Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Im certain that you hear that all the time and its no lie. Breakfast is skipped by most people, even I used to do it. N0 matter how busy your lifestyle is, you need to make sure that you have time for breakfast.
Most people who do eat breakfast, tend to rush out of their homes with a donut in the hand. Thats a bad idea. Since breakfast is so important, you better watch out what it is made out of. Jumping to the sugary breakfast foods is the most common mistake.
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to wake up at work? Have you ever noticed how during the day you get tired? This is caused by eating the wrong foods for breakfast. You don't realize how important this meal is. Every day you should have a good meal for breakfast!
What are some good things to eat for breakfast? First, lets start off with what are the bad foods.
Don't eat donuts
For the reasons we spoke above.
Don't eat any cereals that are loaded with sugar
This is nothing more than empty calories. They don't offer you anything. Not only that, but too much of this and you will even gain weight. Have you ever noticed how sluggish you feel before lunch? This is because ate too much sugar!
Don't eat a ton of fried foods
Don't stuff your self with bacon, fried eggs, and french toast. The added fat will weigh you down.
Don't eat those pasties that come in the boxes
These are loaded with sugar. They don't offer you anything that is actually good for you. They rob you of all the things that you should be eating.
Don't drink coffee
Coffee gives you energy, but it cant replace breakfast.
Eat a cereal that is low in sugar
If its low in sugar cereal with milk is a great breakfast. It is a good all around meal.
Make yourself an egg sandwich
Most people seem to love the egg sandwiches at fast food restaurants. Why not make one at home? You can put cheese and ham on it. Use your imagination.
Eggs are a good breakfast food
Eggs are not bad for you, maybe the yolks are a bit bad, but the whites are OK. Eat them but not too much! And don't drink them raw!
Pancakes
If you have one of those griddles that you don't need to add fat too you can have them for breakfast more often. To cut down on calories, instead of using butter and syrup, put fresh fruit on them.
Juice is great for breakfast
This is a discussed topic in several posts. Fresh juices are very healthy and nutritional. And also take n
Old fashioned toast
Just watch out for the butter and other things you put on it
Oatmeal
A great breakfast, add some milk and a bit of sugar and you are ready for a good day.
Fruit salad
Refreshing, tasty and healthy, just mix your favorite fruits and call it a breakfast.
You see, a good breakfast isn't hard to make, and can be very tasty. I hope you like those tips and you stick to them!
If you have any questions feel free to ask me at stancho1234@gmail.com or leave a comment.
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Saturday, December 29, 2007
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
5 acne myths down in flames!
Acne is a very popular skin problem, so its more than normal to be surrounded by myths and legens. There are some common "lies" that most people take as truth with no doubt at all. This are 5 of the most common acne myths:
Only teenagers suffer from acne.
It is true that most teenagers have acne, but so do a big part of the adults. The difference is that the teens pay bigger attention to it so it looks like only they have the problem. Actually many people carry acne over from their teen years and other develop it for the first time as adults. So if you were hoping that acne will heal it self when you hit a certain age you better stop and start treating it!
Chocolate, pizza and french fries cause acne.
Thats all wrong, the only connection between acne and diet, is that the more protein and omega-3 fatty acids you supply your body, the less acne you have. This means that there is no way eating food can provoke acne. Not eating it-yes, but eating-no! Of course you will never hear me recommend those foods (except for pizza but watch out for what you are "stuffing" it with!) cause they will react badly to your overall health and shape!
A list of 10 foods you should avoid - and not because of acne!
Acne is cause of too much or not enough sex.
Sex is got nothing to do with acne. Hormonal changes in the body lead to acne- but those changes are not affected by sex or masturbating in any way. This is one of the most absurd and yest believed in claims about acne.
The more you wash your skin, the less acne you'll have.
Washing your face too often and scrubbing too hard can only cause more acne. There is no need to wash your face more than 2 times a day. In some cases it will help, but in most cases acne is not caused on the surface of the skin so washing it with water and soap will not change anything. The soap will only dry your skin, which will cause you more skin problems.
Squeezing pimples is a good thing.
On the contrary, squeezing the pimples can only cause infection which can result in 2 ways- more acne or permanent scaring!
These are just 5 from the many acne myths, knowing really what causes acne is the key to understanding the way to fight it. And just because no battle is won without help, I have written a post about the 2 best acne treatment products. I personally used ClearPores and it did its job great, but Im also certain in the superb effect of Acnezine. So I leave it to you to pick the one that best suites your interest.
Click here to read the 2 best acne treatment products post!
If you have any questions feel free to ask me at stancho1234@gmail.com or leave a comment.
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Monday, December 24, 2007
Fitness:Hindu Push ups
Hindu push ups is a complicated exercise with elements of standard push ups. The phase of lowering is performed slow and the actual pushing is done with explosiveness.
The technique is hard and consists permanent concentration. I different phases of the movement, pressure will be applied to different muscles, so make sure you warmed up properly.
Hindu push ups are great for shoulder and chest conditioning, they also stabilize the interaction of the torso muscles.
Types of hindu push ups:
According to the position of the body:
- Standard type-legs spread wide and on the ground
- Legs on a high stand. Most pressure applied on the shoulders
According to pushing technique:
- Going up with a shift in weight. Legs and spine well stretched-pressures the abs and leg muscles. Than go back following the same path.This will pressure the chest and shoulders.
Method of execution
Getting ready
- Stand on your knees and lay your palms on the floor
- The position of the palms should be as width as your shoulders
- The knees have to be under your coxofemoral joints, but one span aside
- Stand on a push up, stretch the legs and spine
- The fingers of your feet should be at least a span aside from your palms
Execution
Going down
- Let your shoulders in a straight line toward your wrists, keep the spine straight! Short before the shoulders touch your wrists, shift your weight and slide forward.
- Slide until your elbows get close to your wrists, than push up like in the standard push ups, shifting the weight in front. Unlike the classic push up, in hindu push ups the spine bends towards the ground forming a rainbow.
Going up (mirror movement)
- In the mirror movement, move the elbows back to the wrists and lower your shoulders to the floor.
- When the shoulders reach you wrists and the body is close to the floor ( with straight legs and spine ) push to the beginning position.
Shift of weight
- Lift the pelvis and move it back without folding the elbows and knees. Shift the weight to the pelvis and go in start position with a straight spine.
Push ups are a lot easier with Push Up Pro. The ultimate rotating push up grips. It reduces strain on joints and works the muscles in a more targeted way. Plus it comes with a bonus guide: The Ultimate Upper Body Workout & Nutrition Guide. Click here for more info!
Push ups will not be enough to reach top muscle, strength and stamina condition. But in combination with MuscoMax this is possible!
MuscoMax is a 100% natural supplement that increases your power, stamina and muscle growth.Used by many top athletes MuscoMax will make your results go trough the roof.
To read my MuscoMax review click here!
If you have any questions feel free to ask me at stancho1234@gmail.com or leave a comment.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
The Menopause
The Menopause is defined by doctors as the period that comes after your last menstruation. It can start at the age form 30 to 40 and sometimes it is as long as 20 - 30 years., and is defined by many hormonal, physical and psychosocial changes.
The menopause is a natural biological process not an illness, and even tough you will go trough many changes, it is not the end of your youth and sexuality. Today most of the women live half of their lives in menopause.
The symptoms for this biological process :
- Irregular menstruation. You periods can stop at once or gradually, surely a contingency in your menstruation is the first sing of the menopause.
- Pain during sex. A lowering in the estrogen level leads to a thinning of the vaginal tissue, which causes pain during the act of love.
- Hot flashes. A sudden blush or warm up in the facial area, the neck and the upper back, which may cause sweating. Lasting for a couple of minutes
- Night sweating. It can lead to sleeping disorders.
- Emotional shift.A quick change of moods like irritability, anxiety, elation or depression are clear signs of the menopause.
- Change in appearance. Fats that were concentrated in your hip and thigh are now on your belly, wrinkles appear and your hair becomes thin.
Problems cause by the menopause
- Heart diseases
- Osteoporosis
- Urine incontinence
- Weight gain
Treating the menopause
Menopause it self doesn't request a medical approach. Instead you can focus on reducing the levels of changes that take place. That can be achieved by suppling enough estrogen to your organism.
The most common way to do this is the hormone replacement therapy, but due to the many side effects it too drastic and in my opinion uncalled for.
A few side effects are:
- Unexpected bleeding
- Headache
- Breast tension and swelling
- and more!
The other way to provide estrogen is trough supplements.
Menoaid and Menozac are great mix of herbs, that will help you cope with all the symptoms in a more natural, safe and time tested manner. The naturally occurring phytoestrogens in those supplements work over time so they can gradually replenish the low hormonal levels in your blood stream. Pick the one that suites you best!
If you have any questions feel free to ask me at stancho1234@gmail.com or leave a comment.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Self Improvement-5 success tips
5 tips that will help you have great success in your personal life and business:
1.Never give up!
Even if things start to get tough, don't give up! Many of the greatest things were made after many many tries.Tomas Edison had 9 999 unsuccessful attempts in creating the incandescent light bulb, and guess what 10 000 was the winning. He did it because he never gave up!
Napoleon Bonaparte
2.Never lose your will to learn!
Always try to learn, learn from everything. Especially from your mistakes. Mistaking is just another oppurtunity to learn and become better. You can never know everything, so take the chance to learn with excitement. Once again I will use Tomas Edison and his light bulb as an example. When asked by a young man about his 9 999 failures, Edison commented
"I didn't fail 9 999 times, I discovered 9 999 ways not to invent the light bulb"
Albert Einstein
3.Stay motivated!
This shouldn't be hard to achieve, assuming you do what you have passion and desire about. But if you ever start to fill unmotivated and doubt what you are doing, than you need some motivation. Find movies, books or whatever inspires you and use it whenever you become unsure.
Zig Ziglar
4.Get past your fears of failing!
Fear of failing is a normal emotion, but no matter how normal it is, overcoming fear is the determining factor between failure and success. The key is in believe in your self and what you are trying to achieve. And remember that nothing is impossible!
Henry David Thoreau
5.Expand your mind.
Stretch your ideas, remember that there are no limits to the human mind. Always try to take your ideas one step further. Stay ahead of every one so you can be the best!
Bruce Lee
These are 5 success tips, keep your eyes open cause there are more to come ;)
To ensure you are mentally ready for success try "the Success Factor CD"
(CD)
The Success Factor CD contains 4 specially selected hypnosis sessions.
If you have any questions feel free to ask me at stancho1234@gmail.com or leave a comment.
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Monday, December 17, 2007
Weight loss: Green tea
Green tea is known for several health benefits
- It inhibits the growth of new cancer cells and kills existing cancer cells
- Increases energy expenditure up to 4 percent.
- Prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.
- Reduces the risk of colon, breast, and lung cancer.
- Boosts the immune system.
- Has an anti-inflammatory effect making it a good supplement for those with arthritis.
- Helps in the prevention of tooth decay.
The benefit that we will focus today is weight loss.
Recent studies show that green tea is highly effective in losing weight. It contains a substance called catechins, which increases the rate of your metabolism and suppresses appetite.
Another study was made in order to prove the green tea`s weight loss benefits. Two groups of men, having the same meals for 3 months, group 1 took green tea supplements, group 2 didn't. The result was:
- Group 1 lost 5,3 ibs in weight and wast size
- Group 2 lost 2,9 ibs
So green tea is a great weight loss tool, and thats a fact. But whats the best way to supply your self with green tea?
Anything you do, just don't drink bottled green tea!It usually contains lots of sugar and other preservatives , that make it unhealthy.
If you intend to use for your weight loss green tea only, the best you could do is to buy a box of 20 tea bags. But my advice is you use supplements that contain green tea, they are more effective than the tea on its own, because they have other herbal ingredients which work great with green tea. One of those supplements is ProShape RX which contains green tea leafs, hoodia, beet root and many many more herbs and other natural weight loss ingredients.
For more info on ProShape RX click here!
If you have any questions feel free to ask me at stancho1234@gmail.com or leave a comment.
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Saturday, December 15, 2007
Product Review:MuscoMax
MuscoMax is the revolutionary strength, stamina and muscle building supplement for you and every athlete! With its help you can rise your results up to the amazing 100%!
"Hi,
My name is Henry. I love to keep my body in shape so I am pretty regular at the gym but I wanted more from my body. I decided to give MuscoMax a try since one of my gym mates uses it. Ever since I started using it, I've been able to keep my workouts at such a high intensity. I can keep going at the gym & also increase my muscle size. Thanks!
Bye,
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- Increases muscle strength
- Improves energy and stamina
- Builds and tones muscles
- Enhances immunity of the body
- Reduces fat accumulation
- Encourages lean muscle growth
Researches have shown that a balanced diet, proper exercising, good sleeping habits and taking the right nutritional supplements are the key in getting the body of your dreams. MuscoMax is one such supplement that can help you here.
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It is an innovative approach to building bigger, stronger muscles and increasing strength and stamina without steroids or other harmful stimulants. MuscoMax works on a unique and proven method that increases muscle size and strength beyond the normal range. Clinical trials on men and women showed that those who took MuscoMax regularly for one month experienced an amazing 100% increase in muscle strength and an 80% increase in muscle size. With MuscoMax you perform better, and drive yourself harder than you normally would. This results in improved muscular gains, training intensity and strength.
Click here for more info!
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCL) 2.75 mg
Magnesium (as Magnesium Asparate) 112.50 mg
Zinc (as Monomethionine Asparate) 7.50 mg
Potassium (as Potassium Asparate) 2.50 mg
Herbal Blend*: 180 mg
Mucuna pruriens-std. L dopa, Tinospora cordifolia, Argyreia speciosa root.
As you can see MuscoMax has shown no risky ingredients that show side effects. And it is safe to consume by anyone as it is completely natural.
Unlike its competition MuscoMax is risk free and can have only one possible effect-you will have the body of your dreams! Why it is risk free? Due to the 100% 60 days money back guarantee and as I already said it never shows any side effects! If you didn't like what you got, you can just take your money back...all of it!Well maybe there is one side effect... reaching the top of your abilities, becoming what you have always dreamed, getting the respect you deserve and of course the attention of the opposite gender... can you take this? Do you think you are ready for it, cause it can really turn your life around, and turn it around for good im sure! If you got the guts to reach your full potential click here to claim your MuscoMax!
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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Overweight people have never been more!
"More than 1.7 billion people in the world are overweighted and 2.5 million die every year as a result to this!" - World Health Organization
The scientists find the reason for this unpleasant event in the technological progress.It has made life so easy that people can live with less effort than ever before. They don't have to climb stares any more, they use elevators. They don't have to cook anymore, fast food comes in minutes. They don't have to go out so they can date, they can do it online at FriendFinder.com. Thats not good, you have probably heard of the sentence "No pain, no gain" , well in this case it is "No pain, much gain" the gain of weight that is. If people want to be healthy and good looking they have to start to make their life physically harder. Otherwise they will be one of those 1.7 billion, and perhaps one of the 2.5 million...And actually those numbers are going up every time a research is made.
The way to make sure you will not end up in a statistic of this kind is simple and you all know it! The good old fashion exercising!
A good and modern exercising program is Pilates
It is is effective in losing weight, reducing stress, energy boosting, making your spine flexible, improving blood circulation, increasing stamina and so on.
Just go to your local Gym and ask if they have a Pilates group. Most gyms do!
Another good way to burn fats is jogging
Its the most simple way to reduce your weight and break away from your everyday problems. But to do so you have to jog the right way! Click here to learn how to jog the right way!
These are just two of the many exercises you can pick from, but it doesn't really matter what you choose, the important thing is to stop living a sedentary life and to start working on your health!
A good add up to your weight loss exercising are the supplements. They are an all natural appetite suppressant, which will help you resist the temptation, and follow your diet! Such are ProShape RX and H-oodia.
Click here for more info on ProShape RX !
Click here fore more info on H-oodia!
If you have any questions feel free to ask me at stancho1234@gmail.com or leave a comment.
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Monday, December 10, 2007
Romance:Mеn like short women, but they like tall man
The explanation for this isn't a complicated theory, in fact according the UK psychologist it is a default set centuries ago.
After 1000 men and women participated in the survey, it was clear that men do like shorter women and women on the other hand prefer tall guys.
Its seems that even tough most guys have crushes on tall super models, in real life, they are looking for a women at a maximum 1,55 m ( 5.0 feet ) ! The statistics show that these women are getting married faster and easier. They also get pregnant more frequently and are known for picking family over carrier.
The bad news for some guys is: short guys dont get lucky!
Well thats not a rule, but the UK researchers are pretty sure that women always look for the taller male: " If the man is taller than 1,80 m ( 5.9 feet ) he will find it hard to remain single. Most women will find in him the desired husband and father of their children. " .
Psychologist say that the reasons are both physiological and psychological: " The reason for women to prefer tall man is that they associate the hight with strength and vitality. This means that the meal has "good" genes, and he will be a good father and defender of the family. Of course the fact that women want successful man didn't change in the years.So being tall an successful will make you a magnet all the girls! " .
The researchers also have a simple explanation about the male preferences: " The fragile and short lady is always associated with obedience. And almost all the guys want to be the head of the family, and really be the stronger half in the relationship. Also short are practically "screaming" for a defender, which once again is an age old concept- men are the protectors of their women.".
So short girls don't be despaired if you see the man you love staring at the long legs of a 2 m ( 6.5 foot ) top model, in reality he wants you!
Do you want to know where you can find tall man and short girls? At FriendFinder.com of course! Click here and join the greatest dating site for FREE!
If you have any questions feel free to ask me at stancho1234@gmail.com or leave a comment.
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Friday, December 7, 2007
20 tips to restore your energy
The human organism is a complicated mechanism that is affected from anything we do, how we eat, what we eat, how much we sleep etc. And if you feel that your energy is too low, it means that you were doing something wrong, and you better think about what you can correct. Why not start with these 20 tips to restore your energy?
1.Cut on the sweet beverages!
Soda, tee, coffee anything with sugar are bad for your health. Not only that they reduce your energy, but they have many other negative effects, so try to stick to water or vegetable/fruit juices without sugar!
2.Reduce the sugar intake!
Sugar is known for its negative effects to a person`s fitness. So cutting on it will greatly increase your energy!
3.When you are over excited or stressed try to breath properly!
Take a deep breath around 10 times, and try to start breathing normally. This will stop your nervous system from overloading and save you some headaches!
4.Exercise!
Spend at least 30 minutes a day on exercising.It could be a simple walk, jogging, pilates, yoga, fitness anything.It will help your body speed up metabolism ,and with that your energy will raise !
5.Instead of coffee, drink green tea!
It is a great tonic and helps when you are exhausted. It also has many more positive health effects like preventing caries, prevents some forms of cancer and many more!
6.Have a good night sleep!
A good sleep is no less and no more than 8 hours! UK scientists have proven that sleeping less than 7-8 hours raises the risk of cancer with 110% the same counts for sleeping more than that time. If it has such an effect on a thing like cancer risk, think what it could do to your fitness!
7.Avoid using microwave!
When food is treated under a temperature of 120C and also under the effect of the microwaves the enzymes desolve. Hence they are what contains the energy needed by the organism its normal to have decreased energy levels when using the microwave too frequently.
8.Contact with positive people!
This will make you feel more comfortable with your life and will raise your spirit. A healthy spirit means a healthy body!
9.Eat fruits for breakfast and veggies for lunch and dinner
There is no need to get all fanatic about it, but when you feel like you can have such a menu do it!
10.Ensure emotional stability before you go to sleep and when you wake up!
This will protect you from stress and all the conditions that follow it, for example-cancer. Plus it will help you feel better and more energetic!
11.Listen to your favorite music more often!
It will calm your nervous system, and relax your body!
12.Never skip breakfast!
Breakfast the most important meal in your day. Skipping it will not only lower your energy but it will have a negative effect on your metabolism!
13.Dont skip lunch!
It will help you maintain your energy for the rest of the day!
14.Make small breaks at work!
Take your eyes of the PC for a minute or two, take a walk, drink a tea or a cold water. This will refresh you and help your concentration for the wrest of the day!
15.Examen your self for any allergies!
Often allergies show their self trough decline in energy!
16.Make sure that in every meal you have proteins!
Proteins help keeping a solid glucose level in your blood, this leads to high energy levels. Meat, eggs, yogurt, fish and nuts are a good protein source. Just dont get carried away!
17.Every foods you eat must contain those 3 ingredients:
Coenzyme Q10, magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids. Read the label of the products before you buy them!
18.Take supplements!
I can recommend 3 types of supplements, they both will raise your energy levels, but differ in the other effects they provide.
MuscoMax - A supplement that enhances the person’s strength, speed, immunity, stamina and overall energy.It will certainly give you that extra energy whenever you need it. It is absolutely side effect free and 100% natural!
To read my MuscoMax review click here!
ProShape RX - Its primary effect is suppressing appetite and weight loss, but it also increases energy big times! It also is 100% natural and side effect free!
To read a ProShape RX review click HERE
Provacyl-This is the dietary supplement of the aging man. If you think your lack of energy could be an effect of aging, than this is for you! Again 100% natural and side effect free!
To read a Provacyl review click HERE
19.Check the mildew level in your intestines!
A high level causes stomach problems and a desire to eat something sweet. And as you have already read, sweet causes a low energy level!
20.Make sure that your lack of energy isn't caused by a serious medical condition!
Go to your doctor and tell him that you are low on energy and he will do the needed exams!
If you found something you were doing wrong correct it and your energy will immediately
raise, and with that your lifestyle and work rate!
If you have any questions feel free to ask me at stancho1234@gmail.com or leave a comment.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Product Review: ProShape RX
With ProShapeRX you can loose 2lbs in 2 weeks!
"I have lost about 2lbs in 2 weeks. I am happy with this as it has been x-mas and I haven't put on any weight!"
Liz Hemsley
The ProShape rx System is a Doctor and Herbalist endorsed weight loss product, designed to help you quickly and safely lose the weight you hate. So you can feel confident and really be attractive, without worrying for any side effects.
I don't really think thats it necessary to write about it. You know it, the feeling of being attractive, light, comfortable in your sexy dresses are just a couple of the many benefits! Here are a few more:
- More energy - do more that you are able to at this moment!
- Longer life - you know it, slim people live longer than fat!
- Better social life - Many people deny it, but good shape opens a lot of doors!
And the list goes on. So no matter what you are looking for - confidence, love, sex, energy or whatever, your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.
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Proshape rx is a 100% herbal pill without any side effects! ingredients have been reviewed by medical herbalist G. Alexander M.I.H! These ingredients are - Hoodia Gordonii, Chitosan, White Kidney Bean, Beet root, White Willow (bark), Fenugreek (extract), Green Tea (Leaf) and more!
If the doctor says its side effect free, who are we to argue right?
So you see there is no risk at all for your health, but there is no risk for another thing. Your money. Unlike the majority of products, ProShape RX comes with a 90 days 100% money back guarantee. So this will leave only one risk-the risk of reaching your dreams and fulfilling your potential. Are you willing to take this risk? I bet you are!
Become what you dream of, get all that you deserve- respect, sex, love, the chance to be on top of the world and everything else you feel you need. Yes it really IS that simple, just a few clicks... claim your dream life now!
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Monday, December 3, 2007
5 popular myths about food
Eat this, eat that, dont eat dinner, spinach makes your muscles grow like Popeye`s ...what is really true? You can sure get confused from all those myths about food, the only way to know which is the real deal and which is made up is to learn. In this post you will see 5 of the most popular food myths go down!
The first one is-Margarine contains less calories than butter
Actually they are pretty much equal-around 360 in 100 grams ( 3.5 oz ), but the more important thing is from where those calories come.In margarine the fats are vegetable ,in butter they are animal. But dont be too quick to jump on the margarine!Keep in mind that it goes trough longer treatment which means it contains more trans fats, and trans fats are evil!So I recommend butter instead of margarine.
Number two is- Eggs raise you cholesterol levels
Well thats not entirely wrong.One part of the eggs really has that effect, and thats the yolks!If you remove it you will not have any problems with cholesterol levels.
The third myth going down is-Macaroni makes you fat
200 grams ( 7 oz ) well cooked macaroni contain only 180 calories .And not only that they dont make you fat but actually they have a positive effect on your fitness !The problem here ( as I pointed out in my " Is Italian kitchen bad for your health test " ) is with the heavy sauces and fillings added in large amounts when cooking them.If you just keep it light you will have a well balanced and healthy meal!
4 is-Dont eat dinner
No!Eat your dinner, but keep it before 19:30, and only if you are very very hungry and none of those ways to suppress appetite work you can eat some yogurt but not more than 100 ml!
And the last popular myth is-Spinach is rich on iron
Because of the popular series "Popeye the sailor man" people started to eat tons of spinach just to have enough iron.Actually it contains only 4 mg ( 0.0001 oz ) per 100 grams ( 3.5 oz ), compared with the liver at 15mg/100 grams and parsley at 10mg/100 grams it is no more than a myth!
Those are just a couple of the many popular myths about food you can hear or read about,I will continue to come up with posts on that topic, so that one day you will have a good resource about what, when and why you should eat!
If you have any questions feel free to ask me at stancho1234@gmail.com or leave a comment.
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Saturday, December 1, 2007
Juicy Power:Fight Acne
Acne is one of the biggest problems for teenagers and even many adults.In this blog you can find several posts about treating it.In all of them and probably at the end of this one I speak my mind on what is the best solution in my opinion.But knowing that many of you either dont have the money or are not ready to trust such a treatment,I decided to give you a very cheap and sometimes effective way to fight acne.This way may sound strange to people who think that acne has to be treated only from the outside, for those people I can say only one thing-having a balanced diet can kick acne out of your life for good!Ok, so this "strange" say to treat acne is trough drinking juices.
There are 3 effective juice recipes against acne, and here they are:
- Carrot juice ,simply carrot juice!It can prevent many skin diseases like dermatitis,acne and others!Thats why it is in all the 3 recipes.
- Carrots and Spinach
-290 grams carrots ( 10.22 oz )
-170 grams spinach ( 6 oz )
- Carrots,Spinach and Salad
-230 grams carrots (10.22 oz)
-140 grams salad ( 4.9 oz )
-90 grams spinach ( 3.17 oz )
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