peanutbuttahealthnut:There are so many “foods” out there today with health claims promising to lower your cholesterol, help you fit into that itsy bitsy teeny bikini, or allow you to eat a whole bag of chips for less than 140 calories. All of that seems great.. until you learn what’s really in those foods.However, almost all of these foods are not really food at all. They’re unhealthy, processed junk full of chemical sweeteners and all kinds of crazy ingredients. Here are some top offenders (in my opinion!)1. Fiber One BarI put this on my list because I used to eat them every day in high school. Wow, cool! It tastes like a candy bar .. and it’s only 90 to 140 calories! However, there is a ton of sugar and sweeteners in these. To lower the calorie count, artificial sweeteners are used, and we all know how bad those are for you. Actually I singlehandedly blame them for a lot of my wants to binge on sugary foods.However, I will admit… the fiber is awesome. Like, really awesome.Opt for : Luna bars, Lara bars, or make your own protein bars (the best option). They’re higher in calories, so be careful and don’t make a habit of eating them!2. Yoplait yogurtOh my. Where do I begin? While I was on vacation just this year, I picked it up thinking it was a healthy option for breakfast. Halfway through eating it, I couldn’t take another bite after glancing at the nutritional information. 14g of sugar in the light yogurt, and I won’t even go into the ingredients on that list!Opt for: All-natural greek yogurt. Try getting the plain kind and adding in honey & your own fruit if possible! I like Chobani the best.3. Deli MeatsI do buy low sodium, antibiotic-free, hormone-free (that’s a mouthful!) turkey slices on occasion, but I make sure not to eat it on a daily basis. There’s a lot of sodium in them and they are still a processed food, believe it or not!Opt for: Whole chicken & turkey breasts. It will taste more “real”, too :) You can still slice the chicken breast into deli-like slices!4. Low Calorie BreadUgh, yuck. These are NOT A FOOD. For real, they taste horrible and just peek at that ingredients list! Isn’t bread supposed to be simple and clean? This is one “food” that is most definitely not clean or healthy… and it will not keep you full.Opt for: Ezekiel bread5. Light Salad DressingNothing but sugar and chemicals.. and fat.Opt for: salsa, hummus, basil pesto, olive oil, oil & vinegar, or make your own salad dressing! Get creative.6. Diet ProductsAnything that says “diet”… aka, diet coke, diet cookies, 100 calorie snack packs, etc. Seriously, get rid of your diet pop obsession! Once I stopped drinking 1-2 diet cokes a day, I also stopped wanting to binge and also stopped getting horrible headaches. Coincidence? I think not. Splenda/artificial sweetners suck!Opt for: water & lemon, seltzer w/ a splash of 100% juice, coffee, tea. 7. Fat FreeFat is not the enemy.. that is a complete diet falsehood that has been passed throughout our generation. Fat does not make you fat.. processed junk food and excess food makes you fat! Often fat free foods have added sugar and salt to make up for the lack of taste, so they may wind up being worse for you. The only case where this is untrue is with fat free dairy products!Opt for: You shouldn’t be eating processed food anyways.. so.. just opt for the real version! In the case of things like peanut butter, get the full fat. It has the same calories and tastes better.8. Canned fruits in fruit juiceWhen buying canned fruits (which honestly, I think is kinda gross. I do like canned veggies sometimes though!), make sure you do not get the kind in heavy syrup. There is so. much. sugar. in. that.Opt for: Real, fresh fruit! If that’s not available to you, just make sure there is only the fruit in there. As for canned veggies, get no salt added or light salt. I hope this helped to clear up some myths about all the “food” we have out there! Clean foods don read more..
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Erratic Meal-Meal Timings-Acidic Foods-Lifestyles-Fast Foods
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ALARMING !!! MODERN LIFESTYLES & ERRATIC MEAL TIMINGS:
Nowadays, most people just gulp fast foods particularly processed and bottled foods and eat at irregular intervals triggering the incidence of acidity. While acidity itself may appear innocuous, it can trigger more serious conditions like oesophageal and gastric cancers. Surprisingly, very acidic foods such as vinegar and lemons actually reduce acidity while milk, contrary to popular thinking stimulates acid secretion. Next time, though don't bite off more than you digest !!
WHAT AND HOW TO EAT:
- Eat food low in fats - Have small but frequent meals - Eat cooked vegetables and sprouts
WHAT TO AVOID: - High fat meats - Dairy products - Caffeine - Chocolates and carbonated beverages - Fried foods and smoking read more..
Sunday, 1 April 2012
How To Win The Lotto
How to win the lotto tonight? Buy every possible combination of numbers. How to get 6-pack abs? Do this workout!
Transform Your Abs | Fitbie
Wake up your workout with these challenging variations on classic abs exercises. (Video: New abs moves from celebrity trainer Bernardo Coppola) read more..
Top Spring Break Destinations-Workplace-Exercise-Wine
Is your workplace diet-friendly? Get the scoop on how to outfit your desk for health with a few simple tips.
Exercise, Nutrition, Fitness and Workout Videos | Fitbie
Watch free online videos about dieting, weight loss, exercise & fitness, nutrition, and personal stories for your best body ever. read more..
Sure, a week of wine guzzling sounds grand--but spring break in Napa can be a he...
Sure, a week of Wine guzzling sounds grand--but spring break in Napa can be a healthy vacation too! Find out why it make our list of top destinations for fitness, here.
8 Top Spring Break Destinations for Fitness | Fitbie
Say goodbye to snow and cold with these scenic cycling trips, city running tours, and zen-inducing yoga retreats read more..
Friday, 30 March 2012
Top Cancer Causing Foods-Cancer Cell Growth-Pancreatic Cancer-Cancer Growth
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Top cancer causing foods:Sweetened drinks: it’s been shown that people whom consume two or more servings of soda per week have an astonishing 87% higher chance of developing pancreatic cancer!Fried foods: this includes potato related foods such as french fries, tater tots, potato chips and hash browns. This is due to acrylamide which is created during the frying process at high temperatures. Acrylamide causes tumors and has detrimental effects on the brain as well as the reproductive system.Process meats and bacon: these products contain sodium nitrite (aka nitrate), an ingredient added by manufactures to give the meats the pink or what is considered “fresh” look to them. When digested, sodium nitrites convert in the body to something called nitrosamine, a known carcinogen. When meats are cooked at high temperatures, a cancer causing toxin equivalent to burning tobacco develops.Doughnuts: these cute little rings of deliciousness are high in sugar and refined carbs, not to mention deep-fried! They contain hydrogenated oils which create trans fat, known to be associated with heart disease and cancer.Snacks such as chips and cookies: these treats are full of refined sugars, trans fats and white flour. Look out!Top cancer preventing foods:Leafy vegetables, broccoli: Let’s start with the more obvious choice, leafy vegetables such as cabbage, kale, and most importantly, broccoli. These cute little green trees help to fight off stomach, liver, skin, lung, bladder, prostate, and breast cancers. Broccoli contains sulforaphane, an antioxidant that rids the body of cancer-causing toxins. Simply put eat broccoli as much as possible. Toss it in your salad, rice, and stir fry.
Berries: All types of berries are beneficial to your health. Black raspberries fight off skin, oral, colon, and esophageal cancers. They contain anthocyanins, antioxidants that slow the growth of premalignant cells.
Garlic; isn’t just for keeping vampires away, it helps keep cancer away too. When consuming certain red meats, nitrates are injested, forming carcinogens in the stomach. Garlic helps slow down this process and fight stomach, esophageal, breast, and colon cancers. Crush up some garlic and add to your tomato sauce for a cancer fighting double whammy!
Tomatoes; contain lycopene, which has been shown to stop cancer cell growth according to research. The sure fire way to increase lycopene is by cooking tomatoes. So whip up some of your own sauce or tomato stew and ward off lung, cancer, prostate, and endometrial cancers.
Walnuts; are great for fighting both breast and prostate cancers. Adding just an ounce of walnuts a day will help to keep the cancer away.Beans: Navy and black beans help delay cancer growth of breast and colon cancers. Add a half a cup to your diet a week for a natural colon cleanse!
As always, stay away from animal fats, processed meat, and excessive amounts of alcohol. read more..
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Dream Running Shoes
What do your dream running shoes look like? And more importantly, how do they fit? Now it's your call: Design YOUR perfect pair with this app from Nike! http://ow.ly/9RIyK (SPONSORED) read more..
Processed Food-Lean Protein-Real Food-Aww
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- Gotta love Doctor Who. :D- Eat more real food, fruit, veggies & lean protein. Cut out processed food, drink more water. Simple and effective way.- Aww thanks!- http://health-heaven.tumblr.com/post/11518626700/your-best-legs-everhttp://health-heaven.tumblr.com/post/6653852618/how-to-lose-upper-thigh-fat-while-you-cant-losehttp://health-heaven.tumblr.com/post/6255502181/the-most-efficient-three-inner-thigh-exercises- http://health-heaven.tumblr.com/post/6553335804/why-you-binge-eat- You can do cardio + strength, try to run, elliptical ( 20 minutes ) you can do P90X or Jillian M dvds. read more..