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…

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…

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…

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…

Fruity and Tangy Fish Recipe

March 3, 2010
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Fish is naturally good for our body because it contains omega-3 fatty acids that help prevent heart diseases.  Try out this halibut recipe so you can enjoy the benefits of eating fish.  Partner this recipe with a banana-orange relish to give it a fruity and tangy taste.

Ingredients:

1 pound halibut, Pacific cod or other white-fleshed fish, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For the relish: 2 ripe bananas (diced), 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest, 2 oranges (peeled, segmented and chopped), 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Procedure:

1.  Preheat the oven to 450°F.  Lightly coat a baking sheet with…

Protein Rich Foods

March 2, 2010
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Everyone should have a diet rich in protein.  Protein is essential for muscle growth, muscle development and preserves healthy muscle mass.  Protein aids in the cell structure, growth hormone production, tissue repair and enzyme production.  Protein is excellent for people who want to have stronger and larger muscles but drinking protein shakes will not be enough to build stronger muscles.

Here is a list of protein rich foods that you need to consume if you want to build stronger and larger muscles.  Try including some of these delicious high protein foods in your diet to help grow and maintain a healthy muscle mass for your body.

1. Turkey, Roasted chicken breast
2. Almonds,…

What Is Trail Running?

March 2, 2010
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Trail running is a fun and adventurous way to stay healthy and fit.  It is a great way to work out because it is peaceful and running over hills are great for the lower body and is easier on the joints.  Trail running is usually done over difficult terrain, hiking trails or single track trails while some run on fire roads.  The distinctive characteristic of the trails in trail running is that they are typically unreachable by roads apart from at the trailheads.

The trails usually pass through various terrains like deserts, hills, forests, narrow passages, or mountains.  . A lot of runners and other people are beginning to include trail…

Thick And Creamy Baked Beans With Honey And Dill

March 2, 2010
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This baked bean recipe is healthy, light and full of nutrients.  Make this dish by using either regular white beans or large lima beans to create a creamy dish for a pleasurable eating experience.

Ingredients:

1 pound dried large lima beans or white beans (soak white beans for six hours or overnight in 2 quarts of water, limas require no soaking), 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 finely chopped large red onion, 1 can chopped tomatoes, 1 bay leaf, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar, Salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill

Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 375…

Why You Should Go Organic

March 2, 2010
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Going organic has a lot of benefits.  Organic foods are produced without the use of artificial fertilizers, synthetic pesticides, bioengineering and radiation.  Organic crops are also produced with eco-friendly processes that utilize renewable resources to protect the environment.

Although organic foods are a lot more expensive than regular ones, you can benefit from it because you can cut down on MSG, artificial food coloring, BHT, aspartame, and other chemical preservatives.

You can get hold of organic crops at larger supermarket, specialty grocers or farmers markets.  If you are lucky, you can find stores that price their organic foods very competitively with their conventional foods or offer discounts on organic items on a…

The Benefits Of Chili Peppers

March 2, 2010
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A recent Australian study found out that chili peppers and chili spices like cayenne can burn more calories, control the blood sugar and insulin levels and slightly increase the metabolism.

The active ingredient in chili peppers called capsaicin can slightly increase the metabolic rate of the body and burn more calories from a meal.  The study also showed that chili peppers can help stabilize the blood sugar and lower the levels of insulin in the body by studying 2 groups of people and giving them meals without chili and the other group with chili.  Results showed that chili peppers have a significant effect on the group who ate meals with chili…