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Thursday, June 20, 2013
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111. Is Your Daily Diet Affecting Your Bone Health?
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By Lauren S. Johnson It is no surprise that vitamin D and calcium are responsible for warding off osteoporosis. However, not too many of us are aware of the fact that bone loss can be a result of our daily diet. In today's hectic society a lot of us are way too busy to pay attention to what we eat and the... Read More
By Lauren S. Johnson It is no surprise that vitamin D and calcium are responsible for warding off osteoporosis. However, not too many of us are aware of the fact that bone loss can be a result of our daily diet. In today's hectic society a lot of us are way too busy to pay attention to what we eat and the... Read More
112. Feast Your Eyes and Stomach On Bread, Wine and Cheese!
[DIET&FITNESS]
Prepare to enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean. Dieting doesn't have to be about deprivation, especially when you follow a Mediterranean-style way of eating. Chock full of some of the healthiest - and heartiest - foods you can imagine, the Mediterranean lifestyle has plenty to offer in terms of overall wellness. One study showed that people who followed a Mediterranean diet are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Another study... Read More
Prepare to enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean. Dieting doesn't have to be about deprivation, especially when you follow a Mediterranean-style way of eating. Chock full of some of the healthiest - and heartiest - foods you can imagine, the Mediterranean lifestyle has plenty to offer in terms of overall wellness. One study showed that people who followed a Mediterranean diet are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Another study... Read More
113. Eat More, Lose More
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It may sound too good to be true, but it's not. You'll get more bang for your dieting buck if you fill up on low energy-density foods, such as non-starchy vegetables, nonfat milk and soup broths. That means you get bigger portions with less calories. {relatedarticles}A study conducted by Dr. Barbara Rolls and her team at Penn State University, found that women who consumed a diet based on low-calorie-density foods lost more weight than... Read More
It may sound too good to be true, but it's not. You'll get more bang for your dieting buck if you fill up on low energy-density foods, such as non-starchy vegetables, nonfat milk and soup broths. That means you get bigger portions with less calories. {relatedarticles}A study conducted by Dr. Barbara Rolls and her team at Penn State University, found that women who consumed a diet based on low-calorie-density foods lost more weight than... Read More
114. Learn to Love Vegetables
[DIET&FITNESS]
The USDA recommends five to nine servings per day of vegetables and fruits, and that doesn't include French fries. Many people don't grow out of their childhood habit of hating vegetables, but summer is a perfect time to try and make those valuable veggies taste great. Farmers' markets are in full swing and carry the tastiest varieties of produce, so pick some up and start experimenting. Many people don't like vegetables because they buy... Read More
The USDA recommends five to nine servings per day of vegetables and fruits, and that doesn't include French fries. Many people don't grow out of their childhood habit of hating vegetables, but summer is a perfect time to try and make those valuable veggies taste great. Farmers' markets are in full swing and carry the tastiest varieties of produce, so pick some up and start experimenting. Many people don't like vegetables because they buy... Read More
115. Free Radicals: Destructive Scavengers and the Vital Role Antioxidants Play
[DIET&FITNESS]
Several years ago, it was all over the news. Free radicals were damaging -- we all had them, and antioxidants were the solution. But what role do free radicals play in damaging the body, and how are we supposed to get rid of them? How do antioxidants work and what is the best way of adding them to our diet? Twenty-four hours a day, while the body is constantly working, cells are metabolizing and creating energy as they carry out their... Read More
Several years ago, it was all over the news. Free radicals were damaging -- we all had them, and antioxidants were the solution. But what role do free radicals play in damaging the body, and how are we supposed to get rid of them? How do antioxidants work and what is the best way of adding them to our diet? Twenty-four hours a day, while the body is constantly working, cells are metabolizing and creating energy as they carry out their... Read More
116. Crunch, Munch and Lose
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Cruciferous foods have a reputation to protect. That's because they're known for their disease-fighting, diet-friendly properties. Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and bok choy are all cruciferous vegetables. {relatedarticles}When it comes to health benefits, these veggies are chock full of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber. What they are most known for is their ability to lower the risk of all kinds of... Read More
Cruciferous foods have a reputation to protect. That's because they're known for their disease-fighting, diet-friendly properties. Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and bok choy are all cruciferous vegetables. {relatedarticles}When it comes to health benefits, these veggies are chock full of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber. What they are most known for is their ability to lower the risk of all kinds of... Read More
117. Are You Getting Enough Fiber?
[DIET&FITNESS]
A person should consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day. While many people get their daily intake of fiber from fruits and vegetables, high-fiber cereals such as All Bran (1/3 cup = 8.5 grams), Fiber One (1/2 cup = 14 grams) and 100% Bran (1/2 cup = 8.4 grams) are all optimum sources for fiber. Don't ignore fiber for the rest of the day - you can incorporate it into your snacks, lunch and dinner. Some fruits have very high amounts of fiber;... Read More
A person should consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day. While many people get their daily intake of fiber from fruits and vegetables, high-fiber cereals such as All Bran (1/3 cup = 8.5 grams), Fiber One (1/2 cup = 14 grams) and 100% Bran (1/2 cup = 8.4 grams) are all optimum sources for fiber. Don't ignore fiber for the rest of the day - you can incorporate it into your snacks, lunch and dinner. Some fruits have very high amounts of fiber;... Read More
118. Entree Salad Recipes for Hot Summer Days
[FOOD&RECIPES]
by Linda Wilson The hot days of summer are definitely here. It's time for quick, easy, light, cool foods! Here are a couple of recipes that are perfect for summertime entree salads. Whether for a luncheon, dinner by the pool, or simply something quick and easy on a hot summer day, give these recipes a try. ... Read More
by Linda Wilson The hot days of summer are definitely here. It's time for quick, easy, light, cool foods! Here are a couple of recipes that are perfect for summertime entree salads. Whether for a luncheon, dinner by the pool, or simply something quick and easy on a hot summer day, give these recipes a try. ... Read More
119. Seasonal Fall Foods Can Add Variety to Simple Meals
[FOOD&RECIPES]
One of the best things that you can do for your diet involves -- at least to some extent -- eating with the seasons. By looking at those foods that are ripe and readily available and bringing in a style of eating that's closer to what our ancestors would have eaten, it's possible to create a fall recipe menu that is fresh, nutritious and that the whole family will enjoy. In order to create a fall recipe menu using seasonal fall foods,... Read More
One of the best things that you can do for your diet involves -- at least to some extent -- eating with the seasons. By looking at those foods that are ripe and readily available and bringing in a style of eating that's closer to what our ancestors would have eaten, it's possible to create a fall recipe menu that is fresh, nutritious and that the whole family will enjoy. In order to create a fall recipe menu using seasonal fall foods,... Read More
120. Sneak In Your Nutrients: Here's How
[DIET&FITNESS]
When it comes to your well-being, fruits and vegetables are your best friends. Nutritionally speaking, they are the superstars of health. The American Institute for Cancer Research and the USDA recommend you eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Here are some great ways to start the five-a-day approach: Throw some fruit, yogurt and ice in a blender and start the day off with a breakfast smoothie. Spruce up lunch by... Read More
When it comes to your well-being, fruits and vegetables are your best friends. Nutritionally speaking, they are the superstars of health. The American Institute for Cancer Research and the USDA recommend you eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Here are some great ways to start the five-a-day approach: Throw some fruit, yogurt and ice in a blender and start the day off with a breakfast smoothie. Spruce up lunch by... Read More
