January 3, 2018
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Everybody wants to have a good health, a happier family, and a better life tomorrow. And health is one of the most important things in life. In fact, without proper health no one will be able to achieve anything in life. Many people are into diet these days not because they just want to move with the trend but because they want to lose weight and improve their health. It’s a lifetime goal that can be achieved with the right diet and proper exercise.

So, what are the ways to improve one’s health?

As mentioned above, living a healthy life entails following some basic health rules on what we eat and how we take care of our body. According to a recent report, 80 percent of diseases and illnesses today are as a result of what we eat. Cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other diseases are seriously linked to what goes into the body. That’s why we have to do the needful by eating only healthy foods.

Let’s aim for a better tomorrow by taking healthy foods

Foods that contain too much calories and cholesterol are not friendly to the body. Try as much as possible to avoid fatty foods because they are the major reasons why people cannot lose weight.  Instead, consume whole grains and other food substances with enough fiber nutrients. Also, take a good amount of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. These contribute immensely to the growth of the immune system responsible for fighting germs and diseases in the body.

You should also take a lot of water and cut down on your sugary intake to achieve your weight loss goal. It’s true that a healthy person is a wealthy person because no one can perform effectively if they are not healthy. Remember also that what you will achieve tomorrow and how long you will live will depend on how seriously you take your health. Let’s aim for a better tomorrow with the right health lifestyle, because if you live wisely you’ll live longer and happier.

 


January 3, 2018
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We all crave to live healthy lives. And most times, what we eat can either improve our health or affect it negatively. That’s why you need to know how to gain maximum nutritional benefits from your diet in order to lose bulk.  If you are concerned about getting the most of nutrients from your diet, below are some tips to help you.

Eat fresh foods as much as possible

Foods usually have their best nutrients available when they are freshly picked. Try as much as possible to concentrate on fresh organic foods to maximize nutrients.  One thing about fruit, vegetables and other foods is their nutrients diminish from their harvest. So, the longer a foodstuff stay before it’s been used, the lower the nutrient content. Always try to eat them fresh in order to maximize nutrient gain and lose bulk.

Store the foods in the most ideal way

When storing food items, try not to freeze them too much or keep them too hot in order to preserve the nutrient.  You need to store your foods properly in the refrigerator at the right temperature if you want to make the most of its nutrients.

Learn to eat most heat-sensitive and water soluble nutrients raw

Heat can break down vitamin C, folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1. But if you want to get a greater number of these, you need to eat some foods raw.  Foods such as broccoli, turnip greens, spinach, avocado, kale, and Brussels sprouts are usually eaten raw to have their maximum nutrient.

Finally, know which foods to cook deep and which to cook light

A lot of nutrients are lost from foods when they are cooked. About 10 to 50 percent of nutrients go out of most foods when they are cooked. You need to know which foods should be cooked lightly for the most nutrients and which ones should be properly cooked.

If you want to learn how to lose weight and gain maximum nutritional benefits, follow the above tips and you will definitely see great improvements in your health.


January 2, 2018
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Eating the right type of food can increase your energy and improve your overall health. It will also reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and other cardiovascular diseases.   That’s why it’s important to take the right diet on a daily basis. Take less processed foods and eat more whole grains, vegetables and fruits to burn fat.

Types of healthy foods to add to your daily diet

Fruits and Vegetables

These provide an ultra-rich level of anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins, which are highly needed in the body. Anti-oxidants in particular help minimize the frequency of diseases in the body. Ensure to add a good amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet to enjoy their benefits. Fruits that are especially rich in nutrients include papaya, bananas, pears, apples, citrus, ball peppers, broccoli, and spinach.

Whole Grains

Whole grains are usually digested slower in the body than their simple carbohydrates counterparts.  They are known to minimize the risk of stroke and heart attack. Apart from this benefit, whole grain is very important to those who want to lose weight as it keeps you fuller and help you stay away from junk foods that can cause you problems.

Fatty fish and lean protein

Fatty fish and lean protein sources like eggs, nuts, and beans are very important to add to your diet on daily basis if you want to lose bulk. Protein provides satiation, sustains energy, enhances brain function, and is vital for repair of body tissues. You can take good amount of low-fat diary products to maintain a reasonable amount of protein in your body.

Healthy fats

Although some people have written off fats as an unhealthy food nutrient, there are some fat sources which are actually good for the body. Try as much as possible to include avocados, seeds, nuts, and fatty fish in your diet on daily basis.  They are tremendously beneficial for supporting metabolism and improving satiation, which invariably prevents you from gaining weight.

 


December 29, 2017
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Do you know that some types of foods can actually improve your mood by altering brain chemistry? Happy diet is a term used to describe foods that can keep you blissful all day while providing the necessary nutrients your body needs to lose weight and function properly. If you are looking to burn fat and stay rejuvenated during the day then try the following happy diet recipes.
For breakfast, try nutty Quinoa with blackberries
This food keeps you full and satisfied, making you stay more jovial during the day. Walnuts in the recipe provide mood-improving omega-3 fatty acid while Quinoa delivers vitamin D that releases “happy hormone” serotonin. To prepare this diet you will need 1 tablespoon of toasted walnut, one tablespoon nectar, 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a cup of low-fat milk.
For Lunch, combine Navy bean salad with salmon
Salmon is rich in omega-3 and vitamin B3 while navy beans contain magnesium. On the other hand, lemon juice and red pepper provide vitamin c, which helps in repairing brain cells. To prepare this meal, you will need a can of salmon, chopped romaine, sliced red pepper, one teaspoon of olive oil, and a can of navy beans.
For dinner, take a combination of chickpea Paella, Shrimp, as well as Saffron
One of the most important benefits of saffron is the fact that it alleviates depression. Depression is the primary enemy of happiness and may hinder your weight loss goal. If you are depressed, you will always be in a sad mood. Shrimps are a great source of vitamin B6 while chickpeas provide mood lifting tryptophan. Preparing this meal is quite easy. Ingredients include a shrimp mixture, ½ can of chickpeas, ½ cup of brown rice, a can of crushed tomato, minced garlic, and one teaspoon of olive oil.
These are some of the best happy diet meals you can take to keep you smiling all day as they reduce depression and help you burn fat.


December 29, 2017
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Gone are the days when the only thing people do in swimming pools is simple swimming through the swimming lane. Presently, there is a new wave of swimming exercise currently receiving increased popularity in America and across Europe. That swimming exercise is known as aqua-fitness (popularly called aerobics).  There has been recent talks that aqua-fitness is linked to weight loss. The question now begging for answer is, how does aqua-fitness help in weight loss? The rest of this article is going to tackle this question head on.

 

Exercising in water forces your muscles to work harder which helps your body burn fat fast.  As you move in water, you are directly fighting against the resistance of water, and of course, you are fighting with your strength.  This releases out energy from your body and helps you burn a lot of calories as well.  It even burns more calories than some other forms of exercise on dry land. For instance, dry land jogging burns about 6 calories per minute. However, aqua-jogging burns approximately 11 calories within the same time frame.

 

Additionally, as you exercise on water, the water pressure on your legs sends more blood to your upper body part, making your heart increase its work rate. This surely raises your heartbeat and even burns more calories in the body.

Just like the normal exercise, aqua-fitness helps you reduce your stress levels.  Stress reduces the ability of the body to burn fat. Anyone who is stressed out will find it more difficult to lose weight. With aerobics, stress can be controlled, which gives your body a boost to lose bulk.

So if you are considering adding some aqua exercise to your fitness routine, it’s a very nice idea. You can speed up your weight loss process while improving your overall health.


December 27, 2017
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One of the most difficult things in life is being able to change from doing things you are used to. These things are called habits, and keeping some of them might not be helpful. There are many reasons why a lot of people find it very difficult to lose weight. One of those reasons is their inability to stop those habits that encourage fat gain in the body. Many have actually reached their dieting goals by breaking some of the habits working against them in their quest to lose weight. If you are looking to cut down on your calories and stay very fit, below are some habits you have to break to burn fat fast.

Taking fizzy drinks

Fizzy drinks are addictive and most of them are not healthy for the body. They contain a lot of sugar and take out the body’s ability to control appetite.  If you are looking for something that can keep you full without risking adding more calories in your body, there are so many options for you.   Plain water, flavored water or herbal tea can be substituted for sugary drinks.

Drinking alcohol

Drinking alcohol is one of the habits you have to break to lose weight fast.  Apart from health reasons, alcohol has a domino effect in the body. After the first drink, you are more likely to take another drink, which contributes to the overall level of calories in your body. Apart from that, your appetite for food increases when you take alcohol. You will eat more food and become careless towards your fitness goal.

Skipping breakfast

So many people have trained their body to stay without food in the morning. Interestingly, that is the best time your body will need food to work. If you are serious about losing weight, your body needs to stay at optimal performance in terms of metabolism and digestion. And the food you eat in the morning is highly needed for proper functioning of the digestive system of the body. Again, you are more likely to eat more than necessary if you eat after subjecting your body to hunger. So, if you have the habit of skipping breakfast to control your weight, you may not be helping yourself. Instead, eat healthy foods in the morning to give your body the proper balance for digestion.