An apple a day might not keep the doctor away, research suggests that a diet containing protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and oils can help if combined with sleep, air, water, exercise and a highly active immune system.
The stronger your immune system, the more protected you are from infection and the healthier you are. If you eat foods rich in protective nutrients, you can strengthen your immune system to a point where you get fewer colds and viruses and be better equipped to fight off illnesses from colds to cancer. However, with an average diet of coffee, fast food, snacks and sugars, our whole system of health is compromised which may explain why nerve, anxiety and digestive medications are the highest prescribed in the world. Later in life these and other diet related illnesses lead to death by heart attack, cancers and stroke.
Even when we try to eat well, we're disadvantaged. The nutritional content of most food has been compromised over the years, not only by deficient soils and modern production, transportation, storage and processing methods, but also by the enormous amounts of chemical and artificial substances added to promote growth, storage life, taste and appearance. It's for this reason that more and more medical authorities are advocating the use of vitamin and mineral supplements. However, finding them in the right combination can be both confusing and costly.
Cellular Nutrition is a simple solution that offers excellent value for money and combines many of the known essential nutrients with a unique range of natural herbs to help cleanse and purify our bodies. Herbs have been used in China for thousands of years to maintain good health. While in Australia we spend millions of dollars a year on the treatment of heart disease and cancer, the Chinese have very little heart disease or cancer. To understand Cellular Nutrition we need to understand that about every 3 days our body replaces most of its cells, and when the nutritional intake is adequate, the new cells are always healthier than the old. For this to occur most effectively, we need balanced amounts of the six basic food groups every day.
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Water is necessary for the burning of calories.
If you let yourself be dehydrated your metabolism malfunctions - and that means slower weight loss.
Research indicates that adults who drink eight or more glasses of water per day burn more calories than those who drink less.
So, try to add a glass of water half-an-hour before each meal, beverage or snack.
Did your New Year’s resolutions include a vow to “eat right”? Many of us make that promise to ourselves in January, but by about March we find our old eating habits sneaking back up on us. Maybe you tried to tackle too much – or maybe you hadn’t really thought about what ‘eating right’ really means. Eating right involves more than just making the right food choices – it’s also about eating the right foods at the right time. So here are seven tips to help you to ‘eat right.’
Eat right when you get up. You don’t need to eat immediately upon awakening, but it’s really important to eat in the morning. Those who eat breakfast regularly are better able to control their weight, while breakfast skippers are likely to over-compensate and eat too much at lunch. If you can’t face much in the morning, try a bowl of oatmeal with a bit of protein powder stirred in, some fresh fruit with a scoop of cottage cheese or yogurt, or a protein shake made with protein powder, milk and fruit.
Eat right before you grocery shop. If you do your shopping on an empty stomach, you’ll be like a kid in a candy store – everything will look good to you. Grab a protein bar, a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts before you go out the door so you’ll be less tempted. And make a list – and do your best to stick to it.
Eat right when it comes to fats. We need small amounts of fat in the diet, but most of us eat too much. And, some fats – like the ones naturally present in fish, tree nuts, olives and avocados – are healthier than others. Healthy fats add flavor, so add avocado or nuts to your salad, or a dab of flavorful olive oil to steamed veggies.
Eat right before you work out. You need to fuel up before your exercise – especially if you work out first thing in the morning. If you don’t have much time to eat beforehand, easy-to-digest foods like smoothies, soups or yogurt do the trick. If you have a few hours to digest before you head out, have a regular meal with plenty of healthy carbs – whole grain breads, brown rice, pasta, fruits and veggies – to keep you going strong.
Eat right after you exercise. After a good workout, your body might be low on fuel, so try to eat something within 30-45 minutes after you finish your exercise. Your muscles are looking to fruits, vegetables and whole grains to help replenish their stock of carbohydrates – and a shot of protein to help them recover.
Eat right when you eat out. We eat so many meals out these days that dining out isn’t the special occasion it used to be. Resist the urge to splurge when you’re out. If you’re trying to cut your calories, split an entrée with a friend and order an extra salad. Or, skip the starchy sides and double up on veggies. Ask for dressings and sauces on the side so you can control how much you eat.
Eat right at night. A lot of people eat lightly or skip meals during the day, only to eat huge amounts of calories between dinner and bedtime. But when you do most of your eating at night, your brain and muscles don’t get the fuel they need for your daily physical and mental activities. Instead, distribute your calories over fairly evenly over your meals and snacks. If after-dinner snacking is piling on the pounds, try brushing your teeth right after dinner – it’s one of the best ways to signal that you’re done eating for the day.
Written by Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD. Susan is a paid consultant for Herbalife.
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Today, supermarket shelves are packed with foods that call to dieters with the words "FAT FREE." But as conscientious weight watchers load their shopping carts with fat-free foods week after week, many discover this alarming fact: Their weight is going up!
Since the fat-free craze began in recent years, statistics show we've actually grown fatter rather than thinner. Although we've been taught to think of fat as the culprit in the weight-loss battle, it isn't the only one. That's because a food that's fat free isn't necessarily calorie free. Many fat-free foods are actually very high in sugar and carbohydrate calories. And these calories, when eaten in excess, convert into the one thing we've been taught to avoid: fat.
Lose the fat from your body, not your diet. Ironically, to burn fat and lose weight, you need a certain amount of "good fat." That's why Herbalife Weight-Management Programs stresses the importance of a well-balanced diet that includes enough good fats-like those found in fish and olive oil-along with Herbalife's highly nutritious meal replacement shakes and snacks.
By avoiding the fat-free craze and giving your body the complete nourishment it needs with Herbalife's Cellular Nutrition supplements and weight-management products, you'll steadily lose weight and feel healthier as you do it.
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