Be Patient Trying To Lose Weight (2)

 Now, even though  researchers may never come up with a 100% set-in-stone model for a healthy diet, they can in most cases make some assumptions based on what's available and take some of the confusion out of nutrition and how to use it  safely and effectively.

In fact, If your weight loss has slowed and you're not seeing the results you want to see right now, i would suggest not to worry. Because your body has gone through changes, it no longer requires the same caloric intake. So you could try and take a moment to re-calculate your basal metabolic rate and adjust your calories. Once you do that, you should continue to make progress.

It's also important to be aware of what your needs are. If you need more fiber, get it from unrefined whole grains and  keep increasing your fruit and vegetable daily intake.

If you have heart problems or diabetes, pay careful attention to the added sugar content of food. Try to stick with unrefined grains and carbohydrates, while trying to increase your intake of healthy fats. Be sure to read labels and familiarize yourself with serving sizes so you know how much you're getting.

After all is said and done, a balanced diet featuring lean protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and low-fat dairy can help you improve your health through nutrition and give you the nutrients you need. Also, a key point is to read labels and pay special attention to serving sizes, which are often smaller than you might think. 

They can also be deceptive. For example, a bottle of soda that looks like a single serving may in fact be two or three.

Sticking to a variety of fresh foods found predominantly on the perimeter of the store is a way to increase the quality of your diet and ultimately improve your overall health.

Have a great day.

Be Patient Trying To Lose Weight

We are  almost at the end of February and for those of you who may feel stuck with your New Year's resolution to lose weight.  As you're likely noticing, however, it might be harder to shed the pounds that seemed to melt away so fast at the beginning. Furthermore, the idea may be setting in that you're about to put all the weight back on. After all, that's what happens to the majority of dieters.

But what really works?  Even when you are following the rules. You're making smart decisions and there should be no reason why your progress is slowing down, right? There tend to be over-load of information about nutrition available that most people believe they know how to eat healthy. But what's so interesting is how often things change.

The fact is that doctors, nutritionists and researchers might not really know as much as the public at large may think.  After all, obesity and type 2 diabetes rates continue to climb at an outrageous percentage rate yearly.

Maybe about 15 years or so ago, everybody was basically saying "cut the fat! It will kill you!"  But now, there's an overwhelming amount of evidence that fats are indeed very healthy to in jest, you just have to eat certain kinds of fat. The good fats are specified and the bad ones have been identified,  so it's quite evident  that during those times,  nobody really knew what they were talking about. 

However, in recent years it's been realised that fats aren't nearly the problem. On the other hand, sugar is still a bad choice.  Seems to me that  most of the conditions that were blamed on fat have now shifted to sugar, hence, nothing negative so far about a little honey.

Realistically, It's definitely very difficult to test the true effectiveness of a given diet on humans. For the most part, there isn't enough time or resources to conduct randomized controlled, long term trials. 

Trying  to convince people to eat a certain way for their entire lives to test these theories isn't feasible and  would be like asking for the impossible.  In fact, to my understanding, an organisation  would have to be willing to fund  such study.  Therefore, at that magnitude , almost impossible to find.

Stay tuned for part (2)

Have a great day.

Is Melatonin That Great?

According to a study done at the Henry Ford hospital in Detroit recently was published in PloS One found that Melatonin could help slow the growth of cancerous tumors noting breast cancers in particular.

The study analyzed the affect melatonin had on a group of mice for 21 days. It is noted that mice have very similar bodily functions. The mice were either assigned to a group that consumed melatonin or to a group that did not consume any melatonin. Before the start of the study the researchers implanted cancerous tumors into the mice.

The team found that by the end of the study, all of the mice that consumed melatonin did not lose any weight or energy and had significantly smaller tumors, compared to the mice that did not consume any melatonin over the 21 days. Melatonin was found to help reduce certain types of cancer by preventing the growth of tumors.

Melatonin is a nutritional supplement and can also be found naturally in foods, according to livestrong.com, the following foods are high in melatonin:

·        Tomatoes

·        Grape skin

·        Tart cherries

·        Walnuts

If you are interested in preventing cancerous tumors, you might want to consider adding melatonin to your daily diet.

Have a great day.

Struggling With Diabetis?

 

People who consumed foods high in anthocyanins seemed to have had significantly lower insulin resistance, a key marker of type-2 diabetes. says a report from University of East Anglia.

 

 

It is noted that flavonoids are a type of antioxidant, which are compounds that have been shown to counteract oxidative damage. In that study the researchers focus on a subgroup of flavonoids called anthocyanins, which also have several health benefits.

 

Was also found that those who consumed anthocyanins were less likely to suffer from chronic inflammation, which can be associated with diabetes, heart disease, and cancers.

It is believed that the following foods are high in anthocyanins:
 

· Berries (darker and riper the better)

· Fruits that grow on trees (grapefruits, oranges)

· Black and kidney beans

· Peppers, tomato’s and eggplants

· Tea, red wine (1 glass per day)
 

If you are struggling to fight off type-2 diabetes, you might want to consider adding foods high in anthocyanins.
 

 

 

Good health to you.
 

Priortise To Keep Your Body Fit.

In order to maintain a physically fit body, it is very crucial to be on a muscle resistance program that helps build and maintain  your muscle.

Reason being, is that as we age, hence, our muscles will actually start to waste away if we don’t do anything about it. They can actually diminish at a rate of 1% or more each year. This pattern can lead to a frightening amount of muscle loss over  a period of time.

The good news however, is that there are many highly effective muscle building systems that aren’t as demanding as weights on the body. 

 

You can revisit the previous post where i explained the Body Weight Blaster and the  Isopower System differences and let me know what you think.

 

Enjoy your day.

Your Core Power

There is a muscle group that is very important to your health, but many people don’t really know what it is.  In fact, when I first heard about the core I just assumed that people were talking about their abdominal muscles of which i was very wrong.

The fact is that, your core is actually a system of 29 muscles which includes your upper back muscles (head carriage), gluteals (pelvis stabilization), oblique and what you consider "abs".

The muscles of the core run the length of the trunk and torso; and when they contract they stabilize the spine, pelvis and shoulder girdle and create a solid base of support.

A well conditioned core will allow you to greatly improve any athletic activities you may do from golf to bowling or really anything else. In fact, according to the highly respected Mayo Clinic, “strong core muscles make it easier to do most physical activities.”

Some researchers however, believe that the core muscles help control movements, transfer energy, shift body weight and move in any direction. A strong core distributes the stresses of weight-bearing and protects the back.

Two recently published studies concluded that weak or poorly controlled core muscles have been associated with low back pain. This is because the back muscles are responsible for movements such as extension and flexion of the spine and rotation of the trunk.

When you have excessive or uneven shock on the spine, it may lead to back problems. And it can even be exaggerated because weak core muscles lead to improper positioning or a forward tilt. But, when your core is stronger and more correctly balanced, there is less uneven strain on the spine.

Have a great day.

Long Life To You

Many studies have done over the years to both men and women to analyse the relationship between quality amount of sleep and risk of death. And, most often reported that poor sleep is directly associated with increased risk for death as well as diseases like obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Here is what one Professor Walhqvist said:

"We found that for both genders, poor sleep was strongly correlated with poor appetite and poor perceived health".

Therefore, it is advisable for adults to get between 7 and 8 hours of sleep each night. Keep in mind that deep sleep is more replenishing and refreshing to the whole being. Deep sleep rebuilds the cells, hence, is very vital to your immune system as well.

If you would like to live longer and prevent several diseases, then you should consider getting at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night coupled with a balanced diet. "Remember, happy sleep, happy life".


Enjoy your day!

Body Weight Blaster Or Isopower System, What's The Difference?

 

Although these are both designed to help improve your physique without the use of weights they are considerably different.

The Isopower System works on isometric exercises…that is exercises where the muscle is contracted by applying resistance to it while the joint is static (not moving). The big benefit of these kinds of exercises is that they have much less wear and tear on your joints. And, the majority of them are less physically demanding.

The Isopower System however, i thinks is more ideal for someone who has joint troubles or has been considerably physically inactive.

In contrast, the Body Weight Blaster uses exercises that do have movement. However, unlike exercises involving weights, this program achieves muscle resistance by using your own body weight. Therefore, it has much less wear and tear on muscles than programs that rely on heavy weights. But, it still allows you to achieve considerable muscle resistance which in turn results in significant muscle gains.

 You can be a beginner to exercise and find the Body Weight Blaster system quite doable. However, if you are grossly out of shape and have been living a very sedentary lifestyle, you might want to begin with Isopower instead. Well, i think, knowing the difference will make decision making somewhat easier.

Have a great day.

Are You Lactose Intolerant?

Why do so many people have problems digesting milk? Whether it's lactose intolerant, milk allergies, or other concerns, it seems that many people can't digest milk properly.

There was a report in the USA Today that says roughly 60% of people can't properly digest milk products and that digesting milk is a uniquely human trait. That means that other species can't digest it, so in essence, it's unique that some humans can digest it without problems.

Many people have problems digesting milk or milk products at some point in their life. Whether it's some bloating after eating an ice cream, gas from drinking a glass of chocolate milk, or some pains after having a slice of cheese pizza, many people can attest to experiencing some discomfort after consuming lactose. 

Lactose, the sugar found in milk, is very difficult to digest and is dependent on the amount of lactase produced in the stomach. When there is not enough lactase to absorb and digest lactose, symptoms can appear.

There are varying degrees of digestive issues people experience. Some will have occasional problems, while others experience symptoms every time they eat a milk product. It was estimated that there are between 30 and 50 million people in America, are lactose intolerant.

People who are lactose intolerant cannot digest milk. It's a chronic condition that lasts a lifetime once it's acquired and it can arise at any time in your adult years. To get an idea if you're lactose intolerant, see if you experience the following symptoms after consuming milk products:

• Bloating
• Pain and cramps in the lower belly
• Gurgling/rumbling sounds in the lower belly
• Gas
• Upset stomach resulting in loose stool, diarrhea, or vomiting

 Symptoms in most cases appear anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours after eating, and varies in severity depending on the amount of lactase there is in your stomach. The symptoms arise when the excess, undigested lactose ends up in the lower stomach and colon.

Bear in mind however, that lactose intolerance is not the same as a milk allergy. Milk allergies come with far more severe symptoms and people who have them cannot consume milk products. People who are lactose intolerant, however, can consume milk products; they just have to be willing to deal with the discomfort that comes along with it.

To determine whether or not you're lactose intolerant, go without any milk products for two weeks. When the two weeks is up, drink a glass of milk and see how your body reacts. If you experience discomfort, then you might be lactose intolerant and should be mindful.

If you're lactose intolerant, my advice would be to avoid milk products when possible and limit them in your diet. You can try taking a digestive enzyme before consuming the milk product, because they've been known to help in some instances. Give it a try and see if it works for you. On the other hand, you may want to try alternatives like Almond, soy or coconut milk.

Have a healthy day.