Drink a Smoothie, Extend Your Life

If you want to feel younger and live longer consider adding a smoothie to your daily routine. When you drink a raw smoothie you can extend your life by ensuring your body gets all of the vitamins and minerals and other nutrients it needs to stay alive and well.

When you mix your raw smoothie there are many leafy greens which can be added to your raw smoothies. Kale, which is linked to cabbage, can give your body its daily dose of vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K. It can also help prevent breast cancer, colon cancer, and ovarian cancer. Rapini is a leafy vegetable popular in Italian cooking. It has a high amount of phytochemicals and can give your body the daily requirement for vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, fiber, and calcium with just one serving. 

Another healthy, leafy green is a Swiss chard. This is much like spinach and has a crunchy stalk. Swiss chard is from the beet family and has a taste which is a bit bitterer than spinach. One cup gives your body its daily dose of iron along with a high amount of fiber, vitamin C, protein, folic acid, potassium, calcium, and vitamin K. Lastly, bokchoy is often found in Asian cooking but is great for your raw smoothie. It contains vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium folate, magnesium, and potassium.

As you shop for these leafy greens for your raw smoothie remember that the darker they are in color, the healthier they are for you. If you don’t like the taste of any of these leafy greens you can easily mask it by adding some fruits and berries or honey and yogurt to your smoothie. The great thing about adding fruits to cover the taste of your leafy greens is that they offer just as many health benefits—if not more in some cases. A complete raw smoothie with fruits and vegetables can give you all the vitamins and minerals your body needs for the day.

Mangos make a great addition to any fruit smoothie. They are high in fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin E. They have two great antioxidants: lutein and zeaxanthin. Both help reduce macular degeneration and protect your vision. Oranges can be added to your smoothie for a high dose of folate, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. Oranges are great for women who are pregnant because they aid in the prevention of neural tube defects for infants. They also have a photochemical known as hesperiden which can reduce blood cholesterol levels and triglyceride. The white fleshy part of an orange has the same amount of vitamin C as the flesh in the middle so when you throw these into your smoothies because to leave the white part.

Adding papaya to your raw smoothies will give your body a high dose of fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Papayas also have papain in them, which is an enzyme used to aid digestion. The high vitamin C content helps to maintain good skin health. The black seeds found inside papaya are edible as well and have a spicy flavor to them. You can blend them  into your smoothie and enjoy a sharp flavor.

Aaron Hughes writes healthy juicing and blending tips.

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5:2 Diet Review

5:2 diet is a comprehensive diet plan that is often attributed to Michael Mosley. The 5:2 diet is conceptual rather that specific but for the purpose of this article we are going to concentrate on Michael Mosley’s Fast Diet, a book based on a variation on the theme.

Michael penned his best selling book after consultation with Mimi Spencer, an excellent writer on fashion, diet and health topics. She explains clearly on how to get the most from your diet in a short period of time. There are hundreds of recipes in this book, which explain about the importance of balanced diet. There is so much of information about the different type of foods that can be eaten and the amount of calories in each item. 

What is 5:2 diet How Does It Work?

5:2 diet is an intermittent diet plan, that allows participants to eat normally so long as they keep with the realms of what is considered normal. On non-fasting days a maximum of 2000 - 2200 calories is allowed with fasting days kept to a maximum of 500 – 600. Men are given the luxury of a slightly bigger calorie allowance.

If you follow the rules, you will eat a balanced diet for five days in a week and you will restrict your diet for the remaining two days. In those two days, the fasting period, you will eat just one-quarter of your normal diet. 

What foods to eat

There is no specific foods to eat in this diet plan, but there is a key logic. This logic works out well for all that understand the value in cutting down on calorie consumption. Humans are capable of living in a feast/famine mode, it is something that our ancestors have had to do out of necessity. 

Interesting 5:2 diet Fact

When you follow the 5:2 diet, one of the benefits is an improvement in the level of blood pressure and the cholesterol levels will be kept at normal range. Several studies have been done on the impact of this diet plan on obese and on non-obese people. A study was conducted in 115 obese women. They restricted the diet on 2 days and ate at normal levels on all the other 5 days.  The results of the study show that, these people lost more fats than those who did not follow this new diet plan. Moreover, certain bio-markers studies were done, which showed that these women are less prone to breast cancer, compared to the women who did not follow the 5:2 diet. The concept of intermittent fasting will also prevent the onset of diabetes and dementia. 

5:2 diet media Focus

There has been a lot of hype about intermittent fasting. Reports on this have been published in various famous magazines such as Forbes and British tabloid the Daily Mail. 

Success Stories

There have been lots of success stories the world over. Many have found success and share their experiences in forums throughout the web.

Side Effects

There are no primary side effects associated with this diet plan, if you follow the instructions as implied. People who are recovering from surgery or those who are suffering from heart problems should not embark on this or any other diet unless advised otherwise by his or her doctor. Those who are underweight and young children should also not participate. 

Bottom Line

After following this 5:2 diet plan for a month, you will feel confident that you can lose more weight in future. Instead of trying it for a month and quitting it, you can make it as a habitual act, so that it provides long lasting effects. 

This article has been written by Natalie Jay, a writer for www.slimmersweekly.com - and online publication focusing on the diet and weight loss industry

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How to Eat For Two – Mealtimes, Appetites and Much More

We women (and also men!) aspire to be the creators of little ones who resemble us for who-knows-how-many years of our entire lives; with some of us starting as early as our teens. That moment of good news which clarifies the reality of this particular dream of ours is a split-second phase of utmost ecstasy – and a very unexplainable one at that! 

Nevertheless, while dreaming all day and night is as sweet as can be, living that very portion of your imagination all to genuinely is well, just too good to be true; let’s face it, everything in life arrives with a price tag, regardless of it being positive or negative and has to be settled accordingly.

Likewise, the case scenario of conception and its lactation following are no exceptions to this rule, either: what with routine sonograms, baby-proofing your surroundings, infant showers and more on the list of things that mandatorily need to be done.

While the idea of brainstorming a theme for your newborn’s nursery together during dinnertime sounds rather enjoyable enough, it’s always most prudent to place matters that pose bigger and better substantial value first, now doesn’t it?

Herewith, the focus is on a pregnant woman’s dietary allowances, all condensed in a nutshell; read on to know more!

It’s high time you began to show all your bad habits the white flag of truce! Before thinking about the addition of healthier food items, initially emphasize on the eradication of the not-so-healthy items: if you smoke and consume alcohol significantly on a regular basis, then it’s most advisable to stop, point-blank, at least in the name of your little one who’s enthusiastically on the way!

In conjunction, try to steer clear of fast food (and its street outlets too, if you’re that compulsive) – most of these food products have more additives than an average individual could ever imagine.

When it comes to ‘fat’, focus on its better half! This means that you need to avoid all or most forms of saturated fat (i.e. the kind that is found in rich items such as lard and margarine) and fall in love (even if for a momentary phase of time) with appetizers such as dry fruits, nuts, butter and lean meats.

An exception: although red meats such as beef contain subsequent standards of saturated fat, they’re also a powerhouse for quality protein, vitamins and minerals; so feel free to indulge – but only in moderation!

Make sure all nutrients are securely locked in: Always keep in mind that the more rations such as fruits, veggies and legumes are cooked, the more their valuable nutrients are leeched out, which thereby leaves the final dish to be a result of mere taste and calories. 

In order to encourage a healthier change, make a resolution to yourself for preparing delicacies that are baked, roasted and/or stewed; who knows, you could even be inspired to get a tad more creative with your culinary skills and whip up something that is yummy and healthy at the same time!

Lana Joseph an entrepreneur and a freelance writer who writes about things that inspires and gets notified to her in society.  At present she writes about society, travel, food habits, cosatto and health.

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Understanding How Diet Can Hurt And Help Your Teeth

Whether you call it tooth decay, cavities, or dental caries, the destruction of tooth enamel can cause serious damage to the long-term health of your teeth and gums. When failing to quickly address tooth decay the condition only continues to get worse, and can eventually lead to the development of gum disease and tooth loss.

Cavities develop when simple sugars linger on your teeth, which allows destructive bacteria that grows in the mouth to produce substances that erode tooth enamel over time. Despite popular misconceptions, tooth decay and cavities doesn’t just occur in kids. The older people become, the more susceptible their teeth are to the effects of tooth decay because of naturally receding gums. This is especially true for adults over the age of 50, an age group that has seen a rise in the number of cavities over the last 20 years.

Preventing Tooth Decay
Fortunately preventing tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease is rather simple, according to the American Dental Association, for adults and children by following these four simple steps:

• Brush at least twice a day for two minutes at a time using a toothpaste that contains fluoride
• Floss at least once a day
• Scheduling regular visits with a dentist for routine checkups and cleanings
• Limit snacking and eating a balanced diet

While most people already understand the importance of these first three steps having undergone countless lectures from parents and the dentist as children, many people don’t how dramatically their diet can impact the health of their teeth and gums.

Diet and Tooth Decay
While food high in simple sugars can contribute to the development of tooth decay, a handful of foods have also been found to make a positive impact on the health of your teeth.

Apples. An apple a day really can help keep the doctor away, especially if that doctor’s a dentist. Biting into a crisp apple aids saliva with cleaning your teeth, and studies have shown that the flavonoids apples contain also help to inhibit the growth of bacteria in the mouth.

Cheese. Munching on a bit of cheese can improve your oral health by preventing demineralization of tooth enamel. Cheese also contains protein that naturally counters acts the harmful substances released by bacteria in the mouth that damages tooth enamel. For those concerned about what too much cheese can do to the waistline, you don’t have  to overindulge to benefit your teeth, as just five grams of cheese a day is all you need.

Cocoa. Cocoa, coffee, and tea all contain polyphenols, a nutrient unique to plants that can help stop the development of tooth decay by fighting the growth of bacteria in the mouth. Unfortunately the high levels of sugar found in chocolate offset this natural benefit of cocoa, but you can still enjoy the advantages offered by the nutrient by drinking plenty of tea and coffee. Just avoid adding too much sugar and honey, and make sure to schedule regular appointments with your dentist to prevent tooth staining from drinking coffee and tea.

Cranberries. Blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, and most other types of berries contain flavonoids, an organic compound that helps to prevent harmful bacteria from sticking to your teeth. Cranberries are especially helpful as studies have shown that eating the berry decreases the growth of bacteria found in saliva that contributes to the development of cavities.

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John Nickelbottom is a freelance health writer. 

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How To Lose Weight For Good Without Dieting

Many health experts will give you advice on how to be healthier, and most will suggest it always starts with your diet. Although this is partially true, it is important to look at every aspect of your health. In order to truly feel healthy and happy, you should start with the big picture. Your body, mind and spirit is all connected. And what you put in your body will affect every aspect of your mental well bring.

These tips can help you improve not only your physical health but your mental health, and you won't even have to diet.

Choose Your Thoughts
Many people have negative thoughts that hang around in their mind all day long. Whether you are judging someone else or looking at your one habits and feeling unworthy. It is important to look at the conversations you have in your head and try to choose more positive thoughts. Treating yourself with kindness and love is the first step to a happy and healthy life. When you treat yourself with respect you will start to care more for your body and your health can improve.

Mindful Eating
Have you even seen a really slender person eat a ton of food? And a heavy person may complain that they are eating all this food, but when they do it they always gain weight. Well the difference is the focus on the food. You can choose to hate your food or you can love your food. If you love your food, you are more mindful and present when you eat it. When we are present with our food, rather than numbing out and using it as an escape device we are able to eat less. This is because we tune into our own body and its needs.

Listen to Your Body
When you listen to your body you can grow into a more loving and healthy place. You will feel alive and connected to your best self. Your body is always talking to you. It will tell you what you need. Whether it is your own intuition or your stomach saying it is full. Learning how to tune into your body will help you be more happy and healthy.  Trusting your hunches will help you feel more connected to your life and you will naturally be more mentally and physically healthy.

Choose Foods That bring you Joy
Many healthy professionals will say eat this but not that. But it could help you reach your health goals by actually ignoring that advice and instead choose to eat foods that bring you joy. This means when you eat them you feel good. If you reach for cookies or candy and you want to eat it but when you do, you feel guilty then try to remove the food until you can eat it with more joy. There are no "bad" foods for you. Even food that is considered unhealthy can be good for you if you enjoy it and eat it with love. When you do this you will naturally eat less. This is a lifestyle adjustment but when you adapt to it you will feel more free. Food can indeed be your friend. You will naturlaly lose weight and not have to diet.

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Shannon Kaiser has adopted all of the advice she sahres in this article. She use to ban foods that she thought were bad, but know she enjoys every bite and she has lost 20 lbs. She enjoys going out to eat with friends at the new pizza restaurant in Beaverton. 

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Soup Keeps You Healthy!

Does it really? Soup seems to be very tasty, warm and perfect for taste buds but is it healthy or it is just a myth? And if it is really healthy then which ingredients make it healthy?

All these questions have been popping out these days while one talks about Soup being a good healthy food. It has been researched that soups are really good for one’s health. If you ask a Nutritionist about what are the minimum three if five things you should eat everyday that will keep you active and healthy then they would recommend you soup because most of the ingredients are found in soups. A vegetable or a no-vegetarian soup makes sure that you get all your nutrition, minerals and protein in one serving with also keeping it very tasty to eat.

There have been few researches in Thailand and Japan and they have discovered a new recipe of soup, which has the ability to prevent diseases like cancer. The soup is called Tom Yum Gung soup with coriander, chilies, lemon grass and shrimps being its main ingredients and it has power to fight back cancer and few other diseases.

Soup is anytime a great winter food but now it has also been proven healthy. After a long research on how to cure or prevent cancer with high rate of efficiency, researchers realized that Thais contain a very strong immune system and have a very minimum number of cancer cases. After long studies, it was reported the quantity of minerals that Thai people have makes their Immune system so strong.  Scientists have studied that the ingredients of this type of soup has 100% more capability of fighting cancer than any other kind of food available out there currently. 

Back in the day there were few research conducted too related to soup being healthy theory. It was reported that in a household where there are more food servings of soup are healthier than other because of the vegetables and other healthy ingredients mixed in it however after taking those out of the soup, it did not really help. They served those vegetables without the soup to other households for the research but the their healthy ratio was the same as before. So it was never reportedly found out. However it was said that Soup being warm and spicy it does help to make the digestive system stronger. 

The new research shows that mixture of the prominent ingredients available in the soup helps human body to block cancer. Researchers are trying to decode the chemical mixture to see what is the chemical reaction to cancer cells and how does it work so effectively.

So after going through all these information one should not have a doubt think if Soup is healthy for you. The cooking method is unique and one should have three to four times of different soups in a week if not more.  With being healthy it is great food that one can enjoy with friends and family.

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Morris York has been contributing his articles to many health-based blogs and currently works at Kamagra Shop UK as the editor-in-chief.

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Healthy Eating Tips

Eating habits are more important to spend a healthy lifestyle. Healthy eating habits can save a person’s life from common and rising health issues. Most of the people are suffering from diabetes, blood pressure and many more common health disorders. Nearly 90 per cent of these health disorders cause due to incorrect meal plans. This is why having a balanced meal plan is more important. Following a balanced a meal plan helps to maintain your body weight and obtain sufficient nutrition that are essential for human body regularly. You could follow these eating tips for a balanced and nutritious meal plan. 

Eat more veggies and fruits

Vegetables and fruits are nutritious food items and a person should not miss including them at least once in their regular meals. Most of the vegetables and fruits provide iron, fibre, vitamins and carbs that are required for human body on a regular basis. You may include some boiled vegetables or prepare a salad using raw vegetables. Eating raw vegetables could help you to obtain nearly 90% of its nutrition. Most of the actual sustenance will be destroyed when vegetables are cooked and heated. Instead, you can boil vegetables slightly and eat. So the, nutrition would not be reduced and you can obtain the maximum nutrition. As the same, include more fruits such as apples, bananas, oranges and mangos in your fruit meal portion. You can also mix all of these fruits together and prepare a fruit salad rather than eating them individually. Do not mix any additional favours in to fruit salad, as it can extract the natural nutrition value. 

Monitor your calorie level

An average man needs approximately 2,500 calories a day and an average woman needs 2,000 calories per day. So it is better to have an idea about the calorie levels that includes in each food you intake. If you are consuming more calories than the regular need, then you should try to balance it. Moreover, maintain the average body calorie level is more important to keep your body strength and energy. 

Have a balanced meal

Do not stick to a particular meal habit, but it should be balanced. You can eat nuts and avocados to get right amount of fat, soya beans to obtain essential proteins and starchy food like potatoes for carbs. A balanced meal should include small amount of healthy fat, small amount of meat and low carb levels as, all of this nutrition are essential to maintain human body. However, you should not include them more than the limit. Failing to balance the fat and carb levels or overeating will create health complications and disorders. 

Include fish and reduce red meat

Meat provides essential protein values to human body and it also contains unhealthy fat levels which is the primary key for cholesterol and heart diseases. If you are a meat lover, then you can include more fish and reduce eating beef. Fish includes Omega-3 fat which is useful to fight against heart ailments. 

Avoid more sugar and salt

Including more sugar and salt than the necessary amount will be a plus point for health disorders. Intake of more salt will cause high blood pressure and eating more sugar will cause type 2 diabetes. So keep in mind, not to include them more than the required limit. 

Health is wealth. Therefore try to maintain a good health condition, in order to enjoy your life.

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Lana Joseph an entrepreneur and a freelance writer who writes about things that inspires and gets notified to her in society.  At present she writes about society, travel, food habits, buy contact lenses online and healthy living.

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