Helpful Health Information

Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes—account for 70% of the deaths in the U.S. These diseases also cause major limitations in daily living for almost 1 out of 10 Americans. Chronic diseases are among the most preventable. Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or control the devastating effects of these diseases.
---Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

If you have High Blood Pressure and/or Diabetes you can develop kidney failure. Make sure to keep yourself informed as what you can do to prevent it.

---Davita Dialysis Centers

A healthy, active lifestyle starts with being at your ideal weight. You do not need to be in a diet to lose weight. Just eat more sensible and watch your portions. You can eat everything you want just in a smaller amount. You can eat up to six times a day, including snacks. As your body is being fed, the stored fat is being released. Also, do not forget to drink your water. Water is very important for helping you stay fit. It washes away everything the body does not need.

Oven Roasted Vegetables

Another great healthy recipe.
1 1/2 pounds assorted cut-up fresh vegetables*
3 tablespoons margarine spread, melted
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

* Use any combination of the following: zucchini, red, green or yellow bell peppers, spanish or red onions, white or portobello mushrooms and carrots.

Preheat oven to 450F

In bottom of broiler pan, without rack, combine all ingredients. Roast 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring once.

Then enjoy.

Six Food Myths Unveiled

Let's talk about six food myths that you probably have heard of.

Grapefruit makes fats dissolved. That is false because no food can do this. This food contains sugar and how can that help loss weight. What needs to be done is consume less calories than the energy you are using , so the body uses up the stored fat.

Bread, potatoes and pasta must be cut out of the diet of anyone wanting to lose weight. False again, actually They are important sources of vitamins and minerals. The abuse of those foods and the garnishments like butter, jams, sour cream, sauces and margarine that turn them into high calorie foods.

A banana can replace a steak. False because a fruit made of sugar cannot replace a protein and fat item.

Gelatin hardens your nails. False because gelatin is a protein and that does not affect anything directly like fingernails.

Cheese causes constipation. False because constipation is a result of not taking in enough dietary fiber, water and exercise.

Butter and margarine supply exactly the same number of calories. This is true. There is a major difference between them. Butter has cholesterol and margarine does not.

Proteins, Fats and Sugars

How do we get our energy in our body? Well, by the foods we eat. That is certain foods that contain sugars, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, dietary fibers and water. The sugar ones are also known as carbohydrates. This is the main source of energy. You can find them in fruits and fruit juices, vegetables, milk, yogurt, bread, cereals, rice, pasta, potatoes and legumes. Other foods that contain sugars, but have very low nutritional value are: white and brown sugars, honey, molasses, syrups, jams, candies and many other sugar treats.

Proteins helps us build, repair and renew body tissue. Antibodies are formed in the blood to fight infection. Meat, poultry, fish and eggs are the main source of proteins. Nuts, seeds, legumes, milk and dairy products also gives us protein.

Now everyone knows about fats. Fats help us absorb substances for good health, such as vitamins A, D, E and K even though, they are high in calories. Having consumed fats gives us a feeling of fullness and also helps maintain body temperature. A form of fats is also known as cholesterol and our body needs it to function well. Cholesterol plays a big part in making Vitamin D and hormones. High levels of cholesterol can harden the arteries and cause cardiovascular diseases. In order to lessen the danger of cardiovascular diseases do the following. Maintain good weight, stop smoking, exercise regularly, cut fats intake and eat more dietary fibers like legumes, barley, oats and fruits. Fats are found in oils, butter, margarine, vegetable fats and meat. There are also hidden fats found in nuts, sauces, cheese, deli meats, pies, cakes and pastries. Just limit these and you should be fine.

Why to Include Fiber In Your Diet

Fiber in your diet should be included because as you might already know, helps you be regular. When choosing a cereal make sure to start one with fiber in it. There are also snack bars with fiber. The amount of fiber you should be getting from foods is 30 to 40 grams a day. Many foods have fiber like apples with the skin on, bananas, peaches, whole wheat bread and pasta, avocado, carrots, walnuts, sunflower seeds and many others. If you are not getting enough fiber in your diet then take a fiber supplement. You can find them anywhere you can find supplements.

Besides helping you with constipation, fiber in your diet also helps you against hemorrhoids, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, obesity, colon cancer, diabetes and heart disease. A diet rich in high fiber foods is essential for your ultimate health. Dietary fiber is vital for prevention or treatment of diverticulitis, diabetes, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease.
I am open for any comments from you. Stay safe and healthy.

Weight Loss Program

Like on said on my first post, I lost weight taking supplements and eating right. I will tell you how I lost 20 pounds and have kept it off for the last two years. First of all, make sure to check with your doctor before you start any weight loss program. Make sure you can lose the weight you want to lose. Once you get the OK from your doctor, then you can start your program. There are many programs out there. I can only talk about the one that worked for me.


The program that I used had nutritional meals and supplements. I used the program they have to lose 10-20 pounds. It consisted of a shake mix, vitamins, tablets for cell absorption, tablets for cellulose and an herbal tea for energy and fat burning. The way the program works is you have to substitute two meals for the shake and eat one sensible meal. By sensible meal, I mean eat a smaller portion from what you normally eat. Make sure you have protein, which could be tuna, chicken, egg, peanut butter and many other things. The other very important thing you need to do is drink lots of water. Water helps your body flush out all the things your body does not need. Now you are probably thinking, well I already drink lots of water, but the truth is that we think we are drinking enough and really are not. The minimum amount of water you would need is 96 oz. The maximum amount is measured by your weight. Yes, your weight. Whatever your body weight is that is how many ounces of water you should drink. By following this I lost 20 pounds in the first 3 weeks on the program. Then I lost another 10 in the next month or two. I went from a size 14 pant to a size 8.

You can find these products from Herbalife independent distributors. I can give you further information. Just write me back. I accept anyone out there who has had success taking supplements to tell me their story.

Let's Talk Vitamins and Minerals

I will give you some information about vitamins and minerals. I will tell you what each vitamin and mineral group is for. Let us begin with Vitamin A. Then Vitamin B, C, D, Calcium and Iron.

Vitamin A

• Aids night vision.


• Keeps skin and mucous membranes healthy.


• Helps normal development of bones and teeth.

Vitamin B(Thiamin,Riboflavin and Niacin)

• Helps the body use energy contained in food.


• Encourages normal growth and appetite.


• Helps the nervous system function properly.

Vitamin C

• Helps heal lesions and maintains healthy gums.


• Keeps the walls of blood vessels in good condition.

Vitamin D

• Helps the body use calcium and phosphorus to build and maintain healthy bones and teeth.

Calcium

• Helps build and maintain healthy bones and teeth.


• Helps normal coagulation of blood and normal functioning of the nervous system.

Iron

• Helps build red corpuscles needed for carrying oxygen.

There is also a combination of Calcium and Vitamin D.

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. For this reason, milk is an ideal food, because it contains both Vitamin D and calcium.

Another combination would be Iron and Vitamin C.

Vitamin C helps the absorption of iron. For example if you serve liver for dinner , you should include a food rich in Vitamin C like an orange, grapefruit, kiwi, cantaloupe, strawberries, tomato juice or broccoli.

Look for these vitamins Here.

Try This Healthy Recipe

Try this soup it is very good and very easy to make.
Brussels Sprout Soup

Be sure to wash the Brussels sprouts well. Let them soak for about ten minutes in water with a little vinegar added.

Makes about 4 cups

2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup bacon, cut into pieces
1 cup Brussels sprouts, blanched, quartered
1 garlic clove, finely sliced
salt and pepper

1. In a saucepan, bring chicken stock to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

2. In a skillet, melt bacon and partially cook. Add Brussels sprouts and garlic and cook for 4 minutes. Degrease skillet. Pour bacon and Brussels sprouts into stock. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes. Degrease and serve.

Very simple. Try it and enjoy.

Omega-3 Fish Oil News

Just found out from my friend that omega-3 fish oil is good for the brain. It will give you brain power and help you from getting Alzheimer. One omega-3 fish oil tablet a day and that should do. But don't take my word for it, check with your doctor before you start taking them.
You can find omega-3 fish oil tablets at any store where you can find supplements.
I accept any comments from anyone out there about any supplements that you have tried and have had results.

Using Herbal Supplements

Many people are now using herbal supplements to have a healthier body. Of course, I am one of those people. I even lost weight doing it. The supplements that I used were from a very well known source. The company is a large supplier of herbal supplements and weight loss products.
The products can be bought through independent distributors and also through many stores which carry supplements. The products you need can even be shipped directly to your home without even leaving your house.