Nutrition Tips

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Author: admin - Date: May 29, 2009 - Category: Uncategorized

We all know how important it is to maintain a healthy, nutritious diet.  By making some small changes, we can all be on our way to feeling good and looking great. The first thing you can change right away is eating more fruits and vegetables.  Fruit and vegetables are filled with antioxidants and vitamins.  They will not only make you feel fuller, but you will be getting a good supply of your daily vitamins.  You could replace your usual snack food with an apple very easily. For a more healthy diet you should cut down on alcohol, caffeine and processed foods.  If you are a smoker, you need to stop smoking for better overall health. Make sure you get all of the vital nutrients in your diet.  Your diet must contain carbohydrates, proteins and fats.  The best plan for a healthy diet is to find the correct balance between the three main food groups.  Whole grain foods like pasta, rice and bread are good carbohydrates to fuel your body. You must consider the source of your calories, that means the source of protein, fats and carbohydrates.  There are differences between healthy fats and unhealthy fats.  Unhealthy fats are much harder to burn. A healthy diet should balance  the nutrition you are getting from each source of calories.  By taking each element in moderation, you will be providing your body with the right energy balance for your body. Following a nutritious diet will help you lose weight while keeping you feeling great.

Author: admin - Date: May 22, 2009 - Category: Uncategorized

Summer is almost here.  Many of us spend lots of time taking in the sunshine, but most of do not realize the effect the sun has on our bodies.  The truth is the sun can dry out and damage your skin and hair. Not to worry, there are nutrition tips to help you maintain healthy skin and hair even as the temperatures rise. There are certain foods that encourage healthy summer beauty.  During these warm months, our skin tends to dry out and undergo damage.  Skin is less supple.  We sweat more in the summer and we spend more time in salt and chlorine waters.  Some foods that aid our bodies in replenishing fluids from water loss are: raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.  These fruits are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C.  They also taste great on a hot summer day. Protein can also help in repairing damaged skin.  Lean meats, beans, nuts and seeds are some good examples of protein. Staying in the sun too long, can also damage hair.  Some foods that will help with your dry hair are:  burgers, shrimp kabobs, and three bean salad.  Hair consists of protein fibers, so any protein rich foods will help your hair during the summer months.  Some foods you may want to consider for healthy shiny hair are:  B-5 (yogurt is a good source), Vitamin B (cooked eggs), folic acid (beans), calcium (milk), and zinc (fish). Before you plan your next summer time outing, add some of these nutritious foods to your picnic basket.

Author: admin - Date: May 14, 2009 - Category: Uncategorized

Eating foods that will help us look better and feel better are really up to us.  Having more energy or losing a few extra pounds can all come down to what we choose to eat.  If you are trying to lose weight, tone up or just increase your energy or fitness levels, a healthier lifestyle begins with nutrition. Here are some easy to follow tips for getting good nutrition: Do not skip meals or avoid eating.  It is best to have 5-6 meals or snacks, every 3-4 hours. Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.  Not only will you be flushing out toxins, drinking a glass of water before a meal can prevent you from over eating at meals. Eat red, yellow, orange, and green vegetables.  Vegetables are low in calories and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants.  A great source of fiber. Eat a variety of fruits.  Fruits are low in calories, high in water and a good source of fiber.  Loaded with antioxidants and vitamins.  Fruit can help to satisfy your “sweet tooth”. Make time for breakfast.  Helps fuel your body for the day, and gets your metabolism going. Eat lean proteins at every meal.  Eating lean proteins help to build and maintain healthy muscles.  They also take longer to digest, so you feel full longer. Eat whole grains.  Whole grains fuel and energize your body. Watch the fat. Choose low fat, or fat free foods when possible.  The “right” kind of fat is essential to keeping your body healthy. Drink in moderation.  Alcohol not only has tons of calories, but is a toxin that affects the tissues and organs of the body. Portion control.  Watching how much you eat as just as important as the types of food you eat. Fresh over packaged.  Packaged meat may have lower nutrition and higher calories. Treat yourself.  We all deserve a treat, so go ahead.  Just watch your serving sizes and how many treats you allow yourself. Cut out the soda.  Cut down sugar intake on soda, coffee and milk. Exercise.  This increases your metabolism, so do some exercise every day. With a few small changes, you can start living a more nutritious lifestyle.