A Heart Healthy Diet

April 5, 2010
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The Population Health Research Institute came up with a list of heart healthy foods to serve as a guide for people to eat better.  The list was a result of studies about good and bad food published in the past.  When a certain food or diet showed a strong link with better heart health and appeared in multiple studies, that food or diet was put at the top of the “good” list, while foods linked to an increased risk of heart disease was place on the “bad” list.

The good list contains vegetable, nuts, legumes, fruits, whole grains, cheese, yogurt and fish that were all previously studied and shows strong evidence…

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Why Choose Organic Crops

March 5, 2010
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There are a lot of reasons why organic crops are better than conventional ones.  Organic crops have less pesticide and more nutrients.  Pesticides can be absorbed by fruits and vegetables and may leave small amounts of trace residues.  If you don’t feel so strongly about pesticide residues, you can still choose to eat conventionally grown crops.

In terms of nutrients, organic crops contain more levels of nutrients like Vitamin C, zinc and iron than its conventional counterparts.  Organically grown berries and corn contains 58% more polyphenols—antioxidants that can help prevent the risk of cardiovascular diseases—and up to 52% more levels of Vitamin C.

Organic techniques may yield superior produce compared to conventional…

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Tips For Cooking Healthier Meals

March 4, 2010
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Choosing the right ingredients when cooking your meals can make a huge impact on your health.  Follow these cooking tips to make your meals not only delicious but healthy as well.

1. Use healthy fats like olive oil instead of butter.  But remember to use them in moderation because all fats are loaded with calories.

2. Choose unrefined grains like brown rice and bulgur.  These whole grains still have their bran intact that means it has more fiber, Vitamin B, magnesium, zinc and other nutrients compared to refined grains.

3. Eat more fruits and vegetables.  Try eating 5 to 13 servings of fruit and veggies a day.

4. Eat small amounts of lean meat,…

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Vitamin C Rich Fruits and Veggies

March 4, 2010
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Our bodies need Vitamin C.  We need to consume foods that are rich in Vitamin C for proper maintenance and development of cartilage, blood vessels and scar tissue.  Vitamin C is also needed by our body to create dopamine, ATP, Tyrosine and peptide hormone.  It also reduces oxidative stress in the body and reduces the risk of cancer.

Here is a list of foods that are high in Vitamin C:

* Bell Peppers- yellow bell peppers contain the greatest amount of Vitamin C while Green bell peppers contain the least Vitamin C

* Broccoli- this vegetable provides more than 93 mg of Vitamin C per serving

* Blackcurrants- contain more than 180 mg per serving of Vitamin…

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Yummy Tuna Salad Recipe

March 4, 2010
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This fresh tuna salad recipe is best for health-conscious eaters.  It uses chunk light tuna that is safer to eat compared to canned white tuna that can be high in mercury.  Instead of making the same mayonnaise-laden tuna, this light salad combines lemon juice and oil for a healthier dressing.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, freshly ground pepper, 8 cups chopped hearts of romaine, 2 diced medium tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives, 2 6-ounce cans chunk light tuna

Procedure:

1. To make the dressing, combine lemon juice, oil, garlic salt and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Combine the romaine, tomatoes, tuna and…

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Not So Healthy Foods

March 3, 2010
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Many foods claim to be healthy because they contain fruits, vegetables and other healthy stuff that we believe are healthy.  Don’t be fooled by these products, here is a list of items that can add to your calorie intake if you don’t carefully read the label.

1. Energy bars contain protein and fiber that will help you feel full, but it is also loaded with calories because of other ingredients.
2. Granola is high in fat, sugar and calories.
3. Salads are normally healthy because of the vegetables.  Some salads are not healthy because they contain dressings that are high in calories or topped with nuts like pecans or cheeses.  The next time…

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Lack Of Sleep Can Cause Weight Gain

March 3, 2010
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Certain studies have found a connection between the amount of sleep a person takes and the risk of gaining weight.  It is recommended that a person sleeps for seven hours or more to avoid the risk of becoming obese.  People who sleep for four hours or less are 70% more likely to be obese, 5 hours have a 50% greater risk, and those who sleep for 6 hours have a 20% greater risk.

Although the body burns fewer calories when resting, chronic sleep deprivation affects how the brain is wired for appetite.  A person who lacks sleep will have lower levels of leptin, a protein that suppresses appetite and affects the…

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Crunchy Asian Salad

March 3, 2010
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If you want a healthy and tasty main dish, try making this Asian Chicken Salad.  This refreshing salad is made of crunchy vegetables and chicken breasts tossed in a tangy dressing.

Ingredients:

Dressing: 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons store-bought chili-garlic sauce, 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon tahini paste, 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
Salad: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 8 cups shredded Napa cabbage, 1 1/2 cups grated carrots, 1 cup sliced radish, 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 3 1/2 cups shredded skinless cooked chicken

Preparation:

1. Prepare dressing by…

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The Benefits Of Riding A Bicycle

March 3, 2010
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Riding a bicycle is not only an efficient way to get around moderate and short distances, it is also a great exercise and it helps decrease the air pollution.  Increasing the amount of physical activity in your life is the best way to maintain a healthy body.  A good way to increase your physical activity is by riding a bicycle.

Riding a bicycle is a great way to improve your cardiovascular health and overall fitness.  It is also beneficial for people who suffer from arthritis in their legs.  You can also help the environment because you don’t contribute pollution to the air when you use a bicycle.  Riding a bicycle can…

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What’s In Your Favorite Fast Food

March 3, 2010
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Most of us love ordering fast food.  It saves us time in preparing and cooking our own food and it taste great.  But a lot of us don’t know what ingredients were used to come up with our fast-food favorites.  Before you gobble your way through another value meal, take time reading this to understand what’s really in your food.

1. A normal nugget would contain chicken and breading.  But the meat in the McNugget contains 7 ingredients like water, wheat starch, dextrose, safflower oil and sodium phosphates and some of these ingredients are made up of more ingredients. The breading is made up of another 20 ingredients.  Wendy’s Chicken Nuggets…

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