5 Healthy Ingredients You Can Start Using Right Now
Tired of everyone giving advice on what you should and shouldn’t eat? Do you want easy to find, easy to use ingredients that make you healthier? Look no further!
Jack LaLanne’s Diet and Exercise RoutineDIET: He ate only two meals a day. The first meal was at 11am after the workout and the second around 7pm usually at a cafe with his wife. His breakfast consisted of…
Our SALT AddictionTable salt or sodium chloride is a mineral mined from salt deposits in the earth. Sea salt, considered healthier by some, is procured through evaporation, but has the same basic sodium value. The side effects are similar in both sources.
The War On The War On CarbsCarbs have been taking a beating lately that’s for sure. I say that all that negative attention just isn’t fair. So, here is my war on the War on Carbs!
The Revised Eatwell PlateIn March saw the re launch of the revised eatwell plate published by Public Health England. Various changes were made due to the media interest in sugar, but also due to recent studies published by National Diet a Nutrition Survey, into the recommendations needed to reduce the obesity epidemic, that is currently happening in the United Kingdom.
Spring Forward With Fruits and VegetablesNow that you’ve finished up the big meal from the Spring holiday, let’s get the folks who strayed from their best laid “healthy” eating plan back on track. In this season of fresh tender vegetables and richly flavored fruits, these food groups come with plenty of the right stuff. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables are an aid in maintaining good health.
Try One New Healthy Meal Every WeekOne of the main causes for excessive weight gain is due to the food choices made on a regular basis. If you often visit fast food spots, restaurants, or order home pizza delivery, then you will likely consistently have issues trying to tackle the weight loss issue since those meals generally provide far too large of potions for one single meal. When you’re truly ready to start changing your nutrition around, one of the best ways to get a strong handle this is to try a new healthy meal every week at home. When you’re attempting to change your nutrition in order to eat in a more healthy manner, it’s important you break out of your normal routine.
Wait, Don’t Leave The House! Do You Have Food and Snacks With You?Sticking with healthy nutrition when you’re away from home can be tough. This is particularly difficult if you leave the house without any food and snacks in your possession. If you’ve made the commitment to improve your health and lose weight, then your daily nutrition is what is going to get you to successfully accomplish this goal. Instead of making the weight loss process more difficult than it needs to be, give yourself an edge by ensuring every time you leave your house for work or to run errands, you have sustenance for when it’s time to eat.
How Many Calories Are There in Beer, Wine and Liquor?A nice glass of wine or a drink fits into a healthy lifestyle, as long as it is consumed in moderation. However, drinking an alcoholic beverage even when you are on a diet or trying to lose weight? Although in general, it can be said that a drink such as wine or cider contains fewer calories than stronger drinks such as rum or whiskey, the amount here is still significant. The total amount of calories therefore not only depends on the type of beverage, but also on the amount.
10 Tips for Eating Nutritiously on the RunYou don’t have to sacrifice nutrition when eating on the run. If you are constantly on the move, these tips will help you make the best choices to keep you healthy and vibrant.
Top 9 Vegetarian Protein FoodsA nutritious and balanced diet consists of the right portions of essential nutrients that the body needs for healthy functioning, development and repair. One must consume foods that deliver on carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibre and of course, water. Proteins in particular, when consumed in the right amount, are necessary for the proper functioning, repair and development of enzymes, haemoglobin, antibodies, myoglobin and elastin, bones, hormones and keratin, which translates into healthy blood, bones, muscles, skin and overall physiological functioning.
Vitamin D: The Difference Between Vitamin D2 and D3Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which is necessary for strong bones and teeth. In addition, vitamin D ensures that calcium and phosphorus from food is well absorbed into the body. Also, vitamin D plays an important role in cell growth and cell development, such as in the maintenance of the resistance and a proper functioning of the muscles. Vitamin D comes in two forms: vitamin D3 and vitamin D2.