Keeping Fit and Healthy!
1/14 Tummy-Friendly Foods When your stomach hurts or you feel like you might throw up, the last thing you want to do is eat something that makes it worse. It can be even harder to know what to try if you’ve been vomiting or have diarrhea. But some foods can give you nutrients you need …
Here’s a fast, efficient way to cook green beans (and other vegetables), eliminating the fuss of bringing a large pot of water to a boil or draining the veggies. (Cost for 4: $1.12). Read on… Hands-on Time: 6 Mins, Total Time: 6 Mins, Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: about 1/2 cup) Ingredients 12 ounces trimmed …
1/13 Make the Right Choice Think of carbs as raw material that powers your body. You need them to make sugar for energy. They come in two types: simple and complex. What’s the difference? Simple carbs are like quick-burning fuels. They break down fast into sugar in your system. You want to eat less of …
Did you know that your brain is the most expensive real estate in your body? It uses up to 20 to 30 percent of the calories you consume. And, just like your body doesn’t benefit from junk food, neither does your brain. One lesser-known fact about obesity is that it negatively impacts cognitive function. If you …
“The fruit adds sweetness and antioxidants. The nuts give you protein, fiber, and healthy fat. This mix of nutrients makes your salad more satisfying and healthy. In fact, research shows that eating nuts regularly can help fend off heart disease and cancer” read on… 1/18 Is Salad Really a Healthy Choice? That depends on what …
James Cameron made a titanic-sized claim that eating a vegan diet has had some unexpected below-the-belt benefits. Namely, he says, he has better erections thanks to his plant-heavy diet, which has everyone wondering: Can this be true? Cameron thinks it is, and so much so that he has executive produced a new documentary called “The …
Vegan over Viagra-How James Cameron ate his way to a better Sex Life Read More »
1/14 Faster-Healing Skin “Beauty sleep” is real. Your skin uses sleep hours to heal itself from the day’s damage. When you drift off, your skin gets the chance to improve. That’s why you may wake up looking fresh and rosy. 2/14 Fewer Breakouts More sleep, clearer skin. Lack of sleep can lead to stress, which causes …
1/20 Fighting Cancer by the Plateful No single food can prevent cancer, but the right combination of foods may help make a difference. At mealtimes, strike a balance of at least two-thirds plant-based foods and no more than one-third animal protein. This “New American Plate” is an important cancer fighting tool, according to the American …
Seafood seems like a healthy choice. But the way it’s cooked makes a difference. Find out about the best and worst seafood dishes for your health. 1/16 What Makes the Difference? You’ll want to consider what’s in the dish, how it was cooked, freshness, and the type of fish. There are lots of good choices, …
