Showing posts with label Diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diet. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Carbohydrates can be good or bad for your body.
However, before you make an drastic decisions about what foods to include and not include, it is crucial to learn about carbohydrates and what they do for your body.
In short, carbohydrates can be good or bad for your body. It is necessary to eat enough good carbohydrates, because that is how our body has enough energy for low-intensity activities during the day.
Carbohydrates are famously found in breads and grains, but actually they are also found in a number of other foods as well, such as fruits and vegetables. When keeping an eye on your intake of carbohydrates it is important to distinguish the good from the bad.
All carbohydrates are basically sugars. Complex carbohydrates are the good carbohydrates for your body.
These strings of sugar are very difficult to break down and trap over nutrients like vitamins and minerals in the sugar strings.
As they slowly break down, the other nutrients are also released into your body, and you can provide with fuel for a number of hours.
Bad carbohydrates, on the other hand, are simple sugars. Because their structure is not complex, it is easy to break down and holds little nutrients for your body other than the sugars from which it is made.
Your body breaks down these carbohydrates rather quickly and what it cannot use is converted to fat and stored in the body.
Staying away from simple carbohydrates is what most diets recommend, since they have little nutritional value when compared to complex carbohydrates.
More importantly than how carbohydrates work in the body and the difference between good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates is how you can actually eat these carbohydrates!
First, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. These foods include carbohydrates, but also a variety of other nutrients needed by your body. Another great tip is to cut the white bread and bread products out of your diet and replace then with whole wheat or 12-grain breads instead. Look at the packaging. Foods rich in fiber are probably a source of good carbohydrates.
Learning the difference between good and bad carbohydrates is very important if you wish to have a healthy diet.
It is not good for your body to cut out carbohydrates completely—in fact, that is very difficult to do unless you only eat meat!
Eating a healthy and balanced diet means including good carbohydrates into your meals.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Acupuncture and Nutrition
Every person, before beginning a new diet program, should speak with a medical doctor about the effects this will have on your body. Ask your acupuncturist to help you out with your diet. You will find that there are able to suggest what foods will benefit you the most. Be sure to check with a professional before making any major changes so that you can be sure these are the changes your body needs. For some reason, if you begin to feel tired, weaken, or ill, you may want to contact your doctor about the things that you can do to make yourself feel better.
Some times your acupuncturist will recommend things that you should take like herbs. He or she may make a tea for you to drink or have you swallow an herbal supplement in pill form before beginning your acupuncture session. You will want to tell your acupuncturist everything that you are allergic to so you will want to be careful. Some acupuncturists sell you tea bags that you can use at home or suggest foods that will create the same effect. Herbal medication has been proven to help some people with certain diseases or such.
With the diet, herbs, and acupuncture, you will be able to improve the way that you digest your food. This will help your body use the food in the best way possible. For example, chew each bit of food very thoroughly before swallowing, instead of eating large bites quickly. Traditionally, you will want to pat very close attention to the food that you are eating. Instead of watching television while you eat, learn to enjoy each bite. This will help focus all of the body’s energy to the stomach.
With diet and eating, you should be concerned and you will want to talk to your acupuncturist about all of the things that you should take inconsideration. Even though they may not make and specific recommendations, you will be able to talk to your doctor about your diet and you’ll be able to benefit greatly from the acupuncture treatments and a healthier lifestyle.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A Healthy Diet while Traveling
If you are traveling my airplane, a healthy diet may have to include airplane food, which can often be poor for your healthy, depending on the selection. When you book your flight, ask about your food options ask if a vegetarian dish is available. Vegetarian dishes are sometimes more nutritional in this case, but it really depends on what they will be serving. If you can, eat a larger meal before your flight so that you don’t have to eat the entire meal that is served to feel full.
When driving or taking a bus, you may be tempted to stop at fast food restaurants and eat the foods found there. Avoid this whenever possible! If you’re on vacation, you may wish to splurge a tiny bit, but having fast food more than one during a week can really be bad for your health. If you must, choose the healthiest options available, like chicken breasts and diet soda.
Also, remember that you can take your own food when traveling. Carrying a loaf of whole-wheat bread or pita wraps, some lean lunchmeat, and low-fat cheese in a cooler is a great way to avoid high-fat and high-cholesterol junk food meals. These are much better choices and you’ll save a lot of money as well. Call ahead to ask if there will be a refrigerator in your hotel room.
Lastly, make smart choices when you eat out. If you choose salads or pasta get the dressing on the side and ask about low-carb options. In fact, many places print these dieting options directly in the menu for the health-conscious people. Control your portions by ordering lunch menu sizes or splitting the meal in have and getting a doggie bag, and you’ll be well on your way to healthy eating, even away from home.
Yes, eating healthy foods when you travel can be a challenge. However, your health is worth it. When you eat good foods, you will also fight illnesses that you are likely to encounter when traveling and be more alert so that you can enjoy your trip.
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