Archive for January, 2009

Nice Nutrient

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Did you know that no other nutrient plays as many different roles in keeping you alive and healthy, as protein does? It is essential to human life; our skin, bones, muscles, and even our organ tissues all contain protein.  This special nutrient can also help grow and repair muscles, hair, bones, skin, etc. The fact is, protein is a necessity for a great diet. It is easiest to get protein from meat, chicken, turkey, fish and dairy foods. Next to meat, legumes (beans, peas and peanuts) have the most protein.  When you’re cooking your meats, be sure to remember it’s best to boil in a stew rather than fry or marinate with lime juice, vinegar or wine, to make it easier to digest. Remember to set limits to your intake; it’s all about balance!

Tools for Success

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

We’re all about eating right here at DiscountDiet, and we also want you to get fit! This year, you may want to think about some hot products, or tools for success, for your journey towards a better body.

1.      The Nike+ iPod Sports Kit is great for boosting your motivation for cardio. It calculates your distance, time, pace, and the amount of calories you’ve burned.

2.      Using an exercise ball is a must because you can do so many stretches and strength training moves. They’re also very inexpensive.

3.      Resistance bands are awesome for strength training exercises. The GoFit Ultimate Pro Gym offers three different bands, two ankle straps, a door anchor, and a DVD to show you how to use them all.

Say Yes to Carbs

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

It’s very important to know and understand how foods are broken down. Always make sure to eat a variety of food for a healthy diet. Carbohydrates are your body’s main energy source. There are plenty of diets that work in helping you learn how to make the right portions of food. There are two different types of carbs, so please don’t get confused, when people tell you to do away with them, because they are important. Complex carbs are included in legumes, grains and starchy vegetables (potatoes, peas, and corn). While simple carbs (sugars) are mostly found in fruits and milk, and of course sweets (i.e. candy). You really want to get a lot of the complex carbs (especially whole grains and beans) and from the simple side, eat more fruits!