Friday, May 28, 2010

How to Lose Weight


In order to lose weight try to change your eating habits and do as much physical exercises as possible. Try to avoid all strict diets because they will make you put on more weight. Any diet which supposes a reduced quantity of food will make you use fewer and fewer calories. The moment you will start eating normally you will put on weight faster because the body will be used to consume a little.
Don’t exaggerate in doing physical exercises while you’re on diet. You can choose swimming or walking which will make you remain active all the time. Try to sleep as much as you need. It has been proved that a lack of sleep will lead to a hormonal out of order which can lead to putting on weight.
Be patient and ambitious in accomplishing your dream of losing weight. The begginnig is usually very difficult. Here are some tips in order to stay always in shape:
-eat less, but don’t starve yourself
-don’t skip meals, especially breakfast because otherwise the process of losing weight will be slower
-eat slowly, don’t be in a hurry
-stop eating as soon as you feel satiated
-don’t eat between meals, except for some fruits
-eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, excepting those which contain a lot of starch;
-eat less bread, pastes or potatoes
-don’t mix different types of proteins at the same meal(cheese, milk, eggs, meat) and don’t associate them with potatoes, pastes or bread;
-be careful with greases: roast, butter, eggs, sweets
-you should eat as often as possible grill roast or boiled vegetables
-don’t eat sweets, especially chocolate or whipped cream
-drink as much water as possible, approximately 2 litres/day
-don't drink soda drinks

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Get a Memory Boost From Food


You exercise your body and your mind with regular workouts and challenges like sudoku and crossword puzzles. You learn memory tips and tricks to improve recall, and teach your brain new things all in an effort to boost mental fitness. But what your brain really needs to keep memory strong is some memory food.
Your entire body needs the right nutrients to keep it healthy, and your brain is no exception. Your brain benefits from a variety of nutrients, including fats, proteins, vitamins, and sugars, to help keep it sharp, offer protection against cell damage, and help it function properly. The right foods also can provide the perfect fuel to improve memory.

Omega-3 fatty acids: These fatty acids also help protect your brain from dementia and improve your memory. They’re found in fish , like trout, mackerel, and salmon.

Brightly colored fruits: Give yourself a memory boost with dark berries that help keep blood vessels in the brain clear and protect brain cells from damage. Eat fruits like blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries. Blueberries and similar foods have been shown to actually reverse age-related memory shortfalls in humans and animals. Oranges, cherries, plums, and red grapes are also great memory food.

Leafy and colorful vegetables: Vegetables also protect the brain from damage and deteriorating memory, so eat lots of bright greens in the form of broccoli, spinach, kale, sprouts, bell peppers, and asparagus. Eggplant, corn, and even onions are also good memory food veggies.

Essential vitamins: Vitamin E, C, B12, and folic acid are belong in a brain-healthy diet to improve memory. A diet rich in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as legumes (like beans), can provide you with plenty of vitamins for a good memory boost.

Whole grains: Eat whole-wheat breads, pastas, and brown rice to give your brain energy to improve memory .

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Stay Mentally Healthy


Being mentally healthy is complicated.
You need to adjust any types of environment you are living in.
Take it easy and relaxed about any problems come along your way.
Eat more vitamins and minerals everyday.
Easy-going and relax human being is safe from feeling depressed.
Depression can lead you to gain weight and make the situation worst.

Step 1: Easy-going and have a sense of humor
Step2:Relax and eat healthy foods.
Step3:Be Flexible at all circumstances.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Natural Beauty:Food as Skin Care




How many facial soaps, scrubs, cleansers, wipes, lotions, and masks have you tried so far in your lifetime? While you’ll probably always need a facial cleanser, you might be able to ease up on creams and treatments just by eating certain natural foods:

1. Your skin needs vitamin C to produce collagen, which keeps your skin firm. So try and eat two 1 cup servings of strawberries or citrus a day.

2. If you’re smart about your skin, you should already be applying SPF daily. Get an extra dose of protection by eating foods packed with vitamin E, which protect skin from UV-related free radicals. Eat two tablespoons or 23 almonds daily to get your of vitamin E.

3. For your skin to be as smooth as a baby’s, you need to have enough vitamin A to create new cells. You produce vitamin A by converting the antioxidant beta carotene, which you get through from squash, beets, and leafy greens. Try to have three 1 cup servings of these everyday.

4. If you suffer from dull skin that could use a little pick-me-up, eat proteins that contain zinc and iron: Fortified cereals, lean meats, pork, poultry, and oysters. Zinc helps your body produce new cells and get rid of old ones, while iron fuels red blood cells on their trip to bring oxygen to your skin. Have one serving of one of these proteins a day and you’ll have radiant skin in no time.

5. While most of us are inclined to avoid the word fatty at all costs, we want omega-3 fatty acids to combat inflammation caused by stress and the sun. Try to eat two servings of fish a week, or eat walnuts or two eggs every day. According to a study by the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, people who ate more fish and vegetables over the course of their lifetime had fewer wrinkles in old age compared to those who consumed more meat.

6. Are pimples still a problem for you? Try eating three servings of whole grains daily. Studies have shown that consuming more low-glycemic foods may reduce acne, by keeping your insulin levels steady, while refined carbs and sugar send it soaring suddenly upward, increasing androgens – and possibly causing zits.

7. Water- Drink eight glasses every day to keep your skin hydrated.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Start now....

You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean? In general, a healthy person doesn't smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats healthy and do exercises. The trick in healthy living is to make small changes to your daily diet. By adding fruit and vegetables in your diet daily, extra glasses of water, and adding some exercise can make a big difference in your life.


Adding movement to your life can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, maintain bone mass, improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and enhance self-esteem and SO MUCH MORE OTHER ADVANTAGES.