Living Healthy and Long while Aging

Living Healthy and Long while Aging

Exercise has proven to keep a body fit. Exercise helps them to live a long productive life. As we grow older, the bodily functions decline. If a person fails to stay active in their lifetime, the aging process speeds up full force ahead. If you work out when you are young, you will feel good for a long time to come.

Exercise should include cardiovascular workouts. Aerobics is a great workout that helps you to work the heart. The workout will increase your heart rate as well as pump your blood so that it flows smoothly to the heart. You will also need to build strength to prevent injured joints. You may enjoy weightlifting to achieve a resistance workout.

Studies have shown that those working out with weights can live a long and productive life. Experts conducted a study while dividing three clusters of men, which one group had a higher resistance since they lifted weights. The second group failed, as did the third grouping of men, since these people had little activities going in their life. The cluster of men where asked to walk a great distances and at a particular length. During the study experts found that those who worked out had lower cholesterol levels. Those who did not workout had a higher level of cholesterol. According to the experts and study results resistance workout can enforce freedom of blood flow and increasing improvement of overall strength.

Weightlifting has proven to boost metabolism, which gives person energy. In addition, the workouts will strengthen the muscles and provide you with the will to carry on through life while enjoying endurance. Those who fail to workout should be alert that the density of bones decrease. Once the bones density decreases the blood will slowly channel to the heart, which puts you at risk of heart disease.

Weightlifting has proven to decline the risks of high cholesterol. In addition, working out will slow the aging process. When weightlifting however, one should go at their own pace. It is unwise to lift more weights that you can handle. If you are working toward resistance, keep the weights low and the repetitions up. Repetitions on low-density weight scales will suffice, unless you plan to become the next bodybuilder. When working out you should have someone with you in the event the weights are too strong. Having support at your side will protect you from injuries.

Dieting to live a healthy aging life:

When aging begins in our youth, we start to lose fibers, vitamins, and other nutrients. In addition, the dying cells increase while the living cells decrease. For these reason you, want to add supplements or vitamins to your daily diet. A person should incorporate at least 30 grams of healthy fibers in their diet daily. Fiber will help reduce risks, such as heart disease.

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Changing your diet now can help you stay on schedule as you age. Some people find it difficult to change their diet, since they are use to fast foods, or unstable meal plans. You want to set a scheduled diet, eating three healthy meals daily.

You will notice improvement by making your diet a goal, plan, and scheduled duty.
We need to make many changes as we are aging to live a longer lifespan. When setting your diet consider grains, fibers, proteins, and so on. Eat plenty of veggies and fruits whenever feasible. Veggies and fruits are known to reduce the risks of diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and even cancer. Fibers will assist in keeping your cholesterol and sugar level in accord with its natural intention.

EFFECT OF ALCOHOL ON THE BLOOD.

EFFECT OF ALCOHOL ON THE BLOOD. 

Dr. Richardson, in his lectures on alcohol, given both in England and America, speaking of the action of this substance on the blood after passing from the stomach, says:

"Suppose, then, a certain measure of alcohol be taken into the stomach, it will be absorbed there, but, previous to absorption, it will have to undergo a proper degree of dilution with water, for there is this peculiarity respecting alcohol when it is separated by an animal membrane from a watery fluid like the blood, that it will not pass through the membrane until it has become charged, to a given point of dilution, with water. It is itself, in fact,  so greedy for water, it will pick it up from watery textures, and deprive them of it until, by its saturation, its power of reception is exhausted , after which it will diffuse into the current of circulating fluid."

It is this power of absorbing water from every texture with which alcoholic spirits comes in contact, that creates the burning thirst of those who freely indulge in its use. Its effect, when it reaches the circulation, is thus described by Dr. Richardson:

"As it passes through the circulation of the lungs it is exposed to the air, and some little of it, raised into vapor by the natural heat, is thrown off in expiration. If the quantity of it be large, this loss may be considerable, and the odor of the spirit may be detected in the expired breath. If the quantity be small, the loss will be comparatively little, as the spirit will be held in solution by the water in the blood. After it has passed through the lungs, and has been driven by the left heart over the arterial circuit, it passes into what is called the minute circulation, or the structural circulation of the organism.

The arteries here extend into very small vessels, which are called arterioles, and from these infinitely small vessels spring the equally minute radicals or roots of the veins, which are ultimately to become the great rivers bearing the blood back to the heart. In its passage through this minute circulation the alcohol finds its way to every organ. To this brain, to these muscles, to these secreting or excreting organs, nay, even into this bony structure itself, it moves with the blood. In some of these parts which are not excreting, it remains for a time diffused, and in those parts where there is a large percentage of water, it remains longer than in other parts. From some organs which have an open tube for conveying fluids away, as the liver and kidneys, it is thrown out or eliminated, and in this way a portion of it is ultimately removed from the body.

The rest passing round and round with the circulation, is probably decomposed and carried off in new forms of matter.

"When we know the course which the alcohol takes in its passage through the body, from the period of its absorption to that of its elimination, we are the better able to judge what physical changes it induces in the different organs and structures with which it comes in contact. It first reaches the blood; but, as a rule, the quantity of it that enters is insufficient to produce any material effect on that fluid. If, however, the dose taken be poisonous or semi-poisonous, then even the blood, rich as it is in water and it contains seven hundred and ninety parts in a thousand is affected. The alcohol is diffused through this water, and there it comes in contact with the other constituent parts, with the fibrine, that plastic substance which, when blood is drawn, clots and coagulates, and which is present in the proportion of from two to three parts in a thousand; with the albumen which exists in the proportion of seventy parts; with the salts which yield about ten parts; with the fatty matters; and lastly, with those minute, round bodies which float in myriads in the blood (which were discovered by the Dutch philosopher, Leuwenhock, as one of the first results of microscopical observation, about the middle of the seventeenth century), and which are called the blood globules or corpuscles. These last-named bodies are, in fact, cells; their discs, when natural, have a smooth outline, they are depressed in the centre, and they are red in color; the color of the blood being derived from them.

We have discovered that there exist other corpuscles or cells in the blood in much smaller quantity, which are called white cells, and these different cells float in the blood-stream within the vessels. The red take the centre of the stream; the white lie externally near the sides of the vessels, moving less quickly. Our business is mainly with the red corpuscles. They perform the most important functions in the economy; they absorb, in great part, the oxygen which we inhale in breathing, and carry it to the extreme tissues of the body; they absorb, in great part, the carbonic acid gas which is produced in the combustion of the body in the extreme tissues, and bring that gas back to the lungs to be exchanged for oxygen there; in short, they are the vital instruments of the circulation.

"With all these parts of the blood, with the water, fibrine, albumen, salts, fatty matter and corpuscles, the alcohol comes in contact when it enters the blood, and, if it be in sufficient quantity, it produces disturbing action. I have watched this disturbance very carefully on the blood corpuscles; for, in some animals we can see these floating along during life, and we can also observe them from men who are under the effects of alcohol, by removing a speck of blood, and examining it with the microscope. The action of the alcohol, when it is observable, is varied. It may cause the corpuscles to run too closely together, and to adhere in rolls; it may modify their outline, making the clear-defined, smooth, outer edge irregular or crenate, or even starlike; it may change the round corpuscle into the oval form, or, in very extreme cases, it may produce what I may call a truncated form of corpuscles, in which the change is so great that if we did not trace it through all its stages, we should be puzzled to know whether the object looked at were indeed a blood-cell.

All these changes are due to the action of the spirit upon the water contained in the corpuscles; upon the capacity of the spirit to extract water from them. During every stage of modification of corpuscles thus described, their function to absorb and fix gases is impaired, and when the aggregation of the cells, in masses, is great, other difficulties arise, for the cells, united together, pass less easily than they should through the minute vessels of the lungs and of the general circulation, and impede the current, by which local injury is produced.

"A further action upon the blood, instituted by alcohol in excess, is upon the fibrine or the plastic colloidal matter. On this the spirit may act in two different ways, according to the degree in which it affects the water that holds the fibrine in solution. It may fix the water with the fibrine, and thus destroy the power of coagulation; or it may extract the water so determinately as to produce coagulation."

Tips For Healthy Eating

Tips For Healthy Eating

Healthy eating is a way of balancing the food you eat to keep your body in great health.  With healthy
eating, you'll have energy all day, get the vitamins and minerals you need, stay strong for activities
you enjoy, and maintain a healthy weight.

Below, you'll find tips designed to help you with healthy eating.

1.  Don't skip any meals

Eating 3 meals with snacks in between is the ideal way to maintain both energy and a healthy weight.
When you skip meals and get hungry, you're more than likely to choose foods that aren't very good
for you. If you are eating away from home, take food with  you or know where you can buy healthy food from.

2.  Learn about how to prepare foods

Instead of deep frying, try grilling, stir frying, microwaving, baking, and even boiling.  You should
also try fresh or even dried herbs and spices to  add flavor to your food.  Before you eat any type
of meat, be sure to trim the fat and skin off of  it.

3.  Avoid a lot of sugar

Drinks that contain sugar are a major source of empty energy.  What this means, is that the drinks
contain a lot of energy that your body may not need, and it doesn't contain any vitamins or
minerals.  If you plan to drink sugary drinks, don't go overboard - limit yourself to 1 a day.

4.  Avoid thinking about diets

There are no good food nor any bad foods.  All  food can be a part of a healthy diet, when eaten
in moderation.  You don't need to buy any low  carb, fat free, or even diet foods, as these foods
normally have lots of other added ingredients  to replaces the carbohydrates or fat.

Updated Research on Skinny Fiber with Enzyme Info!

There are only 3 main ingredients in the Skinny Fiber Weight Loss Supplement: Glucomannan, Caralluma and Cha De Bugre. There are also very helpful enzymes added to our product: Lipase and Protease.

Glucomannan is a sugar made from the root of the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac). Glucommanan powder, capsules, and tablets are used as medicine.
Glucomannan is used for constipation, weight loss in adults and children, type 2 diabetes, blood sugar control, and lowering cholesterol. In foods, glucomannan is used as a thickener or gelling agent. Glucommanan flour and powder are used in food.

How does it work? Glucomannan might work in the stomach and intestines by absorbing water to form a bulky fiber which treats constipation. It may also slow the absorption of sugar and cholesterol from the gut, helping to control sugar levels in diabetes, and reducing cholesterol levels. ◾Constipation.
◾Weight loss.
◾High cholesterol when used with chitosan.
◾Other conditions.
◾Reducing cholesterol levels in people with diabetes.
◾Helping control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.

Glucomannan powder or flour in enriched foods such as Japanese noodles is SAFE.
Glucomannan powder and capsules are SAFE for most adults and children.
 [Chronic use of glucomannan in the dietary treatment of severe obesity]
Vita PM, Restelli A, Caspani P, Klinger R.

Centro per la Farmacoterapia delle Malattie Nutrizionali, Universita degli Studi di Milano. 
Two groups of 25 severely obese patients underwent 3 months of hypocaloric diet therapy either alone or associated with a glucomannan-based fibrous diet supplement (approx. 4 g/die in 3 doses). The comparative analysis of the results obtained in both groups showed that the diet + glucomannan group had a more significant weight loss in relation to the fatty mass alone, an overall improvement in lipid status and carbohydrate tolerance, and a greater adherence to the diet in the absence of any relevant side effects. Due to the marked ability to satiate patients and the positive metabolic effects, glucomannan diet supplements have been found to be particularly efficacious and well tolerated even in the long-term treatment of severe obesity.
[Evaluation of the action of glucomannan on metabolic parameters and on the sensation of satiation in overweight and obese patients] Cairella M, Marchini G.
Servizio Speciale di Dietologia, Policlinico Umberto I, Universita La Sapienza Roma. 

The authors studied the behaviour of body weight, blood glucose, total serum cholesterol, and hunger and satiety sensation in 30 patients treated for 60 days with a 1.200 kcal (5040 kj) diet plus either placebo or glucomannan. All the variables considered show that the low-calorie diet plus glucomannan is more effective than the low-calorie diet alone.

Caralluma fimbriata is a succulent plant, in the cactus family, that has been used as a natural appetite suppressant in India for centuries. It's a new arrival in the family of cacti and succulent plants that are becoming increasingly popular for their appetite suppressant, and weight loss properties, as well as their ability to lower blood sugar. Supplements made from the popular hoodia gordonii cactus from the Kalahari Desert in Africa, are, for example, growing in popularity and usage in the U.S. and Europe.

Like hoodia, Caralluma fimbriata has been used to suppress appetite, and as a portable food for hunting. It is used to suppress hunger and appetite, and enhance endurance throughout India. It is also sometimes considered a "famine food," used during periods of famine to suppress appetite. For centuries, people in rural areas of India have eaten Caralluma fimbriata, which grows wild over various parts of the country.

Caralluma fimbriata is believed to block the activity of several enzymes, which then blocks the formation of fat, forcing fat reserves to be burned. Caralluma fimbriata is also believed to have an effect on the appetite control mechanism of the brain.
Ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicine) experts have noted that there are no adverse effects when using Caralluma fimbriata, and the plant has no known toxicity.

CARALLUMA FIMBRIATA CLINICAL TRIAL
Use of Caralluma Fimbriata extract to Reduce Weight

A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial on Caralluma fimbriata extract was done on 50 human subjects. This study consisted of 50 obese patients, 25 on the active compound and 25 on placebo. The trial lasted for eight weeks.

Subjects were tested for changes in key indicators of weight-loss, including anthropometry, body fat composition, BMI, net weight and systemic functions.

The following key observations were made in this trial:
◾Statistically significant reductions were recorded in all key indicators of weight loss
◾Caralluma fimbriata was well tolerated
◾Caralluma fimbriata extract showed minimal adverse effects which were gastrointestinal and transient in nature

Mode of action Caralluma fimbriata contains pregnane giycosides which are believed to block the activity of citrate lyase. By blocking this enzyme, Caralluma fimbriata blocks the formation of fat by the fat loss by the body.

Appetite Suppression Further, Caralluma fimbriata also blocks another enzyme called Malonyl Coenzyme A. By blocking this enzyme, fat formation is further blocked and the body is forced to burn its fat reserves. This accelerates the rate of fat loss by the body. 
Caralluma fimbriata has been clinically demonstrated to suppress appetite and stop hunger pangs in patients. It is believed that the pregnane glycosides in Caralluma fimbriata inhibit the hunger sensory mechanism of the hypothalamus. http://www.caralluma.tv/clinical-trial1.php

Cha de bugre is a Brazilian tree. The fruit and leaves are used to make tea and medicine.
Cha de Bugre is a small tree that grows twelve to sixteen inches. It is indigenous to Brazil, and is found mostly in the Brazilian States of Goais, Acre and Bahia. Brazilians often call Cha de Bugre, Café de Mato, as it produces a real fruit similar to a coffee bean that can be roasted and used as a coffee substitute. In Brazil, Cha de Bugre is drunk as a coffee or as a tea. It is said to have both weight loss and appetite reducing effects.

Cha de Bugre is becoming a common ingredient in weight loss products and supplements. Due to the stimulant properties of Cha de Bugre, many manufacturers have realized that it has the potential to be an ideal replacement for the now banned Ephedra. In the ingredient listings of many weight loss products, you will often see Cha de Bugre listed as an ingredient, paired with Hoodia Gordonii. Manufacturers of weight loss products will often include Cha de Bugre and Hoodia Gordonii together, as they claim that the Cha de Bugre increases the potency of the Hoodia Gordonii. There are a number of testimonials online written by people who have used products containing Cha de Bugre.

These testimonials are mixed, and it seems that a number of people have found the product helpful, whilst others have complained of side effects such as dry mouth, anxiety and insomnia.
 ◾Weight loss products containing Cha de Bugre can be ordered on line.
◾Cha de Bugre is said to have appetite suppressing and diuretic properties.
◾There are testimonials available online for products containing Cha de Bugre.

Health benefits of Chá de Bugre
Cha De Bugre has been used for centuries by the indigenous population of Brazil. The allantoin and allantoic acid in Chá de Bugre may explain its traditional use in the promotion of wound healing. It is also used in Brazil and Haiti as a tea to help relieve coughs and asthma. Cha de Bugre is also believed to help in the regulation of renal function, and the reduction of uric acid.

In 1990 research at a Japanese University revealed that Chá de Bugre leaf extract reduced herpes virus penetration by 99% when cells grown in vitro were pre-treated with the extract. In 1994, utilizing an extract of the branches and leaves, it was shown that the Herpes virus yield was reduced by 33% with as little as 0.25 mcg/ml of Chá de Bugre. It was also demonstrated that Cha de Bugre extract had toxic activity against cancer cells in vitro (demonstrating a 40% inhibition). In 1997, research with rabbits and guinea pigs validated the traditional use of Chá de Bugre as a heart tonic. http://practicalweightloss.org/cha-de-bugre-and-weight-loss/      

The Enzymes:

Lipase 
Lipase is a water-soluble enzyme used in breaking down lipids, commonly called fats. In humans, lipase is mainly produced in the pancreas, and facilitates the absorption of fats by the intestines. This enzyme is also found in most living organisms, including plants, animals, bacteria and yeast. Lipase has a significant number of uses, both physiologically and industrially.

Physiological Uses of Lipase
Lipase plays a very important role in the way living things, especially humans, function. While it is a fact that too much fat is not healthy, fats are highly necessary in the human body. Vital structures, like cell membranes, are made up of fats... It is, therefore, essential that the body is able to absorb fats from food, in order to keep these structures healthy. All nutrients transported via the bloodstream (a liquid medium) must be soluble. Lipase breaks down lipids, by hydrolysis (watersplitting), into fatty acids and glycerol, converting the insoluble fats into soluble form, so that they can be properly digested and assimilated. Lipase is especially important to babies, whose only food is milk (a lipid-rich food) that needs to be properly digested.  http://www.lipase.net/

Proteases in Enzyme Therapy
Protease refers to a group of enzymes whose catalytic function is to hydrolyze (breakdown) peptide bonds of proteins. They are also called proteolytic enzymes or proteinases. Proteases differ in their ability to hydrolyze various peptide bonds. Each type of protease has a specific kind of peptide bonds it breaks. Examples of proteases include: fungal protease, pepsin, trypsin, chymotrypsin, papain, bromelain, and subtilisin.

Proteolytic enzymes are very important in digestion as they breakdown the protein foods to liberate the amino acids needed by the body. Additionally, proteolytic enzymes have been used for a long time in various forms of therapy. Their use in medicine is gaining more and more attention as several clinical studies are indicating their benefits in oncology, inflammatory conditions, blood rheology control, and immune regulation.

Contrary to old beliefs several studies have shown that orally ingested enzymes can bypass the conditions of the GI tract and be absorbed into the blood stream while still maintaining their enzymatic activity. Commercially, proteases are produced in highly controlled aseptic conditions for food supplementation and systemic enzyme therapy. The organisms most often used are Aspergillus Niger and oryzae. 
      
Proteases as Scavengers of Oxidized and Damaged Proteins 
Oxidative reactions generate free radical damage to various molecules including proteins. Free radicals have been implicated in accelerating the aging process as well as several diseases, including diabetes, atherosclerosis, and neurodegenerative conditions. Under proper conditions of nutrition and adequate activity of antioxidant enzymes, the free radical damage is minimized. However, in many instances, the body is overwhelmed by the load of proóoxidants (free radical generating molecules), resulting in oxidative stress.

One consequence of oxidative stress is the formation of oxidized proteins. Oxidized proteins often lose their function (become inactive), and undergo unfolding or conformational change of their structure which enhances their susceptibility to proteolysis. For instance, oxidized proteins in blood or extra cellular fluid, include hormones, immune system proteins, transport proteins, and other proteins needed at various cellular locations.

As these oxidized proteins lose their biological function, they may not carry out the cellular tasks and biochemical reactions they are meant to perform For instance, an oxidized hormone may not be able to attach to its receptor on the cell surface; an oxidized enzyme may not perform its activity; an oxidized antibody molecule will not bind adequately to its antigen.

Oxidative reactions occur in a cascade manner. Therefore, oxidation of one protein may lead to further oxidation reactions within the same molecule and/or other molecules which amplify the damaging effect. The oxidation of a protein, if not corrected, may result in impairment of biochemical functions of vital importance to the cellular viability. In order to avoid the cascade effect, oxidized proteins may be reduced by an antioxidant enzyme or vitamin to their normal (native) form, or removed by proteolysis.

Oral proteases taken on an empty stomach have been shown to be absorbed and carried into the blood stream where they are bound to Alpha2-macroglobulin. The binding of the Alpha2macroglobulin to proteases does not inactivate the proteolytic activity of the protease. However, the completing of the Alpha2-macroglobulin ensures the clearance of the protease from the organism. Several studies have indicated that oral proteases bound to the macroglobulin’s hydrolyze immune complexes, proteinaceous debris, damaged proteins, and acute phase plasma proteins in the blood stream'  It is suggested that oral proteases may help hydrolyze and remove extra cellular proteins damaged by free radicals, which are especially susceptible to proteolysis, as mentioned above. http://www.enzymeessentials.com/HTML/proteases.html

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Exercise And Stress

Exercise And Stress

Even though exercise may not be the most exciting word in your vocabulary, it sure is a word with a
lot of benefits.  Participating in daily exercise will not only make you healthier in general, but
it can also diminish the effects of stress on your body as well.

Think about all the times you have heard someone say "the doctor says it's stress related".  Normally
people will laugh it off, concluding that doctors  say that when they don't know the real answers or
diagnosis.  The truth of the matter is that too much stress will play a role in many diseases.

To help increase your immune system and decrease  your stress level as well, try exercise, as movement is the key word here.  Bending, stretching, reaching and walking.  There's really no need to buy any expensive equipment either, as you can implement more movement into your daily routine and reap the benefits.

If you like aerobic exercise, you should grab a partner and have a blast with one of the basic
aerobic videos.  Or, you can simply go out for a  walk and enjoy spending time together.  As you
may have heard, walking really is the best overall exercise you can do for your health.  As long as
you have a pair of walking shoes, you'll be fine.

As you go through your daily activities, make it a point to walk a little farther, bend down and
pick something up without using a pick up stick or moving the item towards you with your foot. 
While you are sitting, you should also do some simple and quick stretches for your neck and
shoulders. If you enjoy sitting around watching television, you should consider buying a jogging board.  These padded boards will make running, jumping, or walking in place less stressful on your knees and joints.  They are easy to store as well and also very portable. In many people's opinions, jogging boards are the best pieces of equipment you can buy.  They
are also far cheaper than bulky treadmills and stationary bikes.

There are several different exercises that you can do to help you eliminate the stress in  your life.  Walking is by far the best, as youcan easily lose yourself and your troubles by walking.  Even if it is just around the block, walking can do wonders for your health as well as stress.

If you have a lot of stress in your life, you may want to consider a gym.  Working out then sitting in the sauna is also a good way to relieve tension.  If your gym has a pool, you may find swimming to be very beneficial as well, as it helps you to relax.

Don't be fooled by Misleading Label Claims!!

The big food manufacturers are at it again.

However, now they are becoming smarter and trickier at undermining your weight loss results.

There are things that as a consumer you can do to protect your family and yourself.

Let me explain…

The Labels

Food manufacturers have come up with clever ways to trick you into buying healthier foods.

From low-fat, trans-fat free, and other misleading labels, you may be getting more than you bargained for on your weekly trip to the grocery stores.

However, here are five of the Top Misleading Labels:

1. Light this is a label that many companies use to their advantage.

Generally speaking, when you think of "light," you may think that it has less calories and fat.

However, some companies use the term "light" in reference to the flavour of the product, which means there are the same amount of calories in a “light” brand as you would find in the regular product.

In order for a brand to be considered “light” in terms of fat, the product needs to contain 50%, or less, fat and calories compared to the original brand.

This is one of the reasons why reading the food label is extremely important.

If you are looking for a lighter version of the original, you may not be getting it.  You may just be getting a less flavourful product, with a large portion of fat and calories.

2. Organic

Just because a product says organic on it, does not mean that it is healthier for you.

Organic is a term that is used when 95% or more of the ingredients were grown without pesticides or synthetic forms of fertilizer.

However, remember that the term organic only refers to the above statement, which does not refer to calories, fat, and sugar.

In fact, there are many products labelled "organic" that contain high amounts of fat, sugar, and calories, which could make them an unhealthy food option.

3. Two percent milk

Normally, you would look at 2% milk and think - HEALTHY.

2% milk does contain less fat, but when find out the amount of fat in whole milk you may be surprised.

The fat content in whole milk falls between 3.25% and 4% fat

In comparison, 2% milk contains just that - 2% fat.

Yes it may be lower in fat, but the best options to choose would be 1% or skim milk, due to their respective fat content.

4.  Gluten Free

Gluten, which is a protein found in foods that are processed from wheat or other related grain products, has gained popularity over the years.

Considered one of the biggest buzz words in the nutrition industry, the demand for gluten-free products is increasing, with more and more products entering into the market.

Gluten-free products are great for people who suffer from gluten intolerance or celiac disease, but may not be so much for people without these sensitivities.

Why?

Gluten-free products are free of gluten, which could mean there is less fiber available for your health.

Also, some gluten-free products (not all), contain high amounts of fats, which could lead to weight gain, altered cholesterol levels, and other health issues.

5. Serving size this could be the trickiest labelling of them all.

In order to monitor the fat, calories, sugars, and other nutrients, you need to put a serving size on the label.

This means that for each serving size you have, you get the listed amount of calories, fats, protein, carbohydrates, and sugars.

However, some food companies make the serving size so small, that it could be almost impossible to get the nutrition posted on the label.

For instance, if you look at the label for ice cream, you would see that the serving size could be half a cup to a cup for the serving.

Most people do not limit themselves to half a cup serving of ice cream, so in order to accurately judge your calorie intake, you may need to double, or triple the calories for your appropriate serving.

Don’t Be Fooled - Anymore! As a smart consumer, you have the power to determine which products and foods you bring into the house.

By reading the labels and understanding what is in front of you, you will improve your weight loss results.

Plus, you will be bringing in healthier food options for you and your family to enjoy.

The What's Whys And How’s Of Weight Loss

The What's Whys And How’s Of Weight Loss

Think about it, have you ever seen a fat vegetarian? Probably not. In fact, for most of us, vegetarian is almost synonymous with lean and healthy, isn’t it? And when you start any diet, what’s the first thing the experts tell you? Generally it’s to increase the amounts of vegetables you’re eating and to eat limited amounts of meat, especially high-fat red meat and pork.

And what happens when you resume your old eating habits? Generally the weight will come right back on. Even the greatest will-power can’t overcome the unhealthy effects of eating high-fat meat.

When you eat a diet that’s higher in dietary fiber, that’s primarily if not totally vegetarian, you’re naturally healthier. You’re feeding your body and getting it the nutrition it needs to run efficiently. You have more energy and stamina; you wake up more easily and more refreshed. It’s easier to exercise, because you’re not so weighed down by digesting the high fat and excessive protein that comes from eating a carnivorous diet.

 

That's why I recommend Skinny Fiber.  It's proprietary formula blended with all natural ingredients like herbs, antioxidants and enzymes will help support your weight management.

 

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Many diets fail because we think of them as depriving ourselves of food we love. The trick is to change that thinking. There are so many compelling reasons to eliminate meat from our diet, so why not forget about losing weight? Focus instead on eating healthier, or eating in a way that’s in balance with the earth, and that doesn’t need to subsist on the suffering of animals. You’ll probably find you’ll start to lose weight without even thinking about it!

And when you do lose weight, so many other health risks can fall by the wayside as well. You’ll find your blood pressure falls into a healthier range and your risk for Type II diabetes can decrease. You’ll look better and feel better and probably never go back to your old ways of eating!

 

 

Staying Fit and Healthy Aging

Staying Fit and Healthy Aging

The aging process starts from the day we are born. A person may not realize it but we need to work on staying fit and healthy everyday. In the end, you’ll feel and look younger all during the aging progression.

There are many things you can do to stay healthy and feel good. Watch your diet and continue activities throughout the course of your life. Your diet has a lot to do with aging and health. Your diet contains vitamins, minerals and other nutrients you need to stay healthy.

If your over weight try getting yourself into an exercise program. Walking is a great program to get involved. Start out walking gradually and work your way up to 12 to 15 miles by walking two or 3 times a week. Walking brings up the heart rate making it do its work. You can loosen the tight and stiffness in your legs and besides loosing weight with diet it will help to tone your muscles.

Combined weight lifting with your walk agenda but don’t over work, yourself because it will make your muscles sore. Along with your new walking and weightlifting program trim down your diet and take supplements to make up for the vitamins you are cutting out. Exercising will burn up some of your vitamins too so make sure you take enough but not too much of the supplements. If you are not sure about the amount to take, consult you physician.

As you build new activities, you will be meeting people and that always gives you something new to talk about to help keep the depression away. You will need encouragement and support throughout your goal to stay healthy. Seek support from family, friends, or people with the same goals.

As we grow older high cholesterol becomes a health issue with most of us. Your new walking program is a good start to lowering your levels.  2 miles a day, 3 times a week will help you to lower your cholesterol by helping you lose the excess weight you’ve put on in the last couple of years. If walking doesn’t seem to be helping to level out your cholesterol, try eating seven nuts. The combination of both will sometimes bring it to a balance. Be sure your doctor knows what your doing as these things continue. Grease is good in nuts and olive oil to help lower the blood pressure and blood sugar as well. Try changing your diet and eat more whole grain foods while you cut back on the meat you love so much. Instead of using, spreadable fats use olive oil and canola margarine. As a snack…sneak in those nuts:

Has your blood pressure gone up in your older years? Try adding three servings of low-fat dairy products to you diet. Calcium, magnesium and potassium are good to help lower that blood pressure.
Cancer is always a threat to us young or old so we need to start early on trying to help prevent it. Vitamin D is a good vitamin to take along with getting 10-15 minutes a week of sun with no sunscreen on. Watching your diet and taking vitamins, helps reduce the risks of getting colon, breast, or ovarian cancer. 

Ovarian cancer for women is very common, yet women have the power to lower their risks. Green and black tea 2 times a day or even eating an apple or grapefruit will help.  Anything that is high in antioxidants is good. 

Mixing your foods to cover everything daily is a good idea so you don’t get bored eating the same things all the time. Mixing up what you eat in a recipe or on your plate the nuts, maybe some black-eyed peas, whole grain wheat bread or cereal and add a little peanut butter on that bread.
Changing your foods that you eat may not stop you from getting cancer but it is known to lower the risk and help prevent it. Remember your not a doctor so be sure to have regular check ups.

Your Body And Antioxidant Foods

Your Body And Antioxidant Foods

Even though a lot of people don’t actually realize it, a lot of antioxidant foods that we consume are from vegetables.  Vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, and peppers are all excellent choices with some great benefits for your body.  When consuming vegetables, you should always go for those that are rich in colour, as they are high in what is known as phytonutrients.

Phytonutrients are nutrients found in the skins of several fruits and vegetables, which give the food colour as well as flavour and scent.  Phytonutrients are quite simply the best types of antioxidant foods that you can find anywhere.  If you are looking for a supplement value, the coq10 offers you a high level of antioxidant value.

Although fruits and vegetables are the best sources for antioxidants, the problem with them is that they are produced by the use of chemical herbicides, pesticides, and different types of fertilizers.  Over the years, studies have shown that fruits and vegetables which are organically grown are high in antioxidants, and boast a much higher concentration than those that have been produced commercially.

In the busy world of today, it can be very tough to eat like we should, nor can we eat organic fruits and vegetables all the time.  If you can’t or don’t have access to organic fruits or other sources of antioxidant foods, you should look into nutritional supplements that offer you the phytonutrients you need in your diet.

Supplements that contain phytonutrients do have advantages when compared to certain fruits, such as carrots - which can elevate your blood sugar level to a very high level.  Phytonutrients found in supplements are the extract of pigments where nutrients are concentrated, meaning that they draw the best from antioxidant foods, leaving the calories and sugar behind.

Don’t get the wrong idea here, fruits and vegetables are indeed good for you.  They are high in antioxidants, although those that are produced commercially generally come with chemicals and such that aren’t so good for you.  Canned fruits and vegetables come with high levels of sugars and calories, which antioxidant supplements don’t have.  The supplements offer you the levels you need, without any chemicals, sugars, or calories.  This way, you don’t have to worry about consuming anything that isn’t good for you.

No matter how you look at it, healthy eating for your body starts and end with foods that contain antioxidants.  There are several types of foods that contain antioxidants, although fruits and vegetables contain the most amounts.  Steak and meat are also great sources of antioxidants, along with other great benefits, such as protein.  Anytime you can’t get foods that contain antioxidants - you can count on supplements to deliver the amount you need to stay healthy.

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10 Reason How Soda is killing us!

Soda is killing us!

But here’s some information that may keep you away from opening the can: 

1. Extra pounds 
Soda is a significant contributor to obesity. Drinking a single can a day of sugary drinks translates to more than a pound of weight gain every month. And diet soda is just as likely to cause weight gain as regular, or even more -- it may sound counterintuitive, but people who drink diet soft drinks actually don’t lose weight. Artificial sweeteners induce a whole set of physiologic and hormonal responses that actually make you gain weight. 

2. Liver damage 
Soda damages your liver. Consumption of too many soft drinks puts you under increased risk for liver cirrhosis similar to the increased risk faced by chronic alcoholics. 

3. Tooth decay 
Soda dissolves tooth enamel. Soft drinks are responsible for doubling or tripling the incidence of tooth decay. Soda's acidity is even worse for teeth than the solid sugar found in candy. 

4. Kidney stones and chronic kidney disease 
Colas of all kinds are well known for their high phosphoric acid content, a substance that changes the urine in a way that promotes kidney stone formation. Drinking one quart (less than three 12ounce cans) of soda per week may increase your risk of developing kidney stones by 15 percent. 

5. Diabetes 
Anything that promotes weight gain increases the risk of diabetes. Drinking soda also stresses your body's ability to process sugar. Some scientists now suspect that this may explain why the number of Americans with type 2 diabetes has tripled from 6.6 million in 1980 to 20.8 million today. 

6. Heartburn & acid reflux 
Heavy consumption of soda is a strong predictor of heartburn. Many carbonated beverages are very acidic. They also deliver a lot of air in the form of carbon dioxide, which can cause distension of your stomach. And that distension appears to be associated with more reflux. 

7. Soft drinks = Soft Bones = Osteoporosis 
Soft drinks containing phosphoric acid are definitely linked to osteoporosis (a weakening of your skeletal structure) because they lead to lower calcium levels and higher phosphate levels in your blood. When phosphate levels are high and calcium levels are low, calcium is pulled out of your bones.  
   
8. Hypertension (high blood pressure) 
Experts have reasons to believe that overconsumption of soda leads to an increase in blood pressure. It doesn't matter if the soda is regular or diet. 

9. Heart disease 
Heavy soda drinkers are more likely to develop risk factors for heart disease. Research shows that drinking more than one soft drink a day is associated with an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome -- a group of symptoms such as central obesity, elevated blood pressure, elevated fasting blood sugar, elevated fasting triglycerides, and low levels of HDL or "good" cholesterol. Having three or more of the symptoms increases your risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

10. Impaired digestion (gastrointestinal distress) 
Gastrointestinal distress includes increased stomach acid levels requiring acid inhibitors, and moderate to severe gastric inflammation with possible stomach lining erosion. Drinking sodas, especially on an empty stomach, can upset the fragile acid-alkaline balance of your stomach and other gastric lining, creating a continuous acid environment. This prolonged acid environment can lead to inflammation of your stomach and duodenal lining.

Health Tips

Health Tips 

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to make major life changes to improve your health. Small things, taking just a few minutes each day, can make a big difference. In this section, you will find several suggestions for small changes you can make that have a big impact on your health. 

You don't need start doing all these things at once. You want to make these small changes into habits that you don't need to think about. Start with the one that will be easiest for you to add to your day. Once that change has become a routine you don't need to think about, try adding another. This way you aren't trying to remember several new things at the same time. Remember, this is about making small changes. And even you only follow one of these health tips, you'll still be making yourself healthier. 

Drink water: This surprisingly obvious health tip has popped up frequently in recent years, and for good reason. Many people in the United States are living in a state of constant dehydration. One study found over 50% of women were chronically dehydrated. Unfortunately, as often as this advice has been given, not enough people are following it. 

How can you tell if you are drinking enough water? Don't waste your time counting how many cups of water you drink each day. None of the medical authorities can agree on how much water any given person needs. This is because we are all different, and are bodies all need different amounts of water. The trick to telling if you are dehydrated is to stop worrying about the numbers, and start paying attention to how you feel. 

If you frequently feel like your mouth is dry, if your skin tends to be dry and itchy, and if your lips chap easily, you are probably dehydrated. Another clue is in how you drink. If you pick up a glass of water and can comfortably take a sip and put it back down, you are not dehydrated. If you need to take several large swallows before you put a glass down, you probably are. 

Make sure you drink water, not sugar drinks, tea or coffee, several times a day. Many non-water beverages (like tea and alcohol) can actually make you dehydrated. 
Get Some Sun: Sunlight is crucial for both our mental and physical health. Not getting enough sunlight can lead to depression. It weakens the immune system and can even increase your chances of osteoporosis. It's important to get a little bit of sun each day.  

Now, a little bit of sun doesn't mean setting out a lawn chair and baking for several hours. It means sitting one your front porch while you drink a cup of coffee in the morning or sitting on a bench chatting with a friend for 10 minutes on your break. 10-15 minutes of sunlight and fresh air each day can make a huge difference in your health. 

Try to get your sun in the morning or late afternoon. Remember the old saying about 'too much of a good thing' and don't put yourself at risk of skin cancer by over sunning or going out to often in the heat of the day. The gentle sunlight the hits early and late in the day will give you the health benefits you want without the risks. 

Change Your Position: Most of us spend a great deal of the day doing the same thing over and over again. We sit at desks, we stand in one spot or we walk around, depending on what our job is. Whatever it is your job has you doing, take the time every hour to chance your position or your pace. Sit down, stand up, bend over, jog, and run in place, reach up high, something! 

Doing the same thing all the time creates stress on the body, interferes with circulation and generally just isn't good for you. Not everything is equally bad – standing all day is better than sitting, because sitting interferes with blood flow. Walking it better than standing because it keeps the muscles moving and helps blood flow. But a change is still good no matter what it is you are doing.

You don't need to take a lot of time or make a big change. Taking 5 seconds to reach for the ceiling, than bend over and reach for your toes, can be enough. If you are sitting and can't stand up, stretch your legs out and try to touch your toes or place your hands on top of your head and twist your body from side to side. Doing something small once an hour is enough to start making a difference in your health.  

**healthpoise.com

Creamy Watermelon Smoothie Recipe

Creamy Watermelon Smoothie 

Feel free to add a handful of raspberries, blueberries or a few sprigs of mint, if you like.
 
1 small watermelon
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 cup strawberries (optional) 

Cut the watermelon in half and scoop out the innards into a blender.

Add the yogurt and berries (if using) and pulse until well blended and smooth. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

Effects of Being Overweight

Effects of Being Overweight

Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher. Being overweight and more so obese can put you at an increased risk for up to thirty medical conditions, some deadly.

Research has shown that as weight increases to reach the levels referred to as "overweight" and "obesity", the risks for the following conditions also increases:

** Coronary heart disease
** Cardiovascular disease
** Type 2 diabetes
** Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
** Hypertension (high blood pressure)
** Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
** Stroke
** Liver and Gallbladder disease
** Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
** Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
** Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)
** an impaired immune system
** respiratory problems
** difficulty healing from wounds
** reproductive disorders that cause infertility,
** back pain
** pancreatitis
** incontinence and many more.

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Spinach-and-Ricotta-Stuffed Shells Low-Calorie Recipe

Spinach-and-Ricotta-Stuffed Shells Low-Calorie Recipe 

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 45 mins Makes: 4 servings View Nutrition Facts

INGREDIENTS18 jumbo pasta shells (about 6 ounces)1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 medium onion, finely chopped4 ounces fresh chorizo, crumbled1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes3/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt plus additional for seasoning1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus additional for seasoningOlive oil cooking spray2 cups (about 2 ounces) baby spinach, finely chopped1 cup low-fat ricotta1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella1 egg white, lightly beaten

DIRECTIONS1. Cook shells according to package directions; rinse under cold water, drain and pat dry.2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and chorizo and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain all but 1 1/2 teaspoons drippings and return pan to stove. Add tomatoes and sugar and season with salt and pepper to taste; simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Set aside.3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and coat a 9-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.4. Combine spinach, cheeses, egg white and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spoon half the tomato sauce into prepared dish. Stuff each shell with 1 heaping tablespoon filling and arrange stuffed shells in baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over shells and cover with aluminum foil. Bake until pasta is cooked through and sauce begins to bubble, about 30 minutes. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts per serving:
Servings Per Recipe 4 Amount Per Serving: 
Calories449
Protein(gm)24Carbohydrate(gm)46
Fat, total(gm)18
Saturated fat(gm)7
Dietary Fiber, total(gm)4

Tasty Greek Omelette Recipe

Greek omelette

This simple Greek Omelet is just perfect for a light healthy supper or quick breakfast. Spinach is both filling and great for nutrition. Frozen leaf spinach makes it ultra-quick. You can use low-fat feta so this is a calories friendly meal and can also use egg whites so this is a super healthy dish.

 

Total time: 20 minutes

 

(Make 2 serves)

 

Amount Per Serving: 267 Calories, 19 g. Protein, 4 g. Carbohydrates, 2 g. Dietary Fiber, 19 g. Fat, 7 g. Saturated Fat, 387 mg cholesterol, 434 mg sodium, 292 mg potassium.Exchanges: 1/2 vegetable, 3 medium-fat protein, 1 fat

 

Ingredients

◾1/4 cup of cooked spinach

◾4 large eggs

◾1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese, (about 2 oz.)

◾2 scallions, thinly sliced

◾2 Tbsp. of chopped fresh dill

◾Freshly ground pepper, to taste

◾2 tsp. of extra-virgin olive oil

 

Preparation:

◾Squeeze spinach to remove any excess water. Using fork, blend eggs in medium-size bowl. Add feta, scallions, dill, pepper and spinach, mix gently with rubber spatula.

◾Set a rack about 4 inches from heat source, preheat broiler.

◾Heat oil in 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture and tilt to distribute evenly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until bottom is light golden, lifting edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath, about 3 – 4 min.

◾Place pan under broiler and cook until top is set, 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 min. Slide omelet onto platter and cut into wedges.

 

Source : EatingWell

A list of fruits’ sugar content from low to high.

Fruits Lowest in Sugar

◾Small Amounts of Lemon or Lime
◾Rhubarb
◾Raspberries
◾Blackberries
◾Cranberries 

Fruits Low to Medium in Sugar

◾Strawberries
◾Casaba Melon
◾Papaya
◾Watermelon
◾Peaches
◾Nectarines
◾Blueberries
◾Cantaloupes
◾Honeydew Melons
◾Apples ◾Guavas – Pineapple Guavas (Feijoa) and Strawberry Guavas
◾Apricots
◾Grapefruit       

Fruits Fairly High in Sugar
◾Plums
◾Oranges
◾Kiwifruit
◾Pears
◾Pineapple 

Fruits Very High in Sugar

◾Tangerines
◾Cherries
◾Grapes
◾Pomegranates
◾Mangoes
◾Figs
◾Bananas

◾Dried Fruit, such as
◾Dates
◾Raisins
◾Dried Apricots
◾Prunes