Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, April 28, 2011,
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It is undeniable that most of us love to snack, and in most cases these snacks are fattening! Snacks such as French fries, ice cream and other junk foods can lead to health problems and obesity. If you are eating these foods too often that could explain your weight problem. One way to solve this is to stop snacking completely or alter your choices by eating healthy low fat snacks. Low-fat snack foods can be an important part of any weight loss plan...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, April 27, 2011,
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When your stomach starts to growl hours before your next meal a healthy snack is a good idea to keep hunger at bay and maintain high levels of energy. The best snacks are ones that consist of nutrient dense foods. Unprocessed whole foods make incredible snacks for your body and provide the energy you need to function optimally. There are so many healthy snacks that are quick and easy to prepare. It is up to you to make smart snack preferences. There is no nee...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, April 27, 2011,
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Getting the right amount of essential nutrients for your body is important for your health. According to the National Institutes of Health, the body needs nutrients, not only to provide the strength we need to function in our busy daily lives, but to maintain healthy tissues and organs. Eating well is one of the best ways to take care of yourself and your dependents. What you eat makes a big difference in how you look and feel. Monitoring your daily nutritional intake will provide energy to ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, April 20, 2011,
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The product label will help you determine the amount of calories and nutrients in one serving of the foods you eat. Among the nutrients listed are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Food labels are grids that manufacturers are required to show on the backs of all foods. The Nutrition Facts Label is there to help you determine the amounts of fat, calories and nutrients you are consuming in your diet. Reading the nutrition label is of great help if you are trying to lose weigh...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, April 15, 2011,
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As the saying goes, "You are what you eat." What you put into your body becomes a part of you. Make a difference in how you feel, your mood, your energy level and your risk of chronic disease by healthy eating. What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy food? How do you know what to choose? There are many definitions for " healthy food". The major differences between healthy and unhealthy food has to do with its nutritional value, food additives, fats and fiber. A balanced, healthy f...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, April 15, 2011,
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Good nutrition is the bedrock of lifelong health. Nutritional information is becoming increasingly important as people become more aware of what they are putting into their bodies. Do you feel that you are having a difficult time keeping up with the latest news on healthy nutrition because it is evolving so quickly? If this is true, there are some basic principles of nutrition to keep in mind. Today, the average consumer on the street is concerned about the food he or she consumes, but often ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, April 13, 2011,
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Eating habits refer to how and why people eat the foods they eat. Where they are eating, with whom, along with the ways in which people can access, store and dispose of food. Individual, cultural, social, religious, environmental, economic, and political factors all influence the eating habits of every individual.
Eating was once a priority on the lives of humans. Once upon a time we planned our meals as well as the family bonding time that encompassed a meal. Today, feeding ourselves has beco... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Monday, March 28, 2011,
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Heart disease is the premier cause of death in America. It is also one of the major causes of death in Canada and kills an increasing number of people all over the world. Dietary recommendations for decreasing heart disease risk include consuming a balanced diet with less saturated fat from red meats, consumption of more fresh vegetables and fruits as well as oily fish, less sugar, more fiber and for many people the intake of less total calories. By following these recommendations, you can ma... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, March 23, 2011,
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Acai berries are still relatively unknown in the Western world. This fruit has been harvested in the Amazon for centuries. This nutritious berry is indigenous in this region for and is known for its medicinal benefits. Those in the know use them to treat a variety of conditions. In recent years, research has shown that this amazingly little berry is a nutritionally powerful food. It's actually one of the superfoods of the world. Acai berry nutrients have significant health benefits to the hum... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, March 17, 2011,
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Obesity is rampant in the U.S. It can be difficult to avoid the offending fast foods, processed foods and refined sugars that lead to obesity because they appear in most of the packaged foods available in your local supermarket. And, why would the government approve such foods if they are bad for us, right? Wrong. These foods are big money. But more and more research shows that these foods are what is causing increased numbers of heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. They may taste deliciou...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, March 17, 2011,
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Lunch at work is usually full of all sorts of temptations. Vending machines offering sugary, processed treats, biscuits by the coffee maker, cakes in the pantry, fast foods available nearby - all unhealthy temptations. It is so easy to give in and indulge in these goodies. But if you bring lunch to work, you can control the nutritional value of what you will consume for lunch. In addition, it is much less expensive. Bringing your lunch to work is an excellent idea for many reasons. The benefit...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, March 16, 2011,
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People take dietary supplements such as minerals, vitamins, and herbs for a variety of reasons, and for many different expectations. One reason is to improve nutrition and overall well being. A dietary supplement, also known as a nutritional supplement or food supplement, is a product anticipated to enhance the diet and provide nutrients such as vitamins, fiber, minerals, fatty acids or amino acids that may be not be consumed sufficiently or are missing in a person’s diet.  Image courtesy of...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, March 9, 2011,
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Snacks play an important role for those who want to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. In general, a snack keeps up energy levels and, more importantly, may prevent you from consuming too much food at every meal. But we must pay attention to what kind of snack to choose. Vegetables, fruits, nuts or grains are a good choice that provide all the vitamins and nutrients that the body needs. At the same time, less than 100 calorie snacks are ideal for weight control.
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, March 9, 2011,
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The effect that diet can have on how you feel today and in the future is enormous. A healthy diet includes a variety of so called "superfoods" that can help you maintain your weight, fight disease and live longer. Every superfood is found in plant-based foods. A plant-based diet primarily consists of vegetables and fruits. People have many reasons to choose a plant-based diet. For some it is a matter of economics: dairy and meat products can be prohibitive, while basic vegetables are inexpen...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, March 1, 2011,
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Healthy recipes are at the heart of living a healthy life. Making a plan and sticking to it is much easier when you have the food that is needed to succeed. Consuming healthy fruits is one of the best ways to achieve optimal health. You can find so many nourishing, delicious ways to enjoy them as well. You can throw some berries in a blender with coconut water and make a smoothie or dice your favorite fruits to prepare a fruit salad. There are also plenty of recipes for h ealthy fruit desserts...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, March 1, 2011,
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The most important aspect of sports nutrition is definitely water. The importance of water can never be discounted as the human body is composed of 70% water. All bodily functions would cease to operate without water. The old recommendation of eight glasses of this essential liquid a day is needed because the body must replace water it eliminates through processes such as sweat and urine. A balanced diet is one more necessity for consuming a natural sports diet. Athletes ought to get hold of ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, February 24, 2011,
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Food is a vital vacation consideration and it can be difficult to eat nutritiously on the road. Following a nutritious diet while on a vacation can be one of the hardest things to do. After all, vacations are for fun and that includes good food. However, if you learn to make healthy choices, consuming a nutritious diet is not really difficult when you're away from home. It's easier than ever these days to request low-fat or vegetarian meals in an airline flight. If...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Sunday, February 13, 2011,
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Eating clean implies eating healthy foods and choosing foods that are as organic and natural as much as possible. An eating clean food list would include those foods with no chemical additives or preservatives. These foods are mostly organic and have lower levels of fat, salt, sugar or other additives. Clean foods are fruits and vegetables that are fresh rather than canned and whole rather than processed. Cleaning eating would call for the consumption of water rather than soda and lean protei... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Saturday, February 12, 2011,
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Nutrition is vital for everybody, especially children. It’s significant that children be trained to practice eating healthy when they are still small. Good eating habits are one of the most important steps toward a life of good health. Eating well increases your child’s chance to do well in school, as well as improving concentration and behavior. Healthy eating guidelines for children: - Vegetables and Fruits - Two servings each day of each. These may be given a...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Monday, February 7, 2011,
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As a well noted line says: "We are what we eat." What you put your body and digest will turn out to be a part of you. When you fill your stomach with unhealthy foods and junk foods, essential nutrients lack in your body which you need for strength and good health. The most unhealthy foods are rich in fats and sugars, making them high in calories. They have little vitamins, fiber, or minerals and do not make you feel full. Therefore, these types of foods are considered "empty calories" and cont...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Monday, February 7, 2011,
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Finding a healthy, balanced meal at most fast food restaurants can be a challenge, but there are choices that you can make that are healthier than others. Making healthier choices at fast food restaurants is not that daunting a task if you plan in advance by consulting the guides that explain dietary content of the food choices at your much-loved restaurant. This is because healthy eating is indeed essential.  A salad with dressing on the side can be a healthy meal option Do you know what healt...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, February 2, 2011,
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Birthday parties are the most important occasion in the life of a child. For 364 days, they have been waiting patiently for that big day. Parties are fun times and a birthday party for children is twice the fun with friends, brothers, sisters and cousins. Make your child feel special on his birthday! Start with your presentation. There are some incredible ideas one can implement when sending out children's birthday party invitations. Because children are very fond of cartoon characters, you c... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, February 2, 2011,
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Today, our life expectancy and health are in jeopardy due to a number of factors. It’s important to take a few fundamental precautions to ensure continued health and opportunities for us to live a longer life. Even in our older years, eating healthy foods may help us live longer. As we get older, we can go through several physiological, cellular, and psychological changes. Although many elderly people decrease their organ functions as well as metabolic activities, many of them do not show a ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, February 2, 2011,
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The fast pace of today's lifestyle generation is on the go 24 hours a day and people are left with no choice but to wait anxiously for the weekend. Oftentimes, our packed schedule does not allow us to have breakfast at home. In such a situation, shedding off weight and keeping a toned body is difficult. Over the years our body’s needs change, and we must pay more attention to the food we consume. There are a couple of simple pre-planning meals and snacks, you can still enjoy on the road whe... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Saturday, January 22, 2011,
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Whether you're in it to get lean or to build healthy muscles, the power of proper snacks is undeniable. The experts all tell us to consume six small meals a day. Having a snack is the most simple and fast way to get there. Why would you crave high-protein snacks? Almost all diets, body building and healthy eating guides move towards more small meals per day rather than the traditional larger meal plans. Causes include maintaining a stable metabolism and avoiding insulin spikes. Both have posi...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, January 21, 2011,
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Searching for a good unrefined low carb diet options will help you become aware of what you are able to eat when you are following a low-carb diet. More important than counting the grams of carbs you eat in a day are they types of carbs that you consume. Steer clear of refined carbohydrates. These are foods that contain white rice, white flour and refined sugars. They are common in processed foods and can be extremely detrimental to your health. An unrefined low carb diet is usually based on c...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, January 14, 2011,
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When considering what to eat for lunch, coming up with healthy school lunch ideas is essential. Do you know the reason why? Eating a variety of healthy foods gives you energy to do things that help you develop and maintain good health, and can even prevent you from getting sick. Think about your child’s school lunch as the fuel put into their tank. Choosing the wrong type of fuel could run you out of energy before the day is over. For a healthy school lunch for your kids, you need to take in...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, January 12, 2011,
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As we all know, the best way to start the day is by eating healthy breakfast foods. Skipping breakfast is not advised because the system does not work properly if it is not fueled appropriately. However, eating the wrong foods can make you gain weight. As such, you have to know that a balanced breakfast consists of healthy breakfast food. For those people on-the-go, both instant and regular oat fiber cereals which contain at least 5 grams of fiber per serving are a healthy breakfast idea. Thes...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, January 11, 2011,
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The new food pyramid assists people in choosing foods according to their specific caloric needs. New categories as well as regular exercise have been added to the new pyramid. The new food pyramid food groups are represented by 6 different colors and are arranged vertically. It is suggested that foods from all food groups should be consumed on a daily basis. The healthy food pyramid has introduced its proposed serving sizes in ounces as well as cups. Under the new guidelines, it recommends th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Sunday, January 9, 2011,
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Reading a nutrition label properly is a basic skill that every health conscious individual has to learn. Oftentimes, food manufacturers sell a product as healthy when in fact knowing how to decipher the ingredients listed on a nutrition label reveals a different truth. Often, people just look on the front label that contains the appealing catch words that sound healthy such as low fat, all natural and multi-grain. But, when you look more closely at the breakdown of ingredients, you may find c... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, January 7, 2011,
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The old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is perhaps merely something our grandmother told us. But, as usual, grandma was right! An apple is a member of the rose family which makes them portable packages of nutrition that are very tasty.
History
In Greek mythology, apples are related to Apollo, the healing God. This was perhaps the real origin of the modern saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. During the middle ages, doctors believed that when apples are cooked, they c... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, January 4, 2011,
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Wheat grass is referred to as a green food that is loved by those who are health conscious. It is as one of the best natural sources of nutrients. In juice form, it contains 70% chlorophyll, the so called blood of plants. Wheat grass is considered a complete food itself. A pound of wheat grass is equivalent to the nutritive value of 23 pounds of garden vegetables. Because of its fibrous nature, which is hard to digest by individuals, wheat grass must be transformed into liquid form before bei... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, December 28, 2010,
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Consuming nuts as an element of a healthy diet is good for the heart. Nuts are comprised of unsaturated fatty acids along with other nutrients. They are a great snack full of nourishment, too. They're cheap, very simple to store and simple to take with you to school or work. The kind of nut you eat is not that significant, even though several nuts have more heart-healthy nutrients and fats compared to others. Walnuts, hazelnuts, raw almonds, just to name a few, are a good choice. Nearly every ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, August 12, 2010,
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The Mediterranean Diet is not merely a simple kind of a diet. This is a lifelong way of eating. One must give it the same energy as a religious conviction in order to draw from its many health benefits. Decades ago, it was the ordinary lifestyle among most of those living in the region of the Mediterranean Basin, particularly in Italy, Greece and Spain.
Mediterranean nourishment, high activity, an anti-stress outlook as well as modest living had created a way of life that can be acknowledged ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, June 25, 2010,
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When one consumes a low carb diet, they are decreasing the insulin levels in their body. When insulin levels are too high, fat is stored as a reserve of energy. Too many simple carbohydrates therefore can lead to the body holding on to weight.
Foods such as refined white sugar, white flours and high starch vegetables are the worst offenders. The high consumption of these foods in our society is a major contributor to obesity and other health risks. To lose weight and get into shape, nutrition... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, May 21, 2010,
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Bananas are considered a high energy fruit. They are rich in potassium, a mineral that is vital for the regulation of blood pressure and proper functioning of the heart. Numerous studies have proven the effectiveness of foods that are rich in potassium in decreasing blood pressure.
Potassium might also be effective in promoting the health of bones by counteracting increased urinary calcium loss slowing down the thinning of bones. This is a common issue with Americans who eat the standard Amer... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Sunday, May 9, 2010,
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 For thousands of years, cats have been obligate carnivores. This means that in order to thrive, they need to eat the meat, bones and organs of other animals. Their systems have adapted to eating this way. That being the case, it is perfectly natural to consider a raw diet for your cat. A diet rich in raw meats and complimented with grains, fruits, vegetables, certain enzymes, taurine and essential fatty acids is one that closely resembles the foods he would eat in the wild. With raw meats com...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, May 7, 2010,
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 The acronym once used by raw-feeders to describe the meaty bones they fed to their dogs was BARF (bones and raw food). This term was introduced by Ian Billinghurst, an Australian veterinarian. The acronym took on a new meaning over time and was called "biologically appropriate raw food". Currently, most refer to this type of diet simply as "raw". The once radical idea of feeding dogs a diet that is fresh, varied and rich with amino acids and enzymes that have not been altered or destroyed by c...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, May 6, 2010,
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In today’s world, more and more people are health conscious. The raw food community is exploding. And with this growth, numerous options have become available for having prepared foods delivered right to your home. We are not talking about TV dinners and packaged processed foods. Nope, this is the real deal. Pure food, simple ingredients, gourmet pizzazz! Raw gourmet restaurants are popping up all over the country. These restaurants specialize in the preparation of creative cuisine that is ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Friday, April 2, 2010,
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 The coconut first made its appearance in English print back in 1555. It is derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word "coco", meaning "monkey face." The markings on the coconut (the three round indented markings found at the base of the coconut) were said to resemble a monkey's face. Until the beginning of the twentieth century, whole coconuts were a currency on the Nicobar Islands (in the Indian Ocean) that were used to purchase goods. Coconuts, unlike their name implies, are seeds. They a...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Wednesday, March 10, 2010,
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 When we think about nutrition, we think about feeding our bodies. But, nutrition has different meanings to different people. If your belief is that the act of eating provides your body with the nutrition it needs to function healthfully, you had better take a good hard look at your diet to be certain that it is nutrition you are feeding yourself.
Too many Americans eat the SAD (Standard American Diet). This diet consists mostly of processed, refined foods that lack the nutrition that our b... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Tuesday, March 2, 2010,
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 When dealing with the issue of weight loss, there is no magic bullet, there is no magic cure. As much as we would all like to believe it, there is no pill that we can pop that will enable us to eat the foods that have caused us to become overweight in the first place, and lose weight. It just is not possible. It doesn’t even make sense!
The foods that are the offenders when it comes to health and weight loss are plentiful. The best diet plan eliminates these foods and requires a change to ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, February 11, 2010,
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As mentioned in my previous post, I am not one to endorse restaurants that are cookie cutter or considered "fast food". But, also as I mentioned, since my cancer diagnosis I have dramatically changed my lifestyle through major diet changes and more exercise. I also have a stronger connection to the needs of my mind and my body.
I realize that I am not in the majority when it comes to shifting my lifestyle and making better choices. And, sometimes you just need to grab something quick and easy... Continue reading ...
Posted by Meadow Summers on Thursday, February 11, 2010,
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I am definitely not one to recommend eating anything from a fast food restaurant. But, I have to say that when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was jolted into doing everything within my power to prevent a recurrence. This included becoming somewhat of a purist with what I choose to feed myself. I now eat a mostly organic, plant-based diet with NO processed foods. I cook everything from scratch. My diet was fair before, but not great. Yes, I was scared straight. I would never have had th... Continue reading ...
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