Archive for the ‘Diet & Nutrition’

  • Top 10: worst and unhealthy foods to avoid
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    Top 10: worst and unhealthy foods to avoid
    This post is about the foods that are bad for eating and are unhealthy. Previously I have posted a list of healthy and nutritious foods and now this is opposite of that to help you better in knowing the foods that you should be careful in avoiding. 1) Soft drinks, soda drinks and even the “diet” kind of drinks: contain high amounts of sugar which may lead to tooth decay, obesity and diabetes. Studies revealed that soda drinks may cause tooth decay, heart disease, obesity and osteoporosis. They also decrease your appetite for healthy foods and may lead to nutrition deficiencies and even “diet” drinks are not an exception from these kind of problems as they contain artificial sweeteners with are not good for health. Note: drink more  [...]
    by admin at November 19th, 2009 at 02:11 pm
  • Top 10 best healthy and nutritious foods
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    Top 10 best healthy and nutritious foods
    This post is about the foods that are good for eating and healthy. For this I have conducted a small study by referring several sites and books and made this top 10 foods list. Hope you will like and enjoy the healthy foods for healthy life…. 1) Sweet potatoes: they contain so many nutrients and are one of the best vegetables you can eat. They contain potassium, vitamin C, carotenoids, vitamin A and fiber. Another name for it is – Yam. Try them they are so delicious and sweet in taste even when cooked plain. 2) Citrus fruits: they have a great taste and are rich in fiber and vitamin C. They are perfect for desert or a snack. Do you know that eating citrus or drinking its juice helps in reducing the risk of stroke? They include wide  [...]
    by admin at November 18th, 2009 at 01:11 pm
  • Dieters happier with low fat and high carbohydrates
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    Dieters happier with low fat and high carbohydrates
    New research shows that eating a low fat high carbohydrate diet or a high fat low carbohydrate diet can both lead to weight loss. Between the two, dieters are happier when they consume less fat and more carbohydrates. The study, published November 9 in the Archives of Internal Medicine, examined the effect of either a very–low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet to a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet in 106 study participants. The study showed that after a year, the low fat diet was associated with positive mood changes. The psychological effect of a low fat diet may be associated with chemicals in the brain that control emotions. The study authors write, “This outcome suggests that some aspects of the low-carbohydrate diet may have had  [...]
    by admin at November 12th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
  • More reasons to eat Mediterranean diet – It reduces depression
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    More reasons to eat Mediterranean diet – It reduces depression
    Focus on a Mediterranean diet is now linked to lower depression. Eating wholesome foods is important for good health. Foods in the Mediterranean diet are consistently linked to better health, including lower risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and even cancer. Eating a Mediterranean diet is now shown to reduce chances of depression – a condition that also increases risk of many other diseases and chronic illness. Foods in a Mediterranean diet reduce risk of inflammation, preventing wide variations in blood sugar. Researchers are not sure why a Mediterranean diet is linked to lower depression, but a recent study shows the benefits. The new report comes from the Archives of General Psychiatry. Scientists find that depression and  [...]
    by admin at October 10th, 2009 at 11:10 am
  • Healthy choices when eating out.
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    Healthy choices when eating out.
    There are many restaurants which offer delicious, low-fat, and low-cholesterol foods and also unhealthy foods so it depends on you to choose, decide and order the best healthy meal. These tips and suggestions will help you make dining out healthy and enjoyable. Before you order. 1.If you are new to the restaurant, take some time to go through the menu in order to avoid making unhealthy orders. 2.If you are familiar with the menu, please decide what to order before entering the restaurant .This method will certainly help you avoid any tempting foods that are unhealthy. 3.Ask the server to remove temptations (like butter) from the table. 4.See that before your food arrive at your table, drink two full glasses of water. 5.Avoid foods described  [...]
    by admin at July 17th, 2009 at 11:07 pm