Here we go. Healthy eating is the start of effective weight control. It means finding simple healthy ways to reduce the number of calories you consume each day. It is the small changes you make that make a big difference. Summer is the perfect time to start.
Try these steps to make a start ... Views:2407
Recipe 1.
Watermelon Lemonade
4 large lemons
3 cups filtered water
1- cup sugar or sugar substitute
8 cups seeded and cubed watermelon
Preparation:
Wash and peel lemons using a vegetable peeler to remove strips; juice lemons to get about 1-1 ½ cups
In a medium saucepan, add ... Views:2485
Fruits are vital components of a healthy diet. Yet 60% of Americans hardly eat enough fruits. Many say it is hard to fit them in and hard to do. To meet your daily requirements, it means eating 2 to 3 cups of fruit. This presents a challenge for many. Arming yourself with the knowledge on how to ... Views:2627
Whether you day is gray or sunny add colorful healthy dishes to your menus. Colorful cancer fighting phytochemicals are plentiful throughout the year covering all seasons.
These colorful fruits and vegetables provide varied textures, aromas and taste all for you to experience and add to your ... Views:2430
The Asians and the British love to drink tea especially green tea in their diet.
Researchers found that there is much protection against cancer. Tea drinking is slower to catch on in the United States and other Western countries as the daily beverage of choice.
There are many researchers ... Views:2430
Yes, the Institute of Cancer Research showed findings on the cancer- fighting power of green tea. Drinking Green has properties that can give full protection to your body.
In fact the research shows that the major component in green tea may impede the cancer process more extensively than they ... Views:2281
Caffeine! Assess is there a connection?
Studies have not proven a direct link between caffeine and FBD (fibrocystic breast diseases) yet, however, some doctors recommend that women with this condition should avoid coffee as far as possible. The reason based on the report given by women that ... Views:2318
Healthy Eating for Breast Health
Discover What? How to Eliminate Sugar from your diet and Boost Healthy Breasts
Research shows that cancer has an insatiable appetite for sugar. As the saying goes, you are what you eat is not a myth. The evidence is there that cancer cells thrive on the ... Views:2198
Healthy eating is the first step in taking control of your health. You can do so much to
control how you look and feel through your food choices and physical activity.
The good news is that you do not need special diet foods. The same food that is good for you is good for the whole ... Views:2169
Beans are healthy legumes and play a major role in our diets. Beans contain resistant
fiber RF and resistant starch RS and both are prebiotics. Prebiotics are undigested food ingredients that support the growth and activities of certain bacteria (probiotics) in the colon. These ... Views:1891
Beans are in the legume family and have a new profile. It was a staple in my family while growing up and still is in my own family. Everyone, the rich the poor, young, and the old are interested in good health. People are doing a variety of exercises to become fit. They are also changing ... Views:1870
Learn About These Findings
You are doing your best to live a healthy lifestyle by eating the right foods to get the right nutrients. You make time to exercise, you get enough sleep, find leisure time to relax and you maybe even taking vitamin and mineral supplements to cover all your ... Views:1825
Study shows 1 in 3 shopper is confused about what to eat to be healthy.
Bare in mind that supermarket covers 44,00 square feet and offers 30,000 items that add to more confusion.
You can find healthy choices in the supermarket if you plan ahead to find healthy solutions.
Here are these 5 ... Views:1723
BREADS,
PASTA, RICE AND GRAINS
LOOK FOR
Whole-Grain Pasta, couscous, Oat Bran, quinoa, barley oatmeal grits, Kasha, brown rice oat bran, crack wheat, wild rice
Packaged mixes or prepared grain-based entrees, side dishes – usually have more sodium and fat
Cereal
LOOK ... Views:1971
The heart is one of the most studied organs where research is concerned. It is the number one disease that kills more people every year. Heart disease is often referred to as a “man’s” disease. But reports show that women are not far behind.
In the United States, 41 ... Views:1509
People who eat spinach, collard greens, kale and other dark green, leaf vegetables five or six times a week have about 43 percent lower risk for macular degeneration than those who eat it less than once a month, according to a large study in Massachusetts.
Apparently the carotenoids that ... Views:1667
FRUITS
There are so many statements and questions that are attached to the subject of why you should eat 5 to 9 daily servings of fruits and vegetables. You know what they are. Stop pondering and do what this known ad says, “Just do it.” Start implementing these life-changing ... Views:1743
Here is a recipe that you can experiment with at home. Use a blender or food processor to prepare it or better yet if you have a Vitamix blender this recipe is made for its use.
Ingredients Needed:
1-cup (240 g) nonfat, plain vanilla or strawberry yogurt
1 pound (454 g) frozen ... Views:1664
We often eat berries for dessert or as a part of a general meal but did you know that berries are good cancer busters? They prevent constipation a subject that some people are afraid to talk about. Berries also reduce the risk of infection.
Take for example strawberries; the Romans believed ... Views:1547
Eating a variety of food is the best way to get these important nutrients or through supplementation. Eat the natural, whole foods that are vitamin-rich as specified below.
Vitamin A: Promotes growth, healthy skin and immune function. It helps your eyes to function properly. Liver, salmon, ... Views:1771
Are You Feeling Tired?
Do you feel sluggish getting out of bed instead of bouncing up in the morning feeling excited and energized? What caused this change?
Low energy seems to develop over a long period of time. We lose the ability to distinguish between what is normal and not normal. When ... Views:1535
Gone are the days that you’re used to cooking for an entire family of three or more, preparing meals just for one or two people put reluctance in your style. You don’t have to shortchange yourself. You can follow a healthy diet and serve up delicious meals for yourself and your ... Views:1631
Including the Holidays
The average American gains a pound or more over the holidays (overweight people seem to gain more) and most never looses it. Win the battle and put some strategies in place. Check out my winning Success tips below.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Begin ... Views:1566
Stay Healthy to 100 and Beyond
Is that possible? Yes, there are breakthroughs that show that we can age healthy with healthy habits and options to get us there. In the last century the average life expectancy at birth in the US was 47 years. Today many of us can live twice as long. However, ... Views:1571
Here are some true Super foods packed with the protective substances that may guard your heart, keep cancer at bay, boost your bone strength, protect your sight, improve your mood and may help you lose weight. Include them in your food plans and reap the benefits.
Awesome Avocadoes: ... Views:2422
A WHITE KNIGHT
AGAINST CANCER
HEALING POWER
CAN HELP:
INHIBIT TUMOR GROWTH
BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
It is said that Mark Twain once called cauliflower “a cabbage with a college education.”
Like other members of the cruciferous family, ... Views:1606
This marinade is delicious for chicken as well as your favorite types of fish and shellfish.
Marinade: 2 tablespoons dry white w 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
½ ... Views:1665
Most fish and shellfish are lower in fat than either poultry or meat and are the best source of animal protein. “ Fish is a heart food” came from observations of people who ate or didn’t eat fish. The evidence now shows and is clear that the American Heart Association recommends having fatty ... Views:1554
Reduces the Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease
Prevents Cataracts Keeps older people active
These are powerful statements to make about tomatoes and its contribution to good health. Tomatoes abound as summer approaches and this is a good time to focus and eat them. It is one of the fruits that ... Views:1964
Cranberries contain valuable phytonutrients, or plant nutrients, that have proven beneficial for optimal health and wellness. The key phytonutrients in cranberries are flavonoids, which act as potent antioxidants. This is definitely a fruit that has a lot to offer.
Heart Health
A diet rich ... Views:1583
Ingredients:
1 cup Orange juice
1 cup Sugar
1 bag (12 oz) Cranberries, fresh or frozen*
½ cup Currants or raisins
½ cup Onion, diced
¼ cup Red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon Garlic, fresh or jarred, minced
¾ teaspoon Cumin, ground
½ ... Views:1802
AN ANTIOXIDANT
LIKE NO OTHER
Cranberries contain valuable phytonutrients,
or plant nutrients, that have
proven beneficial for optimal health
and wellness. The key phytonutrients
in cranberries are flavonoids, which
act as potent antioxidants. This is
definitely a fruit ... Views:1722
Cancer as reported is the second leading cause of illness and death in the United States claiming an estimated 550,000 lives each year, translated as more than 1,500 lives lost each day. The sad news, one third of these deaths are diet related.
As with CHD (cardiovascular Heart Disease), ... Views:2441
Ingredients:
1 cup Orange juice
1 cup Sugar
1 bag (12 oz) Cranberries, fresh or frozen*
½ cup Currants or raisins
½ cup Onion, diced
¼ cup Red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon Garlic, fresh or jarred, minced
¾ teaspoon Cumin, ground
½ ... Views:1666
In order to eat smarter and lose weight, each day choose from “100 Ways to cut calories at americaonthemove.org.” Try a new tip each day or find a tip that works best for you.
Make Mindful food choices. Take a step toward making an achievable meal plan to use foods that are whole and can ... Views:2229
According to “Clean up the World” by National Geography, “there are an estimated 55 million office computers in the U.S. and many of them never get switched off, needlessly consuming energy overnight and on weekends. Apparently computers and monitors use more electricity than all other office ... Views:2061
For Breakfast, Choose:
o Fresh fruit and or juice
o Hot cereal such at Oatmeal Or any 100% whole grain
o Cold Cereal 100% whole grain with skim Milk or Soy
o 100% whole grain bread. Specify (dry) (use preserves, jelly or honey
o Whole grain English muffins or bagels instead of croissants ... Views:1734
The holidays are fast approaching, how is your energy level? Yet for some, holidays are a minefield. We find it hard to stay focused, hard to stay motivated, hard to exercise, easy to get too busy, too tempted, or just too down in our thoughts to eat sensibly and stay active. Are you skipping ... Views:1842
Your doctor should check your cholesterol at regular intervals, at least once a year. High levels of cholesterol in the blood can damage your heart, major blood pathways, and the delicate blood vessels of the eyes and kidneys. Use these numbers to stay in check.
Total ... Views:1785
Blood glucose values change often daily and bounce around from day to day. Situations can trigger an unexpected rise. Incidents like illness or infection can boost your blood glucose; even a minor upper respiratory illness or a scraped foot can cause a significant jump in your numbers. Stress is ... Views:1930
Diabetes can be managed effectively and controlled once it has been accurately diagnosed. The goal of diabetes management, according to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, is to prevent short-and long-term complications of diabetes from developing.
Without proper ... Views:1922
Stay Healthy to 100 and Beyond
Is that possible? Yes, there are breakthroughs that show that we can age healthy with healthy habits and options to get us there. In the last century the average life expectancy at birth in the US was 47 years. Today many of us can live twice as long. However, ... Views:2619
Gazpacho
This cold soup is very popular and can be served throughout the year. It can be made a day in advance before you plan to serve it so that the flavors can blend.
Recipe
½ cup peeled and diced cucumbers
¾ cup peeled and diced red and green bell peppers
¾ cup diced ... Views:2053
People with certain at risk diseases like Arthritis an autoimmune disease may be susceptible to bacteria poisoning during festive occasions during the hot summer months. Back yard barbecues and picnics in the park set the stage for foodborne poisoning.
During these hot spells, “bacteria breed ... Views:2129
Walk your way to live well
Walking is a natural process. When you become more active, you not only feel better you are more relaxed and your health improves as well. Just do it, is what I always say when asked about exercise, start walking. Get an activity journal to help you set goals and ... Views:2219
You are what you eat. This is not a myth that cancer has a lot to do with what you eat. Cancer has an insatiable appetite for sugar. It needs a sugary environment to survive.
Dr. Otto Warburg, a 1931 Nobel laureate in medicine first discovered that cancer cells mainly use glucose as a fuel ... Views:3287
There is so much misinformation about the dangers and prevalence of breast cancer highlighted by the media that the prevention of the disease is still buried in myth. Look at what really helps to keep your breast healthy. Dr. Tanya Selli wrote in an article “What’s best for your breasts” that I ... Views:2545
We take vitamins and minerals to safeguard our health. Should we also add some bacteria?
What are probiotics? The term refers to “friendly” bacteria that inhabit our intestines such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Every day, billions of these friendly intestinal bacteria are working ... Views:3708