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1. No Shortcuts – you get a lot of advertisements and products today giving you some sort of advice on how to lose weight without any work. What you need to understand is that the mental aspect of exercise and workout is just as important as the physical. Working hard for a great body enables you to appreciate your health better. It also increases your self-esteem. More often than not, shortcuts offered today are either ineffective or dangerous.

2. Have fun – what turns off most people from working out can be found in the term: “work”. The reason most people go for shortcuts is that they do not want to endure the mental torture of having to go through repetitive motions. Add a bit of fun to your workout routine by engaging in activities such as sports or even dancing. This will help you exercise more without actually realizing it.

3. Gather information – most people dive into the latest fitness fad without first gathering enough information. What you need to understand is not all types of exercise or diet regimes work for all people. You need to do your research in order to determine if what an “expert” suggests will work for you. Some people just jump into fitness crazes without knowing anything about what’s being advertised. How many people can actually accurately define what a “calorie” is?

4. Eat right -there’s just no escaping it. In order to get fit, you’ll have to monitor your food intake. There’s no use exercising if you don’t manage to eat right. Here are a few tips:

A. Eat a balanced meal. The basic food pyramid still applies. Eating a balanced meal with the right amount of carbohydrates, veggies and protein will help you feel get the right nutrients while satisfying your hunger.

B. The reverse pyramid eating. That means you should eat a big breakfast and then eat a “just-right” lunch and then just have a bite for dinner. Eating a big breakfast will jump-start your metabolism, giving you a huge energy boost for your whole day and allow your body to burn off more calories on its own. Since breakfast sets the standard rate of your calorie burn for the whole day, eating a hearty breakfast will definitely help you get healthy faster.

C. Get rid of junk food. Did you know that it takes 24 hours’ worth of vigorous dancing to get rid of all the calories and fat in a single cheeseburger? It’s nice to indulge in fast food or junk food every once in a while, but you should never make it a staple.

D. Learn what to substitute. A lot of people go on a fad and try to eat what they think are “healthy foods”. As it turns out, however, there are a number of supposedly “healthy” substitutes which may be more dangerous than the foods they are supposed to replace. When you look at the nutritional value of food, don’t just look at the calories and fat. Calories are just units of energy and sometimes, higher calorie ratings can actually be good, especially if you are working out. Fat isn’t also always bad. However, you should take a look at the ingredients. Look at the sodium content. Look at the different chemicals used to make that “healthy” option.

E. Small meals. Did you know that people in the Philippines eat 5 times a day or more? However, the obesity rate in the country isn’t as high as in the U.S. The key to this is small portions. Even if they do eat frequently, the meal size is just enough to keep their metabolism up and their digestion going. If you eat small portions frequently, you’ll be able to process the food more easily and avoid fat accumulation.

F. Communicate with your tummy. No, this does not mean pulling up your shirt and talking to your navel. You need to sense when your tummy is hungry and when it is full. Usually, you are actually full even before you feel stuffed. The key is knowing when you’ve had enough. Sometimes, it’s just your taste buds and mind that are looking for more food. A great idea is to sit back or excuse yourself from the table and wait for 15 minutes before you reach for seconds. If you still feel hungry, then go for seconds, but the chances are, you’ll feel satisfied enough once your mind’s distracted.

G. Keep hydrated. Water can help you feel fuller. Before going to a party or eating dinner, try and drink at least one full glass of water. This will help keep you from gorging. Water also helps you flush away any unwanted toxins and keep you healthy. Drink lots of water; doing this can actually be very good for you.

By: Mikhail Tuknov

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All the people who are suffering from the problem of diabetes, here’s good news for you all! This article provides you some great dietary tips that will certainly help in preventing the rise in your blood sugar levels.

It is true that diabetic people are well aware about the ill-effects and dangers of eating sugary food. They should totally avoid any intake of foodstuff that are sweet in taste in order to keep the sugar count in their blood in balanced state.

Moreover you would be little sad to read that apart from limited intake of sugar content, one should also limit the salt intake in diet as well. Say a big ‘no’ to oily and fried foodstuffs in diet. Stay away from saturated fats and junk food items.

Certain restrictions are undoubtedly necessary for people suffering from diabetes but it does not mean that they should skip their meals and starve. Instead they should enrich their daily diet with healthy breakfast in morning. They should go for rich balanced diet. They should include green leafy veggies as well as colorful fruits in their daily life. You would be glad to read that intake of whole grains are highly beneficial for diabetic people.

People suffering from diabetes should limit the intake of dietary fat in their diet. If you are non vegetarian, then go for lean meat options only.

Moreover all the diabetic people should remember that there are certain food items that can naturally help in lowering the blood sugar levels in your body. These food items include fenugreek, flaxseed, bitter gourd, garlic. So make sure you include these healthy food items in your daily diet to keep the sugar level under control. They should drink plenty of water in their daily diet and limit the alcohol consumption.

By: Neha Rathore

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If you are a lover of dairy products, you will never want to miss this food called the Yogurt. There are a lot of health benefits associated with yogurt and you would definitely want to add it into your grocery list the next time you are going to the supermarket. It provides a very good source of nutrition such as Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), probiotics and calcium.

Here are some reasons why Yogurt is good for you

1) Good for your bones
An average person would require 1,000mg of calcium a day and a glass of yogurt would easily provides you with 30-40% of calcium required for the day. Calcium is an important mineral as it is required for the development of bones. A high calcium diet would allow you to have strong bones. It also prevents osteoporosis especially for the old people. Choose yogurt which contains Vitamin D because it promotes the absorption of calcium into our body.

2) Boost immune system
Yogurt contains probiotics, good bacteria which are good for the immune system. Probiotics such as Lactobacillus casei has been proven to increase the number immune cells, such as T-lymphocytes,which kill unwanted substances in the body. As the number of these cells increase, the body will have a better immune system. It also prevents cancer.

3) Prevents yeast infection
Women, especially those with diabetes are more prone to Candida infection, commonly known as vaginal or yeast infection. Patients with Candida infection have vaginal pH around 6.0. Research has shown that active culture in yogurt helps to reduce vaginal pH to around 4.0 (normal range), hence, discouraging yeast growth.

4) A healthy gastrointestinal system
For people who exhibits diarrhea due to lactose(milk sugar) intolerance. The high lactase (enzyme which breaks down lactose), low lactose yogurt would reduce this problem. Healthy bacteria such as Acidophilus prevents the conversion of bile into carcinogenic bile. Hence, preventing diseases such as colon cancer and H pylori infection.

Just a tip on how to choose your yogurt. choose those with active probiotics, low-fat and light sweetener.

Ever heard of the phrase “You are what you eat?” If you want to stay healthy, then eat well.

By: Tan Jin Lin

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Health is the one thing that needs continuous attention especially when one is growing old. A woman needs to pay more attention to her health especially in the current scenario. A woman’s health plays a vital role in the development of a family since she handles everything in the house. She needs to follow certain health tips in order to keep herself healthy. This would help her in maintaining a healthy family. Some of the tips go as follows:

1) Regular intake of calcium in the form of milk, yogurt or milk related products
2) Consumption of healthy vegetables and high protein foods
3) Regular exercise
4) Intake of adequate water
5) Practice yoga
6) Regular doctor check-ups
7) Maintain a healthy life style

Apart from the above seven tips enjoying the nature and its beauty will make you feel fresh and happy. It helps you to deviate from your routine and stressful life and also relaxes you and your mind to an extent that you will not feel the pressure your daily activities or your daily routine is putting on your health. Stress plays a very vital role in a persons life. The amount of stress one goes through can make a person change the way she looks. And to overcome this stress its very important for one to deviate at least for some time from what he/she does.

Stress can make a 20 year old look like a 35 year old so DO NOT stress yourself. And if a situation arises wherein you have no other go take a break at least for a while and do something you like the most. It can be cooking, gardening anything that would help you have some fun and relax for a while. More than all these things it is said that laughter is the best cure, best preventive medicine for anything. Being happy and enjoying everything helps you maintain a healthy day and thereby a healthy you. Taking everything positive from even the odds and moving confidently helps us in carrying a healthy perspective of everything in life.

So, if one wants to be healthy even in sixties, one needs to be happy and follow a proper healthy and nutritious diet. Be calm and sweet and enjoy the sweet sixties.

By: Claire Weinfeld

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Beauty, health, and nutrition are all integrated. If you eat a balanced diet you will be able to maintain your physique and glowing beauty externally and good health internally. A balanced diet is one that provides all the nutrients you need, the right amount of proteins, carbohydrates, and fat.

To achieve goals you need to ensure a good balance in your diet, introduce variety into your meals, and practice moderation. The basis of nutrition lies in your height, weight, dimensions, and your daily energy needs. Once you know this you can compute what your daily calorific needs are and set goals for weight maintenance, gain, or loss. By regulating your diet you can be active as well as happy.

You must:

1. Eat sensibly. Include a variety of foods in your diet such that the 40 nutrients that are required by your body are present. Make use of a food pyramid and calorie chart to prepare tasty and nutritious meals. Follow the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans” issued each year.

2. Eat plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. They will supply you with essential vitamins, minerals, and protection from several diseases.

3. Maintain your weight at a healthy level. Successful weight management is one of the golden keys to good health. By doing is you will lower considerably the risk of many diseases like hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, cancer, and osteoporosis.

4. Learn self control, eat moderate portions. The secret lies in eating everything but in small portions. Don’t give way to gluttony or greed.

5. Make a time-table for your meals and how many calories will be in each meal. Never fast, starve yourself, or skip a meal. Eat when your body demands sustenance but not huge quantities.

6. Practice moderation. Good health does not lie in eliminating carbohydrates or fats. Include all your favorite foods but balance them with the rest of your diet. If you indulge your taste buds by eating pizza one day, then try and do so at lunch time, never eat pizza late at night. Ask for low fat cheese and healthy toppings. Eat just enough to satisfy your craving not all 12 slices. Get a few friends to share you sin. The days you indulge, eat sensibly the rest of the day–salads and fruits will help you make up for the binge.

7. Be sure your meals each day include all the food groups.

8. Plan to exercise every day. Either walk or take up aerobics, dancercise, or join a gym. Exercise will not just burn calories but put a glow into your skin, tone your muscles, and strengthen your bones. Exercise also removes accumulated toxins from your body.

9. Maintain a dairy in which you record your goals, and what you eat each day. Review your week objectively and create a table that shows at a glance what you did right and what you did wrong. This will help keep you on the right track.

10. Celebrate each victory. Give yourself a present or take yourself out every time you achieve a goal.

By eating healthy, one can live a complete and rounded life without diseases, reduce stress greatly, look and feel great, be happy from within and without, age well, produce healthy progeny, and live life to the fullest.

By: Paul W Wilson

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Here are some tips for optimum health that will lead to a longer life.

Eat Lots of Colourful Fruit And Veg

Colourful fruit and vegetables are packed with nutrition. They have phytochemicals that fight off disease and help ward off cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

Blueberries amongst other things were said to reverse memory loss, coordination and balance issues that can come with ageing.

Broccoli has been said to ward prostate cancer.

So when shopping simply fill your trolley with as much colour as you can! In amongst your selection will be barrel load of anti ageing and health giving food.

Don’t Sit Around

I have been hearing this one a lot lately so I will include it. Recent research has shown that sitting around for the majority of the day is simply not good for the body. Even if you are not overweight and even if you exercise well at other times. When examining people who were considered fit because of the amount of exercise they did, it was found that the ones that sat around a lot still had higher blood pressure, a greater risk of diabetes and a wider waist than those who sat less.

Even more disconcerting was a study that found that having studied 17,000 people, those that sat the most were more that 50% likely to die earlier whether or not they smoked and regardless of age or physical activity. I’ll be watching this research with interest, as it is still ongoing, however the idea behind it is that a ‘physiology of inactivity’ sets in releasing molecules that affect how fats and sugars are processed in our bodies.

In any case, whatever they may come up with in the future, we all know that regular activity is and always has been the key to general health.

By: Adam Rake

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