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Posts Tagged ‘Diet’
Mon, November 10, 2008 4:58 am By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 Heart, the softest part of our body and can also be called as the piston of our body. Our heart beats 70 to 90 times a minute and works our whole life.
Heart is the most important part of our body. But who cares for it do you? We pay much more attention to our hair style, or looks. But what about organ like heart, which drives you for nearly 70 to 90 years. Care taking of the internal organ like heart is much more important then our peripheral body.
Most of us often abuse our heart in our daily life. We smoke, Inhale those chemical to have that stupid feeling. Abusing heart is not just about smoking, even the people who dose not smoke also abuses their heart very often.
There is whole list of things which we eat giving no thought to its impact on heart. In our daily life most us often eat red meat, egg yolk (yellow of the egg), cheese, butter and saturated and trans fats containing all fried foods. All these foods reduces your heart efficiency, some increase your cholesterol and ultimately leading to high blood pressure and other heart problems.
According to a survey almost every seventh person in the world is suffering from some or the other disease relating to heart. To keep our heart healthy we must have good amount of vegetables, fruits, pulses and breast of chicken in our diet. Only olive oil, mustard oil or sun flower oil should be used in cooking food.
If heart remains healthy it increases work efficiency it self and person lives a long and healthy life. Where as if you keep abusing your it will lead you no where the bunch of health problems
Here are some tips by heart specialists to keep heart in good condition
1. Low amount of salt and spices should be used in food. Only iodised salt should be used.
2. Those people who drink wine, red wine is a better option because of the presence of antioxidants.
3. Regular exercise is must for both younger and aged people to keep heart healthy.
4. Water intake is very important, at least a liter of water is must daily. Drinks like aerated drinks should be avoided.
If you don’t abuse your heart in early stage of life, It will be in better condition in your later stage, and last long. It is not a tough job to care for your heart, you just need to give up some things and induce more of others in your life, that’s very small price to live healthy and every one can pay that for better life.
Tags: Health, Diet, heart problems
Wed, October 29, 2008 1:34 pm By James Coolridge
 Cutting the popular belief of diet habits, the scientists in US has come forward with an argument that when the brain doesn’t sense enough gratification from food, people will hog more over the food.
According to Dr Eric Stice, a senior scientist at the Oregon Research Institute, who led the study, the more blunted the response will be, the more are the chances of chances of gain weight. It is the healthy diet and the exercise that decide whether someone is overweight. But scientists have put forward an argument that genes too have a role in deciding obesity. Dopamine, the brain chemical that’s key to sensing pleasure also has a role in deciding the weight of a particular person.
Eating does boost dopamine levels temporarily. The studies have revealed that obese have fewer dopamine receptors in their brains than lean people. A particular gene version, called Taq1A1, is linked to fewer dopamine receptors.
As per the words of Dr. Nora Volkow of the National Institutes of Health, a dopamine specialist who has long studied the obesity link, the functioning of the brain do have a big role in deciding the food and causing obesity. The study by Stice’s team has figured out the immediate reactions of the brain to food.
Brain scanning showed that a key region called the dorsal striatum which is a dopamine-rich pleasure centre becomes active while tasting the milkshake, but not when the comparison liquid mimicked saliva is tasted. The study says that the brain region in overweight people is far less active than in lean people, and in those who carry that A1 gene variant.
This study shows that dopamine is not just about pleasure, but it also plays a role in conditioning and in the ability to control impulses. Now next time, when you are out to buy yummy food, remember, you are going to put weight.
Tags: Obesity, Diet, food, Weight, overweight, brain, bulky, Dr Eric Stice, yummy, dorsal striatum, thin, dopamine
Sat, September 27, 2008 12:00 pm By James Coolridge
 More and more teenagers are choosing not to eat meat, poultry or fish. They are becoming vegetarians. A vegetarian diet can be enjoyed by people of all ages. But that’s not the case with non vegetarian food as you grow old you need to cut down on your intake of non vegetarian food.
There are many types of vegetarian diets. The two most common are lacto-ovo, which includes eggs and milk products, but not meat, and vegan which doesn’t include any form of animal products.
A healthy, varied vegetarian diet includes fruits, vegetables, plenty of leafy greens, whole grain products, nuts, seeds and legumes. Being a teen vegetarian will make you healthy and rewarding.
The years between 13 and 19 are times of especially rapid growth and change. The teenagers should take utmost care and have healthy food and avoid junk
Health benefits for vegetarians:
• Decreased risk of heart disease as you grow older
• Decreased risk of cancer
• Lower chance of adult onset diabetes
• Lower likelihood of being overweight
• Decreased chances of high blood pressure
Important nutrients for vegetarian teenagers
• Calcium: Calcium is used to build bones, especially during adolescence, when bone density is determined. It is important to include three or more good sources of calcium in your diet.
• Protein: It’s needed to build and repair all body tissues, including muscles, bones and skin. Vegetarians get protein from four main sources: dairy and eggs; beans, peas, lentils and soy meats; nuts and seeds; grains and cereals.
• Iron: To increase the amount of iron absorbed from a meal, eat a food containing vitamin C as part of the meal. Citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes and broccoli are all good sources of vitamin C.
• Vitamin B-12: This vitamin is found in soy milk, orange juice and cereal. it is an important nutrient for the vegetarians.
• Zinc: Zinc can be found in whole grain foods, sunflower seeds, nuts and legumes, which are high in healthy monounsaturated fats.
• Omega3fats: These special fats will protect you from heart disease and possibly aid in weight control. Sources of such fats are walnuts, ground flaxseed, canola and flaxseed oils.
Eating vegetarian food doesn’t automatically mean healthy eating. Remember there are just as many vegetarian junk foods as there are for meat-eaters: potato chips, French fries, cookies, ice cream, and more. It’s important to identify the priority foods and maintain a healthy diet.
Tags: Health, Diet, Fitness, Nutrition, benefits
Thu, September 25, 2008 11:13 am By James Coolridge
 Once a summer fruit, today no stylish wedding or garden party is complete without strawberries. However, these days you can get strawberries all the year round. Strawberry was a symbol for Venus, the Goddess of Love, because of its heart shapes and red color. Strawberries have been used as a food source since before ancient Roman times. Red, juicy, delicious strawberries are one of the healthiest fruits to include in your diet.
Strawberries are quite perishable as well. Handle strawberries properly and store them well after they have been purchased. They should be placed in a bowl, covered with plastic wrap, and kept in the refrigerator.
Besides being an excellent dessert fruit, strawberries are a good source of vitamin C. Many people discover that standard sized strawberries are sugary and tastier than bigger ones.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF STRWABERRIES
• Strawberries contain significant levels of phytonutrients and antioxidants, which fight free radicals. Free radicals are elements that can damage cells.
• Strawberries, when cut in half and rubbed on the teeth and gums, removes tartar from the teeth and strengthens and heals the gums.
• They are also known to clean or rid the blood of harmful toxins.
• They are an excellent source of vitamin K and manganese
• Although strawberries can be included in all manner of salads, appetizers, and desserts, to get the best benefit, eat them raw As they contain a full day’s supply of vitamin C
• They also contain folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
• Strawberry is highly rated as skin cleansing food, even though the skin eruptions may appear at first in some cases.
• Strawberries are also a great source of pectin and other soluble fibers that have been proven to lower cholesterol.
• They are also recommended for sluggish liver, gout, rheumatism, constipation etc
• Strawberries help your Body Combat Heart Attach, Stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease
• Strawberries help fight cancer
• Eat strawberries during pregnancy and infancy, when red blood cells need to reproduce and grow rapidly
• Strawberries also help in cases of syphilis.
Strawberry health benefits are long and extensive. Strawberries are delicious, but they are also nutritious, and ideally should be a part of everyone’s daily diet. It is said that they are one of the most nutritious fruits. People with intestinal sensitivities may choose to avoid strawberries, as the seeds can produce gastrointestinal irritation in susceptible individuals.
Tags: Health, Diet, vitamins, Nutrition, minerals
Wed, September 3, 2008 5:38 am By James Coolridge
 When we think of Health it is being fit that comes to our mind. But, with the ever changing scenario, there is not one definition Of the word-fitness. Looking fit is now about being fit. Fitness Is meant to repair your body, whish is possible only when your Body is resting. So, one should not only exercise but also have The time to relax. And the importance of a good diet should Never be forgotten-which contributes 70 percent of any fitness Regime. Understand your body’s requirements-read books-and Eat accordingly; don’t miss on any vital nutrient.
AGING ATTACK
Aging is the natural biological rhythm of all multi-cellulars Organisms, living a long life on a wheelchair is something not Likely to excite anybody. Therefore, all of us want healthy, Youthful life! And to attain it all we need is a bit more care.
Skin and hair
Bad habits, unhealthy lifestyle and external factors are all Factors that contribute to early aging. What to do? Avoid them, Silly. Start your cleansing routine early in life. Regular cleansing, Moisturizing, protection from sun, pollution, air, and a regular Sleep pattern does wonders for all skin types. And after 35/40 Years, this routine becomes over more imperative to counter the Cumulative effects of the years; as the strength of the body Mechanism to nourish comes down.
Aging/graying of hair are triggered by genetic and environmental Factors. The first you can’t do about but you can postpone, rather Eliminate the effects of the latter.
Teeth Here are some rules of keeping the Pearlies younger than they are,
(a) brush two times a day, a mouth rinse after meals.
(b) cleansing-by a process of scaling and polishing-every six Months.
(c) Change your toothbrush at least once in three months.
Cavities, deposits, decay are the other toothy troubles that you must guard against.
Watch your diet
As you age, you need to be more careful of what you are eating
-if you want to hold on to your youth. Choose a diet rich in enzyme.
Bee stress free
A happy and relaxed person has a better chance of aging gracefully
Than once who isn’t. When we are stressed, the nervous system Secretes a chemical adrenaline. This causes stress in all parts of the Body.
Smoky factor
Smoking makes your real age eight years older. Not smoking lowers the risk of lung cancer automatically.
Be active
Even a small amount of exercise can make you nearly five to ten years younger than your chronological age. Walking for at least 30 minutes a day makes you fitter and therefore, younger.
Become a lifelong learner
People who remain intellectually involved throughout there lives are 2.5years younger than those who don’t.
Well, now you know, flooded with a vast array of health information as we are, choose the lifestyle that will feel the years Off you. And it’s never too late to start.
Tags: Diet, teeth, Fitness, aging, skin and hair, stress free, smoke, active
Fri, August 22, 2008 9:24 am By James Coolridge
Teen health is also known as” Adolescent health.”
As a teenager, you go through many changes. For one thing, your body is on its way to becoming its adult size. Have you noticed that you can’t fit into your old shoes or that your jeans are now 3 inches too short? Along with these changes, you are probably becoming more independent and making more of your own choices. Some of the biggest choices you face are about your health.
Why? Because healthy habits, including eating nutritiously and being physically active, can help you feel good, look good and do your best in school, work or sports. They might also prevent diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis, stroke and some cancers when you are older.
During puberty, adolescents experience a major growth spurt, and thus require increased nutrient needs. Boys experience the growth spurt at different times than girls. For males, puberty usually begins anywhere from the ages of 12 to 15 years, with peak growth usually occuring at 14. For females, puberty occurs much earlier, between the ages of 10 and 13, with peak growth occuring around the ages of 12 to 13. Thus, males need more nutrients than females during puberty, with the exception of iron. Girls need more iron because they are beginning to menstruate.
DIET TIPS FOR TEENS-
 Hidden calories and empty calories are causing teens to become increasingly heavy and nutrient deficient at the same time. As kids enter their teenage years, their nutrient requirements suddenly increase to adult levels, and for minerals like phosphorus, magnesium and calcium they actually need more than adults do. A full 45 percent of total bone growth occurs during adolescence, and most teens don’t consume enough calcium to support it. Only 13 percent of girls and 36 percent of boys consume the recommended amount of calcium.
In order to avoid excess weight gain, and take in the nutrients their bodies need, teens should eat nutrient-dense foods, which provide a good amount of vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein in relation to their caloric count. So choosing snacks wisely is a great first step. Snacks like ice cream (high in saturated fat), candy (high in empty calories), chips (one 7-ounce bag of sour-cream-and-onion potato chips averages 1,051 calories) and soda are fine once in a while, but they should not be part of your daily intake. .Instead of a shake, ice cream or a Starbucks Creme Frappuccino (870 calories, 32 grams fat), choose a smoothie made with real fruit and skim or low-fat milk.
Breakfast should be a must. A recent study showed that young adults who did not eat breakfast every day were almost twice as likely to be overweight as those who did.
ACNE A MAJOR PROBLEM AMONG THE TEENS-
Acne is unavoidable during adolescence. Acne is the result of the acceleration in the production of hormones, androgens, that occurs in puberty. Acne is the clogging of the pores in the skin. A pimple forms when bacteria get into the clogged pore and fills the space with pus. Studies have failed to find any connection between acne and foods such as chocolate, cola, nuts, pizza, or french fries–foods which are oily and thought to be the cause of acne among many people. However, as these foods are not scientifically linked to cause acne, they may aggravate acne, so therefore elimination of their presence from the diet may be beneficial.
ASTHMA-
Many teenagers have asthma, or have had it when they were younger. Some people have problems due to their asthma most days, but most people have difficulty breathing only occasionally.
Most people with asthma can do just about everything everyone else can. Some really famous Australian sports people have asthma, including Olympic swimmers Sam Riley and Matthew Dunn, and record breaking long distance swimmer Susie Moroney.
Asthma is one of the most common reasons why students have to take time off school.
To keep asthma under control it is really important to be well educated about your asthma and how to manage it. Your doctor and your local asthma association can give you detailed information about how to manage your asthma.
WHAT IS ASTHMA??
* Asthma affects the small airways in the lungs (bronchioles).
* People with asthma have more sensitive airways than other people. Certain triggers make the airways narrower for a few hours or days, making it hard to breathe.
* In between attacks, the airways are a normal size.
* No one knows for sure why some people get asthma. It tends to run in families and is related to eczema and hay fever.
The teenagers today often neglect their eating habits,skip meals and eat junk food instead which leads to problems like obesity,lack of nutrients in the body,acne,asthma etc.Health should be the prime lookout of the teens.
Tags: Diet, Acne, Asthma
Tue, August 19, 2008 3:57 pm By James Coolridge
 Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible – all which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and incorporating them in a way that works for you.By developing your own plan for healthy eating, you’ll be able to expand your range of healthy choices to include a variety of delicious. Using guidelines and tips for creating and maintaining a satisfying, healthy diet, you can learn how to approach food in a smarter, healthier way.
Eating smart: The first step towards healthy eating
Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”. It’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Paying attention to what you eat and choosing foods that are both nourishing and enjoyable helps support an overall healthy diet.
• Take time to chew your food: Chew your food slowly, savoring every bite. We tend to rush though our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavors and feel the textures of what is in our mouths. Reconnect with the joy of eating.
• Avoid stress while eating: When we are stressed, our digestion can be compromised, causing problems like colitis and heartburn. Avoid eating while working, driving, arguing, or watching TV (especially disturbing programs or the news). Try taking some deep breaths prior to beginning your meal, or light candles and play soothing music to create a relaxing atmosphere.
• Listen to your body: Ask yourself if you are really hungry, and stop eating when you feel full. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly. Eating just enough to satisfy your hunger will help you remain alert, relaxed and feeling your best, rather than stuffing yourself into a “food coma”!
• Eat early, eat often: Starting your day with a healthy breakfast can jumpstart your metabolism, and eating the majority of your daily caloric allotment early in the day gives your body time to work those calories off. Also, eating small, healthy meals throughout the day, rather than the standard three large meals, can help keep your metabolism going and ward off snack attacks.
Eating while multitasking, whether working through lunch or watching TV while eating dinner, often leads us to eat more. On the other hand, eating “mindfully,” savoring every mouthful, enhances the experience of eating and keeps us aware of how much we take in.
Our fast-food culture is one where meals have become yet another task we squeeze in during the day. It is all too common to hear of people grabbing breakfast on the run or attending a lunch meeting, where business is front and center and food is merely the bait to get people there.
How to Practice Eating Mindfully
Simple first steps toward introducing mindfulness while eating:
• Eat with chopsticks.
• Eat with your non-dominant hand.
• Chew your food 30 to 50 times per bite.
• Eat without TV, newspaper or computer.
• Eat sitting down.
• Put the proper portions of food on your plate and try to make the meal last at least 20 minutes.
THE ABOVE ARTICLE CAN BE SUMMED UP AS UNDER EAT RIGHT TO STAY FIT AND HEALTHY!!!!!
Tags: Diet, food, Nutrition
Sun, July 20, 2008 10:12 am By Justin Palmer
 Diabetes is a condition characterized by unusual and high levels of glucose in the bloodstream. Insulin, produced by the pancreas, is used by the body to lower blood glucose levels. If a person suffers from diabetes, the pancreas doesn’t generate enough insulin. Insulin is used by the body to lower blood glucose levels.
Excess urination is a common symptom of diabetes because large quantity of sugar is accumulated in the urine. As result, the person urinates frequently. The person even wakes up in the middle of his deep sleep during night to urinate which often disturbs his sleep.
Excess weight is another common symptom of diabetes. The condition of overweight makes your tissues more resistant to the action of insulin, which in turn increases your blood sugar level. Fatty tissues increase your cells’ resistance to the action of insulin.
Type 1 Diabetes is often termed as Juvenile Diabetes. This disease affects children and young adults under the age of 30. Type 1 Diabetes may stop when the pancreas produce insulin. People suffering from Type 1 Diabetes may encounter heart diseases, kidney damage and even blindness. This is one of the biggest concerns.
Type 2 Diabetes affects almost 90% of people with Diabetes, making it the most prevalent form of Diabetes. The body of people suffering from Type 2 Diabetes may not produce enough insulin. Even if insulin is produced in the body, the people suffering from Type 2 Diabetes can’t use it well.
People with diabetes often encounter fluctuations in their body weight. Since they lose sugar through frequent urination, they lose calories. As a result, they loose weight drastically.
Treatment of diabetes starts with a healthy diet and regular exercise. The diet of a person suffering from diabetes should be low in refined sugars, fats and animal products. Trans- fats found in deep-fried and fast food should be strictly excluded from his diet. The treatment should also include regular monitoring of the blood glucose levels.
Proper medical guidance and self-care can go a long way towards combating Diabetes and managing your health condition.
Tags: Diet, diabetes, blood, sugar, sucrose, ailment, medication
Wed, June 11, 2008 12:24 pm By James Coolridge
 Do you find your hair strands more in the comb than your hair? If yes, then you are among those two-thirds of men who experience a degree of hair loss by the age of 35. So if you are one of those battling out hair loss, read on to get some remedies.
Hair cuts:
You may pause why we are talking about hair cuts at this stage of baldness. But yes, it works! Ask a hair expert to cut your hair in such a way as to hide the receding hairlines, to create an illusion of hair looking fuller. Longer hair cuts often hide the balding head.
Shampoos:
Look for brands of volume control shampoos available in hair salons. These thickening shampoos contain natural extracts and chemicals that boost the volume of your hair to look it thicker. However, stay away from shampoos and conditioners that excess amount of chemicals in them.
Keep your scalp clean:
Get rid of the dandruff. This is a source of hair loss which often combines chemicals of shampoo, dirt and sebum follicle oil. This creates a film on your scalp which hardens and starts plucking up hair follicles. This can’t support hair growth.
Beat the stress:
Stress contributes too much illness, even baldness. Take action right away. Try to keep your stress levels low. Avoid stress- buster techniques.
Proper diet:
As your body, your hair also needs nutrients. Improper supply of nutrients to hair leads to frequent hair loss and ultimately baldness. Eat more fruits in the breakfast and more veggies for lunch and dinner, to prevent hair loss.
Tags: Hair Loss, Diet, stress levels, baldness, shampoos
Thu, May 15, 2008 1:31 pm By James Coolridge
 Asthma is caused by airway obstruction and narrowing of the bronchial lines. This condition can occur irrespective of your age. There are many preventive measures which include medication, anti-inflammatory drugs and most importantly, the food which you eat can prevent and even heal Asthma. Here is a list of foods which you should include in your diet if you are suffering from this breathing problem.
There is a lot of research work conducted to prove that food play a vital role in preventing Asthma. According to a latest research, people who consume plenty of dairy products have less chances of wheezing, which is a main symptom of Asthma. Children who drink plenty of milk, eat sumptuous dairy products are less susceptible to developing Asthma.
Whole grains, sprouted seeds, whole bread and cereals are also some of the best foods to prevent and control Asthma flares to a greater degree. It was also proved that fish oil; fresh vegetables and fruits also lessen the symptoms of Asthma.
Strictly vegetarian diet is highly recommended when it comes to prevention of Asthma.
If you are an asthma patient, you should include carbohydrates, proteins and acid- forming foods in your diet.
The next important thing is to follow a diet pattern. You should have timely breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is recommended to eat less than the capacity of the Asthma patients. You should also eat slowly and drink plenty of water.
Doctors recommend that alcoholic beverages, coffee, pickles and processed foods should be strictly avoided if you are suffering from Asthma.
Hence, proper diet and proper care for your health can control Asthma to a great extent.
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