Health Benefits of Nuts
Nuts are a huge hit when it comes to snacking! We’ve been told that they are healthy for us, we know that the contain protein, but what else is in there? There’s a whole lot more to nuts than most people realize! Here’s a list of some common nuts and their nutritional benefits: Almonds • Help aids weight loss • Rich in heart healthy fat which helps lowers cholesterol. • In every ounce, almonds contain 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of dietary fiber, and 80 micro grams of calcium, and phosphorus and vitamin E. • Almonds have almost no carbohydrates, which makes them a great snake for diabetics. Brazil Nuts • Contain large amounts of selenium, which research has shown has a protective effect fights against many different kinds of cancers, helps with thyroid function, and may even help with men’s fertility....
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How To Buy Healthy Canned Foods
Fresh foods are the best choice, but what if you want to buy canned foods? There’s some important concepts to consider when buying canned foods if you are looking for optimum nutrition. Fruits and • Buy canned fruit that is in 100% Juice (or water) rather than heavy syrup or light syrup, which is just canned fruit soaked in corn syrup, sugar, or artificial sweeteners. Buying canned fruit that is in 100% juice allows you to enjoy the fruit without all of the unnecessary sweeteners and extra calories. Vegetables • Buy canned vegetables that don’t have any salt added to it. The salt that is usually added to canned goods is common iodized salt, which isn’t good for you, unlike the natural salt that is full of healthy minerals and nutrients. Meats • Buy canned meats, like tuna, that contain...
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Five Years Without Soda!
In December 2006, I made one of the best decisions to positively influence my health. I stopped drinking soda completely. It was a rocky road in the beginning, but every step of that journey was well worth the effort. My Name Is Twinkie, And I’m A Soda Addict It all started at an early age. When I was growing up, I only had soda “every once in a while”, such as special occasions like birthdays or holidays. Not all that bad, really, but as I got older, in middle school and high school, I started to drink soda on the weekends. I didn’t stop there. I remember getting my first job working at a bank and I had access to cheap (sometimes free!) soda thanks to the gas station within walking distance. I started drinking soda every single day, and...
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Box of Candy or Box of Cereal?
We have been taught that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So why are millions and millions of people buying and then consuming sugary cereal for ourselves and feeding it to our kids? Do We REALLY Believe Marketing Campaigns? We have been told by the big cereal companies such as Kellog’s, Post, and General Mills that their cold cereals are “part of a complete breakfast” and a great way to start the day. But are they really healthy for us? Just in case you weren’t sure, let me help you with the answer to that question. No, these sugary cereals are not healthy for you! I am starting to get these cereal’s nutrition labels confused with a box of candy! So why are these cereals advertised as a healthy breakfast choice? You might not like what I...
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Why Decorate With Pumpkins When You Can EAT Them!?
Pumpkins are most commonly used for Fall Holiday decor, but many forget that Pumpkins are full of healthy nutrients that are beneficial for your body. Health Benefits of Pumpkins Check out the abundance of vitamins and minerals that are found in your average Pumpkin! • Pumpkins are the perfect food this fall for many reasons, including the fact that they are high in fiber and very low in calories and fat. I suggest not ruining it by adding sugar and other additives, which are common with pumpkin cookies and pumpkin pie. Make your own healthier version from scratch. •Pumpkins are very high in vitamin A, which help boosts the immune system, maintains healthy teeth, bones and eyes, prevents urinary stones, and even fights against some cancers. • Pumpkins are full of Potassium which lowers blood sugar levels, prevents stroke, and helps...
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Why You Should Eat Your Broccoli!
You might enjoy eating broccoli. You are more likely to be one of the many people that just don’t care for broccoli all that much, or even loathe it. I understand that, but let’s talk about some of the amazing health benefits that broccoli has to offer and some delicious ways to enjoy broccoli. Who knows, broccoli might just be something you’ll start to like! Why Broccoli Rocks The Nutritional Charts • The American Cancer Society recommends eating broccoli since it’s anticancer properties are well established. • Excellent source of isothiocyanates, which fight cancer! Studies have shown that isothiocyanates actually help prevent esophageal and lung cancer, and can even lower the risk of having other cancers. • In 2003, The Environmental Working Group named broccoli as one of twelve foods least contaminated with pesticides. • One cup of broccoli...
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Electrolytes 101
You’ve heard about Electrolytes, but do you know what they are and why you need them? We have answered some of your biggest questions when it comes to electrolytes! What are Electrolytes? Electrolytes are essential minerals that can be found as a solid, liquid, or gas that contain electrically conducting ions that your body needs to function properly. Here’s a list of the essential minerals that are considered electrolytes: • Calcium • Chloride • Magnesium • Potassium • Sodium Why you Need Electrolytes Any time that you sweat, your body loses electrolytes and you need to replenish your body with electrolytes. You can normally replenish your electrolyte levels through the foods you eat, but sometimes you will need more. The more you exert yourself (and sweat), the more you need to replenish your body with electrolytes. If you exercise for more than...
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Best and Worst Food at Baja Fresh
Baja Fresh Philosophy “We choose handmade not processed. Farm fresh not tin-canned. Flavor and nutrition over fillers and fads. At Baja Fresh you’ll find eating well is a way of life and a state of mind. We believe in real food made with passion, for real people. Food that’s always prepared by hand from real recipes and real farm fresh ingredients, not pre-packaged. Life should be full of variety, zest and positive energy. Energized by good health and good nutrition.” – BajaFresh.com Now that we know what Baja Fresh believes in – nutrition and eating well – let’s see how true they are to that philosophy of theirs. Best Food at Baja Fresh Mexican Grill If you are looking for a healthier options at Baja Fresh, I suggest taking a look at their Healthy Choices menu which is organized into three...
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Health Benefits of a Pomegranates
You would have to live under a rock to not notice all of the products on the market today touting the health benefits of one of their coveted ingredients: Pomegranate!Why Pomegranates? Pomegranates are full of nutrients that are extremely beneficial for your body. The best part? We’re just scratching the surface… • Studies have shown an increase of blood flow to the heart, which increases oxygen efficiency to the heart during exercise. • Rich in Vitamin C and Potassium • Pomegranates have been shown to help prevent fatty deposits from collecting on the arteries, which prevents heart attacks, stroke, cancer, Alzheimers disease and even premature aging. • May help lower cholesterol levels • Study showed that participants had reduced arterial plaque by 30 percent! • Contains flavonoids. How much? More concentrated amount than what’s found in grapes! • Full of antioxidants –...
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Is Your Relationship Making (or Keeping) You Fat?
When you are in a relationship, the last thing you would expect or want to do is gain a few extra pounds of fat. Then again, maybe that’s why they call it “Love Handles”? Here’s a few tips to help prevent you from gaining those extra pounds by being in a relationship: Keep Impressing Too many men and women get married and totally let themselves go. Don’t let that be you. Remember when you used to care about the way you looked? You used to do things to impress your guy/gal. Just because you’re off the market doesn’t mean you’re done trying! Eating healthy and exercising do much more than just help you with a rockin’ bod, it will help you enjoy a long life together, without pesky health problems. Start New Hobbies Keep your relationship fun and exciting...
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