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Important nutritions that you must have everyday

AnGhel — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:35:40 +0000

Do you want to be healthy all the time? You don’t need to hire a nutritionist to do the work for you. Just read this nutrition guideline and see how much of each do you need eveyday.

Carbohydrates – you must consume at least 225 grams up to 325 grams of carbohydrates on a daily basis

Protein – have at least 50 grams to 175 grams of protein everyday

Healthy fat or good fat – this must be limited to 40 to 70 grams a day

Saturated fat – 15 grams is the maximum amount of saturated that you can consume daily

Trans fat – you must only have 2 grams of trans fat each day

Cholesterol – don’t consume more than300 milligrams of cholesterol everyday if you want to be healthy

Fiber – one must have 40 grams of fiber daily

Sodium – if possible, try to consume only 1500 milligrams of sodium a day

What to look for in a herbal supplement

AnGhel — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:23:27 +0000

Because people today would like to approach health and well-being the natural way, many are now patronizing and believing in the wonders of herbal supplements. There are now thousands of herbal supplements flourishing all over the international market but not all has the high quality that is worth your money. Worse of all, some are not even approved by the FDA.

When buying a herbal supplement, see to it that it has the USP Dietary Supplement Verified seal. This would let you know if the herbal supplement is safe to consume and if it has already been tested.

Look also at the label of the herbal supplement. See to it that you would only buy a supplement that specifically tells the amount of herb used.

If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. Don’t fall for herbal supplements that claims to cure a wide array of ailments or diseases. There is no such thing since most approved herbal supplements are only meant for a health condition or two.

Would alkaline water work like batteries on you?

AnGhel — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:12:31 +0000

What’s up with all the hype given to the alkaline water? Does it mean that a regular water is no longer enough to work on your body?

Alkaline water is currently the most bought bottled water by those who are into gym, yoga, and other fitness programs. However, you can also install a machine that can turn your tap water into alkaline water.

It is said that the alkaline water has more benefits compared to the plain water. One of the main differences between the two is that the alkaline water has a higher level of Ph than the tap water. Aside from that, there are also claims that the alkaline water can actually improve your body’s metabolism and even boost your body’s energy level as well.

But despite these claims, there are still no scientific proof that the alkaline water can do these wonders on your well-being.

Sodium or MSG, should you avoid it?

AnGhel — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:34:12 +0000

Many are confused about the benefits and disadvantages of using MSG or sodium in their foods. Contrary to what people belive, sodium is actually important in building a healthier you. Of course, just like all things, having too much or excessive sodium can also be dangerous to one’s health.

Small amount of sodium can actually be good for your well-being. In fact, sodium aids in transmitting the nerve impulses throughout your body. Sodium also plays an important role in your muscles’ relaxation as well as contraction. Other than that, sodium is also responsible in maintaining the balance of liquid in your body as well.

However, the use of sodium is no longer advisable for oldies especially if you are already in your senior years. This may lead to health problems such as kidney failure, diabetes, and high blood pressure

Will you try the Acai Berry Diet?

AnGhel — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:11:15 +0000

If you are a patron Oprah-viewer, you surely have heard about the Acai Berry, its effects to the body, and how it could help you lose weight. The Acai Berry has a lot of vitamins and minerals which allows the body to promote weight loss in a faster and safer way.

There are currently numerous products in the market where it uses Acai Berry as the main ingredient. This includes the Acai Berry juice, pills, tea, and Acai Berry supplements that you can include or use as part of your Acai Berry diet.

Thanks to the anti-oxidants that can be found in these Acai Berry products, your stored fat as well as the toxins can be eliminated from th body easily. It is one of the most natural ways to shed fats even the cost of your arm and leg.

Would you try the Acai Berry diet or do you think that this is just another weight loss bandwagon (thanks to Hollywood)?

Coffee can also be hazardous to your health

AnGhel — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:04:44 +0000

That’s right! When you are having too much of the good thing just like coffee, it can pose a risk to your health as well. The amount of coffee that you can have everyday must only be between 200 up to 300 milligrams only. This is equivalent to three up to four cups every day. If you are drinking at least seven to eight cups a day, then i is possible that you may experience these following health problems.

Irritability
Restlessness
Insomnia
Nausea
Nervousness
Anxiety
Headache

Experts said that women are less susceptible to these caffeine effects compare to the men. And if you think that you are addicted to coffee, try to avoid taking medicines Cipro, Noroxin, Ephedra, and Theophylline since it can bring more negative side effects of the coffee.

Supplements that Men need

AnGhel — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:23:51 +0000

Men feel that they experience a more stressful life than women. That is why they too need supplements that would help them get through the day. This would even beat the expensive supplements that you can buy from your personal gym instructor.

Calcium - This would help in building strong bones and even help in losing weight.
Boron - helps in preventing men from getting prostate cancer
Chromium - men too can have diabetes so they need this supplement to avoid having this health disease
Coenzyme Q10 – an energy booster
Glucosamine – it would aid in reducing joint pains particularly in knees
Folic Acid - prevents memory loss, dementia, and even Alzheimer’s disease.
Omega-3 - aids in boosting the heart’s function and protects men from having heart problems

Why include ginger in your recipe

AnGhel — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:37:38 +0000

In countries like India and China, one of the most essential part of their cookings is ginger. Aside from the fine flavor that ginger can bring, it also has a lot of benefits and can do wonders on your body. It can treat health problems like heart disease, respiratory problems, nausea, indigestion, and so much more.

Ginger also has properties that can prevent almost all type of cancer. Moreover, the natural juice from the ginger can also aid in neutralizing the acids in the stomach which causes diarrhea and stomach cramps. And thanks to the anti-inflammatory factors of the ginger, it can also treat arthritis and even menstrual cramps as well.

If you can’t bear the pungent smell of ginger, just try to think about these benefits and simply cover your nose!

Raw Foods have more Benefits

AnGhel — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:52:02 +0000

Who doesn’t want their mixed vegetables to be stewed on creamy butter or a potato baked nicely with cheese and bacon? If you are after a scrumptuous taste, then cooked food is the way to go. However, if you want to have all the nutrients that you can get, then experts suggest that you eat raw foods.

Uncooked or raw foods are rich enzymes which are excellent in improving your digestion. More than half of these enzymes were destroyed when foods are being cooked.

Raw fruits and vegetables are also rich in water as well. That is why these are the right foods that you should take if you are having troubles with your bowel movement.

Some uncooked foods may really taste dull sometimes. So when eating raw foods, make sure that you add other healthy ingredients as well that would make it interesting as well as delicious.

Benefits of Eating Bread

AnGhel — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:17:39 +0000

We are living in an era where bodies to die for are flourishing all over the media. That is why many men and women who know that foods high in carbo is a no-no. Therefore, instead of eating rice, pasta, and alike, they munch on bread instead. You would surely appreciate that bread even more if you know these fun facts about the bread.

Aside from fiber, bread is also rich in calcium, protein, B vitamins, and selenium. These are all essential if you want to have a leaner and healthier body.
A slice of bread before bedtime can promote sleep and prevent insomnia.
Bread can prevent constipation.
It can also lower the risk of heart attack because of the high amount of fiber present in bread.

Got your dose of bread today?