips , Healthy , Ping
Overcoming Weight Loss ?Failures?
2007-06-13 16:16:00 Have you been finding weight loss a continuous, uphill struggle? If you haven’t been successful in meeting your weight loss goals, you need to stop and assess the reasons why. Do you lack Motivation?Are you ready for lifestyle changes? Do you realise you need to lose weight for your long-term health? Can you honesty say that weight ... More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Loss , Eight , Ming
Extremely Nutritious Canned Foods
More articles from this author:2007-06-11 15:54:00 Did you know that canned foods are extremely nutritious? I love using them in my cooking, as they are so versatile and handy. The great news is, canned fruit and vegetables also count toward our recommended daily servings of fruit and vegetables. Why are canned foods healthy?During the canning process, they are canned quickly, when their flavour, vitamins and minerals are highest, this ... More About: Foods , Anne , Trem 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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