Fat Burning Foods - More Common Than You Think!

We've all heard it before that fruits and veggies are your typical 'healthy foods', Right? Well I have three foods you are not going to believe will helps you start burning fat quicker than you imagined. These foods are what I call super healthy foods for the best weight loss and overall good health.

Avocados
 
The Avocado was once referred to as a "fatty food'. This is what I like to refer to as my first super food and I'm going to share it with you now. There are so many recipes you can make with avocados and they are fantastically healthy for young children. When my son was around 6 months old and begun eating his first foods I introduced avocado to his diet. I mashed it into his rice cereal with a little milk. Avocados make things creamier not to mention tastier.

The benefits of including avocado's into your diet include: fibre, antioxidants, healthy fats and they are a great source of vitamins and minerals.

I like to spread avocado over Vegemite on organic whole meal toast. Or you could try adding it to salads, sandwiches or cut slices on your morning eggs. Yumm! These tips will help your body burn fat faster.

Egg Yolks

Yes, you heard me right! Eggs are surprisingly the most nutrient dense food in terms of vitamins and minerals. It is important you do not discard the yolk in favour of the egg whites only. You may have heard that the yolk is high in cholesterol. In fact they are high in GOOD cholesterol and your body needs the nutrients, in proper proportion. The omega-3 content is high when you choose café free eggs from roaming hens.

There are a wide variety of recipes these days to help you mix it up. Of course there is the boiled egg, dipping egg, poached and much more. You can make any omelette a meal with a little creativity.
Grass-fed Beef

Ensure you select grass-fed rather than grain-fed beef. Grain-fed cattle are often in poor health and lower in vitamins than grass-fed cattle.

Grass-fed beef have lower omega-6 fats and have much higher levels of vitamins and minerals. Grass-fed beef also contain a healthy fat called Conjugated Linoleum Acid (CLA). This is a healthy fat which aids in building muscle and fat burning.

So now you have even more reason to buy beef and not feel guilty. Add some egg yolks and avocado for a great healthy fat meal you can enjoy!

5 Easy Ways To Take Healthy Foods and Snacks With You To Work

If you are focusing on eating in a healthy manner throughout the day, it is important to plan accordingly for when you are out at work or away from you home. These are the times when it can be difficult to stick with your plan. More often than not when you are away at work, simply giving in and going to the nearest fast food restaurant or eating at the workplace cafeteria is an option many people choose.

However if improving your daily nutrition is top priority to help you lose weight, it may not be wise to eat at these places since most offer tempting meals not particularly nutritious and low in calories. Here are 5 ways you can ensure that healthy food is with you at all times when you are away from your home which will help you stick with your weight loss plan.

Use These 5 Easy Ways To Take Travel Food & Snacks With You

1. When Cooking Dinner, Simply Double The Recipe

When you are preparing dinner, an easy way to make sure you have adequate leftovers for the following day(s) is to double, or even triple the recipe for whatever you are preparing for you and your family. By doing so you will ensure that you will have plenty afterwards to pack away in travel containers for lunch the next day. If you have multiple leftovers you can always freeze extra portions and just get them out when needed.

2. When Eating at a Restaurant, Ask For A To Go Box Right Away

When you are focused on eating in a healthy manner you know the importance of eating an appropriate portion size at all meals. Often restaurants provide excess amounts of food regardless what you order. Therefore since meals at restaurants generally have double or even triple the amount of calories needed for one meal, an easy way to lessen that amount is to ask for a "to go" box (also commonly known as a doggie bag) when your meal is served. Immediately put half the portion away and you will now have a lunch sized meal in your hands for the next day and a appropriately sized meal left in front of you.

3. Prepare Travel Sized Snack Bags

Since it's a healthy practice to get 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day, one way to help make sure this happens is to prepare travel sized snack bags to keep in your refrigerator. An easy way to prepare for this is to spend a moment at night and slice the fruit into small pieces and mix to your liking. Then simply put into small travel containers or plastic bags and they are ready to go. You can then put a few in the frig and store the others in the freezer for later use.

4. Prepackaged Travel Snacks

Some snacks are already packaged in a way so they can simply be thrown into a lunch bag and eaten on the go. Snacks such as granola bars, boxes of raisins, most fruits, some vegetables, and yogurt are ready to eat and need no preparation time. Some just need to be placed in sandwich bags such as rice cakes and almonds. When you combine these snacks along with a bottle of water, you have the perfect snack that's hovering right around 100 calories. You'll find this is filling enough to tide you over to your next meal and it's great for your body.

5. Healthy Wraps, Sandwiches, and Salads

For those who may not have access to a microwave or just want something different that is healthy, a sandwich, wrap, or salad can be the way to go. Again, these take very little time to prepare yet if you do it right, you will find that this type of lunch will only range between 200-400 calories if you keep a watchful eye on the ingredients and condiments you use.

Keep these points in mind. Stick with dressings that are low in calories like Italian. Stay away from mayonnaise and cheese if possible. If you use mustard and pickles instead you may not even notice those other two are missing. Also keep in mind to use whole wheat bread and wraps that are healthier for you. A healthy wrap or salad along with a small bag of almonds/raisins and a large bottle of water and you have yourself a wonderful, great tasting lunch!

What Is a "Super Food"?

Have you ever heard the term "super food" and wondered what that was? What makes a certain food "super"? Super foods contain multiple disease-fighting nutrients and fill you up so you can enjoy plenty of food without excess calories. You will find lists all over the Internet of the "Top Super Foods," but keep in mind that these lists by no means include all of the nutrition foods that should be part of a healthy diet.

The best super foods provide several different nutritional needs. Try to work some of these items into your everyday diet for the most benefit.

1. EGGS! Eggs are nutritious and can be used in many different ways. They are also economical and full of protein. Elizabeth Ward, MS, MD, and author of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to the New Food Pyramids, says that "Studies show if you eat eggs at breakfast, you may eat fewer calories during the day and lose weight without significantly affecting cholesterol levels." Eggs also contain 12 vitamins and minerals, including choline which is good for the brain.

2. NUTS! Many people judge nuts as not being a good option because of their high fat content. What many do not realize, is that the fat in most nuts is the heart-healthy kind of fat! They are also high in fiber and antioxidants. Nuts should be enjoyed in proper portions, such as 1 ounce. I prefer pistachio nuts because the shells make it take longer to eat, and I don't get carried away. J

3. BERRIES! Berries pack a lot of nutritional goodness in a small package. Berries are loaded with good-for-you antioxidants and phytonutrients, while being low in calories and high in water and fiber content. Berries can help control blood sugar levels and the fiber can help keep you full longer. Blueberries are the best berry because they have the highest levels of antioxidants and can be found almost anywhere.

4. SALMON! Salmon is packed full of omega-3 fatty acids. Study after study has shown that omega-3 fatty acids help protect heart health. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish like salmon two times per week. Salmon is low in calories and high in protein, a good source of iron and is low in saturated-fat. If salmon isn't your thing, you can substitute with tuna, or another kind of fish.

5. BROCCOLI! Broccoli has been linked to lower levels of breast cancer risk by fighting excess estrogen. This super food is high in Vitamin C and a great source of Vitamin A. Broccoli also helps you feel full on less than 30 calories per service and is full of fiber, folate, calcium, iron and potassium. Broccoli can be enjoyed cooked or raw, making it easy to add to your nutrition plan.

6. GREEK YOGURT! Greek yogurt is very thick and creamy, with a tangy taste. It is full of calcium and great for our bones. The fat-free variety of Greek Yogurt has twice and much protein as regular yogurt. Greek yogurt is also full of probiotics, which are cultures that can help ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Plain Greek Yogurt can also be a great substitute in recipes and replace items such as fatty sour cream and oil.

Now as I previously mentioned, this is BY NO MEANS a conclusive list of all the foods you need to have a good nutrition plan. The most important thing to remember for good health is to include all of these foods, along with a wide variety of other nutritious foods and regular exercise.

6 Steps to Changing Your Eating Habits for the Better

Are you a creature of habit when it comes to your grocery shopping list? Most of us are. We buy the same things we've eaten for years. That is why dieting is and must be a true lifestyle change. You might have tried several diet plans before only to find they didn't work. That is probably because in times of stress and instability, we tend to revert to old habits as a coping mechanism. Even if you were successful in dropping weight, you probably found yourself right back where you started at some point.

Chances are, you have spent A LOT of time thinking about losing weight. You may have even devised a plan to do so. The best plan of action is to keep things simple and remember that successfully changing your diet and exercise plan should only entail these three thought approaches:

1. Making yourself aware of the bad habits you want to change
2. Understanding why these habits exist in your life
3. Putting together a plan to slowly, but surely change your bad habits into healthy new ones

6 Steps to Changing Your Eating Habits for the Better

Healthy Ways To Lose Weight: 5 Great Food Tips!

If you're anything like me, constantly searching for great and healthy ways to lose weight, you will need foods to add your diet.
Here's some great food tips, let's take a look at 5 foods that will help you lose pounds and at the same time improve your overall health.

1. Food Tip Number One: Sprouts

Sprouts are cheap and considered a "super food" because it is higher in nutrients then any other fruit or vegetable. It is like a catalyst for your body's internal and chemical processes, which in turn will help you create a better environment for your body. This environment will also help you lose weight more effectively.

2. Food Tip Number Two: Flax Seeds

Flax seeds are considered anti-inflammatory and full of Omega 3 fatty acids. This will help you lose weight. Don't forget to grind them up and eat them as soon as possible to receive all the benefits.
Personally, in the morning, I like to mix some papaya with flax seeds in the blender.

3. Food Tip Number Three: Chia Seeds.

Some think chia seeds are even better than flax seeds, and even if we're not going to discuss that in this article, they are as well in fact another great source of Omega 3 fatty acids. Even if they are more expensive than flax seeds, the great thing is that you don't have to grind them up.
I like to eat a spoon of chia seed every morning. You'll find it tastes really good!

4. Food Tip Number Four: Wild Salmon

Another great anti-inflammatory source for your body, plus more Omega 3 fatty acids, helping your cells fight against fat.
Try eating more fish. Maybe 2 or 3 a week, it will do wonders for your health and waistline.

5. Food Tip Number Five: Turmeric

A study published in the journal Nutrition shows that turmeric levels your insulin and triglyceride levels. This is very beneficial if you trying to lose weight. If you insulin levels are stable, it will be easier for your body lose and keep weight. Plus, its anti-inflammatory as well.

6. Food Tip Number Six: Ginger

According to the experts, it is another great anti-inflammatory source, high in antioxidants, helping your lower your cholesterol and blood pressure. All of this will also help you overcome your weight challenges.
You probably noticed that I have mentioned different "anti-inflammatory" foods in this article. This is in fact really important when you're trying to lose weight.

Studies indicate that overweight and obesity could be a form of inflammation. Therefore, increasing your daily intake of anti-inflammatory foods will in turn also speed up you weight loss process.

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Juicing Apples for Health and Well-Being

I love juicing apples - apple juice taste great! Remember the old proverb "an apple a day keeps the doctor away". Maybe our parents knew something after all. Apples are full of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Apples are one of the oldest and most loved fruits on our planet today. They are so delicious!

So why are apples supposed to be so good for your body? Because apples contain good things like - pectin and vitamin C. Apples contain antioxidants too. Many nutritionist believe that pectin has important health benefits. And everyone knows that vitamin C is important and necessary for your body on a daily basis.

Apples come in many varieties. Some are tart. Some are sweet. Almost all apples make great juice. Avoid apples that aren't fresh. However, the type of apple you select for your particular juice depends on your own personal taste. If you desire a really sweet apple juice - than try one these excellent and delectable apples: Red Delicious, Ambrosia or Golden Delicious. They are all excellent apples to for juicing.

Family Health: The Dangers Of Food Poisoning & How To Protect

We're what we eat.

If we eat good food and do so rightly, we enjoy good health and a long, happy life.

But if we eat bad food, we'll get sick and our life may be shortened.

Unfortunately, most people don't care enough about the safety of the food they eat or what they eat or how they eat it.

Here are some family health insights to help you to avoid food poisoning and live a longer, safer and happy life.

Every year, an estimated 7 million Americans suffer sicknesses caused by food poisoning.

Some cases are violent and even result in death.

The culprit is food that has dangerous high levels of bacteria due to improper cooking or handling.

Food safety is usually taken for granted by the buying public but everyone's attention was recently directed to food poisoning involving some meat that was undercooked.

It was determined that the problem never would have happened if the meat had been cooked properly.

E.Coli 0157.H7 is a potent virus, but it can be completely destroyed when the meat is fully cooked.

It is important for consumers to take an all-around safety approach to purchasing, storing and preparing both traditional and new meat and poultry products.

Ultimately, consumers and food handlers bear the responsibility for keeping food safe once it leaves the store.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about 85 percent of food- borne illness cases could be avoided each year if consumers would handle food properly.

The most common food-borne illnesses are caused by a combination of bacteria, naturally present in the environment, and food handling mistakes.

Ironically, these are also the easiest types of food-borne illnesses to prevent.

Proper cooking or processing of raw meat and poultry kills bacteria that can cause food-borne illness.

When you're out, grocery shop last, take food straight home to the refrigerator.

And never leave food in a hot car!

Don't buy anything you won't use before the use-by date.

Don't buy food in poor condition. Make sure refrigerated food is cold to the touch.

Frozen food should be rock-solid.

Canned goods should be free of dents, cracks or bulging lids which can indicate a serious food poisoning threat.

The performance and maintenance of your refrigerator is of the utmost importance.

Check the temperature of your refrigerator with an appliance thermometer.

To keep bacteria in check, the refrigerator should run at 40 degrees F; the freezer unit at 0 degrees F.

Generally, keep your refrigerator as cold as possible without freezing your milk or lettuce.

When you prepare food, keep everything clean and thaw out any frozen food you plan to prepare in your refrigerator.

Take it out of the freezer in advance and place it in the refrigerated section of your refrigerator.

Always wash your hands in hot soapy water before preparing and handling any food as well as after you use the bathroom, change diapers, handle pets, etc.

Remember, too, that bacteria can live in your kitchen towels, sponges and dish cloths.

Wash them often and replace the dish cloths and sponges you use regularly every few weeks.

Be absolutely sure that you keep all raw meats, poultry and fish and their juices away from other food.

For instance, wash your hands, your cutting board and knife in hot soapy water after cutting up the chicken and before dicing salad ingredients.

It is best to use plastic cutting boards rather than wooden ones where bacteria can hide in grooves.

Don't take your food out of the freezer and leave it on the kitchen counter to thaw.
This is extremely dangerous since the bacteria can grow in the outer layers of the food before the inside thaws.
It is wise to do your marinating in the refrigerator too.

May these family health insights help you to live a longer, healthy and happy life.

Warmly,

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3 Foods To Help You Lose Weight

If you want to lose weight, you probably want the quickest and easiest reason can I have? Well, I will tell you about some foods that can boost your metabolism and decrease the amount of time it takes to achieve your weight loss goals. Note, however, that there is no fast solution to weight problems, and that these foods should be combined with other healthy foods if you want quick results. It is my opinion that these three foods should be included in everyone's diet. The good thing about them is that they are easy to incorporate into your diet and taste good too!