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Foods To Manage Weight Loss
By Julia Taylor-Fernandez
As we get older, we naturally become much more focused on our
health. Perhaps we feel our clock is ticking and see the toll
that premature aging takes on those around us.
Maybe it's just that we're not consumed with worrying about who's
talking about us, what our test scores will be, how we're going
to make ends meet or if our career is rewarding enough. Either
way, recent research indicates that there are certain power foods
we can review our options and add to our diets, that will steer
our health goals in the right direction.
For snackers, texture is a big thing. You love the crunch of
a potato chip or the way a chocolate chip cookie just sort of
melts in your mouth. The good news is that one of the power foods
on our list has just the crunch you need to feel satisfied: almonds!
Almonds Ensure Heart Health
Two ounces or 48 of these tasty nuts will give you 50% of your
daily magnesium, which ensures heart health, as well as providing
vitamin E, fiber and monosaturated fat, which is the good kind.
One study last year found that participants who ate 2.5 ounces
of almonds per day lowered their cholesterol significantly after
just one month! Other studies suggest a link between almonds and
reducing the risk of colon cancer.
Eat Watermelon Instead Of Candy
If you've got a sweet tooth, then you may find that watermelon
quenches your need for sugary foods. This juicy "summer day"
fruit contains beta-cryptoxanthin, which lowers cholesterol. It
also has 20% of your daily vitamin A and vitamin C, in addition
to providing you with an absorbable form of lycopene, which lowers
heart disease and cancer risks.
Similarly, blueberries are another amazing fruit that has been
known to boost dopamine levels and your mood, as well as providing
an anti-oxidant toxin-removal service and improving memory/coordination
functions.
Chai Tea Can Replace Coffee
Perhaps you find that warm foods and drinks make you feel naturally
happier. Maybe you're a reformed coffee junkie. Instead, why not
try a cup of tea? Chai tea is a delicious blend of vanilla, cinnamon
and comforting spices.
Generally black and green teas are the most doctor-recommended
for fighting breast, lung and digestive cancers and heart disease.
Additionally, a hot cocoa can provide you with antioxidant flavonoids,
which fight heart disease and cancer, will reduce toxins in the
blood and improve cholesterol ratios.
Say Goodbye To Fatty Foods
With most diets, health experts say that fatty foods and alcohol
consumption are big no-no's. You may have to say goodbye to butter,
but new research suggests that wine, in moderation, holds benefits
for the heart.
Red wine is said to be the best, but even white wine contains
tyrosol and caffeic acid, which reduces stress, as well as polyphenols.
White wine has been specifically linked with improved lung function,
while red wine has been linked to everything from lowering LDL
cholesterol and lowering blood-clotting agents to inhibiting colon
cancer cells and reducing the risk of skin cancer.
Danish doctors recommend one glass with dinner weekly or even
every evening to give you that magical health boost.
About the Author:
Julia Taylor-Fernandez has written a number of articles on dieting, nutrition and cooking including
General Nutrition,
Meal Plans,
Teapot Cake,
Low Carb Cheese Cake,
Fresh Fruit,
Nutritional Information,
Healthy Appetizers,
Low Carb Dinners,
Health Food Store.
Keep a lookout for more of her articles on this website.
Did You Know?
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a lipid that is found
in the bloodstream of humans and all animals. It can be there
from two different sources. The first source is your body itself.
The body naturally produces cholesterol. The second source of cholesterol
is the food that we eat.
It may surprise you to know that not all cholesterol is bad for
you. There is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. But you have
to know the difference if you want to protect your health and
your heart.
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