Top 6 Superfoods

November 8, 2009
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Superfood is a term sometimes used to describe food with high phytonutrient content that may confer health benefits as a result. Listed below are the top 6 of the Super Foods in town. Meet and eat them.

1.  Avocado. The Avocado is rich in vitamin C, aids in the digestion and may also improve the skin.

2. Garlic. An excellent superfood which helps to thin the blood, which in turn can prevent blood clots, heart attacks and strokes.

3. Broccoli. Known to be one of the most nutritious green vegetables, it contains many vitamins and is especially high in both vitamin C and vitamin E, broccoli is also packed with antidioxidants.

4. Tomatoes. Contain many powerful antidioxidants, the…

7 Tips To Make Your Coffee Healthier

November 8, 2009
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For most on-the-go people, coffee has become their staple breakfast since it can be brought anywhere and it packs them with caffeine which is responsible for their morning ‘rush’ feeling. Aside from the fact that it packs them caffeine, it also packs them with unnecessary fats and calories. Read on to see what you can do to lower the calories and make your coffee a healthier option.

* Avoid whipped cream. Although this may seem obvious, many of us think of having a specialty coffee as a special occasion, or we are in the habit of having it, so we add whipped cream. By doing so, you are adding 110-140 extra…

Healthy Body Weight 101

November 8, 2009
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There is no doubt that being overweight predisposes you in a number of diseases, especially heart diseases and cancer. This fact has been proved over and over by studies conducted. This article is focused on the significance of a healthy weight to overall well-being.

The healthiness of your weight can be measured using the Body Mass Index (BMI). Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to estimate healthy weight of average people. A BMI of 20 to 24 is desirable for most adults. A person with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight, and a person with a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese.

A Healthy body weight is…

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5 of the Most Common Aerobic Exercises

November 8, 2009
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Aerobics, programs of physical exercises that help people improve their level of fitness by temporarily raising their heart rate and breathing rate. The term aerobics—the original name for the activity—is now somewhat outdated, and most enthusiasts use the name group fitness or group exercise.

The health benefits of aerobic exercise are numerous. People who regularly attend classes can improve their cardiovascular health, reduce their body fat, increase their flexibility, and strengthen their muscles. Other benefits include increased energy levels throughout the day, decreased blood pressure and cholesterol levels, a strengthening of bones, improved posture, and a lower level of stress.

Below are 5 of the most common forms of aerobic exercises that…

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Keep the Fats Burning in 5 Easy Tips

November 8, 2009
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Burning the fat in your body does not happen overnight. It would take a long time to burn the fats stored in our bodies and it would need a few contributions on our part – for many, it would need a ton of sacrifice. Below are 5 tips that even beginners may do persistently and religiously to get rid of those unwanted podginess.

No liquid calories.

Get rid of all the juices, the sodas, and the sports drinks. Liquid sugar is the last thing you need when you are trying to lose fat. You must also limit your alcohol intake.

No fast foods.

Do not eat at fast food restaurants. Fast food chains are…

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Choose a Good Cooking Oil

November 7, 2009
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Cooking oil is purified fat of plant origin, which is liquid at room temperature.

Some of the many different kinds of edible vegetable oils include: olive oil, palm oil, soybean oil, canola oil, pumpkin seed oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, peanut oil, grape seed oil, sesame oil, argan oil and rice bran oil. Many other kinds of vegetable oils are also used for cooking.

With these choices, which one is the best? Of course, all manufacturers would say that their product is the best but how do you know which is telling the truth?

Let’s look at the essentials of most cooking oil — Fats.

The Bad Fats

1. Saturated fats raise total…

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Seafood Myths Exposed

November 7, 2009
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Seafood is any sea animal or plant that is served as food and eaten by humans. Seafood includes seawater animals, such as fish and shellfish. It is consumed all over the world; it provides the world’s prime source of high-quality protein: 14–16% of the animal protein consumed world-wide; over one billion people rely on seafood as their primary source of animal protein.

However, there are legends and sagas that are hindering our consumption of these healthy foods. Below are the top seafood myths exposed by dietitians.

1. Avoid seafood to lower blood cholesterol

Seafood in general contains a high level of cholesterol; however it is low in saturated fats. Cholesterol found in seafood…

Healthy and Inexpensive Grocery Tips

November 7, 2009
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A lot of people would go to the grocery thinking that filling their cart with healthy foods would mean a budget that’s ceiling-high, so they would end up buying the less nutritious and cheaper items in the aisles. But health should not be compromised even if the budget is low; there are ways on how to cut your expenses without cutting the nutrition you will get from the items in your basket.

All you need is to make wiser choices, plan ahead of what to and what not to buy, and of course, stir clear of junk foods. Below are practical grocery tips on buying meat and buying other produce.

For Meats:

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5 Items Your Pantry Must Contain

November 7, 2009
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Keeping items in your pantry is a good idea, especially if you are the type of person who does not have all the time to cook and prepare a healthy dinner for you and your family. Make sure that even if you enjoy all the easy-to-prepare, pre-packed foods, you choose the healthy alternatives.

We would suggest that you stock up on some of these easy-to-prepare but healthy pantry items:

1. Canned Tomatoes. Research shows that lycopene, a potent prostate-health-friendly antioxidant, is better absorbed by the body when tomatoes are processed. That’s because lycopene is bound to the tomato’s cell structure, so food processing facilitates the release of lycopene.
2. Trans-fat-free Microwave Popcorn. A standard three-cup…

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What’s in Your Favorite Condiments?

November 7, 2009
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Condiments technically mean any food seasoning used at the table. It may range from a simple salt, pepper, mustard, relish, to complicated mixtures or emulsions. Condiments may also refer to a similar substance added in small amounts to food, usually at the table, to improve or adjust its flavor. To wrap things up, condiments add the finishing touches to our meals.

What we do not know, that aside from the flavor it adds to our dishes, it also adds a lot of salt or fat or both which is unhealthy.

Below are the common condiments that we normally and frequently add to our foods:

Mayonnaise (One Tbsp contains: 100 calories and 85 mg sodium)

Regular…

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