Posts Tagged ‘diet’

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!

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!

Your Diet

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

I know we’ve heard it all before, but in addition to choosing healthy foods, balance and moderation are the keys to a successful diet. Make sure to control your portions; a great diet to try, that will help you get in the mode and stay there is the MediFast Diet. There have been outstanding results with this diet plan, and it can help give you that boost you need, without totally giving up the foods you like! Limit the fats and sugars you eat, and choose a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and of course lean protein. If you follow the trusty food guide pyramid, there would absolutely be no time for you to be hungry, let alone crave unnecessary foods. Medifast has been proven to work, and it can definitely give you a great framework for a healthy start.

One down…two to go!

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Well, we’ve got one major weight gaining holiday out of the way, and only two more to go! With Thanksgiving out of the way and Christmas and New Year’s around the corner, it’s easy to a pack on a few extra pounds! There are some simple ways to try and avoid that extra bulge this season…so let’s get in the zone! Since most of the festivities will be happening in the afternoon or evening, try to have a very healthy and wholesome breakfast, filled with grains, oats, and fruits. Beauty rest is not just for the movies, you actually need it in order to be more efficient. Exercise, even if it’s for only 15 minutes out of your busy day. It’s perfectly fine to indulge a little in all of the mouth watering desserts; we wouldn’t expect anyone to just eat carrots and apples for the holidays!! However, in order to maintain control of your eating, indulge modestly. We could give all of the helpful hints, but it’s up to you to gain control and move towards a better you!

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Saturday, May 17th, 2008

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