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Archive for December, 2011

In today’s world, ‘fat’ is the new ‘ugly’, or in other words if you are fat you are invariably tagged ugly. With ‘Subway’, ‘Dominos’, ‘McDonalds’, ‘KFC’ coming up in every corner, it becomes increasingly difficult to hold the taste buds and the scales. Obesity today is a disease and a long tiring fight waits.

Body weight depends on two factors:
1. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): which is the energy needed to maintain the bodily functions
2. Physical activity

In general terms, the BMR of men is more than that in women. But the middle age pot-belly is what most men want to avoid. There are some very easy to follow weight loss tips for men to help you regain that beautiful body.

• Foremost cut down on your diet. Do not gorge. Divide your meals and have 6-8 small meals instead of 4 large ones. Avoid fried food and watch your calories. Do not snack between meals and have the agenda of eating only when you are hungry.
• Exercise right. Quick weight loss techniques must be avoided because they burn muscle, not fat which in turn can show down weight loss in the long run. Do not be disheartened if after long hours in the gym the weighing scale shows your same weight. Have faith and continue your regime.
  Enroll yourself in a club to enjoy all the facilities like a tennis session or the pool. Swimming is considered one of the most effective weight loss techniques.
• Park your car at the other side of the parking lot and go for a power walk to your destination.
• Avoid the lift as much as possible.

So, be healthy and follow these steps to lead a wonderfully ‘light’ life.

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Healthy foods have generally been taken to mean foods that form a healthy diet. This is certainly not true. On the contrary, healthy foods are particular foods that have been identified to have additional health benefits apart from being important part of healthy nutrition. Healthy foods are generally made up of natural foods, organic foods and supplements. They have the effect of reducing risk of disease or in the management of health condition(s).

The importance of healthy foods cannot be underrated. They are recognized and regulated by health authorities in different jurisdictions. In the USA for example, Food and Drug administration is responsible for regulating the labeling, advertising and sale of the same. The following are some of health foods that are helpful in reducing the risk of disease and managing health conditions:

Spices – Spices are traditionally used to give flavor to other foods. Spices have been established to contain disease-fighting components. Regularly eating a diet rich in spices does not only prevent the occurrence of disease but also fight any disease with the body. Chilli, cumin and garlic are just some of the common spices.

Vegetables – Different varieties of vegetables are widely available. Cauliflower, cabbages, carrots, kale and spinach amongst others contain varied minerals, vitamins and essential acids that do not only have an important role to play in nutrition but aid in preventing the occurrence of diseases. However, cooking methods can destroy the valuable nutrients in vegetables. Most vegetables do not require intense heat but rather light cooking. In addition, some vegetables can simply cleaned and eaten raw. Vegetables provide the body with fiber, which is very important in removing waste from the body.

Fruits – Like vegetables, fruits contain varied minerals, vitamins and essential fatty acids. In addition, fruits contain healthy natural oils. Most fruits are eaten raw, which ensures that the nutrients are obtained in whole. Eating varied fruits ensures that one obtains all the vital nutrients. Tomatoes, berries, pineapples and olives amongst others are some of fruits with health benefits. Like vegetables, fruits also provide the body with necessary fiber.

Supplements – Supplements have proved very useful in the prevention, treatment and management of varied diseases and health conditions. One may however need to determine his/her supplementation requirement because different supplements are formulated differently. In addition, care is needed when purchasing supplements to avoid purchasing supplements that have not been approved.

It is very encouraging to note that most restaurants have made it a routine to prepare healthy foods for their clients who wish to eat the same. Most diseases and health conditions can simply be treated or managed by incorporating healthy foods in regular diets.

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