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HOW TO LOWER HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
2008-06-05 15:13:00
PreventionYou can take steps to prevent high blood pressure by adopting a healthy lifestyle. These steps include maintaining a healthy weight; being physically active; following a healthy eating plan, that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and lowfat dairy foods; choosing and preparing foods with less salt and sodium; and, if you drink alcoholic beverages, drinking in moderation. In this section you will learn more about healthy lifestyle habits for preventing and controlling high blood pressure.Healthy EatingResearch has shown that following a healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an already elevated blood pressure.For an overall eating plan, consider the DASH eating plan. "DASH" stands for "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension," a clinical study that tested the effects of nutrients in food on blood pressure. Study results indicated that elevated blood pressures were reduced by an eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and...
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Do You Really Need to Lose Weight?
2008-05-28 09:37:00
7 questions that can help you decide.By Dulce ZamoraWebMD FeatureReviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MDSo your favorite jeans have gotten a bit too close-fitting for comfort. Maybe you don't cut quite the figure in your bathing suit that you did a few years ago.But do you really need to lose weight? Are you putting your health in danger -- or just carrying around a little harmless extra padding?The standard answer is that you're overweight if your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher and obese if your BMI is 30 or higher. But some new research is confusing the weight-and-health issue a bit.A study published in the April 20 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that people whose BMIs put them into the overweight category actually had a lower risk of death than people in the normal-weight group. (People who were considered obese still had an increased risk of death.)"When we looked at the overweight group … we found that that group was asso...
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The 10 Nutrition Rules of Weight Loss
2008-05-20 17:24:00
WebMD Feature from "Runner's World" MagazineBy Nancy ClarkNutrition ist Nancy Clark shares ten tips every runner should know if they want to lose some weight.1. To lose 10 pounds of body fat a year, you need to eat 100 calories less per day. Cutting too many calories from your daily intake will sap your energy level and increase your hunger, making you more susceptible to splurging on high-calorie foods.2. Don't skip breakfast. Eat within two hours of waking.3. In fact, eat more breakfast than you think you should. Trade in some of your dinner calories for more calories at breakfast.4. Don't allow yourself to get hungry. Eat at least every four hours, and split a meal in half to make sure you properly fuel up pre- and postrun. For example, eat part of your breakfast before your morning run (a banana) and the rest of your breakfast afterward (a bagel with peanut butter).5. Eat at least three kinds of food each meal from these four categories: breads, cereals, and grains; fruits and...
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DANGER OF COKE & PEPSI
2008-05-07 07:56:00
For those of u who LOVE Coke /Pepsi . Just when you thought you knew everything.continueResearch has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here, i provide some of the following good habits for longevity.
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Stop Smoking - Positive Useful Tips
2008-04-26 17:25:00
1. Built up a strong belief in you blended with stronger will power to quit smoking. Consider giving up smoking as one of the very difficult things you have done in your life. It’s all up to you. 2. Develop your plan and take a decision right away for doing things accordingly. 3. Make short note why you want to stop smoking live longer far better, for your family, some money, smell better to find a mate easily etc. you know very well what is bad about smoking and what you will achieve when you stop smoking. Put the same on a paper and read it daily once. 4. Seek an all out stop smoking support from your family and friends for your decision to stop smoking. Tell them in the very near future you may become irritable, even irrational as a cause of quitting smoking habit. 5. Get on with a set date to stop smoking and also decide on what day you intend to say a final good-bye to cigarette. You may hold a small ceremony when you smoke your last cigarette. It’s up to your likin...
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Need Help? Try These Quit Smoking Tips
2008-04-19 14:51:00
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), more people than those who quit heroin combined than those that quit smoking. Megastar Ozzy Osbourne, who has been addicted to just about every drug in the world, stated once that of all his addictions, smoking was the most difficult to quit. Nicotine is an incredibly difficult drug to stop using, and ASAM cites it as having a very high relapse rate. Does this mean that you shouldn’t even try to stop smoking? Absolutely not! Many people have successfully stopped smoking and have never relapsed. With knowledge, willpower, and some good quit smoking tips, you can soon call yourself an ex-smoker.Because of nicotine’s intense level of addiction, it’s hard to “go it alone.” See your physician for medical help to stop smoking. By reading and trying quit smoking tips, your chances for success will be very good. You won’t know if any quit smoking tips work unless you try them. The road will seem endless until you st...
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Why You Stay Fat
2008-04-13 16:01:00
By Kimberly Flynn 1. ALWAYS DOING THE SAME WORKOUT.“People often fall into the trap of hitting the treadmill for 30 minutes every time they work out,” says Rachel Cosgrove, owner of Results Fitness in Santa Clarita, Calif. “It works at first, but then your body starts to adjust to the routine, and you burn fewer calories.” To keep seeing results, change one workout factor like intensity or duration every trip to the gym, then completely switch your activity every three to four weeks.2. DISTRACTIONS.If you can watch TV during your workout, you’re not working hard enough. Instead of relaxing while you run, try interval training. After a five- to six-minute warm-up on a cardio machine, work as hard as you can for one minute, then reduce the intensity for two minutes. Alternate back and forth for five rounds, making sure to increase the number of intervals you do each workout.3. HOLDING ON TO THE HANDLEBARS.When your arms take your body weight off your legs, you burn fewer cal...
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Best and Worst Fast-Food Breakfasts
2008-04-10 05:41:00
Eating on the run? Here's how to choose healthier breakfast foods.By Elaine Magee, MPH, RDWebMD Weight Loss Clinic-FeatureReviewed by Louise Chang, MDMarket figures show that more and more people are buying breakfast from fast-food chains and places like Starbucks. It makes sense; after all, many people are already at one of those places buying coffee. Others just don't think they have enough time in the morning to get a bite at home, so they grab it on the go. But are any of these early morning offerings even remotely healthy?In Search of a Better BreakfastFinding a healthier fast-food breakfast means looking for items with some fiber and protein (which makes them more satisfying), but not too much saturated fat or total fat. Fiber is important for baked offerings, too -- even when these items are relatively low in fat, they can be high in sugar and white flour.A look at the nutrition information some popular fast-food chains provide on their web sites shows that few of their bre...
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Watch Your Sleep, Watch Your Weight
2008-04-03 08:53:00
Can Too Much or Too Little Sleep Lead to Unhealthy Weight Gain?By Kelley Colihan April 1, 2008 -- Ah, sweet sleep. We seem to get too little. Now researchers are finding that too much or too little sleep could lead to unhealthy weight gain.Researchers at Laval University in Quebec looked at 276 people for six years who were part of a larger Canadian study. Sleep duration was determined from a questionnaire and the participants were classified into three groups: short sleepers slept five to six hours a night, the average got seven to eight hours, and the long sleepers put in nine to 10 hours of sleep every night.Some of the findings: * Over six years, short sleepers were 35% more likely to gain 11 pounds than average-duration sleepers. * Over the same time period, long sleepers were 25% more likely to gain 11 pounds than average-duration sleepers. * Short sleepers gained 58% more around their waists and 124% more body fat than the average sleeper.Sleep Sweet Spot?Researchers...
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Cholesterol Testing Not Enough for Some
2008-03-31 05:09:00
Test for Protein Called ApoB Better Measure of Heart Attack, Stroke RiskBy Salynn BoylesWebMD Medical NewsReviewed by Elizabeth Klodas, MDMarch 27, 2008 -- People at high risk for heart attacks and strokes may need even more aggressive cholesterol control than is currently recommended, experts now say.In a joint statement released Thursday by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the experts concluded that measuring LDL, or bad, cholesterol may no longer be the best measure of heart health in these patients.The panel found that once LDL cholesterol is lowered to recommended levels in high-risk patients, testing for the protein ApoB may more accurately identify those still at risk for cardiovascular events.If ApoB levels are high, patients may need more aggressive lifestyle interventions or larger doses of lipid-lowering statin drugs, even if LDL cholesterol levels are within normal range, the panel concluded."LDL measurement is still v...
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Healthy Habit No. 13: Plan
2008-03-24 08:56:00
There is, perhaps, no better word in the English language to better illustrate how you can incorporate healthy habits into your everyday life."A little planning goes a long way," says Johnson. "Eating healthy never happens by accident."For the most part, neither do good fitness, skin protection, healthy teeth, weight loss, and social ties. Many of these habits take effort that need to be scheduled into busy lives.To eat healthy, for example, it would help to set aside time to draft a menu, make a grocery list, go to the store, prepare meals, and pack breakfast and lunch.Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here, i provide some of the following good habits for longevity.
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Healthy Habit No. 12: Take a Daily Walk
2008-03-16 08:55:00
We already mentioned the merits of exercise in habit No. 5. Now, here's a tip on how to incorporate physical activity into your daily life: WALK.We're not talking about taking the time out of your busy schedule to work out -- that's important, too -- but infusing life- and limb-saving movement into your waking hours."Just move. Pace during phone calls, while you're brushing your teeth, while watching your son's soccer game," says Bryant, noting that every 20 steps a person takes is 1 calorie burned.An eight-year study of 13,000 people also showed that people who walked 30 minutes daily had a significantly reduced chance of premature death compared with those who rarely exercised, reports the American Council on Exercise.And there are plenty of opportunities to move those legs: * Take the stairs instead of the elevator. * Walk to the store. * Window shop at the mall. * Leave your desk and visit your co-worker instead of sending him an email. * Walk and talk with f...
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Healthy Habit No. 11: Drink Tea
2008-03-02 07:20:00
"Decaffeinated tea is better," says Fleming, noting that the caffeinated variety can be dehydrating, and sugary drinks can lead to weight gain.There is some evidence that tea may help in improving memory, and preventing cavities, cancer, and heart disease. Fleming says, though, that the overall research is still inconclusive."There may well be some beneficial effects of tea, particularly the potential antioxidant effect, but we don't have great data on that right now that is that specific."However, there's no doubt that a cool iced tea can be a refreshing treat during hot days. Try flavoring your tea with juices, fruits, cinnamon sticks, ginger, and other condiments.Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here, i provide some of the following good habits for longevity.
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Healthy Habit No. 10: Drink Water and Eat Dairy
2008-02-28 08:53:00
Water and milk are essential fluids for good health, but they can also help with shedding pounds.The body needs water to keep properly hydrated and individuals vary widely in how much water they need. Joints need it to stay in motion, and vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidney, and liver need it to work properly.If you don't get enough water, the body goes into emergency mode, and clings to every single water molecule it can find, reports the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center. The stored molecules appear as extra weight. The weight is only released once the body gets enough water.The calcium in dairy, on the other hand, is known to be important for strong bones and teeth. Studies have also shown it can help prevent high blood pressure, kidney stones, heart disease, and colon cancer.In the weight loss arena, three 8-ounce glasses of low-fat or fat-free milk appear to encourage body fat loss while maintaining muscle mass, according to the ADA. The dairy consumptio...
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Healthy Habit No. 9: Snack the Healthy Way
2008-02-18 20:53:00
The ADA recommends five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day as part of a healthy diet. These plant foods can do many things to boost good health, including: * Reduce the risk of some cancers * Beat the signs of aging * Improve memory * Promote heart health * Enhance the immune systemOne way to incorporate fruits and veggies into your diet is to have them as snacks. "If you can do one thing [to improve your health], concentrate on getting fruits and veggies," says Johnson. "They are low in calories and high in nutrients."She says baby carrots and cut-up produce make tasty, convenient munchies. Other healthful snacks include low-fat yogurt and nuts (in moderation).The best time to snack is when you are hungry between meals, says Johnson. But beware: Cravings could easily be mistaken for hunger cues, especially for people who are dieting.Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here, i provide some of the ...
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Healthy Habit No. 8: Protect Your Skin
2008-02-09 08:52:00
Our skin starts to age as soon as we are born and, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the best way to protect it and look younger is to stay out of the sun.The sun has harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause wrinkles, dryness, and age spots. Overexposure can cause sunburn, skin texture changes, dilated blood vessels, and skin cancers.Avoiding the sun, however, is not always ideal or practical. To reduce the risk of skin damage, the AAD offers the following tips: * Always wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. * Don a hat with a brim and wear other protective clothing. * Don't deliberately sunbathe. * Try to avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here, i provide some of the following good habits for longevity.
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Healthy Habit No. 7: Take Up a Hobby
2008-02-05 08:51:00
Look up the word "hobby" in the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, and you will find the definition as "a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation."Since they are relaxing activities, hobbies are usually enjoyable. Some people find joy in craftwork, bird watching, sports, going to flea markets, walking in the park, or playing cards.The joy may help people live healthier and recover better from illness. For one thing, taking part in hobbies can burn calories, more so than just sitting in front of the TV.In a study of people who had undergone surgery, Jenkins found that people who were involved in hobbies before their operation had better recovery six months later, compared with people who did not have hobbies.The participants with hobbies tended to have more drive and interest in things and other people, says Jenkins. "It was a more active orientation to life."Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of...
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Healthy Habit No. 6: Practice Good Dental Hygiene
2008-01-26 08:51:00
Flossing your teeth every day could add 6.4 years to your life, according to Michael Roizen, MD, author of RealAge. In his book, Roizen lists flossing as one of the most important daily activities -- along with exercise and quitting smoking -- that could extend life span.Roizen's calculation may raise some eyebrows, but the idea that oral health is connected to overall health isn't far-fetched.The mouth, after all, is an integral part of the body. "Teeth have a blood supply, and that blood supply comes from the heart," says Richard Price, DMD, consumer advisor for the American Dental Association (ADA).Researchers suspect that the bacteria that produce dental plaque enter the bloodstream. They say these bacteria are somehow associated with the inflammation that occurs with plaque that blocks blood vessels and causes heart disease.Other researchers have found links between oral bacteria and stroke, diabetes, and the birth of preterm babies and those that have low birth weight.In add...
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Healthy Habit No. 5: Exercise for Better Health
2008-01-26 08:50:00
We already know that physical activity has a bounty of benefits, which makes it so puzzling why so many people just don't do it. According to the CDC, more than 60% of Americans do not get regular exercise.In case you needed an incentive, here is a review of the advantages of exercise, per the National Cancer Institute: * Helps control weight * Maintains healthy bones, muscles, and joints * Reduces risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes * Promotes psychological well-being * Reduces risk of death from heart disease * Reduces risk of premature deathStudies have also shown a link between exercise and a reduced risk of certain cancers.Besides its long-term effects, moving your body has immediate benefits, says Cedric Bryant, chief exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise . The short-term results of exercise include helping people to think and move better, manage stress, improve mood, and get an energy boost.The excuses that people often g...
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Healthy Habit No. 4: Make Social Connections
2008-01-26 08:48:00
Volunteer. Go to church. Join a club. Whatever you do, do it with people. Communal activities are good for your physical and mental health, according to a study published in the March/April 2004 issue of the American Journal of Health Behavior.It makes sense, says C. David Jenkins, PhD, author of Building Better Health: A Handbook of Behavioral Change. He says social ties have many benefits, including: * Providing information. You may think for instance your frequent nosebleeds, coughing, and sneezing episodes are trivial, but when a close friend or relative hears of it, he or she may encourage you to go to a doctor. If the symptoms turn out to be a serious condition, the social tie could have saved your life. * Instrumental help. Friends and family can provide physical support in time of need. They may help with cooking, cleaning, running errands, doing grocery shopping, and driving to the doctor's office. * Emotional support. Sharing a problem with a trusted person can h...
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Healthy Habit No. 3: Get Enough Sleep
2008-01-26 08:46:00
"Your body has to have enough time to rest," says Michael Fleming, MD, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Otherwise, he says you may find yourself feeling cranky and tired.This may sound like common sense, but according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), more than two-thirds of older adults suffer from sleep problems and many American adults don't get the minimum amount of shuteye needed to stay alert.Sleep is vital to good health and to mental and emotional well-being. The NSF reports that people who don't get enough slumber are more likely than others to develop psychiatric problems and to use health care services. Plus, sleep deprivation can negatively affect memory, learning, and logical reasoning.Not enough ZZZs can also be hazardous. More than one-half of adult drivers -- some 100 million people -- say they have driven drowsy in the past year, according to NSF polls. About one out of five of these drivers -- 32 million people -- say they've ...
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Healthy Habit No. 2: Add Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Your Diet
2008-01-19 23:46:00
The AHA recommends a serving of fish two times per week.Besides being a good source of protein and a food relatively low in the bad type of dietary fat called saturated fat, fish has omega-3 fatty acids -- which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.Fatty fish such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, and salmon, are rich in two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).Foods such as tofu, soybeans, canola, walnuts, flaxseed, and their oils contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which convert to omega-3 in the body. Even though the benefits of ALA are controversial, the AHA still recommends foods containing it as part of a healthy diet.In addition to their heart-health benefits, there is some evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may also soothe an overactive immune system, says Johnson. Even though this benefit is still being studied, she says there appears to be a link between getting more omega-3s in your...
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13 Healthy Habits to Improve Your Life
2008-01-11 03:02:00
By Dulce ZamoraWebMD FeatureReviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MDDisregard them, and you may well be taking a big gamble with your mental and emotional well-being.There are 13 ways to boost your chances of living a happy, healthy life. More can be added to this list, but, for simplicity's sake, we'll stick with this typically unlucky number.Instead of bringing misfortune, however, the 13 habits promise a life of vigor and vivacity. There are, of course, no guarantees, but many of the practices mentioned here have been published in scientific journals. Disregard them, and you may well be taking a big gamble with your mental and emotional well-being.Healthy Habit No. 1: Eat Breakfast Every MorningBreakfast eaters are champions of good health. Research shows people who have a morning meal tend to take in more vitamins and minerals, and less fat and cholesterol. The result is often a leaner body, lower cholesterol count, and less chance of overeating."That one act [of eating breakfast] see...
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I’ve Got a Cold: What Can I Do?
2008-01-09 18:36:00
What's the best treatment for a cold?There is no cure for the common cold. The most important thing you can do is drink a lot of fluids to keep your body hydrated. This will help prevent another infection from setting in. Avoid drinks like coffee, tea, and colas with caffeine. They rob your system of fluids. As for eating, follow your appetite. If you're not really hungry, try eating simple foods like white rice or broth.Chicken soup is comforting, plus the steam helps break up nasal congestion. Ginger seems to settle an upset stomach. A hot toddy may help you sleep, but beware of mixing alcohol with other cold remedies.Over-the-counter cold medicines can offer relief from aches and fever. However, doctors no longer believe in suppressing low-grade fever except in very young and very old people, or people with certain medical conditions such as heart or lung disease. Low-grade fever helps the body fight off infection by suppressing the growth of viruses or bacteria and by activati...
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Best Diet Tips Ever-cont
2008-01-06 13:41:00
Best Diet Tip No. 9:Spice it up.Add spices or chiles to your food for a flavor boost that can help you feel satisfied."Food that is loaded with flavor will stimulate your taste buds and be more satisfying so you won't eat as much," says Perdomo.When you need something sweet, suck on a red-hot fireball candy for a long-lasting burst of sweetness with just a few calories.Best Diet Tip No. 10:Stock your kitchen with healthy convenience foods.Having ready-to-eat snacks and meals-in-minutes staples on hand sets you up for success. You'll be less likely to hit the drive-through or call in a pizza order if you can make a healthy meal in 5 or 10 minutes.Sass stocks her kitchen with: * 94% fat-free microwave popcorn (20-25 calories per cup, and you can make it in two minutes or less) * Frozen vegetables * Bags of pre-washed greens * Canned diced tomatoes * Canned beans * Whole-grain wraps or pitas * Pre-cooked grilled chicken breasts * A few containers of pre-cooked...
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Best Diet Tips Ever-cont
2007-12-27 06:52:00
Best Diet Tip No. 4: Be choosy about nighttime snacks.Mindless eating occurs most frequently after dinner, when you finally sit down and relax."Sitting down with a bag of chips or cookies in front of the television is an example of eating amnesia, where you mindlessly eat without being hungry, but out of habit," says American Dietetic Association spokesperson Malena Perdomo, RD.Either close down the kitchen after a certain hour, or allow yourself a low-calorie snack, like a 100-calorie pack of cookies or a half-cup scoop of low-fat ice cream. Once you find that you're usually satisfied with the low-cal snack, try a cup of zero-calorie tea, suggests Perdomo.Best Diet Tip No. 5: Enjoy your favorite foods."I think putting your favorite foods off limits leads to weight gain because it triggers 'rebound' overeating," says Sass.Instead of cutting out your favorite foods altogether, be a slim shopper. Buy one fresh bakery cookie instead of a box, or a small portion of candy from the bu...
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Best Diet Tips Ever
2007-12-19 12:47:00
Experts share their top tips for weight loss success.By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LDEveryone knows the keys to losing weight: Eat less and exercise more. Sounds simple enough, but in the context of real life and its demands, it can be anything but simple. So how do successful losers do it? To find out, WebMD asked experts across the country for their best diet tips.Here's what they said:Best Diet Tip No. 1: Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free beverages.People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. So you can end up eating extra calories when an ice-cold glass of water is really what you need."If you don’t like plain water, try adding citrus or a splash of juice, or brew infused teas like mango or peach, which have lots of flavor but no calories," says Cynthia Sass, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.Best Diet Tip No. 2: Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away.Start by focusing on getting the recommended 5-9 servings ...
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Free Weight Loss Tips - Balanced Diet
2007-12-11 17:09:00
Balanced, healthy eating is based on the "Food Pyramid" which contains six main food groups. Eating a balanced diet means eating foods from each of the six main food groups, each day and excluding fats, oils & sweets.The Food Pyramid (6 Food Groups) 1. Fats, Oils, Sweets: Use Sparingly 2. Milk, Yogurt & Cheese: 2-3 Servings 3. Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, Nuts: 2-3 Servings 4. Vegetables: 3-5 Servings 5. Fruits: 2-4 Servings 6. Bread, Cereal, Rice, Pasta: 6-11 ServingsIf you follow the recommended servings for each of the six food groups (Fats, Milk, Vegetables, Meat/eggs, Fruit, Bread/pasta etc.) each day, and choose lower-fat, lower sugar brands, you are sure to get sufficient nutrients like: protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber.By choosing the lower number of servings from each group your calorie intake should add up to about 1600 calories, per day. If you choose the highest number from each group, your calorie intake should be about 2800-2900 calories, per ...
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Good Eating Habits
2007-11-27 12:43:00
* Drink water, little and often throughout the day. * Eat something in the morning – it does not have to be first thing as you jump out of bed, but eating something when you get up will replenish your blood glucose levels and fuel your brain and your body. * Eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day – they’re great as snacks and if you have at least 1 serving per meal, you’ll easily make this target. * Go for colour. Check you are eating a variety of colourful fruit and vegetables – think yellow, red, green and orange. * Eat as wide a variety of foods as possible. If you can count up the number of different foods you eat on your 10 fingers, you need to add more kinds to your diet. This will help you get a greater choice of nutrients and fibre sources. * Avoid long periods without eating. This will help stabilise your blood glucose levels and make you less likely to over-eat, or grab an unhealthy snack, later. * Rate your food hunger. On a sc...
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Eating with awareness
2007-11-03 00:50:00
"If we eat wrongly, no doctor can cure us;If we eat rightly, no doctor is needed." --- Victor G. RocineGood eating habits are a strong foundation to good health. It's important to eat what you like and also to experiment with a variety of new foods.You also need to set aside enough time to sit down and enjoy your meal. Don't get into the trap of eating in front of the open refrigerator, rushing down the street or driving the car.Eating slowly will allow your body's natural enzymatic mechanism to tell you when you have had enough. When you eat with awareness, you enjoy food more fully.You notice how food affects you and you are less likely to overeat.Eating with awareness also means eating whole, pure, natural foods. Without the proper balance of a variety of nutrient-rich foods on a continuing basis, good health cannot be achieved and maintained.Remember, if you neglect your health through poor eating habits, it spills over into every aspect of your life. Ea...
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