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CALORIES ARE EASY TO GAIN

June 27, 2011 Leave a comment

I am not yet contented with the sushi meal which I ordered at go sushi resto at plaza semanggi. I decided to visit Mc Donald Sarinah and ordered burger, upsized coke and fries. No matter how much calorie I gain after eating this I am not afraid for its result.

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BLOOD FLOW: It needs to be protected

March 4, 2009 Leave a comment

We must protect our blood flow and our circulatory system it is the flow of life! These are things that you can do to avoid the risk of developing heart disease or any other disease:

Follow a healthy diet and proper nutrition plan.
Eat heart healthy foods such as soy, almonds and nuts that are known to lower LDL cholesterol levels, and increase HDL cholesterol levels.
Lose weight and keep the weight off through any type of diet program that fits your personality. You can take Dr.Kushners free Diet personality test! and start losing weight the healthy way, or you can try Hundreds of Healthy Mouth Watering Recipes and Meal Plans designed just for You. Either way you will be taking control of your health and your diet.
Exercise doing cardiovascular exercises and resistance exercises. If you need exercise advice you can get the advice from these online personal trainers.
Quit smoking
Reduce stress through various relaxation techniques
Controll your blood pressure, through diets exercises, relaxation, vitamins and medications if the need arises
Reducing your cholesterol levels through exercise, vitamins, natural cures, and Statins if prescribed to do so by your doctor.
Whatever steps you take to improve your health you will never regret! Why wait till it’s too late, begin living a heart healthy lifestyle now.

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18 Foods That Make Your Skin Glow

September 28, 2008 Leave a comment

Top skin creams average about $400 an ounce (and you thought gas was expensive!), yet most offer little proof that they do half of what they promise. Want to save a bundle and improve your skin? Load your shopping cart with nutrients that research has shown to have skin-hydrating, sun-protecting, and even wrinkle-preventing powers, says Manhattan dermatologist Amy Wechsler, MD. Here’s her grocery list of best foods for your skin.

Firm and Bright
You’re probably up to your eyebrows (Botoxed or not) with hearing “eat more fruits and vegetables.” But if you have yet to take that advice to heart, maybe knowing that they prevent wrinkles will do the trick. The colorful pigments that produce bright orange and red also refill antioxidant levels in your skin.

The skin doc’s 3 top picks: SWEET POTATOES, TOMATOES, CANTALOUPE

What they do: Replenish your skin’s supply of antioxidants, so they’re ready to scarf up free radicals whenever they make an appearance. Free rads are highly reactive oxygen molecules that damage cells and contribute to just about everything that can go wrong with skin, from dryness to crinkles.

Fresh and Juicy
Your body can’t store much wrinkle-fighting vitamin C, so you need to keep your supplies stocked. The easiest, simplest way: Have some citrus every day.

The skin doc’s 4 top picks: ORANGES, LEMONS, LIMES, GRAPEFRUIT

Actually, ounce for ounce, oranges are the top citrus C source but you can only eat so many, right? For variety, make lemonade, squeeze limes on melon, add grapefruit to salad, and instead of drinking soda, fizz up OJ with sparkling water. It all adds up.

What they do: Keep skin’s vitamin C levels high. While C’s a nifty antioxidant, that’s not the key reason it’s here. It helps keeps collagen — the supportive protein fibers that stop skin from sagging — strong and resilient. (Flimsy collagen means lines and wrinkles.) Since collagen breakdown really picks up in your mid-30s, eat citrus early and often to head off aging.

Smoothing and Soothing
There’s a particularly potent antioxidant known as EGCG that does all kinds of good things for skin. The best place to find it? True teas: black, green, or white (not herbal). Brew a teapot full every morning, so that sipping four to six cups throughout the day is a no-brainer.

The skin doc’s #1 pick: GREEN TEA

While all true teas contain EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), the various types of green tea have the most. Wechsler’s personal favorite is hojicha green tea (available at http://www.adagio.com/). “The roasting process that turns this green tea a brownish color also lowers its caffeine content,” she says — handy if you’re caffeine sensitive or it’s one of those days when you do not need another stimulant.

What it does: Gives your skin a healthy dose of EGCG, which is a great multi-tasker. EGCG puts a damper on inflammatory chemicals involved in acne and sun-related skin aging; it also helps prevent skin cancer; and it has a lion-tamer effect on tumor cells. What’s more, green tea contains L-theanine, a de-tensing amino acid — and anything you can do to staunch the flow of the stress hormone cortisol helps keep collagen fibers intact.

Green and Leafy
Certain dark leafy greens, whether they’re fresh, frozen, raw, or steamed, really deliver on vitamin A, one of the most skin-essential vitamins going.

The skin doc’s 3 top picks: SPINACH, TURNIP GREENS, BROCCOLI

What they do: Deliver a hefty supply of vitamin A, which supports skin cell turnover, the process that keeps cell growth and development humming along flawlessly. Without enough A, skin becomes dry, tough, and scaly.

Fisherman’s Faves
Several cold-water catches give your skin a double benefit: age-fighting omega-3 fatty acids plus the restorative powers of protein.

The skin doc’s 7 top picks: SALMON, TROUT, TUNA, ATLANTIC MACKEREL, SARDINES, PACIFIC HERRING, MOST SHELLFISH

Just don’t, uh, go overboard. As good as omega-3s are for skin (and the rest of you, too), worries about the amount of mercury in many fish mean it’s smart to limit seafood to two meals a week. That’s a must for women who are or might become pregnant or are nursing, and for young children, too. (Go here for the government’s fish guidelines.)

What they do: Omega-3s fight inflammation, now considered one of the top skin-agers, and they also help protect against sunburn, enhancing the effects of your SPF sunscreen. Protein is required to build and repair skin cells and to make enzymes and hormones that help keep it glowing.

Fill your weekly grocery cart with all of the above foods and you won’t just look younger, you’ll be younger. Eating at least 1 serving of fish a week and getting the right amount of antioxidants through diet or supplements lower your biological age. In fact, the antioxidants alone can make your RealAge up to 6 years younger.

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FOODS THAT FLATTEN YOUR STOMACH

September 28, 2008 Leave a comment

A flat stomach has become a real life fantasy for almost every young person nowadays. It might be men or women – the yearning for flat abs is ever increasing and leading to a situation where people are ready to try out anything to realize their dream. The alternative methods available in the market are easy and less time consuming, but hardly effective. Moreover, such techniques have several health implications. Thus, the best way to burn the fat on your belly is by eating foods that help the process, followed by exercising. To know what foods flatten your stomach/ belly, read on.

List of Foods That Help Lose Belly Fat

* Eggs are high in protein and even help the body in burning fat. Moreover, eggs contain vitamin B12, which significantly helps the body to break down the fat and burn it.
* Low fat dietary products have also been found to help in burning fat. They not only strengthen the bones but assist in getting rid of the unwanted fat. Thus, one should consume nonfat yoghurt and low fat milk to lose weight quickly.
* Beans are a very good source of protein, fiber and iron. However, make sure you avoid the refried quality, which contains loads of saturated fat.
* Oatmeal is yet another beneficial food item, which contains loads of soluble fiber. It helps in keeping the blood cholesterol level low and also flushes the bad digestive acids out of the system. The unsweetened and unflavored one is the best to eat to get all health benefits.
* Olive Oil is a vital source of ‘good fat’, which keeps the blood cholesterol level low and helps in burning fat. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat and thus, has many health benefits.
* Whole grain food items contain loads of fiber and minerals, benefiting your body considerably. In effect, instead of white and brown breads and pastas, go for whole grain breads and other items.
* Almonds are also said to reduce body fat and have manifold health benefits.

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BEST FOODS FOR YOUR SKIN

September 28, 2008 Leave a comment

Treat your body with the respect it deserves. If you fill it with trash and you’ll be left looking 15 years older. Your skin reflects your overall health. So try out these 9 best foods for your skin and see the difference!

1. Low fact yogurt

Low fat dairy products are full of vitamin A. This essential vitamin does wonders for your skin. If you have a thyroid problem or diabetes that’s even more reason to stock up!

2. Berries

Now we’re talking about plums, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries (No, not the phone!). These fruits have great antioxidant capacity and that translate to you have wonderful and healthy skin.

3. Salmon

Your skin needs essential fatty acids. If fish isn’t your thing, then try walnuts, flax seed or canola oil. All these lead to the same result! Omega 3 and Omega 6 may sound like a Sci-fi flick but these fatty acids are required to keep you healthy.

4. Green tea

Although a beverage this drink has polyphenols which have anti-inflammatory characteristics. Now that spells goods news for your skin.

5. Water

Need we even mention it! Good hydration is your skin’s best friend. Now we’re talking about good old water in its purest form and not soup or soda. So ensure that you’re getting at least 8 glasses down your system.

6. Avocados

This green fruit is rich in B-complex vitamins and essential oils and works like an anti-inflammatory agent. It also soothes skin that is red, irritated or just blotchy. You can even mix this fruit with yogurt and berries to give you a great breakfast drink.

7. Mangoes

Yum! I’m glad this one’s on the list. Lots of vitamin A is in store with this skin do-gooder! This fruit will repair your skin cells so it doesn’t look flaky. It has only 70 calories for each serving so it’s ideal for your weight loss program.

8. Almonds

Vitamin E helps to moisturize your skin from within. It also protects your skin from damage and early aging. Eating mangoes can help your facial tissue stay healthy and in shape.

9. Cottage cheese

Apart from calcium, cottage cheese is great for selenium. This antioxidant agent helps produce this essential mineral.

Those are 9 best foods for your skin in no particular order. So stock up your refrigerators with the right ingredients and you could be on your way to bright, young, healthy and glowing skin!

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Using SODA with Diabetes

July 8, 2008 Leave a comment

Diet Soda

Order water (it’s cheaper, too) or sugar-free lemonade or coffee or ring your own can of diet soda pop. The stuff in labeled cans or labeled plastic bottles is fresh from the factory, and there’s no chance of a goof.Don’t believe anyone who says they can tell sugarfree beverages apart from sugar-containing beverages. I can’t reliably tell them apart, especially when made from syrup at a soda fountain, and if I can’t, I won’t trust anyone else’s claim that they can.

Drink More Diet Soda

The findings come from eight years of data collected by Sharon P. Fowler, MPH, and colleagues at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. Fowler reported the data at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association in San Diego.

Artificial Sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners are often the subject of stories in the popular press and on the Internet, claiming that they cause a variety of health problems, including cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, however, there’s no scientific evidence that any of the artificial sweeteners approved for use in the United States cause cancer. And numerous studies confirm that artificial sweeteners are safe for the general population.

Diabetes And Diet Planning

Those who are in the pre-diabetes stage should also pay close attention to their diet. Eating a well controlled diet now can be a method of prevention or slow the progression of type 2 diabetes and having to go on medication or insulin. Heeding these same diet planning goals will pay off.

Calorie Diabetic Diet

Ask your caregiver for the CareNote about the diabetic exchange diet to learn more about serving sizes. Your caregiver will tell you when to eat meals and snacks to control your diabetes. Talk with your caregiver if your blood sugar levels are too low or too high.

Diet Sodas and Metabolic Risks?

The Framingham Heart Study has just released new results suggesting that people who drink one or more 12-ounce sodas a day have a greater chance of developing “multiple metabolic risk factors” such as obesity, high blood pressure (hypertension), high blood sugar (diabetes), or low HDL-cholesterol (the good kind). The story made headlines in USA Today and other publications because diet sodas.

Meat, Fries And Diet Soda Boost Heart

People who frequently eat more than two servings of red meat a day increase their risk of incident metabolic syndrome by 25 percent compared to those who limit red meat to two servings a week, researchers said Tuesday.Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Three of five criteria must be present for a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome including a large waistline, elevated blood pressure.

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DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH

July 3, 2008 Leave a comment

DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH

It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up
every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value.. We
publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and
serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had
been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100% cure for
the following diseases:
Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heart beat, epilepsy,
excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine
diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation,
all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and
throat diseases.

METHOD OF TREATMENT
1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160ml
glasses of water
2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45
minute
3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.
4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink
anything for 2 hours
5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of water
at the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually
increase it to 4 glasses per day.
6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and
others can enjoy a healthy life.

The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to
cure/control/ reduce main diseases:
1. High Blood Pressure (30 days)
2. Gastric (10 days)
3. Diabetes (30 days)
4. Constipation (10 days)
5. Cancer (180 days)
6. TB (90 days)
7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3
days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards – daily.

This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement
of treatment you may have to urinate a few times.

It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a routine
work in our life. Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active.

This makes sense … The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their
meals ..not cold water. Maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit
while eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain…

For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to
you.
It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold
water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will
slow down the digestion.

Once this “sludge” reacts with the acid, it will break down and be
absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food.. It will line the
intestine.

Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to
drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

A serious note about heart attacks:
* Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going
to be the left arm hurting,
* Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.
* You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a
heart attack.
* Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.
* 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do
not wake up.
* Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let’s be
careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could
survive…

A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this message sends it to everyone
they know, you can be sure that we’ll save at least one life.

Please be a true friend and send this article to all your friends you
care about.

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