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The Habits of a Healthy Man

October 17th, 2009

Want some tips for healthy living that will not require you to buy an unreasonably priced exercise machine or subject yourself to a food deprivation diet? If you said yes then you should read on below as before you lies the 6 simple habits of a healthy man that aren’t at all too difficult to live by.

  • 8 glasses of water each day. It actually depends on where you live or how much liquids you secrete, but 8 glasses is a good benchmark. Drink enough water such that your urine is fairly clear, just a hint of yellow.
  • One can of soda per week. Sodas contain very little nutrients, if any. They’re nothing but calories, sugar, and other unhealthy ingredients. If you must, limit yourself to a can of soda per week.
  • One snack a day. Those with a sweet tooth should cut down their sugar intake to avoid the risk of diabetes. If eliminating it entirely is too much to ask, limit yourself to one snack (i.e. a cookie or a small candy bar) a day.
  • Three breaks each day. Being too stressed will have a lot of negative effects on one’s health. To avoid this, give your body and mind a break every now and then to recharge yourself and refresh your senses.
  • 30-minute daily walks. If hitting the gym is just not an option for you, you can always choose to do some walking. Instead of taking the car, try to walk short distances. Walking will not only help improve your metabolism, but you’re also saving the environment in the process.
  • Brush and floss twice a day. Some people underestimate the need to keep their pearly whites in top condition. All sorts of bacteria in your mouth will lead to a variety of diseases. It’s as simple as brushing and flossing when you wake up and before you go to bed. How hard can this be?

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Tips to Having a Healthier Body

August 26th, 2009

healthy-body-eat-healthySpecific nutrients and vitamins protect certain parts of our bodies. Even though taking supplements may be a great way to ensure that your body is getting all the vitamins it needs, a balanced diet is still equally important. Provided below are a list of foods that you should be eating to guarantee that the major parts of your body remain in tiptop form. They are excellent tips for healthy living.

Tips for healthy living

  • For the heart. The essential fatty acids provided by Omega-3 are what your heart needs in order to decrease the risk of heart disease. You should eat sardines, mackerel, or salmon.
  • For the eyes. In order for your body to produce the needed Vitamin A to protect the eyes from harmful diseases, you’ll need to up your Beta-carotene intake. You can do this by eating carrots, broccoli, yams, sweet potatoes, and other green leafy veggies.
  • For the skin. Among other things, Vitamin C facilitates in the oxygen flow to our skins. It is also known to help heal bruises, cuts, and scar tissue. Fruits with high Vitamin C content include oranges, papayas, and grapefruits.
  • For the bones. Aside from calcium, boron is also an important nutrient for our bones. Boron is crucial in the body’s absorption of calcium so you should start eating fruits and veggies such as apples, pears, grapes, peas, and broccoli.
  • For the joints. Copper is essential for the production of enzymes that strengthen the joints and bones of our bodies. Seeds, nuts, shellfish, and oysters are a great source of copper while organ meats (i.e. beef liver) are also known to have high copper contents.
  • For the reproductive organs. High levels of zinc are associated with sperm motility, sperm formation, and male hormone metabolism. Oysters are an excellent source of zinc. Lamb, chicken, and lean beef should also provide sufficient levels of zinc for your body.

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4 Tricks to Incorporate Fruits and Veggies to Your Diet

April 25th, 2009

fruits-and-vegetablesThe obesity rate in America today is at an all-time high—and it continues to rise. The threat of ailments such as cancer and diabetes has become more and more imminent. This is why the government continues to persuade us to eat more vegetables and fruits. The problem is this is easier said than done.

I have written this article to provide readers with healthy nutrition tips on how to easily add fruits and veggies to your diets. These are easy, quick, and delicious ways to up your daily intake of plant foods.

Smoothies

Sugar-free and all-natural smoothies are an excellent way to add some fruits into your diet. For breakfast, try blending a bunch of strawberries, some grapes, two bananas, and two kiwis with 250 ml of pure pressed orange or apple juice. This is already a full meal and it will provide your body with loads of nutrients for the day ahead

Fruitful breakfast

This suggestion is excellent for those who have cereals for breakfast. Instead of settling for plain old cereals with milk, add some flavor to your meal by mixing in some fruits. Blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries will taste excellent with almost any cereal while chopped bananas are always a great addition to any breakfast meal.

Veggied snacks

Instead of snacking on a brownie or a chocolate bar, why not opt for fresh vegetables. Aside from having significantly less calories, fresh veggies are just as filling. A chocolate chip muffin will contain around 700 calories (around 1/3 of the prescribed daily caloric intake), while a carrot will have as little as 32 calories.

Double up

Try this simple and handy trick. The next time you put some veggies on your plate for lunch or dinner, try to double the serving. Aside from leaving less room for other foods on your plate such as potatoes or meat, more veggies also means you are stuffing your body with more vitamins and nutrients.  GP

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