tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774936996633515672024-03-08T05:02:59.316-08:00Healthy Breakfast Ideasadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18036190602584259454noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-17225092790136526052015-01-07T09:25:00.002-08:002015-01-07T09:25:17.784-08:00 Weight Loss Tips - Eat Natural Foods<div style="text-align: justify;">
Over the years our eating habits have been changing, and this in part is down to the way we now live. People are working longer hours than ever before and the number of families which contain two parents who work has increased. These changes in society trends and our lifestyles have paved the way for the emergence (and an over reliance) on junk food, fast food and convenience (packaged and processed) foods.<br /><br />These changes to our buying and eating habits, have not been good news for our diet. These junk and convenience foods normally have a high calorie, fat and salt content and very little nutritional value. This is why you tend to get hungry again quite soon after eating, leaving you prone to snacking and binge eating. With obesity rates and deaths relating to heart disease on the rise, there has never been a better time to consider a return to more wholesome and natural foods.<br /><br />How often do you really think about the food you are eating on a regular basis? Where does it come from (how is it sourced) and how is it produced and packaged? Most convenience foods are packed with additives and preservatives to give them a long date. Before you next put an item in your shopping trolley, read the box carefully. Take notice of the calorie content, fat and saturated fat content, how much salt or sugar it contains and how much natural ingredients it contains. If there is no real nutritional content to the product or very little natural ingredients, but plenty of artificial flavourings and additives then put it back on the shelf.<br /><br />It is worth taking a little time to shop more often, allowing you to buy more fresh foods. Aim for a diet filled with whole foods rather than foods that come out of a box or bag. When food is processed, a lot of the nutrients are taken out of it and replaced with additives and preservatives. Whole foods (foods that are eaten whole and in their natural state) are full of nutritional value and tend to contain less calories.<br /><br />Fruit and vegetables are excellent examples of whole foods and you can grow them in your garden. try adding them to each meal and eating them as nutritional snacks. There are also beans, peas, soybeans, lentils, and fish (but watch how you cook it). Try swapping your fries for a baked potato and your soda for a glass of natural fruit juice. Whole wheat bread and oatmeal are also great breakfast ideas to give you a great start to the day.<br /><br />Your success starts at the grocery, start reading labels and think about what you eat. Seek out those natural whole foods and start preparing meals with fresh ingredients. If you are serious about losing weight and want to improve your diet, then you need to start changing your eating habits. Embrace nature and eat more whole foods on a regular basis.<br /><br />Welcome to the amazing £1 diet book, yes just a pound! Allow me to tell you why the majority of diets fail miserably and show you how to finally get off the weight loss roller coaster. Maybe you are looking to lose the beer belly or lose weight after pregnancy and want to discover how to lose weight without dieting then I can help.I will show you how to lose weight and keep it off plus so much more.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-21036510824077423362015-01-06T09:23:00.000-08:002015-01-07T09:24:00.842-08:00 6 Ways You Come Up With Your Own Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas<div style="text-align: justify;">
Would you like to know how you can come up with your own easy healthy breakfast ideas? This article will show you how. Eating healthily shouldn't and doesn't have to be difficult. Too often people start to suffer from information overload or think that the easy solution is "too easy". In reality however, keeping things simple often yields the best results. Here are 6 steps in which you can follow:<br /><br />1. It needs to be nutritionally balanced<br /><br />When coming up with your own easy healthy breakfast ideas, you should aim to get the right balance of protein, fats and carbs. We need all three of these macronutrients because without them we cannot function at our optimal level.<br /><br />2. What's your goal?<br /><br />Depending on your goal, your easy healthy breakfast ideas may differ from someone else's. For example if your goal is to build muscle you will need to be in a caloric surplus and will probably need a lot more protein and carbs than say someone whose goal is weight loss.<br /><br />3. Choose foods you like:<br /><br />There is no point in thinking up easy ideas for breakfast if these ideas are of foods you don't even like or worse you are intolerant too.<br /><br />4. KISS - Keep it simple stupid:<br /><br />The easiest healthy breakfast ideas are the ones you can prepare in a few minutes, for example a breakfast Smoothie consisting of a scoop of whey protein, a cup of frozen berries, a cup of spinach, some flaxseed and a cup of natural or Greek yoghurt.<br /><br />5. Think ahead<br /><br />When you're brainstorming for ideas always try and think ahead and plan out the next few days in advance. This way you'll know exactly where and what you'll be doing so you can come up with ideas to suit the activities you are doing. For example if you are going to be travelling it may be an idea to come up with an easy healthy breakfast idea that iscan be transported like healthy breakfast bars or a protein pancake.<br /><br />6. Be flexible<br /><br />Flexibility is key when you want easy healthy breakfast ideas. You won't always be able to source every ingredient necessary so if you can come up with breakfast ideas where you can easily substitute out ingredients, you'll be better able to adapt if the situation arises. Always aim to substitute protein for protein, fats for fats and carbs for carbs.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-8052896586828455372015-01-05T09:22:00.000-08:002015-01-07T09:22:28.119-08:00 Stop Eating Junk Food - Easy Junk Food Replacements<div style="text-align: justify;">
The junk food market becomes larger and larger every day. "Stop eating junk food!" they say; easier said than done when the food industry spends over $33 billion per year in the US alone to advertise food products that could be classified as junk food. Another alarming fact is that the average person today consumes more added sugar in two weeks than a person a century ago would have eaten in a whole year. All of this added sugar comes from junk food, including soft drinks, sweetened cereals, candy, processed snacks and fast foods. This list will give you the top 5 junk foods and ideas for their replacements. You can stop eating junk food... or at least cut back!<br /><br />1) Pizza<br /><br />Frozen or fresh from Domino's, pizza contains hundreds of empty calories, mostly coming from the abundance of cheese. It has a high fat and cholesterol content, which is never good for anyone especially those with heart conditions. Eating just one small piece won't do any harm; however, serving sizes of pizza have gone up in the past few years. We are consuming much more than we need to. Pizza is also extremely high in sodium. Just two slices of frozen DiGiorno pepperoni pizza contains 2,020 mg of sodium. This is almost more than people need in an entire day!<br /><br />What to replace it with:<br /><br />When eating out, use portion control. Aim to eat only one or two pieces. Instead of ordering supreme pizza, get a veggie pizza. You can also buy items at the grocery store to make your own nutritious pizza at home.<br /><br />2) Soft Drinks<br /><br />Soda and other sugary drinks add sugar and calories to your diet without providing much, if any, nutrition. Excessively consuming soft drinks can lead to obesity, which can lead to type 2 diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure. These problems are becoming significantly apparent in children. It is also known that regular soda drinkers don't drink enough water, which can take a toll on good health.<br /><br />What to replace it with:<br /><br />Water! It may be difficult if you're an avid soda drinker, but replacing soda with water is one of the best things you can do for your diet. You can also try flavored carbonated water and natural fruit juices.<br /><br />3) Candies<br /><br />These are along the most easily available but most sinful junk food items. For starters, candies are nothing but a concentrated form of sugar. The high sucrose or fructose content ensures that you immediately get a sugar spike. Candy can cause stomach problems if consumed in large amounts-which isn't hard to do!<br /><br />What to replace it with:<br /><br />If you're craving something sweet, reach for fruit or nuts. Stock your fridge with apples, grapes, berries, bananas, walnuts, almonds and pecans. If this doesn't fully satisfy your sweet tooth, eat just a few candies. You can also try drinking a glass of water or going for a walk to get your mind off of sugar.<br /><br />4) Sugary Cereals<br /><br />Most people are surprised to see 'cereal' on what-not-to-eat lists. This is because many of them are advertised as healthy breakfast cereals. However, cereals including Fruit Loops and Reese's Puffs have high added sugar content. This can contribute to sugar cravings during the daytime, causing you to eat more.<br /><br />What to replace it with:<br /><br />Buy a healthier cereal, of course! Make sure to compare food labels to determine which has the least amount of added sugar. You can add your own fruit to an unsweetened, whole grain cereal which will make it taste just as good. Whole grain oatmeal is another healthy alternative.<br /><br />5) Potato Chips<br /><br />Chips are a major culprit to weight gain in America. Their tastiness and appealing texture make it hard to follow the serving size, hence the reason some people eat the entire bag. Potato chips contain high amounts of fat, empty calories and sodium.<br /><br />What to replace it with:<br /><br />If you're craving chips, reach for a healthier snack like pretzels instead. Stock your cupboards with convenient, nutritious snacks like nuts, whole grain granola bars, fruit, etc...Keep chips out of the house or out of sight/reach. If you absolutely must have chips, control your portion size. Don't eat directly out of the bag; size your portion before you start eating.<br /><br />The key to healthy eating is moderation. No food is initially a 'bad' food, however; you can make it bad if you consume too much of it. You don't have to stop eating junk food altogether, just check portion sizes and learn to substitute empty calorie foods with nutrient dense foods, like vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, lean protein and dairy products. Also, get the facts on fast food as this type of food can be a major culprit!<br /><br />PSCLife.com wants to help you live life to the fullest! Stop by our health blog for tips, stories and information on all things YOUR health. Shop our site for low cost, innovative health supplements that will enhance your mind and body.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-64935644742514990142015-01-03T09:20:00.000-08:002015-01-07T09:21:00.348-08:00 Type 2 Diabetes - Teens and Weight Loss<div style="text-align: justify;">
The teenage years can be very difficult, especially if your teenager is overweight. Now that Type 2 diabetes is also becoming a big problem for young people, it's more important than ever to make sure your child is at a healthy weight and learns how to maintain that over their lifespan. If your teen needs to lose weight, you can help them with that without making them feel bad about themselves.<br /><br />The first step to take is to make sure your teenager's doctor has determined your teen is actually overweight or obese. Some children are simply built differently than others. Their doctor will be able to look at their weight and their stature to figure out whether or not they are truly overweight or obese.<br /><br />Part of the problem will be your responsibility as a parent. Taking responsibility for what your teen is eating each day is part of your job. If you are not feeding your teen a healthy diet at home, then they're likely eating fast food out with their friends. Moderation is key here. You don't want your teen to feel like they're on a diet all the time. However, by providing a healthy breakfast and dinner, your teen will be able to have a little more leeway when it comes to having lunch with their friends at school.<br /><br />Speaking of school, do you know what your teen is eating there? Check with the school to find out what food choices are available. If your teen is able to drive, they may be leaving the school grounds each day to buy lunch. Believe it or not, some schools even offer fast food options. Obviously, this is a terrible idea as teens don't know the difference between a healthy meal and junk. They just go with what tastes good, so you must do some educating of your teen when it comes to nutrition.<br /><br />You should also find out whether your teen really wants to lose weight. You can't do it for them. They have to have a reason for themselves to know why they want to, or need to, lose weight. This comes down to self-confidence and self motivation. Have a serious talk with them about the fact they should not want to lose weight for other people. They should want to lose weight for themselves and their health. You don't want to set them up for an eating disorder in the future simply because they're trying to please other people.<br /><br />If you child does develop Type 2 diabetes, it is not a condition your child must just live with. By making easy changes to your teen's daily routine, its possible to protect their heart, kidneys, eyes and limbs from the damage often caused by diabetes, and eliminate their risk for developing many of the complications.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-56399154985700508272015-01-01T09:18:00.000-08:002015-01-07T09:19:06.234-08:00 How to Pick a Gift For Surgery Recovery<div style="text-align: justify;">
Recovering from surgery can be tedious, painful, and lonely as friends or family return to their own daily routines. If you know someone who is having an operation, you will want to get them a gift to show them you care. Here are a few tips on how to pick a gift for surgery recovery for your special someone.<br /><br />Consider the type of surgery they are having<br /><br />You can tailor your gift to whatever kind of surgery they are having. For example, if your loved one is having heart surgery, you can get them a heart healthy cookbook filled with easy to make dishes.<br /><br />You could also get them a fruit of the month subscription so that fresh apples, pears, grapefruit, or oranges are always available for a healthy breakfast or snack.<br /><br />For someone undergoing cosmetic surgery, you could give a high quality, high SPF sunscreen to prevent future damage from UVA and UVB rays. You can also find special foundation that covers any scars while they heal.<br /><br />Consider the patient's personality<br /><br />If your special someone has a humorous side, you can find many t-shirts, caps, and cups featuring funny sayings about surgery or about being in the hospital. If they will be on crutches or wearing a cast, you can find decorative crutch and cast covers in a variety of fun patterns and colors.<br /><br />If your loved one is the more serious type, consider giving them several non-fiction books to read while they are cooped up in recovery.<br /><br />Consider how long their recovery will take<br /><br />For someone facing a long recovery, you might hire a cleaning crew to come to their house twice a week to do the heavier cleaning like vacuuming, mopping, bathtub cleaning, and laundry. If you can't afford to hire a professional cleaning service, offer to clean for them until they are able to do it themselves.<br /><br />Another good gift for a long recovery would be a collection of DVDs in their favorite movie genre, along with a stack of good books.<br /><br />If their surgery leaves them a bit helpless, buy tools to aid in dressing, such as button hooks, shoehorns, or a dressing stick.<br /><br />For someone whose healing time will be shorter, give a variety of current magazines for quick reading. Snacks that can be left on a bedside table, like nuts, pretzels, granola, or fruit make for easy munching and can also help with nausea upon taking medication.<br /><br />Sudoku, crossword puzzles, or word search magazines can also occupy them while in bed.<br /><br />Consider your budget<br /><br />Many things you can include in a gift basket are very inexpensive, like scented candles, lotions, and reading material.<br /><br />However, if your budget allows, or if you know several people who would contribute, how about paying for a mini vacation for the patient that they can go on as soon as they are healed? Not only would it be a welcomed break from the stress of surgery, but it would also motivate them to get well faster and give them something to anticipate.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-85962399237083819002014-01-15T07:16:00.000-08:002014-01-15T07:16:00.112-08:00Eating Clean - Easy Breakfast Ideas<div style="text-align: justify;">
Eating clean and healthy foods for breakfast is not as difficult and time consuming as one would think. In fact, many healthy breakfasts can be prepared with common items out of your own pantry.<br /><br />Since breakfast is the first meal of the day it only takes some common sense to realize that this meal sets the tone for the rest of the day. Assuming your last meal from the previous day was eaten somewhere in the evening then approximately 8 to 10 hours will have passed since your last bite of food.<br /><br />It is important to remember that you need protein and some carbohydrates at breakfast. Protein is important in helping to build healthy muscle mass and carbohydrates are important because they give you sustainable energy until your next meal. The following is a list of some really healthy meal ideas:<br /><br />1. Oatmeal with fruit. Add 1/2 cup of rolled oats to 1 cup of boiling water. Boil the water for 2 minutes in the microwave. Add the oats to it and cover with a plate to allow the heat to absorb the oats. In a couple of minutes your oatmeal is done. Add 1/2 cup of berries like strawberries, blueberries, or any other type of berry. If you cannot buy them fresh then buy them frozen. Add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon for a better flavor. I personally add 2 teaspoons of flaxseed (found in the health food store or health markets). Flaxseed is rich in omega-3 oils.<br /><br />2. Egg Whites with fruit - You can make your egg whites by several methods. The easiest method is hard boiled. It's easiest to hard boil your eggs in advance of when you want to eat them. This method allows me to pull a few eggs out of the refrigerator in the morning. After I peel them I remove the yokes. I then add cut up fruit to the bowl. The eggs have the needed protein and the fruit has the carbs that are needed.<br /><br />3. Grainy bread and peanut butter - There are many reasons why a peanut butter sandwich is a healthy breakfast option. But what's also important to know is that you should choose a healthy grain bread and natural peanut butter. The best bread is a very grainy wheat bread that does not contain high fructose corn syrup as one of it's ingredients. All natural peanut butter is the best nut butter to use. The peanut butter gives you the protein and the bread gives you the necessary carbs.<br /><br />4. Protein Shake - Although I don't personally drink shakes as a meal replacement it doesn't mean you can't. In general shakes don't fill me up for 3 hours and I only end up feeling very hungry rather quickly. However, you may want to have a shake. The following is an idea for a healthy breakfast smoothie: 1/2 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup berries, 1 tbsp flaxseed, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt, 2 scoops protein powder, ice cubes. Puree it all together.<br /><br />Another good tip to starting your day off clean and healthy is to drink at least one tall glass of water right when you wake up and drink another glass of water throughout your breakfast.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-80477539050083720972014-01-13T07:15:00.000-08:002014-01-13T07:15:00.886-08:00Healthy Snack Ideas For Kids<div style="text-align: justify;">
Children, perhaps more so than adults, need snacks. The eating habits of a child typically mirror those of their caregiver, consisting of three daily meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, as most caregivers can attest, getting a child to clean their plate can be a challenge.<br /><br />Anxiousness, coupled with a proportionately small stomach, make it difficult for children to sit down and eat an entire meal. As a result, children may not receive enough calories each day. This is very unhealthy for both children and adults because fewer calories means less energy and nutrients to fuel the body and protect it from foreign objects, like viruses and bacteria. Preparing small, nutritious snacks will help children consume the calories they need for energy as well as the nutrients they need to stay healthy.<br /><br />Heart Healthy Whole Grains<br /><br />Whole grains are building blocks for a nutritious and filling snack. Parents must take caution, though. Most "whole grain" foods are made using only a small portion of actual whole grains. In addition, whole grain cereals and snack bars are often over processed and rich in sugar. The best whole grain snacks include oatmeal, topped with fresh blueberries, or a small portion of brown rice and vegetables. While the portions may be small (two children sharing a single bowl of oatmeal, for example), the nutritious advantage is huge. Whole grains are associated with a lessened risk of heart disease, and they are a fundamental source of energy!<br /><br />Delicious Dairy Products<br /><br />Dairy products make the perfect mid-day snack for children. Foods like low fat cheese sticks, yogurt, and cottage cheese with fresh fruit offer two main nutritional benefits. First, they are a good source of protein. Second, they have moderate amounts of unsaturated fat. Studies show that replacing ordinary fat with unsaturated fat, like that found in dairy products, reduces the amount of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) in your blood (i). Although cholesterol worries are something we typically associate with adults, children too can benefit from eating foods that keep LDL levels low.<br /><br />Organic Fruits and Vegetables<br /><br />Organic fruits and vegetables make the best snacks for children. Fruit is a good early morning snack because it is a good source of carbohydrates, water, and vitamins to sustain energy throughout the day. Apples, peaches, grapes, oranges, and watermelon are all great choices. When it comes to late afternoon snacks, though, vegetables are the way to go. Vegetables contain fewer carbohydrates yet are rich in minerals. Serving snacks like raw broccoli, carrots, sliced tomatoes, and celery can replenish a child's nutrient levels without overfilling their stomachs before dinner. To make things more fun, serve a low fat side to add some extra flavor to the vegetables. Low fat ranch dip, balsamic vinegar and olive oil, light seasoning, or all natural organic peanut butter complement vegetables in a delicious way. Also, dipping is fun! The more fun a snack or meal is, the more likely a child is to eat the entire portion.<br /><br />Healthy whole grains, dairy products, fruit, and raw vegetables are hands down the best snacks for kids. They offer a moderate serving of calories, healthy fat, protein, and plenty of vitamins and minerals. Holistic dentistry holds the view that overall health is reflected in the mouth; following these snack guidelines will keep your child's body healthy, and their mouths cavity-free.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-34078333011547791632014-01-11T07:14:00.000-08:002014-01-11T07:14:00.656-08:00Eating a Healthy Breakfast During Pregnancy<div style="text-align: justify;">
Many women have a bad habit of skipping the most important meal of the day! No matter how many times you have been told that breakfast gives you the energy to get through the day, how many mornings have you rushed out of the house with nothing more than a cup of coffee in your hands? Those days should be completed eliminated especially when you are expecting a child! While eating a well balanced breakfast is important at all stages in life, it is even more crucial for women when they are pregnant.<br />
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Breakfast is without a doubt the most important meal of the day and chances are that your baby has been patiently waiting on you to eat since the middle of the night! You may notice that when you wait too long to eat in the morning, you will start to feel weak and nauseous. This is very likely your body's way of letting you know that you need to eat! Listen to your body and refuel it!<br />
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Even if you are not a morning person, it is important to consume something for breakfast. Even if you just cut up some fresh fruit and eat that with a slice of whole grain toast, it will be better than nothing. Obviously many people do not have to time or energy in the morning to cook up a five course meal, but as long as you are providing your body with some type of energy, you will feel much better. Some great options for on the go meals are a cup of yogurt, fruit juice smoothie, whole-grain fruit bars, or a bowl of oatmeal. There are also many great cold cereals that can make quick and convenient breakfast choices. Just be sure that they are not high in sugar or artificial flavors. It is best to top them off with low-fat milk to reduce the amount of fat you are taking in.<br />
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Another good point to remember is that just because you are eating in the morning, it does not have to be a typical breakfast food that you are eating. When you are pregnant you may experience cravings for things out of the ordinary and as long as they are healthy and reasonable you should go with what your body is telling you. If this means eating a salad, broccoli, or zucchini for breakfast then so be it! If you are craving something it is usually your body's way of letting you know that you are lacking something in your diet so it is best to listen to these clues to be sure you are getting what you need!<br />
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While it is never a good idea to go through the day without eating breakfast, it is especially not a good idea during pregnancy. Remember that you are eating for two and just like you would never deprive your baby of their bottle after they are born, do not deprive them of their nutrients while they are still in your womb!</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-54945495554444708742014-01-10T07:13:00.000-08:002014-01-10T07:13:00.796-08:00How to Eat a Healthy Breakfast With a Busy Lifestyle<div style="text-align: justify;">
So many of us lead extremely busy and stressful lives. We have work, have activities after work, plans on the weekend, and end up running from place to place, without much thought of eating healthy. Many people think that skipping breakfast saves time.<br /><br />It doesn't have to be difficult to create healthy snacks that you can eat quickly. It has been said thousands of times, but breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Most of us spend around eight hours sleeping. During the time you are sleeping, you are not eating or drinking. When you get out of bed in the morning, your blood sugar is very low and you most likely do not have a lot of energy.<br /><br />Eating breakfast is one of the most important things you can do to lose weight. If you tend to skip breakfast, you may already know that you snack more often and eat a lot of high calorie foods. Breakfast can curb your appetite and help you to make more sensible choices later on in the day.<br /><br />Here are some quick and healthy ideas for breakfast:<br /><br />o Have some whole wheat toast or a bagel with peanut butter;<br />o Eat toaster waffles with low calorie syrup;<br />o Have a wrap - you can scramble some eggs add a little cheese and salsa and eat it on the go;<br />o Any healthy variety of cold cereal;<br />o Whole egg or egg white omelet with frozen vegetables;<br />o Smoothie - yogurt and fruit in the blender with a small amount of skim milk.<br />o Protein shake.<br />o Bake some low calorie muffins ahead of time and have them ready to go, in a container on the counter.<br /><br />It is never a good idea to hit a drive through in the morning. Many of the menu options are extremely full of empty calories. Most of these items are small, so people order two of them, doubling the amount of their calorie laden meal.<br /><br />All you really need is about 15 minutes to eat breakfast. Whether you are eating at home or on the go, there really is no limit to the variety of foods you can eat. The most important thing is that you do eat breakfast, so you can make better choices throughout the day. You'll be thankful that you did. Breakfast will reduce your tendency to binge on high calorie foods and eat a huge, high calorie lunch later on.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-72137502382721343732014-01-09T07:12:00.003-08:002014-01-09T07:12:55.112-08:00Healthy Eating Ideas to Start Your Healthy Living Goals<div style="text-align: justify;">
Healthy living is one of the growing trends these days especially in these times that people are living a busy life and eating healthy has become less and less a priority. If you are one of those who want to switch to a healthy lifestyle, read on for some healthy eating ideas you can start with.<br /><br />- Choose foods that are natural sources of nutrients. Switching to more fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet is one of the most important things you can start with. Fresh vegetables and fruits are among the best sources of nutrients for the body without the cholesterol and other preservatives and chemical. If you can choose organically grown fruits and vegetables, then that will be a lot better. If you can also grow your own vegetables and fruits, the better as well.<br /><br />- Avoid overeating. Have only moderate portions when eating. This will help you take control and avoid overeating. Other healthy eating ideas that you may also want to keep in mind is to never skip any meals especially breakfast. Skipping any meals will only make you more hungry later and that can also be one thing that can lead you to overeating.<br /><br />- Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity and being overweight has become another major health problem these days when people seem to be more into the sedentary lifestyle, thus you also have to make sure that you are also monitoring your weight and you are keeping your ideal weight as well. Also have a regular exercise to help you increase your metabolism and maintain your healthy weight as well.<br /><br />- Do not eliminate important food groups in your diet. Instead, cut down the portions of your food. What you need to drastically cut down on your diet are fastfoods and foods packed with preservatives and empty calories.<br /><br />- Think of moderation. If you love to eat sweets, you don't have to torture yourself not to eat some but always make sure to eat in moderation and make sure you are also balancing the foods that you eat each day. Make sure that you get enough calories necessary for your day to day activity but also make sure you don't get too much for the day. Use it with physical activities especially with exercise.<br /><br />- Drink plenty of water. This will not only help hydrate your body, it will also make sure your bodily functions are performing well. Make sure also that you cut down with your alcohol intake especially if you are beyond what is allowable for your weight. Of course, avoiding it is best for you especially if you are also having health issues or if you want to stay healthy as can be.<br /><br />Aside from these simple steps and healthy eating ideas you can start with, also make sure you are well-informed when it comes to your health. Especially when it comes the bad fats and knowing what is good for you and what to avoid, it is indeed important that you are well-informed so that you will also be guided properly on your quest to live a healthy life.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-13830813875159552082014-01-08T06:05:00.001-08:002014-01-08T06:05:12.708-08:00Secured Electronic Transfer<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-26498427102127574632013-12-01T10:06:00.000-08:002013-12-07T10:11:34.771-08:00Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /><br />Being a vegetarian does not mean you have to look high and low struggling to find great recipes anymore that will fit into your diet. Now there are endless choices for vegetarians to find to provide them with a variety for meals and snacks during the week. Breakfast is not only the single most important meal of the day, but it can be rather simple to create even for a vegetarian.<br /><br />Vegetarian breakfast ideas do not have to be limited anymore. While most look forward to a big breakfast on the weekends of bacon, sausage or eggs, for a vegetarian this is not an appetizing meal. Instead, you must for look for all the options and not box yourself in with just fruits or whole grains. Some choices are cereals, this can come with or without fruit. Hot cereals tend to bode additional nutritional content over the cold cereals, but cold cereals can also provide your body with protein and the daily amounts of fiber that it needs to keep a healthy digestive tract.<br /><br />If you happen to be a very rushed person in the mornings, you can always grab a muffin or bagel on your way out the door. A protein shake from any local health food store can also do the trick. Having nuts and granola snacks ready for the morning can also be very beneficial for those with little time in the mornings to still get in some form of nutritional content to have a more productive day. Oatmeal is not your old fashioned breakfast anymore either. All vegetarians should consume some form of oatmeal for several reasons. The first is the protein and fiber it can give the body and the second is the excellent benefit oatmeal has to lower cholesterol levels and maintain a healthy heart. A nice cup of fruit juice such as grapefruit juice and a handful of nuts can be a much better way to start the day off right for a vegetarian over not eating any breakfast at all. Look online for various other vegetarian breakfast ideas that are all free!</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-80882870840430959522013-11-29T10:06:00.000-08:002013-12-07T10:15:13.856-08:00Healthy Breakfast Foods<div style="text-align: justify;">
Healthy breakfast foods are very important to start your day off right. Yes, I know that the box of sugary cereal might look tempting in the mornings, but it is not worth it! Eating a poor breakfast will leave you hungry later in the morning, because your body will not be getting the nutrition that it needs.<br /><br />One of the best breakfast foods is oatmeal. This whole grain food contains 5 grams of protein in ½ cup of dry oatmeal, and it is a great source of fiber. Eating fiber in the morning can help to reduce your chances of serious diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and strokes.<br /><br />Try experimenting with different ways to prepare your oatmeal in the morning. Some people like to flavor it with a little bit of cinnamon and raisins, try adding in chopped fruit and some walnuts, or you can even stir in a little bit of plain yogurt and a dollup of raw honey for a creamy treat.<br /><br />Another great breakfast food is whole grain toast and almond butter, served with a bowl of fresh fruit. This breakfast will give you a good source of whole grains, protein and the nutrients in the fresh fruit. It is a great way to start out the day!<br /><br />My favorite breakfast is a morning smoothie. I often blend together fresh fruits for a sweet drink, you can even add in a few handfuls of greens such as spinach or kale. Adding in the vegetables helps to increase the nutrition levels, it is a great way to get your greens without having to drench them in salad dressing.<br /><br />There are lots of options for healthy breakfast foods, it is a good idea to keep these foods available so that you always have something good to start out the morning. Remember that breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it sets you up for a day of healthy eating, so it is important to start the day out right!</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-4961575739772550822013-11-26T10:05:00.000-08:002013-12-07T10:15:43.828-08:00Four Quick and Healthy Breakfast Options<div style="text-align: justify;">
Many experts agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and should not be skipped. These breakfast options are easy to prepare and are loaded with healthy nutrients with minimal fat and sugar. They are rich in whole grains, vitamins, and protein.<br /><br />(1) Cereal, banana, milk<br />The grocery store shelves are lined with cereal, but it's important to pick the healthiest cereal possible. The best choices are loaded with fiber because they contain whole grains or whole wheat and have very little sugar. As a general rule of thumb, sugar should not be among the first four ingredients listed. To top off this healthy breakfast, the milk should be skim, soy, or almond.<br /><br />(2) Yogurt, whole wheat toast, berries<br />As with cereals, there are now so many yogurt choices that it can be overwhelming to choose the best one. In general, Greek yogurts tend to be high in protein. Beware of yogurts loaded with sugar; they should be avoided. Reading bread labels can be tricky so it is vital to read the nutrition information on the back. What may sound like healthy bread may contain enriched wheat flour or other artificial ingredients. Choose one that is whole wheat and has three or more grams of fiber per serving. Any type of berries works in this breakfast so it is up to personal preference whether strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries are selected.<br /><br />(3) Peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole wheat toast<br />Using the whole wheat bread choice from above, there is another healthy and filling option. Prepare a sandwich with almond or natural peanut butter (for most nutritious result) and sliced bananas. Be careful to adhere to serving size recommendations from the peanut butter container. Generally, two tablespoons is the appropriate amount for the sandwich. Another cautionary word about peanut butter, pick a product that contains a high percentage of nuts (a minimum of 90 percent) with no artificial colors, sweeteners, or preservatives.<br /><br />(4) Oatmeal with milk, honey, and banana<br />The canister of 100% oats that mom and grandma used is the best choice in terms of fiber, nutrients, and it contains no artificial ingredients. Adhere to the serving size on the canister (one half cup of dry oats), use a moderate amount of pure honey (a teaspoon is best), and add milk and banana slices.<br /><br />These four breakfast ideas provide a healthy start to the day. Also, the bananas and berries can be exchanged to provide four additional breakfast ideas using the same ingredients.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-77724250822105387462013-11-18T10:09:00.000-08:002013-12-07T10:16:13.828-08:00Quick But Healthy Breakfast Recipes<div style="text-align: justify;">
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Missing out on breakfast will not only cause stress levels to rise, but will make the stomach acids burn through the stomach and esophageal lining and cause, horror of horrors, bad breath.<br /><br />Breakfast is called just that because it literally means to break the fast that was forced on the body for it to sleep for at least six to eight hours every night. This means that most, if not all, the food eaten during dinner or supper would have been fully digested and there is nothing left for the body to depend on. This will lower the blood sugar levels and will make the brain feel groggy or at least, light headed.<br /><br />Here are some breakfast ideas that are quick and healthy and will put you at the top of the world in no time at all.<br /><br />Not up to cereals? That is not a problem as you can still get your dairy and milk proteins through this simple but delicious recipe. The night before, cut up some boiled chicken into cubes and set aside. Chop some onions and garlic as well. That's it. The next morning mix the three ingredients and sauté in light butter until the onions and garlic are done. Add a pinch of salt if you want, but grating cheese over the mixture will make it salty enough. Then, add a tablespoon of flour into the mixture and mix well. Add a dash of pepper and some Worcestershire sauce, mix again. Last, pour in a can or pack of all purpose cream or light cream if desired. When the mixture thickens, set aside to cool. Grab some bread and toast them lightly. When done, simply spoon the mixture on the bread. This is a hearty and healthy breakfast that is sure to tide you over till lunch, but if you eat too much, then it will last till way after lunch.<br /><br />How about some eggs? Simply beat three or four eggs with some salt and pepper and grate cheese over it, the amount is up to you. Then get some of that ham left over from the other day, some green pepper, a tomato, onions and garlic. Cut up into pieces and set aside. In a small pan, heat some vegetable oil or butter, whichever takes your fancy, and when hot enough where the sides start to simmer, pour the egg mixture. Leave to cook for about a minute and then carefully arrange the remaining ingredients in the middle of the cooking eggs. When the sides of the eggs could be readily lifted, carefully flip one side over the ham mixture and then fold over the other side to make an omelette. Muy bien! Spanish omelette in less than 8 minutes!<br /><br />There are so many ideas for breakfast that are hardly being made use of in homes nowadays because of the usually excuse of having no time. Actually, there is a lot of time left for you to do something because all it takes is a little bit of planning and reading that old recipe book your mom and grandmother owned.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-26571960789068688232013-11-15T10:09:00.000-08:002013-12-07T10:16:55.643-08:00Start Your Day With a Healthy Breakfast<div style="text-align: justify;">
Healthy breakfast is one of the essential elements of staying fit, healthy and full of energy. There are many misconceptions about eating a breakfast and about its impacts on one's health. So, let's take a look at some ideas and tips.<br /><br />First of all, you need to realize that a healthy breakfast is an essential meal. Lots of people skip it and believe that it is good for their health and helps them to shed pounds. That is not true. This is one of the misconceptions. The fact is that eating something healthy in the morning helps you to shed pounds. When you start a day with a healthy meal, you boost your metabolism. This means, your body starts processing foods more quickly and gets more energy out of them.<br /><br />When you get your metabolic processes rolling, all the other meals you have during the day also get prompt digested, turned into energy and used up by your body. If you skip a breakfast, then you slow down your metabolism and start gaining pounds more easily.<br /><br />Plus, it provides you with enough calories and energy and helps you to avoid snacks during the day. If you skip your breakfast, you start feeling hungry way before the lunch time. You get tempted to snack and eat up lots of unhealthy foods before your lunchtime arrives. So, a healthy breakfast helps you to keep the hunger away and get energized for the day.<br /><br />Now, what are some of the ideas and breakfast recipes?<br /><br />Eating a whole grain cereal is certainly a good idea. Whole grains provide you with vitamins, minerals and with the source of energy to last you through the day. Plus, they are high in fiber. Fiber quenches your sense of hunger and keeps you full for some hours. But it does not get digested by your body. So it does not add up any calories and it helps you digestion processes and keeps you healthy.<br /><br />Another great idea is to eat fresh veggies in the morning. You may easily cook a salad out of greens and eat it with whole grain toasts and cheese. Cheese is high in calories, but it is also high in calcium and other essential nutrients. It keeps you healthy and well energized for the day. Keep in mind that using a vegetable oil in your salads instead of mayonnaise is a good idea, if you want to shed pounds faster. You may use lime, lemon or pomegranate fresh juice to spice up your salad.<br /><br />Dairy products is another great alternative. You can find many healthy breakfast recipes online. In fact, in many European countries dairy products are traditionally consumed during the breakfast time. Many of them can be consumed with fresh fruits or honey to add them taste and flavor.<br /><br />Hopefully, these healthy breakfast ideas would help you to find the best alternatives for your morning meal and keep you healthy and well energized during the day.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-79514057226252657502013-11-12T10:08:00.000-08:002013-12-07T10:17:28.520-08:00Perfect Options For a Healthy Breakfast<div style="text-align: justify;">
Here are some perfect options for a healthy breakfast. These easy breakfast recipes are great for anyone. Each recipe requires just a few fresh ingredients and minimal preparation so you can have them ready in just minutes. They are a healthy way to start the day and make meal planning quick and easy. Each recipe makes 2-3 servings.<br /><br />- Avocado Jicama Wrap: Take 2 soft tortilla wraps and spread a layer of almond butter on each wrap. Next, place some jicama (peeled and cut into thin strips), thin avocado slices, and alfalfa sprouts down the center of each wrap, fold one side over the other and enjoy.<br /><br />- Honey Peach Salad: Here is a simple salad that can be served in layers in a parfait glass or dessert bowl. You will need two parfait glasses or two dessert bowls, two cups of sliced peaches, one cup of sliced pears, one cup of plain or vanilla low-fat yogurt, two tablespoons of chopped walnuts, and honey to taste. Place a layer of peaches and pears on the bottom of each glass or bowl, then a layer of yogurt, then some walnut pieces and then a drizzle of honey. Continue this way until you have used all the ingredients.<br /><br />- Eggs On The Run: Hard boil a few eggs for a quick grab-n-go meal along with a small container of mustard, mayonnaise or salsa for dipping. Another idea is to slice up a hard boiled egg and make an egg sandwich with a simple spread like low-fat mayonnaise or a soy mayonnaise, pesto, mustard, or a mustard and yogurt combination and a slice of low-fat cheese, fresh basil leaves and thinly sliced tomatoes.<br /><br />- Citrusy Avocado Fruit Recipe: Here is a sweet and creamy fruit recipe that comes together in minutes. Place in a bowl, one medium avocado (peeled, pitted, and cubed), one small can of mandarin orange segments (drained), one cup of strawberries (cut into chunks), one-half cup chayote squash (cubed), three-quarters of a cup of low-fat sour cream or Greek style plain yogurt, one tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Combine ingredients well and serve in individual bowls.<br /><br />- Creamy Waffle Sandwich: Toast four waffles (or two if you prefer an open-faced sandwich) and top with a cooked sausage patty (regular or vegetarian-style), a couple of thin slices of avocado, and some crumbled goat cheese and diced tomatoes.<br /><br />Try these healthy breakfast ideas in the morning. They are all simple, fast, and easy and filled with fresh, flavorful, and natural food and make meal planning very quick. Because of their simplicity, these healthy recipes can be used any time you need a quick meal.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-21259482720561099592013-11-07T10:02:00.000-08:002013-12-07T10:18:31.121-08:00Healthy Breakfast Tips<div style="text-align: justify;">
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and in order to lose weight, you should never miss breakfast. But, of course, not every breakfast is good for your health and figure. Here are some healthy breakfast ideas that will help you keep hunger off till lunch time, give you a boost of energy for the entire day and will contribute to your health.</div>
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<li>The best way to start your day may be a bowl of whole grain cereal with low-fat milk. Fast, simple and healthy. When shopping, look for cereal that is high in fiber - at least 5 grams per serving. Prefer cereals with minimal sugar: corn flakes instead of frosted flakes, regular Cheerios instead of sweetened versions. Ideally, buy unsweetened cereals, and if you need, add sugar yourself, as much as you need. You will certainly add less sugar than manufacturers put into their sweetened versions.</li>
<li>Another fast morning meal - eggs. Prefer poached eggs to fried ones, if you want to cut calories - eat egg whites only. They make an excellent breakfast that will hold you full and energetic till lunch. If you like omelets, make a vegetarian omelet with skim milk, cook it on a griddle that doesn't need oil.</li>
<li>Oatmeal is a perfect breakfast - nourishing, rich in fiber. Add some milk and sugar if you like, or try to add salt and eat it with a slice of low-fat cheese.</li>
<li>Drink a glass of juice instead of coffee. Juice will wake you up and give you energy for your work day just like coffee, but it's much healthier.</li>
<li>Eat a fruit, or make a fruit salad for breakfast. Just chop your favorite fruit and add some unflavored yogurt. A morning portion of vitamins and good mood is guaranteed.</li>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-5193633843755091072013-11-04T10:02:00.000-08:002013-12-07T10:19:13.797-08:00Ideas for Quick and Healthy Breakfast Recipes<div style="text-align: justify;">
Looking for healthy breakfast recipes that you can make quickly and easily? While most people have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, many still don't take the time to eat breakfast in the morning. If you skip breakfast on a regular basis, you probably are familiar with the slight headache and the attack of weakness that occurs halfway through the morning. The reason this happens is because you didn't eat breakfast.<br /><br />Why is Breakfast So Important?<br /><br />So why is breakfast so important anyway? When you sleep at night, you are going for about eight hours without having water or eating. This means you are slightly dehydrated when you wake up, and your blood sugar is probably on the low side as well. For this reason, you don't have a lot of energy. However, it's time to rush around and get ready for your day, so you skip eating. When you skip breakfast, you continue to let your body stay dehydrated and your blood sugar can dip even more throughout the day. Then you end up feeling horrible and extremely hungry later in the day. In many cases, it's easy to overeat later because you do feel so hungry.<br /><br />Beyond the Cereal<br /><br />Some cereals can be a great choice for a quick and healthy start to your day. Of course, you need to avoid cereals that are high in sugars. Whole grain varieties that pack in fiber and protein make great choices. Be sure to read the label, though - many so-called "healthy" cereals are packed with sugar.<br /><br />Many people, though, don't like having cereal in the mornings. The good news is that there are plenty of other quick and healthy recipes that you can use for a great breakfast. If cold cereal isn't your thing, consider warm oatmeal or even cream of wheat for breakfast. Making your own oatmeal from scratch doesn't take much more time than using "instant", flavored oatmeal packets - and it is much cheaper and healthier. Add some berries and milk and you have a wonderfully tasty breakfast that doesn't take too much time to make.<br /><br />Fast Breakfast Options<br /><br />If you have really busy mornings, you may need some breakfast recipes that are fast and easy to make. One great idea is to make preparations for your breakfast the night before. Make a breakfast casserole. On a day when you have some extra time, make a big batch of pancakes or waffles. Freeze them. Later in the week, all you'll have to do is pop them in the toaster for a quick and tasty breakfast. Or whip up a batch of healthy bran muffins at the beginning of the week and enjoy them all week long without a hassle.<br /><br />More Breakfast Ideas<br /><br />There are many other great quick and healthy breakfast recipes that you can try in the morning as well. Consider poached eggs, boiled eggs or perhaps a toad in the hole. A quick omelet with veggies is a great option. Smoothies can be wonderful breakfast options. Mix yogurt and fruit together, blend in the blender, and you can drink it on the go for a healthy breakfast. Fruit and cheese makes a well-rounded morning meal that you can toss in a bag and take with you on the go.<br /><br />Consider non-traditional foods for breakfast, too. How about a slice of leftover pizza? A bowl of lentil soup? Some rice pudding? There are no rules here. Any healthy food that seems appealing to you in the morning is a perfectly good breakfast food!</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-61007835859751183222013-11-01T10:02:00.000-07:002013-12-07T10:22:48.107-08:00A Healthy Breakfast Will Produce Healthy Parents and Children<div style="text-align: justify;">
Parents are made in all types, styles, and mind frames and usually mornings brings out the worst in some parents. We may wake up late or have another sleepless night but no matter the reasons starting the day with a healthy filling breakfast is as important for you as well as your children. Trying to get the right combination of time, ingredients, likes, and dislikes will be the key to creating a foundation of a healthy breakfast that will keep your family energized for the rest of the day.<br /><br />Morning people with lots of time for breakfast can enjoy the luxury of spending more time preparing the healthy ingredients for a healthy breakfast. More time can be spent chopping the fruits and vegetables needed in a healthy breakfast. A delicious cup of coffee while preparing the morning breakfast and watching the news is a stress free start for people who have time and are those hard to find morning people.<br /><br />For those of us who are not morning people and wake up late there are still some rather fantastic healthy choices to be made when feeding breakfast to our kids. We no longer need to reach for the box of cereal that is full of unhealthy ingredients. There are now healthy cereals that do not taste like the box that contains it. Many of the new cereals are tested and approved by kids. Another Idea is to prepare the food the night before giving us non-morning people more of an excuse to sleep in.<br /><br />For those parents who feel that starting the day with a healthy breakfast is not important then let's look at the facts. If you child goes to sleep at 9 o'clock pm and wakes up at 6 o'clock am that is 9 hours of fasting while still burning calories throughout the night. A child of any age should wake up needed to refuel even if he or she does not feel like eating. We as parents may also wake up without the urge to eat and reach for what is convenient or worse nothing at all. The school where my children attend has seen how important breakfast is by giving free breakfast to all students no matter the financial situation of the parents. The idea was to make sure that each child is fueled up in order to stay focused throughout the day.<br /><br />The goal of a healthy breakfast is to make sure each adult has a productive and focused day. The benefits of a healthy breakfast are the ability to maintain a healthy weight and keep the risk of heart disease down. The manner in which we reach those goals are to eat more fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and eat less fatty food high in cholesterol.<br /><br />The goal of a healthy breakfast for children is to help in the development of our child's body and mind. Children are still developing mentally and physically so the fuel we give them is so important in helping them grow healthy. A healthy breakfast will help during the school year when a child needs help in concentration, memorization, problem-solving skills and missing fewer days in school.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-37050420579015678202013-10-25T10:02:00.000-07:002013-12-07T10:23:17.875-08:00Some Healthy Meal Ideas<div style="text-align: justify;">
It is often seen that professionals or working men and women mostly do not pay attention to the food they eat. They do not usually have the time to consider the nutrition value of the food. Due to the lack of time, mostly they end up eating processed or packed food. But that not very good for the health and it shows results in the long run.Their body does not receive the desired nutrition to be able to keep up with the pressures of life, as the nutrition gained from processed or packed food is far less than what fresh fruits and vegetables can give. The solution to this is considering healthy recipes for nutrition food that can be prepared in less time and be nutritious. There many easy and fast meal ideas that can give the required nutrition to the body and keep up the good healthy. Some healthy meal ideas that can be followed are:<br /><br />Some breakfast meal ideas include, fresh fruits, fruit juices and fruit salad. Fruits are most important for breakfast because they do not need to be cooked and thus sustain their 100% nutritious value which they directly provide to the body, when you eat fruits. Fruits are also naturally cleanses the entire system.<br /><br />Cereals and milk products like yogurt or cheese are also good for breakfast. Cereals provide the fiber to the body and milk or milk products are always beneficial and nutritious.<br /><br />Eggs and breads can also be added to the breakfast meal idea; they too fulfill some of the nourishing needs of the body.It is very correctly said, that you should have breakfast like a king because breakfast is the first meal of the day and it needs to be completely healthy and nutritious to provide the body energy for working all day.<br /><br />Lunch meal ideas can include soups, sandwiches, salads, and any light preparation of chicken or vegetables.Lunch should always be very light and healthy so that you can work for the rest of the day without feeling the heaviness in your stomach. Sandwiches can be made from brown breads.<br /><br />Dinner meal ideas must have a salad, potatoes and a preparation of fish such as tuna or beef. This will provide you the essential vitamins, mineral and carbohydrate that are needed for a healthy body. Anyone can prepare healthy meal if some good and easy meal ideas are considered and followed; they provide all the nutrition desired by the body.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-69728565955519903722013-10-19T10:02:00.000-07:002013-12-07T10:23:50.723-08:00High Protein Breakfast Ideas<div style="text-align: justify;">
In this article we share two utterly delicious high protein breakfast ideas for vegans and vegetarians. Our healthy, breakfast recipes are simple and sophisticated, and fit in perfectly with a high protein meal plan. We begin with a delectable tofu scramble with spinach, and then share a baked tofu and vegetable recipe.<br /><br />High Protein Breakfast Ideas: Tofu Scramble with Spinach<br /><br />This easy to prepare breakfast combines the nutritional goodness of spinach and tofu, and delivers a healthy dose of protein to vegans and vegetarians early in the day. Spinach is a very healthy green vegetable that is packed with vitamin A, vitamin E and other beneficial antioxidants.<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br /> Spinach, 1 bunch, rinsed<br /> Tofu, 1 pound, extra firm, pressed and crumbled<br /> Mushrooms, ¾ cup, sliced<br /> Garlic, 2 cloves, minced<br /> Tomatoes, 2<br /> Olive oil, 2 tablespoons<br /> Lemon juice, 1 teaspoon<br /> Soy sauce, ½ teaspoon<br /> Salt, as needed<br /> Pepper, as needed<br /><br />Preparation<br /><br />In a shallow pan over high heat, sautee tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic in olive oil for two to three minutes.<br /><br />Add spinach, tofu, lemon juice and soy sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook for five to seven minutes. Stir occasionally.<br /><br />Add salt and pepper to taste before serving.<br /><br />The tofu scramble and spinach is a high protein breakfast, giving you 350 calories and 26g of protein. If you want, you can tweak the recipe to make it more flavorful, by adding more lemon juice or more soy sauce. This recipe incorporates breakfast foods that are high in protein, and is one of the most satisfying high protein breakfast ideas for vegans and vegetarians.<br /><br />High Protein Breakfast Ideas: Baked Tofu with Mushrooms, Bell Peppers and Onions<br /><br />Another quick and easy breakfast combination is baked tofu with vegetables. This is a great breakfast meal for vegetarians and vegans, and is packed with high amounts of fibers and proteins for a nutrition boost early in the day. This recipe is slightly more involved, but the end result is well worth the effort. The amount of ingredients we use is for three servings; if you want to make more or less, adjust the ingredients accordingly.<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br /> Tofu noodles, 1 package<br /> Firm tofu, 1 pack<br /> Mushrooms, ¼ cup, chopped<br /> Bell peppers, ½ cup, chopped<br /> Onions, ¼ cup, chopped<br /> Tomato sauce, 1 can (14 ounces)<br /> Stewed tomatoes, 1 can (14 ounces)<br /> Diet cola, 1 can, small<br /><br />Preparation<br /><br />Press and slice tofu. Wrap the tofu pieces in a paper towel and press until excess the moisture is drained. Alternately, you can place a heavy object on the wrapped tofu pieces and put it in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes to drain.<br /><br />Empty the can of cola and tomato sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.<br /><br />Prepare a baking dish by lining with parchment paper. Pour some sauce on the dish (just a bit) and place tofu slices on the bottom of the dish to form a layer. Add more sauce on the first layer of tofu, and place more tofu slices to form a second layer. Pour sauce on top of the second layer. Set remaining sauce aside.<br /><br />Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 60 to 75 minutes.<br /><br />While baking, sautee all the vegetables in water or vegetable broth in a shallow pan over medium to high heat. Add tofu noodles, stewed tomatoes and the remaining tomato sauce; reduce heat to medium and cook for about 10 to 20 minutes, or until thick.<br /><br />When the tofu is baked, take out of the oven and serve with tofu noodles and vegetables.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-22164716930544967452013-10-13T10:02:00.000-07:002013-12-07T10:24:26.999-08:00A Highlight Of Some Healthy Breakfast Recipes<div style="text-align: justify;">
Breakfast is an important meal and one that is needed to help enhance personal vitality. Selecting the wrong food items to fuel your body could have an effect on your performance throughout the day. When you are eating unhealthy food items for breakfast this could also cause weight gain or extreme hunger before lunchtime. Extreme bouts of hunger during mid-morning will cause you to eat snacks or a very big lunch, which would stop you from maintaining a good bodyweight. Healthy breakfast recipes will be the solution for you to achieve and maintain a healthy bodyweight.<br /><br />Deciding to live a healthy lifestyle is generally based on your readiness to make changes to your regular habits. All of us have to eat several times daily to get nourishment. Most people are actually disillusioned when it comes to knowing the foods which can provide the essential nutrients from the ones that will only fill up the stomach. The nutrient rich food items such as the highly processed and fast food choices will create a scenario in which the stomach is completely full, yet the body is not getting any good protein, antioxidants or fat. Your meals should be delicious enough to sustain you until lunch time. Eating considerable amounts of meat in the morning will only slow down your body and also produce a feeling of tiredness, painful constipation and sluggishness.<br /><br />Quick breads, hot cereals, pancakes, waffles and rolls must be made from whole grain products. Opt for healthy breakfast recipes which include whole grain products and eliminate products made from white flour. The whole grain items might cost far more, however these food contain the correct nutrients and fiber. Choosing whole grain variations of simple breakfast meals will be a way to make healthy changes which can be easily accepted by the entire family.<br /><br />Smoothies will be an ideal way to get multiple servings of vegetables and fruits at the same time. Green smoothies include far more leafy vegetables than the fruit. A good way to heal your body daily is to prepare a lot of juice as different items could help with weight loss, diabetes, improve regularity and also clear up skin ailments. Try to find recipes which include your favorite flavors and ingredients.<br /><br />Discover ideas to lighten the ingredients in your recipes when you are cooking or baking at breakfast time. As opposed to whole milk, you should think about skim, almond milk or vanilla soy milk for your coffee and baked products. As you can see, it is easy to disregard or not recognize how the choices that you make could affect your lifestyle.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-7025910300018231082013-10-09T10:02:00.000-07:002013-12-07T10:25:47.200-08:00A Healthy Breakfast Is The Fastest Way to Lose Weight<div style="text-align: justify;">
Skipping breakfast is part of many morning routines - often with the thought of cutting calories. The all too common impression is mistaken - there's actually plenty of evidence that eating a healthy breakfast, every day, is the fastest way to lose weight and keep it off. Those who skip that oh-so-essential morning meal end up being starved by mid morning and more vulnerable to snacking that ends up having them take in more calories for the day.<br /><br />Eating breakfast daily is a healthy habit for "successful losers" who are listed with the National Weight Control Registry. These people have kept 30 pounds (or more) off for at least a year, some for as long as six years.<br /><br />Most of these people (78%) reported making the time for breakfast every morning, and almost 90% said they ate breakfast at least five days of the week. This suggests that starting the day with a meal is an important strategy for losing weight, and keeping it off.<br /><br />Eating early in the day keeps us from "starvation eating" later on. What's more, it also jump starts your metabolism. When you skip breakfast, you're really undertaking a 15 to 20 hour fast, which causes the body not to produce the enzymes needed to metabolize fat to lose weight. Among those she works with professionally, breakfast eaters are usually people who have lost a lot of weight.<br /><br />What's more, a pair of studies appearing in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association support this idea. Although the work was funded by cereal companies, dietitians say studies like this drive home the message that breakfast is important to weight loss.<br /><br />Breakfast is where fruits, veggies and whole grains can be a part of the meal. High fiber foods fill you up, and they bring less fat into the body.<br /><br />Foods like oatmeal, strawberries, walnuts and low fat yogurt are high fiber, low energy density choices that let you eat more and take in fewer calories.<br /><br />Here are a few more good-for-you breakfast ideas...<br /><br />- 1 cup of oatmeal, ½ cup low-fat milk, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 tablespoon walnuts fills you up and brings only 307 calories.<br /><br />- Two multi-grain waffles, with 1 cup blueberries, 3 tablespoons light syrup, 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt has about 450 calories in all. That's almost equal to the standard bagel-and-cream-cheese breakfast - except that it's much more food in terms of volume and is much lower in fat.<br /><br />- Peanut butter and banana, eggs, low fat yogurt/milk, frozen blueberries or peaches and canned (in their own juices) are other good-for-you choices. If you have time, make a small tortilla with a few tablespoons of peanut butter and chopped strawberries that you can roll and serve or take along.<br /><br />- Breakfast smoothies, berries, ice and milk/yogurt are a tasty, healthy option. They go anywhere, fill you up with good stuff and get your day off to a nutritious start. Use granola (read labels carefully) in the low fat version as a condiment, not the main dish.<br /><br />- Smaller bagels (hockey puck size) with almond or cashew butter, or if you must, low fat cream cheese. Jam or sliced strawberries are delicious toppings.<br /><br />Even if you can't choose healthy breakfast options, getting something to eat at the start of the day is better than eating nothing at all when looking for the fastest way to lose weight. If you find yourself tempted by the fast food breakfast sandwiches, choose whole grain English muffins, a cooked egg, low fat cheese on top, with the ham or Canadian bacon optional.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777493699663351567.post-54137451824846718962013-10-04T10:02:00.000-07:002013-12-07T10:24:54.101-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;">
Skipping breakfast is part of many morning routines - often with the thought of cutting calories. The all too common impression is mistaken - there's actually plenty of evidence that eating a healthy breakfast, every day, is the fastest way to lose weight and keep it off. Those who skip that oh-so-essential morning meal end up being starved by mid morning and more vulnerable to snacking that ends up having them take in more calories for the day.<br /><br />Eating breakfast daily is a healthy habit for "successful losers" who are listed with the National Weight Control Registry. These people have kept 30 pounds (or more) off for at least a year, some for as long as six years.<br /><br />Most of these people (78%) reported making the time for breakfast every morning, and almost 90% said they ate breakfast at least five days of the week. This suggests that starting the day with a meal is an important strategy for losing weight, and keeping it off.<br /><br />Eating early in the day keeps us from "starvation eating" later on. What's more, it also jump starts your metabolism. When you skip breakfast, you're really undertaking a 15 to 20 hour fast, which causes the body not to produce the enzymes needed to metabolize fat to lose weight. Among those she works with professionally, breakfast eaters are usually people who have lost a lot of weight.<br /><br />What's more, a pair of studies appearing in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association support this idea. Although the work was funded by cereal companies, dietitians say studies like this drive home the message that breakfast is important to weight loss.<br /><br />Breakfast is where fruits, veggies and whole grains can be a part of the meal. High fiber foods fill you up, and they bring less fat into the body.<br /><br />Foods like oatmeal, strawberries, walnuts and low fat yogurt are high fiber, low energy density choices that let you eat more and take in fewer calories.<br /><br />Here are a few more good-for-you breakfast ideas...<br /><br />- 1 cup of oatmeal, ½ cup low-fat milk, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 tablespoon walnuts fills you up and brings only 307 calories.<br /><br />- Two multi-grain waffles, with 1 cup blueberries, 3 tablespoons light syrup, 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt has about 450 calories in all. That's almost equal to the standard bagel-and-cream-cheese breakfast - except that it's much more food in terms of volume and is much lower in fat.<br /><br />- Peanut butter and banana, eggs, low fat yogurt/milk, frozen blueberries or peaches and canned (in their own juices) are other good-for-you choices. If you have time, make a small tortilla with a few tablespoons of peanut butter and chopped strawberries that you can roll and serve or take along.<br /><br />- Breakfast smoothies, berries, ice and milk/yogurt are a tasty, healthy option. They go anywhere, fill you up with good stuff and get your day off to a nutritious start. Use granola (read labels carefully) in the low fat version as a condiment, not the main dish.<br /><br />- Smaller bagels (hockey puck size) with almond or cashew butter, or if you must, low fat cream cheese. Jam or sliced strawberries are delicious toppings.<br /><br />Even if you can't choose healthy breakfast options, getting something to eat at the start of the day is better than eating nothing at all when looking for the fastest way to lose weight. If you find yourself tempted by the fast food breakfast sandwiches, choose whole grain English muffins, a cooked egg, low fat cheese on top, with the ham or Canadian bacon optional.</div>
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