All Blog Posts Tagged 'nutrition' (8)

Hello everyone!!! I know it's been a while, but I am gonna make it up to you guys by introduce a super brand of ice-cream - "Graeter's " It is SO delicious!You have to try their blackberry with chocolate chip, yummmy! I am so glad I am not lactose intolerance anymore, I can eat as much as ice-cream as I want and it's all thanks to "Lactagen"! Also, I am allow to have as much as milkshake I want after hitting the gym, and I don't think I need to tell you how great it feels. If you had read my b… Continue

Cancer is the number 2 killer in the United States just below heart disease. It has been estimated that 1/3 of cancers are linked to diet. Researchers have found that women who eat lots of fruits and vegetables have a much lower rate of breast cancer. The minimum servings per day recommended are 5, aiming for 10 servings. The nutrients found in fruits and vegetables play a key role in reducing the risk of breast cancer. These nutrients include vitamins C and E, and beta carotene. Beta carotene… Continue

Rachael Ray started her career making 30-minute meals for the busy woman of today. Wouldn't it be wonderful to top off that record time by cooking meals which can be had in less than 15 minutes? In today's ever-busy world, working women like me cannot anymore afford the luxury of slaving over the kitchen for hours. The key is to find healthy, nutritious and delicious recipes which only take 15-minutes or so to cook. Take the "… Continue

You should know that there are really only three basic steps to lose weight naturally: eat less, change your eating habits, and exercise. The question is how exactly to start making these changes. 1) Eat Less. Most of us feel that this is easier said than done. It can be easier than you think however. Eat from a smaller plate and trick your brain into thinking you’re getting more food. 2) Change your eating habits. Begin with a small change and move on from there. Try to pick something easy to… Continue

Sunflower seeds make for a wonderful snack and they can be enjoyed just like your regular bowl of roasted peanuts. These seeds are an excellent source of vitamins B5, B1 and E. They are also rich in magnesium, manganese, copper, trytophan, selenium, phosphorous and folate. A 36-gra… Continue

I’ve always enjoyed a juicy piece of steak with blanched veggies on the side – and nothing blends perfectly well with a meaty dinner than the succulence and tenderness of asparagus spears. Oddly enough, asparagus is considered to be part of the lily family – making leeks, onions a… Continue

When you think of nutrition, eating healthy and dieting, most likely you are more concerned about the food you eat than the beverages you drink. You may think having a diet soda couldn’t do any harm and will help you lose weight. However, if you indulge too much it could add up to troubl… Continue

I've been keeping a weight loss journal for a few months now and I have been enjoying writing my experiences and keeping track of my weight loss goals. Keeping a weight loss journal or any life journal has many advantages and benefits. Whether your entries are long or short you can track information that can be easily used for future reference. You can actually see what you were thinking because your thoughts and experiences are in your weight loss journal. You will be able to write down your… Continue