Your gym membership is a thing of the past. You had great aspirations to walk three times a week. So losing weight ..it ain't just happening!
Feel better, you are not alone!
How many of us arrive home tired at the end of the working day, wanting to just chill out and plonk ourselves down in front of the TV just in time for the Simpsons, telling ourselves that tomorrow night we are back to the gym. Well stop feeling guilty. A recent study in the American Journal of hypertension shows that lying or sitting still for 15-20 mins a day with your mind active can reduce your blood pressure. So give yourself 20 mins on the sofa and try not to doze off!
If the stress of work is getting to you and you feel the need for Therapy then may I suggest a pet instead. Research has shown that pet owners are likely to live longer, feel more positive and stress free. Whereas human relationships at work and at home can sometimes be complicated and heavy laden with emotions, a relationship with a pet offers unconditional love and acceptance. This has a calming effect and so reduces our stress and also our loneliness. This will then manifest itself both mentally and physically in our bodies. Healthy mind healthy body. Pets also make us feel secure and accepted which in turn affects our self-esteem.
Before you get it into your head that a pet is just what you need,take a good look at your lifestyle and the space you have available.
Right here we go !..... you have got yourself on the sofa, you re thinking of getting a pet, now why not order yourself a nice curry from the local takeaway. All of us know that the only way to lose weight is to burn more calories and we consume. We can reduce our food intake,we can exercise to use up the calories and so it should all work out and we will lose weight. It all sounds simple? There are foods that have negative calorific effects, they are fat burning. These foods produce enzymes that break down their own content but also break down other calorific content from food already eaten... these are known as thermogenic foods and they include- garlic,chillies.spinach,cauliflower,onion,raspberries,tomatoes and grapefruit. Ginger, cloves, cayenne, coriander, bay leaves and dry mustard are also thermogenic. So next time you order that spicy chilli vegetarian curry feel good!
You've ordered your curry so now you need to flick through the channels and find a comedy. recent research has shown that when we laugh the layer of cells lining the blood vessels called endothelium enlarge and let more blood through. This will protect against heart disease. As they say...laughter is the best medicine.
Healthy living and losing weight is not all about pounding it out on a treadmill and eating celery. Recent research has indicated that there are many different ways of losing weight. The evidence will surprise you!
About the Author
Kathy Davison lectures Nursing students in a college in N.Ireland . Her course and online business looks at alternate ways of staying healthy and losing weight http://www.kathydavison.com/secretfatloss.html
Monday, August 25, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Vegetarian Foods - Good Food Guide By Marius Bezuidenhout
Vegetarian foods
There are many different reasons why people turn to vegetarianism. It may be a personal choice, it may be for health reasons, or it may be for weight loss. And of course, everyone has their own ideas and opinions on the matter.
Low carb diets are very popular, but should be taken on with caution. If your mother ever told you “everything in moderation” she was probably right! The term “low-carb” is a big generalisation. Many diets rely on selecting the right type of carbohydrate for weight loss and not simply cutting right back on all carbs. You will find there are “good” carbs which don’t pack on as much weight as “bad” carbs. Your body needs complex carbs to survive so avoiding refined carbohydrates is a good idea. You need to find the right foods to eat for a low carb diet.
Combining vegetarianism with your low-carb diet may just be the best option for you, as it has proven to be with so many people around the world. And you’d be surprised just how simple it really is.
So if you have already taken on a low carb diet it may have started out as one of the best things that has ever happened to you. You had a dietary expert telling you to eat as much meat, eggs and cheese as your heart desired. You could go to any restaurant, order the biggest steak they had to offer and since you weren’t eating any bread, potatoes or chips, you didn’t have to feel guilty about dessert! But now the novelty has worn off and you can’t face the idea of another pork chop, omelette or chunk of cheese! If this is you then don’t fret, there is a way to keep your carbs low and spirits high. Why not replace that steak breakfast, lunch and supper with a low carb vegetarian dish?
No, you don’t need a special permit to eat vegetarian foods, and you don’t need to hug trees, wear sandals, burn incense or hum. You probably already eat vegetarian food every day, such as nuts, fruit and vegetables. Now if you can just skip some of those meaty dishes with a vegetarian option, you’ll find this low carb vegetarian diet easier than you ever thought.
Many people believe that vegetarians have a limited diet. They would be surprised! There are so many vegetables, fruit and other foods which can be combined to create the best dish you have ever tasted. You can find meat substitutes which also look, feel and taste like the real thing. Don’t be surprised if your best friend tells you she has changed to low carb vegetarian foods only after she has fed you a divine supper which you had no idea was vegetarian! And she’s not even wearing sandals!
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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Marius_Bezuidenhout
There are many different reasons why people turn to vegetarianism. It may be a personal choice, it may be for health reasons, or it may be for weight loss. And of course, everyone has their own ideas and opinions on the matter.
Low carb diets are very popular, but should be taken on with caution. If your mother ever told you “everything in moderation” she was probably right! The term “low-carb” is a big generalisation. Many diets rely on selecting the right type of carbohydrate for weight loss and not simply cutting right back on all carbs. You will find there are “good” carbs which don’t pack on as much weight as “bad” carbs. Your body needs complex carbs to survive so avoiding refined carbohydrates is a good idea. You need to find the right foods to eat for a low carb diet.
Combining vegetarianism with your low-carb diet may just be the best option for you, as it has proven to be with so many people around the world. And you’d be surprised just how simple it really is.
So if you have already taken on a low carb diet it may have started out as one of the best things that has ever happened to you. You had a dietary expert telling you to eat as much meat, eggs and cheese as your heart desired. You could go to any restaurant, order the biggest steak they had to offer and since you weren’t eating any bread, potatoes or chips, you didn’t have to feel guilty about dessert! But now the novelty has worn off and you can’t face the idea of another pork chop, omelette or chunk of cheese! If this is you then don’t fret, there is a way to keep your carbs low and spirits high. Why not replace that steak breakfast, lunch and supper with a low carb vegetarian dish?
No, you don’t need a special permit to eat vegetarian foods, and you don’t need to hug trees, wear sandals, burn incense or hum. You probably already eat vegetarian food every day, such as nuts, fruit and vegetables. Now if you can just skip some of those meaty dishes with a vegetarian option, you’ll find this low carb vegetarian diet easier than you ever thought.
Many people believe that vegetarians have a limited diet. They would be surprised! There are so many vegetables, fruit and other foods which can be combined to create the best dish you have ever tasted. You can find meat substitutes which also look, feel and taste like the real thing. Don’t be surprised if your best friend tells you she has changed to low carb vegetarian foods only after she has fed you a divine supper which you had no idea was vegetarian! And she’s not even wearing sandals!
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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Marius_Bezuidenhout
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Vegetarian Food Diet
Vegetarian Food DietBy Jennie Gandhi
What we eat determines a lot about who we are and how we behave, apart from the basic fact that it also determines how healthy we are. In recent times an increasing number of people have been turning towards professional help and guidance where there daily in take is concerned. And most of such people are those recuperating from an ailment - chronic, major, or minor. That is the problem with people, they wait for disaster to strike in order to take control of their life.
In fact, while many overlook the need to follow a healthy dietary routine; experts insist that one can prevent any kind of disease by following a proper food intake regime. This would include proper eating timing, proper meals in the day and most importantly following a vegetarian diet.
The physiology of the human body is such that it can easily digest any kind of vegetarian food, as well as fruits and nuts. Any other kind of food remains in the digestive system longer, creating disease in the body. One should realize that the human body is required to follow a normal process of eating, digesting and excreting. And this process will happen undisturbed with vegetarianism being a way of healthy living.
According to food experts, by eating right and light, one can also control their stress levels. Obviously, along with a good diet regime, one needs to also practice stress control methods such as varied breathing techniques, yoga, aerobics, meditation, etc.; whatever keeps the mind healthy, permitting flow of oxygen into the mind and body.
In fact, a vegetarian diet helps one eat the required six to seven small meals a day, instead of large and heavy two to three meals. These six mini meals could include:
Breakfast: a bowl of cereals with a glass of milk, or juice, or tea or coffee Between breakfast and lunch: A bowl of fruit salad; or a bowl of any one fruit of preference (preferably the fruit of the season)
Lunch: Vegetables with rice or bread along with some salad
High Tea: Sprouts, or a vegetable sandwich, or a handful of dried fruits and nuts
Pre-dinner: A vegetable soup with some salad
Dinner: Vegetable with rice or bread
Along with this one can add tender coconut water along with the fruit (mid-morning). Also one should have two to three liters of water (Note: those with a water retention problem should ask a medical practitioner about the amount of water intake).
Following this kind of a vegetarian routine can prevent all kinds of health related problems. But then, one should also bring into this eating routine some kind of daily physical recreational activity. As this, as mentioned earlier is fresh flow of oxygen, as well further activates the body's digestive and circulatory system.
Also, one should make it a habit to stroll for about five to ten minutes after every mini-meal and twenty minutes after every major meal. This should be a light brisk walk.
Indian recipes are renowned for its taste throughout the world. Famous Indian names such as Tarla Dalal, Sanjeev Kapoor, Nita Mehta are the people who make India proud with their cooking tips and recipes
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jennie_Gandhi
What we eat determines a lot about who we are and how we behave, apart from the basic fact that it also determines how healthy we are. In recent times an increasing number of people have been turning towards professional help and guidance where there daily in take is concerned. And most of such people are those recuperating from an ailment - chronic, major, or minor. That is the problem with people, they wait for disaster to strike in order to take control of their life.
In fact, while many overlook the need to follow a healthy dietary routine; experts insist that one can prevent any kind of disease by following a proper food intake regime. This would include proper eating timing, proper meals in the day and most importantly following a vegetarian diet.
The physiology of the human body is such that it can easily digest any kind of vegetarian food, as well as fruits and nuts. Any other kind of food remains in the digestive system longer, creating disease in the body. One should realize that the human body is required to follow a normal process of eating, digesting and excreting. And this process will happen undisturbed with vegetarianism being a way of healthy living.
According to food experts, by eating right and light, one can also control their stress levels. Obviously, along with a good diet regime, one needs to also practice stress control methods such as varied breathing techniques, yoga, aerobics, meditation, etc.; whatever keeps the mind healthy, permitting flow of oxygen into the mind and body.
In fact, a vegetarian diet helps one eat the required six to seven small meals a day, instead of large and heavy two to three meals. These six mini meals could include:
Breakfast: a bowl of cereals with a glass of milk, or juice, or tea or coffee Between breakfast and lunch: A bowl of fruit salad; or a bowl of any one fruit of preference (preferably the fruit of the season)
Lunch: Vegetables with rice or bread along with some salad
High Tea: Sprouts, or a vegetable sandwich, or a handful of dried fruits and nuts
Pre-dinner: A vegetable soup with some salad
Dinner: Vegetable with rice or bread
Along with this one can add tender coconut water along with the fruit (mid-morning). Also one should have two to three liters of water (Note: those with a water retention problem should ask a medical practitioner about the amount of water intake).
Following this kind of a vegetarian routine can prevent all kinds of health related problems. But then, one should also bring into this eating routine some kind of daily physical recreational activity. As this, as mentioned earlier is fresh flow of oxygen, as well further activates the body's digestive and circulatory system.
Also, one should make it a habit to stroll for about five to ten minutes after every mini-meal and twenty minutes after every major meal. This should be a light brisk walk.
Indian recipes are renowned for its taste throughout the world. Famous Indian names such as Tarla Dalal, Sanjeev Kapoor, Nita Mehta are the people who make India proud with their cooking tips and recipes
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jennie_Gandhi
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