Healthy Diet Tips
Alan LeStourgeon

These healthy diet tips will keep you on the right path.
Although healthy people are generally at a natural weight, this
is not about dieting and losing weigh, its about lifestyle. The
mainstream seesaw of dieting is a moneymaker that doesn’t
address real health issues and concerns.

One of the best things you can do for your body is eat at least
twelve servings of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables every
single day. These foods are packed with the things that our
bodies need; natural, non-synthetic source of Vitamins A,B, C,
and E, disease fighting antioxidants, minerals like potassium,
calcium, phosphorous, and copper.

These days too many Americans get their vitamins from synthetic
sources that are isolated and chemically induced. The best way
to get this nutrition is from the good earth, directly from the
source, from fruits and vegetables. If eating that many
vegetables seems overwhelming, just think about the colors. Get
your blue and purples like blueberries and plums to reduce the
risk of cancer and protect your urinary tract. Eat green
vegetables like broccoli and celery to protect your bones, teeth
and eyes. Consume your whites like mushrooms and onions for
healthy heart function. Eat foods like oranges and carrots to
boost your immune system from the yellow and orange fruits and
vegetables. Finally, get your reds from foods like apples and
beets for memory function and heart health.

All of these fruits and vegetables have healing qualities and
you’ll feel the difference. If you can’t eat this much or don’t
have the time, drink juices made from a vegetable juicer, a
great way to get the nutrients you need.

In addition to eating fruits and vegetables, cut down on
saturated fats from processed foods and switch to unsaturated
fats from nuts like almonds and vegetables including avocado. In
general however, cut down on fat in your life and your heart and
body will thank you for it. Speaking of processed food, begin to
rid yourself of any processed foods. And of course, drink water
so that you are flushing the toxins out your system and staying
hydrated.

Use these healthy diet tips as a general guide to healthy
eating, not fad dieting.

About the author:

Alan LeStourgeon along with his wife Jean run the web site www.ezHealthyDiet.com
where they explore what it means to eat a healthy diet, have a
healthy
home and live a healthier life.

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Healthy Chocolate for Your Valentine
Debra Lynn Dadd

HEALTHY CHOCOLATE FOR YOUR VALENTINE

Let’s face it. We’re all going to eat chocolate for
Valentine’s Day. But there’s no need to feel guilty!
Chocolate is actually good for youit’s all the things added
to it that are the problem. Here’s how you can choose
delicious healthy chocolates for your Valentine.

HEALTH BENEFITS

The gift of chocolate to a beloved as a token of love is
more than just tradition. Naturally-occurring compounds in
chocolate produce that mild euphoria of being in love and
contribute to enjoyable interpersonal relations by elevating
mood and enhancing sensory perception.

Beyond good feelings, chocolate benefits the body in many
ways. In moderation, chocolate can contribute to heart
health, help you live longer, suppress a chronic cough, and
add needed magnesium to your diet. Chocolate even contains a
high level of chromium, which can help control blood sugar.

Chocolate does NOT cause acne, most headaches, or
hyperactivity, and does not raise cholesterol.

HEALTH PROBLEMS

While chocolate itself is fine to eat, there are some
substances present in chocolate products that you should
watch out for.

Most chocolate products contain tremendous amounts of
refined white sugar, which is harmful to health in many
ways.

Chocolate may also contain pesticides. The EPA allows
various levels of pesticide residue to be present in cocoa
powder, and the FDA Total Diet Study found them in many
chocolate products.

Many chocolates also contain the toxic metals cadminum and
lead. “Significant levels” of these metals were found in 68%
of the common chocolate products tested. There is no safe
level for lead, and it is particularly harmful to children.

HEALTHY CHOCOLATE CHOICES

Here are some guidelines for choosing the healthiest
chocolates.

1. Choose chocolates with the least amount of refined white
sugar or other sweetener. Dark “bittersweet” chocolates with
a high percentage of cocoa solids (usually the label will
state the exact percentage) have less sugar than semisweet
or milk chocolate and also have the greatest health
benefits. Keep in mind that flavor additions, such as dried
fruits and candied ginger may also add sugar to the
chocolate.

2. Choose chocolates sweetened with evaporated cane juice or
barley malt. If the evaporated cane juice used is the
unprocessed whole juice of the cane, it acts in the body
like a whole food and doesn’t give a sugar rush. Barley malt
is also a slow-release sweetener, noted on the label as
“grain-sweetened.”

3. Choose organic chocolates. Certified organic chocolate
ensures there are no harmful pesticide residues.

4. Make your own chocolates. It’s easy to make many
chocolate delights yourself, with the exact ingredients you
want. Start with unsweetened cocoa powder or baking
chocolate and be creative!

SAVOR YOUR CHOCOLATE

Fine chocolate is one of those earthly pleasures to be
savored. When eaten as a special treat, with full
appreciation, a little chocolate can go a long way.

Choose quality over quantity. If you are going to eat
chocolate, eat really good chocolate. Then, for maximum
enjoyment, give the taste of the chocolate your full
attention, eat it at a time when you are not famished or
overly full, and allow the chocolate to melt in your mouth
to make the experience last.

Read more about healthy chocolate at
http://www.debraslist.com.

About the Author

Hailed as “The Queen of Green” by the New York Times,
Debra Lynn Dadd has been a consumer advocate for products
and lifestyle choices that are better for health and the
environment since 1982. Visit her website for 100s of links to
1000s of nontoxic, natural and earthwise products, and to
sign up for her free email newsletters. http://www.dld123.com

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Healthy Breakfast Foods
Sharon Hopkins

It is always surrounded by silly excuse of lack of time. And
still no one denies that fact that “breakfast” is the most
important meal of the day.

Why such a hullabaloo about this early morning meal? Well, for
starters, this meal comes after a break of 8 – 10 hours; hence
your blood sugar level will be low. Since your body has gone
with out food for such a long time, it needs nourishment to
kick-start its day. Therefore “breakfast” is considered to be an
important and essential meal of the day.

Breakfast benefits both, young and old. It is the key to jump
start your muscles and your day. People who eat breakfast
(healthy) daily are more likely to

– Consume more vitamins, minerals and less of fat and
cholesterol. – Increased strength and endurance. – Better
concentration and productivity all day long. – Control over
weight – Low cholesterol = no risk or little risk of heart
disease

Children who eat breakfast are likely to have better
concentration, problem-solving skills and eye-hand coordination.
They will be alert, creative, and less likely to miss days of
school.

If you think skipping this meal, will help you lose weight,
think again. By passing over this meal, your body will go in the
starvation mode and make you crave for snacks especially sweets.
Impulsive snacking on unhealthy foods can lead to weight gain.
So you motive of losing weight by skipping breakfast stays
unachieved.

Try to choose healthy foods from at least two food groups each
morning

– Fruits & Vegetables – Grains – Dairy – Proteins

A glass of pure fruit juice, bananas, yoghurt, low-calorie
muesli with semi skimmed or skimmed milk, fresh fruit salad with
few spoonfuls of low fat yoghurt, fresh and raw veggies mixed
with flavoured yoghurt, a slice of toast or plain bread with
eggs, boiled or poached are some of the options for breakfast.
Kids can enjoy a Smoothie with their favourite fruits; add dash
of yoghurt or honey to make it more delicious.

If you look forward to eating different kinds of healthy foods
for breakfast, you are less like to skip this meal. If time is
your hurdle, think about packing your breakfast or eating on the
‘run’, its better than skipping it altogether.

About the author:

Sharon Hopkins has been managing a number of diet, nutrition and
health websites that promote good health and unhealthy food
habits leading to a diseased body. Healthy”>http://www.diethealthclub.com/”>Healthy Food contain vital
nutrients that aid our body’s metabolic function.

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Healthsparguide.com to Healthy Living
Ray La Foy

Doctors all over the world are up in arms over the dramatic increase in weight – related diseases. Diabetes, high-blood pressure and the like are expected to be top health killers in the next 10 years. The main culprit, as studies have shown, is the unhealthy lifestyle of the so-called microwave generation. Foods, which contain high level of calories but lacks the necessary good nutrients, are digested every-single day by millions of people. It is not surprising that in America, two thirds of its citizens are considered overweight.

As expected, a great number of quick-fix solutions to eradicate the problem are being peddled by so-called diet-gurus. However, though some of the solutions and diet formulae have worked in certain cases, for the most part, those who have indulged in these drastic methods have found themselves regaining the lost weight – big time! This is because the diet formula being marketed does not correspond with the bodies’ cellular level.

In comes the healtsparguide.com. This no – nonsense website caters to all women and men who wish to know more about losing weight effectively but safely. Healthsparguide.com contains valuable links and as the name suggests, guides to various methods on healthy weight loss regiments.

For example, the website features weight loss health spas and spa resorts that, aside from providing stress management treatments, offer realistic programmes covering the basics of having balanced diets, healthful cooking techniques and of course effective weight loss management. These spa resorts may also be referred to as a spa vacation. Instead of intense workouts, adventure activities are offered. These activities rejuvenate the spirit, at the same time helps tone the body.

What else does healthsparguide.com offer? Diet methods that are designed to hunt down and burn fat tissues without starving oneself. Unlike, say, other diet fads that only weakens the body’s system, the prescription in Healthsparguide.com realistically teaches that the problem of being overweight is the result of eating the wrong food, the wrong types of calories per meal and eating meals in the wrong patterns each day. Therefore, you lose weight not by eliminating the carbs or the protein, but by eating the right food at the right intervals.

To further assist those who want to shed excess pounds, an online diet generator is created, “which gives the right daily menu each day so there’s no need to calculate anything while shifting ones calories.” This is done by constantly “alternating the menu between every possible type of calorie, constantly shifting from one type of calorie to the next, ensuring that the scale keeps dropping.”

The website also provides in depth ranking and reviews of leading herbal diet pills. Not all pill manufactured are however featured. The products chosen have, as tested by experts, demonstrated high overall effectiveness, low occurrences of side effects and high success rate. A trim spa in one pill!

Aside from that, the pill is also ranked based on effectiveness, longevity, safety, quickness of results and success rate. Likewise the rating considered the prices, guarantee, reputation, customer service, ease of use and overall satisfaction.

The benefits that one may get with this online guide are truly endless. For one, the weight loss regiments are safe and cost-effective. Two, it logically explains that in order to lose weight, you have to eat the right food at the right time. And three, weight management programmes created by experts are so practical and easy to use. So, instead of going to a day spa, why not spend a couple of minutes of your time browsing through the wonders of healthsparguide.com.

About the Author

Healthy Living
Learn more at
http://www.healthsparguide.com

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