Like most Americans, you probably enjoy eating out with family and/or friends at least once a week. Sometimes trips to a restaurant can easily be replaced by a night in with some fresh delivery. Here are some signs tonight would be a good night to order in from https://mineshaftouray.com/ or your other favorite local restaurant.

1. Traffic

Depending on the restaurant you’re going to, you may have to drive a long distance. However, if the restaurant is right at a hotel you’re staying at, you’re in luck. If you don’t feel like looking for parking or dealing with traffic, you can often order food from that same restaurant you were going to drive to anyway.

2. Illness

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock since 2020, you know the world has been dealing with a pandemic thanks to the COVID-19 virus. While the worst part of the pandemic has died down, COVID-19 is still very much part of the ecosystem and has continued to mutate. Therefore, if you’re coughing, have a fever, or have shortness of breath, do everyone at the restaurant a favor and stay home. At least when you order delivery, you can still benefit from your restaurant’s favorite dishes without risking getting other people sick.

3. The Weather

It’s now winter for most of the United States. If you’re in a beautiful place like Colorado, you likely have scenic snowy views. However, while the Colorado snow can be fun to play in, you may not always feel like driving in it. When the weather is a little too cold or icy for you, home delivery can be your best friend.

4. Crowds

Humans are social creatures, so there are times when you want to be in a crowd. Of course, there will be times when you don’t want to be around too many strangers. Maybe you had a bad day at work, or you just argued with someone close to you. Maybe you’re feeling a little hormonal, and you’re not in the best mood. Whatever the case, you don’t want to go to your favorite restaurant and end up snapping at the wait staff or starting a fight with another patron. If you don’t feel like dealing with a lot of people, but your stomach is growling, have your burger delivered.

As you can see, you have several reasons to take advantage of the convenience of food delivery. Whether you’re in the Twin Peaks area of Colorado, the California beaches, or downtown New York, you can find a good place to deliver tasty food whenever you need it. Get online and find your dinner as soon as you can.…

Accelerate Your Weight Loss Naturally With Healthy Food

With a proper exercise plan and good diet, anyone can achieve weight loss. However, if you want to accelerate your weight loss, try out these metabolism boosting and healthy food. These foods are easy to work into your daily diets!

1. Apples – Apples are fiber right and they force your body to burn off more calories by digesting it. They also help to keep you full for a longer period of time.

2. Beans – Beans are not only rich in fibre, but also in protein. The protein provides for muscle creation and repair after your workouts.

3. Broccoli – Broccoli is rich is calcium, easy to cook, and great tasting. It is also a negative calorie food, which burns more calories digesting it than the amount of calories it contains.

4. Chilli and Pepper – Spicy stuff like chilli and peppers cause your internal body temperature to rise, increasing metabolism.

5. Grapefruit – Grapefruits are sour, but tasty. Studies show that grapefruits have a great impact on your insulin levels, and they cause fat not to be stored by your system, but burned.

6. Oatmeal – Great for starting the day and very easy to prepare, oatmeal is an excellent high fibre source.

7. Salmon – Salmon is a great source of Omega 3 which is a wonder, known to increase immunity, create better brain health, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and even prevent cancer.

8. Soup – Having a nice bowl of healthy clear soup before a meal causes you to feel full, and thereby eating less during the actual meal.

9. Water – Water is the most magical liquid in the universe. It is the only substance in the world that your body does not have to “process” before allowing into your system. Having 8 to 10 glasses of clear water is essential not only for weight loss, but for good health.

Start eating (and drinking) these healthy foods as part of your diet today. Consistently done, and coupled with a proper exercise regime, you are guaranteed to take inches off your waist!…

Healthy Eating For Finicky Kids

One of the greatest dilemmas of parents are growing finicky eaters. Yes, growing-they are and therefore they need the best nutrition they could get to support every single cell which are hopefully, happy.

So how do you motivate your darling little monsters to eat smart? A very good question indeed, as most parents still mistake “eating right” with “eating a lot”. And this should not be so.

Here are some helpful tips to get picky toddlers to enjoy healthy food and in time develop a well-rounded diet:

* The best probable way to introduce new, healthy food to children would be showing them that you, yourself take delight in devouring such food. As known to most, children are very fond of imitating what elders often do, so having regular family meals is a great way to train children to start eating right.

* Aside from serving healthy food at the dining table, parents should also consider stocking up healthy food. As kids, specially younger ones, would consume what they would find readily available at home, keeping healthy goodies like yogurt, peanut butter, fruits, whole-grain crackers and cereals, cheese, etc. would prompt children to take on them.

* Creativity and Participation. Be more creative in preparing meals. Create interesting shapes, choose more colorful fruits or veggies, use celeries as edible spoons, and the list of fun things for kids goes on, let your imagination run wild. It would also be delightful for kids to be helping out in the actual preparation of meals and surely make them anxious to take on something that they themselves made.

* When introducing vegetables to children, be patient and never battle over food. Out of good intentions, some parents try to bargain healthy meals by reward schemes or bribes. It is not good to make children eat healthy food because there would be some treats afterward. Eating healthy should be established as something pleasurable and eventually a routine.

* For stubborn kids, continually offer healthy meals and gently encourage them to take one bite. If they don’t like it, do not force them. Stopping at the first bite would make food tasting less scary for them.

* And when all else fails, get sneaky. Bake carrot cakes, zucchini breads. Turn fruits and vegetables into frothy smoothies or shakes. Top meals with sliced fruits or shaved vegetables.

And a very important point that parents should keep in mind is that, the battle should be with bad nutrition and not with your kids. Don’t be resentful and make your kids feel guilty out of not wanting the healthy food that you have been preparing. As with most anything in life, patience is your key to successfully enticing kids to eat healthy.…

Two Healthy Breakfasts With Quinoa

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. It is our first jolt of nourishment that will power us throughout the first hours of our days.

Whether your morning is filled with office meetings, heavy construction work or daily house work, what you first eat when you first wake up will help you with your duties.

A problem with breakfasts that are high in sugar and other non-nutritious ingredients is the energy crash and hunger you feel within a few hours of eating breakfast. This effect can be a detriment to your job or morning plans.

Making new breakfast meals with healthy ingredients are a fun and interesting way to not only fuel your body for the day ahead but also learn about new flavors, tastes and foods.

Quinoa: The Healthiest Grain

Quinoa (pronounced Keen-Wa) is a grain that is native of South America and was a staple of the diet of the Inca’s. It is considered the most nutritious of all the grains because it is high in fiber, contains all eight of the essential amino acids and is a great source of iron.

Quinoa cooks just like any other rice; just put it in a pot with water and boil. Once it is cooked, you can keep a healthy portion in your refrigerator for future breakfasts.

Its nutty flavor makes it a perfect choice for cereal and a simple breakfast by mixing it up with some crushed almonds, fruit such as a banana or some blueberries and a small bit of 100% natural maple syrup.

Egg Breakfast with Quinoa

Because of its nutritious properties, look and texture, quinoa is the perfect substitute for rice (even brown rice) and pasta.

You might be curious why the preceding statement is in an article about breakfast. After all, how many rice dishes do you eat for breakfast?

If you have ever visited Honolulu, Hawai’i, you might have been exposed to a popular breakfast that includes white rice, sausage and eggs. While this dish is both filling and delicious, it is far from nutritious.

However, you can make a healthy version with a couple changes and substituting quinoa in for the rice.

Ingredients

A� cup of cooked quinoa

2 large eggs

Chicken Sausage (optional – Alfresco Country Style Chicken Sausage with a Hint of Sage and Thyme)

Cook the quinoa by the direction on the package

Cook one sausage link in a skillet and chop into fine pieces resembling ground beef

In a skillet prepare 2 large eggs the way you like them…

Healthy Food – It Does Not Have to Be Expensive

The simple definition of “healthy food” is food that has the nutrients we need to keep ourselves healthy. To have that outcome, we need to eat nutrient-rich foods that are high in anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals, not empty calories. Unfortunately, many people think that healthy food is too expensive for their families. Fortunately, that doesn’t need to be true.

The United States is a country of immigrants – almost all of the citizens of this country have fairly recent ancestors who came from somewhere else. One of the things many people leave behind when they come to our shores is basic, good-tasting, home-cooked meals based on high-value, unprocessed foods. Those of us whose ancestors were here before the Spanish and English reached our shores have an equally rich ancestral tradition of eating foods that keep kids and adults strong and fit. The traditional recipes were healthy, and usually cheap.

Then, along came sugar, processed foods, fast foods, and fry bread. Chips, French fries, hamburgers dripping in fat and surrounded by puffed white bread that offers no nutritional value. Boxed macaroni and cheese, instant noodles, lots and lots of pasta…. It all adds up to concentrated calories with little for the body to use to stay healthy.

So what’s a busy person to do? One reason processed foods and fast foods are purchased is because we all think we don’t have enough time to cook a real meal, so we buy foods that can be eaten right out of the bag or box. A lot of processed foods are made from corn or corn products, wheat products, and sugar, which are subsidized so they seem cheap – but they add to our medical bills by making us unhealthy.

Here’s how you can have quick, delicious meals on hand whenever your family gets hungry, without buying a pizza or heading to the burger joint: cook your mom’s favorite recipes on the weekend, put the meals in serving-sized containers, and pop them in the freezer.

If your mom wasn’t a great cook, just look online or in your own favorite cookbook for recipes that include lots of veggies, especially cabbage, kale and broccoli, which have now been shown to help give people some defense against diabetes, which is reaching epidemic proportions in this country. Hearty stews that have a bit of meat, or none at all, will go a long way towards filling empty stomachs. Water soups – soup recipes that don’t need canned chicken or beef broth to give them great flavor – are inexpensive and delicious, if you add all your favorite veggies, they don’t cost much, and you can always have some on hand.

When you walk down the frozen food aisle in your local supermarket, pass by the pre-cooked meals in those tiny packages, and head for the frozen veggie section instead. Vegetables in this section are almost always frozen and packaged just hours after they’ve been picked, so …

Organic Gardening for You

You put clean and filtered fuel into your car to make it run properly, but why don’t we do that for our bodies?

Today the world of fast and processed food is what so many of us try to run our hard working bodies on. And we succeed… for a while.

Isn’t it about time we got back to good wholesome and natural food for our bodies.

There are some clear benefits to growing our own good food.

1. Super fresh.

2. Organically grown, it has to be good for you.

3. Save some money.

4. Sell some produce and make some money.

4. You know what you are eating.

5 Sense of satisfaction in growing food for you and family.

The list can go on and on.

So, how to start a successful organic garden?

Consider establishing a small organic vegetable garden.

You can always make your garden larger if you have the space, but you will be surprised at what you can grow in a small area.

Keep all aspects of your vegetable garden free of chemicals.

The whole idea is to produce healthy food for you and your family.

Position your garden and the planting of your vegetables for maximum sunlight.

Plants grow by maximizing the benefits of the sun.

Check that you have a ready supply of water.

untainted by chemicals. Along with sunlight your plants will flourish.

Investigate the quality of your soil.

Make sure that it is free from industrial fertilizers. Spend time and money on building up the quality of your soil as no chemical fertilizers are used to improve your soil and ‘assist’ vegetable growth.

Clear the land in your vegetable patch by hand.

Avoid the residual harm that chemicals used for this task in the past would leave.

Use natural insecticides to reduce the number of unwanted pests.

Some plants produce natural pest repellents. Talk to your local nursery. Encourage insects that prey on pests.

Organic vegetable gardening is becoming popular amongst the most responsible gardeners today. You can become one of them by following these simple, easy steps.

Gardening starts with the seeds you choose. From seed to harvest, you control what goes into your vegetables. After the harvest you can save the best seeds, compost the plants, and prepare for the next planting. All while protecting the environment and increasing your own health. Gardening is relaxing and has been shown to help reduce stress levels.

Composting your kitchen waste and garden scraps also helps to protect the environment and build healthy soil. Turning this waste into compost returns the nutrients to the soil instead of sending it to a landfill.

You can even grow edible flowers without chemicals. Add beautiful color with bright orange nasturtiums or purple pansies. Your salads will really stand out.

The benefits of growing organic food goes on and on. Learn more…

What Are Healthy Foods? My Top 7 Healthy But Tasty Foods

Being a personal trainer, a lot of clients ask me “what are healthy foods?” Well, healthy foods are basically whole, not processed foods that give your body the vitamins and minerals it needs. Examples are fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, all kinds of nuts, milk (if you want to lose fat only once a week), whey and (green) beans.

However beans and vegetables aren’t particularly tasty. And who said there aren’t foods that are good for your health but also tasty? So here are my top 7 healthy but tasty foods:

1) Dark chocolate. Big surprise! Apart from the positive effects on your mood, dark chocolate (high-cacao content) also has positive effects on your heart, circulatory system, brain function and skin. Of course you should eat it in moderation (max. a 1.6-ounce a day).

2) Coconuts. Those nuts are not only tasty but also extremely rich in selenium, potassium and healthy fat.

3) Blueberries. They taste good and are full of antioxidants and fiber.

4) Almonds. Almonds contain about 50% oils (mostly omega-9 fatty acids that are good for your brain). They are also rich in vitamin E, fiber and essential minerals. Try to eat them instead of chips and other snacks but restrain yourself if you can – they have a lot of calories.

5) Avocados. They may not be to everyone’s taste, but they are full of vitamins (B, E, K), minerals, fiber and healthy fat. You can also make a guacamole (mashed avocados with garlic, onion, tomato, pepper, etc.).

6) Salmon. Salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins (D, A and B) and minerals like Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Calcium and Iron. And it’s delicious.

7) Full-Fat Milk. Milk is not only tastes good but provides your body with calcium, magnesium, selenium and potassium as well as vitamin C, D, A, B and K. Moreover, according to a new study women can slightly increase their fertility by consuming full fat dairy products (consuming low fat dairy products on the other hand may slightly reduce fertility). Athletes should give low-fat chocolate milk a try after workouts as studies show it is even better for muscle recovery than special sports drinks.

You may have noticed most of the foods on my list are rich in fat. But it is monounsaturated fat, the “good” fat, which can even lower LDL cholesterol in your body. The good fat doesn’t really make you fat. Carbohydrates, especially too much sugar does. The foods mentioned above make you feel full whereas sugar makes you crave for more and thus consume more calories. More important: carbohydrates in general stop your body from burning fat. So if you want to lose fat and don’t have the time to exercise, try to avoid carbohydrates.

That’s why bananas are not on this list. Yes, bananas have some vitamins and taste good, but in contrast to most fruits (for example apples) which contain fructose and glucose, bananas also …

Over the Years Our Diets Changed

Many Americans, especially young Americans think that a perfect diet consists of two all beef patties, tomato, lettuce and cheese all on a sesame seed bun is the perfect diet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Oh yes, don’t forget the sugary 16 ounces of soda that are now super sized for one low price, all to wash down the patties.

Americans have gotten used to the fast food craze. If you look into the window of a fast food restaurant on any given morning or night, you will see young people, senior citizens, families, single people, children and adults alike all piled into a fast food restaurant. I ask, what has happened to our eating habits? Must we eat fast food? What happened to the home cooked meats, fruits, vegetables and desserts that we used to enjoy as we sat down to the dinner table in the kitchen with our families at our sides. Each person, at the table, enjoying a homemade meal topped off with ice cream or a slice of fruit. Has this gone by the wayside like many of the other things of yesteryear that are now just memories?

Our diets have changed to the two all beef patties with a sliver of tomato and a half of jar of mayo. What happened to the two glasses of water we used to drink? This too has become a twenty-four ounce of flavored soda, unfortunately. Diets are no longer an important issue to people because they are always on the run. This is one of the reasons why we are so fat. Instead of compromising our health with fast food, we need to take a look at the abundance of foods that we have here in America. We need to slow down and enjoy it.

With nutrition supposedly being of the utmost importance, we need to start acting like it. We need to consider breakfast as our most important meal of the day and use it to refuel with fresh fruits and grains as we go off on our busy day. We need to pack a lunch for our mid day meal. Probably, Grandma’s homemade stew with a slice of cornbread and a fruit for dessert. Oh yes, don’t forget your thermos of water. Many of us forget that water is life-sustaining and always manage to trade it in for flavored sodas. Our bodies need healthy food for nutrients and fresh water to sustain us. So I say to you, what is in your perfect diet? Could it be two “all beef” patties, mayo, cheese, lettuce on an “all wheat” bun and a sixteen ounce soda or a plate of vegetarian lasagna with garlic bread and a glass of red wine?

Stop stuffing your face with the beef patties and sodas and start on the road to a more healthy and nutritious diet. One that is right for you. A diet that includes nature’s fruits and vegetables.…

The Secret of Learning to Love Eating Healthy With Self Hypnosis For Weight Loss

Is there a specific problem that you find is most difficult about losing weight? If making wise decisions on what food to eat is your problem this article will provide some answers on how to change that. Take that one aspect of weight loss, eating healthy, and once you change that would you be able to get to goal weight? Using the powerful tools you learn with self hypnosis weight loss you will surprise yourself with how you can love to eat healthy food.

Self hypnosis is a pretty simple routine to master. All it takes is your ability to relax your mind and remain focused on a single idea for a set amount of time and you are doing hypnosis. Chances are you are accustomed to doing that already for all the wrong things that you do. For example, when you watch a TV commercial for one of those unhealthy fast food joints, didn’t it make your mouth water? Did it make you want to stop watching TV and search your house for something to eat, or worse go out and get that junk.

There you have a perfect example of bad programming for unhealthy foods. Now if you can do it for the unhealthy foods, how do you think your life would be if you used these tools for your health and wellness? Like if every time food came up in your mind it was only healthy food that you really wanted. That’s an example of the simple forms of self hypnosis. The simple secrets to powerful change will be revealed further along in this article that will make healthy habits routine.

We can begin this process by programming your mind for the healthy foods that will make you thin. go to a comfortable and safe place where you can sit down. Focus on your breathing and take a deep breath in and hold it. As you let it out close your eyes. Relaxing in your chair place your attention on your breathing until it is free flowing.

You want to let your mind know what it is that you want to eat, so bring up an image of healthy foods. In conjunction with those healthy food images elicit feelings of pleasure and comfort. Make sure those feelings are positive for you and then go ahead and connect them with the healthy food images that you have.

You now want to rehearse this connection between the positive feelings and the healthy foods. So imagine you are seeing these images repeat in front of you over and over again. Each time you see the images of healthy food you feel those positive feelings growing inside.

This process is mental conditioning for the directed responses that you want to install. You have already been guilty of allowing others to program you mind in this way for those unhealthy foods. think of all those TV commercials you …

How to Adopt Healthy Eating Habits

We all want our children to eat healthy food… We know how important good food is for proper growth and development. To ensure they pick up this habit, we have to adopt a healthy diet plan for the whole family and pass on certain lifestyle values to our children.

To function properly, our body requires a balanced amount of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, calcium, and nutrients. Each component is essential as it caters to different body needs.

We require calcium for bone development. This is especially required in young, growing children and older people who tend to suffer from osteoporosis. Proteins are the building blocks of cells. Amino acids and Omega 3 fatty acids are equally important. Not all fats are bad, and the trick is to pick healthy foods and eat well.

Our meal should be comprised of a wide variety of foods that will give us our daily dose of nutrients. Our body requires more than 40 kinds of nutrients. This may sound mind boggling, but it is quite easy to ensure that you get all these components through foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, lean meat, and poultry. Our diet should also have low sodium content.

Plan healthy meals for your family; instead of three large meals, try to have four to five small meals. This aids the digestion process, as large meals need more time to digest. It takes about 4-5 hours to metabolize one meal, so keep adequate gaps between two meals.

Drink lots of water. It will help digestion, flush out toxins, and keep our bowels clean. Avoid high fat or high sugar food. Junk foods like French fries and the like contain trans fats, which stay in our intestines for long periods. These are harder to break down and lead to digestive problems and weight gain. You can have cakes, chocolates and desserts, but make sure you consume them in moderation.

Cut out all saturated and trans fats from your diet. Instead, opt for nuts and seeds and fulfill the fat content requirement from fish and vegetable oils. Fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines contain Omega 3 fatty acids which greatly reduce the cholesterol and triglyceride levels. For the vegetarians, Omega 3 is found in abundance in flaxseeds and flaxseed oil.

Keep away from aerated drinks. They are rich in calories and provide no nutrients. Instead, try out fresh fruit smoothies, which are not only delicious, but also very nutritious.

Ask your kids to help you plan and execute a healthy meal. This will make them feel involved and geared to eat healthy food. If they are reluctant to eat their fruits and veggies at first, don’t be discouraged. Kids generally need to see a food 3-4 times before they try it. Don’t try to bribe them with candy or junk food to make them eat their veggies. This will tell them that veggies are bad.

By keeping to the aforementioned points, you can make …

When it comes to BBQ, there’s something undeniably irresistible about the flavors that dance on our taste buds. From tender, smoky meats to tangy and savory sauces, BBQ has a way of satisfying our cravings like no other cuisine. But what exactly makes BBQ taste so good? In this blog post, we’ll dive into the secrets behind the mouthwatering appeal of BBQ, exploring the art of cooking, the magic of smoke and fire, the role of marinades and rubs, the importance of quality ingredients, and the social experience that enhances the enjoyment of BBQ near me Cullman AL.

The Art of Low and Slow Cooking

One of the key factors that contribute to the exceptional taste of BBQ is the cooking technique known as “low and slow.” Unlike grilling, which relies on high heat for quick cooking, BBQ involves cooking meat at low temperatures over a long period. This slow cooking method allows the meat to become incredibly tender, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify. Whether it’s succulent ribs, juicy brisket, or pulled pork, the low and slow cooking process results in a texture and taste that is unmatched.

The Magic of Smoke and Fire

Another element that sets BBQ apart is the infusion of smoky flavors. Traditionally, BBQ is cooked using wood or charcoal, which generates smoke when burned. The smoke permeates the meat, adding a distinctive smokiness that tantalizes the senses. Different types of wood, such as hickory, mesquite, or applewood, impart their unique flavors, enhancing the taste of the BBQ. The combination of the natural sweetness of the wood and the caramelization of the meat juices over the open flame creates a magical and irresistible aroma and flavor.

The Flavorful Power of Marinades and Rubs

Marinades and rubs play a crucial role in enhancing the taste of BBQ. Marinades are typically liquid-based mixtures that tenderize and infuse flavor into the meat. They often consist of a combination of ingredients like vinegar, oil, herbs, spices, and even fruit juices. The marinade helps to break down the fibers of the meat, resulting in increased tenderness and flavor absorption. On the other hand, rubs are dry mixtures of herbs, spices, salt, and sugar that are applied directly to the meat’s surface. Rubs create a flavorful crust on the BBQ, adding depth and complexity to the taste profile. The combination of marinades and rubs elevates the flavor of the meat, creating a mouthwatering experience.

The Importance of Quality Ingredients

When it comes to BBQ, the quality of the ingredients used cannot be overlooked. Starting with the meat itself, opting for high-quality cuts ensures a more flavorful end result. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients make a noticeable difference in the taste and overall experience. Additionally, using fresh herbs, spices, and sauces that complement the flavors of the meat enhances the overall taste. For the best BBQ experience, it’s worth seeking out quality ingredients and supporting local BBQ establishments to enjoy authentic flavors.

The Social Experience of …

Smoked Fish: What Exactly Are the Benefits?

Fish in general has always been regarded as a very healthy type of meat that wouldn’t hurt anyone’s diet. But what about the smoked variety… what are the health implications? Some may believe that smoking the fish would reduce the nutritional value of the fish, but in actuality this is not the case.

Fish that are generally smoked tend to be those with a higher concentration of oil in them. These fish tend to be the ones that contain high levels of Omega 3 Fatty Acids which are one of the most beneficial elements contained in fish. These Omega 3 Fatty Acids form the foundations of many of the hormones stored in your body and have been associated with improved mental health, reduced risk of certain cancers and lower rates of heart diseases. Smoked fish is also extremely high in protein whilst at the same time being low in unsaturated fat maximising the benefit you get from eating it.

However there are also certain negative aspects that smoked fish can also bring with it. The first is that the smoking process involves salt and if your diet is already heavy in salt then this can cause problems. Too much salt can cause problems for those with high blood pressure, low bone density and osteoporosis.

However like with any food, eating is bad if not had in moderation. The same is true of smoked fish and when eaten in moderation there is absolutely nothing wrong with eating smoked fish. So next time you have the choice of eating smoked fish don’t have any qualms about eating it, but remember don’t go overboard.

For those wanting to order large quantities of smoked fish, numerous seafood suppliers can be found that will deliver to a location of your choosing. Even better yet some of these suppliers even offer food service line facilities as well which can be perfect when hosting an event.…

Homemade Dog Food – Uncover 7 Facts and Upgrade Your Dog’s Diet

Have you heard enough about homemade dog food that you just had to find out what it’s all about? I’m sure you remember the tainted pet food scandal a few years ago. It’s the main reason so many dog owners turned their backs on the industry and began making their dog’s meals themselves. In this article you will get some important facts about homemade dog food so you can give your dog’s health a boost.

1. What homemade dog food doesn’t contain

Meals you make for your dog will not contain any preservatives, additives, chemicals, or anything artificial. Commercial brands have these aplenty. These are very unhealthy ingredients. They may be why most dogs get illnesses and diseases that cut their lives short.

2. Homemade dog food is healthier

The dishes you prepare in your own kitchen will have all natural, healthy ingredients if you choose the right recipes. Most contain foods that you will be familiar with and can easily find. In fact, most of the meals you make for your dog will be suitable for you to eat yourself.

3. Foods that are good for dogs

Dogs can have almost anything we eat, so some of these homemade dog food ingredients may look familiar. Healthy foods you can use include chicken, turkey, fish, lean beef, beans, potatoes, brown rice, eggs, celery, carrots, spinach, cabbage, cucumber, and zucchini. Do you see how healthy it all is? Just think of all the tasty meals you can make for your dog using these ingredients. Stick to this list when searching for recipes.

4. Ingredients that homemade dog food should never have

There is a good sized list of foods that are bad for dogs. You should avoid using onions, garlic, chives, corn, milk and milk-based products, chocolate, alcohol, macadamia nuts, grapes, raisins, raw meats, and raw eggs.

5. It’s easier than you think

Of course it’s not as convenient as opening a can, but it’s not very difficult either. Even if you don’t have much cooking experience, following a recipe is no harder than following any written instructions. And the more you prepare your dog’s meals at home, the better you’ll get at it. You might even think up some good recipes yourself.

6. Homemade dog food doesn’t have to cost a lot or be time consuming

There are many remedies. For price, you can buy items when you see them on sale or you can go to bulk stores. And to save time, you can also prepare the homemade dog food in bulk. Whatever you don’t use, you can freeze for another time.

7. Tons of health benefits

Dogs on a homemade dog food diet are healthier and have a lot more energy. They also don’t get sick as much, if at all, and they have less risk of disease. And, of course, they live happier, longer lives.

Now that you know these homemade dog food facts, you …

Miami, Florida Boasts To Some Of the Best Healthy Restaurant Choices

In case it’s crossed your mind to not ditch your healthy eating lifestyle while dining in Miami, there are numerous kinds of restaurant options and choices to help you not fall off your “health nut wagon”. You may want to consider a few of these while you’re around town or stopping in Miami for a vacation. Just cause you are vacationing doesn’t mean you need to eat unhealthy food on your trip. Here are some of the greatest health food dining establishments in Miami.

The Last Carrot

If you like carrots and other vegan fare, The Last Carrot is the place for you. At The Last Carrot, you could get pita sandwiches, refreshing pre prepared salads, and spinach pies, to name a few things. Most of the sandwiches and salads come with a variety of crisp vegetables as a side item. You may also get a delicious bean soup, smoothies shakes, and handmade peanut butter. This is definitely among the many truly healthier food destinations in Miami.

La Vie en Raw

La Vie en Raw is yet another one of the better healthful eating spots in Miami. At La Vie en Raw, you’ll be able to enjoy a selection of all-vegetable specialties and organic and natural foods. They promise that close to 90 percent of their food is organic, that may be pretty tricky to do in the dining business nowadays. You can find sandwiches, soups, salads, pizzas, finger foods, whole grain noodles, as well as a range of other food. They even have a buffet that you could indulge in during the week, Monday through Friday from noon till four P.M. Their food selections are yeast and milk free. Almost all of it is also gluten-free, except for a few of the sandwiches choices.

Salad Creations

Salad Creations is one of the health food eating places in Miami that you’ll definitely need to check out while you’re around. With Salad Creations, you’ll get a one-of-a-kind experience that lets you savor the top healthy food in Miami. At Salad Creations, you are able to work together with salad chefs that can make you an entirely personally tailored salad. They provide very delicious ingredients, and make it easy for you to get almost any variety of salad that one could imagine. You will also find tasty soups and smoothies at Salad Creations.

Green Table

Green Table is known as a balanced/healthy eatery within the Miami region. They have organic, refreshing and healthy food that you can enjoy. They feature soups, sandwiches, and delicious grass-fed beef hamburgers.

These restaurants should give a good place to start when you find yourself craving some healthy eating choices in Miami, Florida.…

New Effective Weight Loss Strategy

When you’re dying for a sweet treat… a salty snack… or another treasured indulgence, there’s a new weight loss strategy you might try to keep from giving in. Postponing it. Those who do end up finding that the snack they were craving is actually less desirable according some experts.

Often, when you get a craving you think you have two choices – give in or resist. If you give in, you end up feeling guilty. If you manage to resist, you feel deprived and may well over-indulge the next time. The third option researchers propose is to tell yourself, “I can eat it later.”

Postponing the indulgence gives your mind a chance to cool down, and acts to remove you from a conflict mode before you either feel guilty for giving in, or deprived for not.

Postponing indulgences also appears to have you eating less of the particular food over the following week according to the latest research. The key is to put off eating the desired food until some vague future time. This will help the cravings for the food go down. If you were to give a specific time, you’ll likely find yourself watching the clock… obsessing over the treat that’s been denied you.

To understand more about postponing, researchers got 99 volunteers to view clips of films and put a bowl in candies within reach of each subject. The first group was told to eat the candy if they liked, another group was instructed not to have the candy, and a third was directed not to eat them, but they could have the candies later on.

After watching the clips, the researchers asked the subjects questions not related to the clips, to take their mind off the study. All the subjects were then told they could then eat the candy, but were unaware that the amount they ate was going to be measured.

As you might expect, those told not to have the candy during the film clips ate the most – a full 1/3 of an ounce. Those who ate freely or postponed eating both consumed half as much as the group not allowed to eat… with the postpone group consuming just a bit less than those who had eaten freely.

What’s more, those who were in the postponing group only had chocolate candy once during the following week. Those who ate freely during the screening had chocolate three times that next week, and the ones told not to touch the candy at all had chocolate over 4 times during the following week.

The next step for the team was to see if the same results came when allowing subjects to choose the eating strategy. So they gave just over 100 high school students (average age 15) a portion of chips and either randomly assigned an eating plan or allowed the subjects to choose the one they wanted.

Once again, the group who postponed the snack ate the least, whether they …

How to Keep Your Children From the Risks of Obesity

It is not coincident that you and your children are sharing the same shirt size, in a statistic figure, obese parents more likely produces obese children. We are no stranger to the health risks and damages that obesity can do to a person. Speedily, this epidemic has conquered the country with an alarming death rates and obesity-related diseases, such as type two diabetes and heart attacks.

Our youth are facing a bloating future if we will not act today. The life expectancy of our youth has significantly decreased by 10%. First time in history, today’s parents will outlive their own children.

As parents, we do not want to see our children inherit a generation of short-lived people, we want to see them prosper, nourish and healthy so today, let us all discover how we can prevent obesity from ruining the future of our youth.

Here are my five strategies that will surely engage the family together to have healthy eating habits:

• Family meals. This is still the best way to keep track of your children’s eating behavior. This is where you can have a sensible conversation with them. During a family meal, you can catch up with each other’s business. As good parents, you must serve them with healthy food, like vegetables, fruits, complex carbohydrates and fiber. Instead of giving them soda, practice fresh fruit juices or water.

• Serve Variety of Food and Snacks. You have to be creative with your healthy food strategy, remember that kids are easily bore. Surely, you yourself do not want to eat the same food over and over again. You can buy healthy recipe book or better yet, reinvent your cooking. They will appreciate it more if it is your own recipe you are serving them.

• Be a role model. If you want healthy kids, you must prioritize your health first. What you eat is what your children will eat. I hope that you as a parent will not be selfish to do healthy sacrifices for your children.

• Do not argue about unhealthy food. Do not argue with your kids about junk food without knowing why junk foods are restricted, they will resent on that part and will intensify their desire to eat unhealthy food.

The best thing that you can do is educate them about the bad effects of unhealthy food in their body. Approach them in a loving manner and tell them how much you want to see them enjoy their lives to fullest potential because they are healthy and alive.

• Involve your children in the process of preparing the food. This another way to engage the family together. Preparing food together will not only educate them about the food their eating but it will also tie the family bonding for better.…

Healthy Food For Breakfast

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times, “You need to eat a healthy breakfast!” We all know by now that breakfast is important, and you’ve also no doubt heard, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”

That first meal boosts our energy levels to help prevent fatigue, loss of concentration, and more. We know we need that healthy meal, so how does a person get in the habit of eating a healthy breakfast?

First off, do just that, make it a habit. If you skip breakfast once, then twice, then before you know it, not eating becomes a habit. A bad habit that’s not good for you. Instead, reinforce a good-for-you habit and eat breakfast every day.

No doubt a lot of you are thinking, “I don’t have time to make breakfast!” It’s important, so make time. You’re important, so make time! Take care of yourself and have a healthy breakfast.

There are ways to make the effort a little easier. Getting up a little earlier so you have time to make breakfast is one way, but if that makes you roll your eyes in despair, try fixing breakfast the night before.

Here are some ideas for make-ahead breakfast ideas:

Put some oatmeal in a slow cooker,

Make whole grain pancakes, waffles or French toast, then reheat and top with yogurt, fresh fruit or nuts (NOT a whole bunch of high-sugar syrup),

Make your own breakfast bars,

Scramble a bunch of eggs, then reheat a portion for breakfast, or even….

Leftovers from yesterday’s meals.

Some of those foods can also be prepared over the weekend and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

Other quick-to-fix breakfast ideas are:

Whole grain toast spread with peanut butter,

Whole grain cold cereal with milk,

Hot cereals like oatmeal in the microwave,

Fruit smoothies with protein powder added, or

Fruit salad topped with a few nuts, along with a bran muffin.

It’s best to get some protein in there like eggs, nuts, or whey powder, and to choose foods that are nutrient dense, not laden with sugar or fat.

Think creatively. It doesn’t have to be a traditional breakfast food. Check out the health food store or look in the aisles at your regular grocery store for health food items, check out the produce section, or just anywhere health food abounds. Look for things to eat that you enjoy, are healthy-for-you foods, and easy to fix.

Be kind to yourself and make it a habit. Each and every day, eat a healthy breakfast.…

Healthy Snacks: 4 Foods to Keep You Energetic Through the Day

For years I was told to stop snacking between meals. Then I was told to eat small meals several times a day. Then I read somewhere that it’s good to have three small meals, and three large meals. What on earth am I supposed to do?

I decided to do whatever I liked the best. And since I love good food, that was snacking. Sure I have the odd bit of junk food like anyone else, but that usually leaves me with drowsiness and a feeling like an oil slick in my stomach. Instead, when I really want to get myself going, I turn to a few of these classics.

Oatmeal

Yes… Oatmeal has carbs. But oatmeal falls under the more recent label of “skinny carbs.” It’s easy to digest, is full of all kinds of vitamins and minerals, and it’s EASY. Whether you have a bowl of porridge, or a healthy oatmeal cookie (I keep some in the jar at all times), this is a healthy way to keep your energy levels running high.

Dark Chocolate

This isn’t an excuse to sit in front of the TV and eat bonbons… We’re talking DARK chocolate here. That’s 65% cocoa (or cacao) and above. It has a wonderful collection of active ingredients acting as antioxidants, mood enhancers, and even a bit of blood pressure control. So go ahead and indulge (responsibly) and give yourself a pick-me-up.

Blueberries

Blueberries were ranked the healthiest food in the world for some time. That was before some of the more exotic berries and foodstuff came on the market. Still, they rank pretty high. They have high concentrations of antioxidants and phytoflavonoids (chemical with a wide range of potential benefits). Throw in some more of those “skinny carbs” and you’re ready to go.

Almonds

These little goodies are one of the best sources of protein you can find. They are also full of the “good” fats. Those are fats that clear your blood of the nastier, heart-clogging variety. And you get the added bonus of a bevvy of minerals. So put down the chips, and grab a handful of almonds instead.

So there you have it. Four good, solid snacks that give you all the satisfaction of something greasy and salty that you will later feel guilty about. Whether at the gym, in between classes, or at your coffee break, your body will thank you for grabbing one of these healthy little treats.…

The Long Term Dilemma

It is much easier to accept and adopt actions leading to immediate or short-term results, than it is to wait and believe significant improvements will occur over time or in the long run.

Why does this keep happening on and on? Why even though we know that sustainable actions bring the real structural improvements, we’re much more eager to do the easy ones?

The human being is an animal reacting to incentives. While this is probably an obvious idea, it brings consequences to what we do. Is the incentive available right away, or in the future? Our brain functions according to the answer to this question.

In the health care business, this idea has been for long understood and a whole business has been created based on it. Are you tired? Take this pill and you’ll be as new. Are you nervous? Take this one. The business of creating pills to instantly have an effect on your symptom (regardless of the secondary effects they may have) thrives. It doesn’t necessarily heal you, but it does give a sensation of desired result achieved.

The “long-term dilemma” is one that impacts mostly those who building sustainable solutions to improve the lives of the people. One of the examples could be healthy food. While everyone knows that eating healthy food improves your long-term health, it is much easier to each those things that taste better right away even though they may not be so healthy. Again this is our brain leading us to the immediate achievement, we actually need to fight our own will to change it. A lot of effort and discipline is needed to achieve such a result.

The concrete example of brain training is one that is much impacted by this dilemma. The brain improvement and the protection against cognitive decline in the long run is one that is amongst the most important aspects of our lives. However, it is impossible to really change and improve such a complex organ as the brain in the immediate, it takes time, persistence and discipline to guarantee the desired results. You will not significantly improve your memory, reaction times or coordination in one day, but if you work continuously you will create the connections between your neurons that consistently improve the way your brain functions, and therefore improve your brain health.

There are however examples of industries that have been able to overcome the “long-term dilemma”, and an obvious one is the beauty care world. The good examples have lessons to teach. What could be learned from the beauty care anti-aging area that could bring new ideas to improve the quality of the nutrition, or the brain health, of our population?…

Steamed and Savory

Since variety is a great feature of Chinese cookery, a proper banquet will include a sample of most, if not all, the principal styles: one dish roasted, one grilled, one stewed, one stir-fried-and one steamed. A Chinese dish can be very complicated, but steaming is a triumph of simplicity. One wonders why the rest-of the world has largelyignored this art. Anything cooked by steam preserves its original flavor, yet affords a taste so distinct from any other that the Western palate instantly identifies it as “Chinese.”

Can you imagine a delicate, mouth-watering, unusual culinary triumph that takes less time and work than a hamburger sandwich? Including preparation-often nothing more than cleaning a shellfish and putting it on a platter-10 minutes is about standard running time for jeng. No sauce of dominating flavor is ever used, lest it tamper with nature. The simple flavorings are usually just scattered on the food, and the steam does all the rest.

Besides simplicity and flavor, the Chinese have a dietetic reason for favoring steam in their everyday meals. Calling on centuries of experience, they avoid roasting, grilling, deep-frying, or the

like, except on special occasions. They believe that such foods create reh chih, a term readily comprehensible to any Chinese but a puzzle to the foreigner. An eminent Chinese doctor with Western training, after long reflection,decided that the closest Western translation, “indigestion,” did not do justice to reh chih.

To a Chinese “indigestion” describes the result of swallowing food too fast or eating too much or eating what is by nature difficult to digest. Reh chih is more subtle. Like many untranslatable Chinese words it requires a paragraph to explain. It is “an acute or accumulated disagreeable effect, particularly harmful to a person during illness or in delicate health, resulting from eating things cooked through direct contact with the fire or with the oil in “frying.”

Whether reh chih has scientific validity or not, it is a fact that a Chinese feeling a bit out of sorts wants his

food steamed. And it is interesting to note that the Chinese so often look younger than their age and have

relatively few cases of obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease.…

Help to Stop Constant Food Cravings

Why is it so hard to say no to burgers and cheese fries and chicken strips as well as refined carbohydrates such as most breads, (we love our bread products!), pastries (think freshly baked cinammon rolls you can smell in the malls), sugary treats (almost everything a coffee shop sells!) and nachos (oh, those excessively salty foods). To continue with Dr. David Kessler’s explanations, there are some real scientific reasons for this. All these flavors hit full force. Health-sapping sugar, salt and fat, plus additives such as hydrolyzed vegetable protein, ratchet up taste far beyond what you’d find in nature. Texture can also tantalize. Processed foods are engineered for optimal “MOUTH FEEL”, whether crunchy, creamy or gooey. These fun-to-eat qualities can quickly override your better judgment. Plus…..these foods are super easy to eat! No bones, no pits, no peels, just instant gratification. Do we stand a chance? Can we fight back? I think we can.

Here is one idea to try: preparing food in advance. We certainly live in a “fast-forward” world. We prepare for work. We prepare our kids for school. These preparations are not MUST be prepared with clean presentable clothes, homework done, cell phones charged, gas in car. The list goes on. We go grocery shopping, but are we just buying more fast foods? Preparing foods in advance takes time, but the payoff can be huge. Buying fresh chicken, fish, eggs and other lean proteins and then cooking them ahead of time will mean that on a busy week night there are healthy options for quick ‘heat and eat’ meals. Buying fresh vegetables and cutting them up ahead of time makes having salads or steamed veggies or soups easy to prepare and quickly available.

I really don’t like cutting up salad ingredients, but I do like eating salad so I would rather spend the time to cut everything up at once (say, on a Sunday morning or afternoon) than doing it every night before dinner. Bake a whole chicken (or two); this is great for leftovers such as chicken salad or chicken enchiladas or tacos. Grill fish and any leftovers can be made into fish tacos, or sandwich spread. Cook hard-boiled eggs and eat individually as a snack or make egg salad and keep in a sealed container to eat any time during the week. Make meatloaf and have sandwiches or just eat plain. Make a batch of spaghetti or lasagne and eat leftovers later in the week.

Good luck. I know you can do it.…

Diet Solutions

I believe that people should make time for there meals each day as this is there health we are talking about, you are no good to your boss if you are always ill or tired due to the rubbish you are putting in your mouth. Your health should come first above all else especially some fat cat in a suit who sits there and clock watches you all day who probably has a nice healthy meal for lunch why you settle for a chocolate bar and a pastie so you don’t get behind, then at the end of the day on your way home you get take out.

If you are living like this then stop now!!! You probably don’t realise it but you are shedding years off your life, living like this causes all sorts of troubles, stress, depression, high blood pressure the list goes on, so shake yourself up and take control of your life, start by changing your diet and the rest will follow, changing your diet will make you feel great you will have aspiring in your step in days, your energy levels will sore in a week within the first month you will look and feel totally different, other people will also notice the change in you and will start getting a buzz off of the signals your sending out.

People who want to loose weight but cant stick to it often say they are to busy, I fill this is total rubbish, if you really want to change you will. Preparing your food for the day is so much easier nowadays. Example:you can buy a cooked chicken, some mixed veg, salad all this is ready to eat straight from the shops get some new potato’s heat them through little bit of fresh butter(not margarine)there you go, it is that easy that would take you no time at all, when having a snack opt for the more healthier choice, not your normal chocolate bar or crisps, instead get yourself a sandwich maybe tuna salad eat half for a snack at 10 and maybe the other half at 3-4 with lunch in between this will boost your energy levels and you wont feel so drained at the end of the day.

Nowadays there are so many options and recipes get yourself a book and select your meals for the week, get the food in through the week don’t buy it all at once just start out like I said all you have to do is be willing to change out of that boring unhealthy routine. If you are reading this you are probably wanting to change but don’t know were to start.

There is plenty of so called help out there, do this, don’t do that! Believe me it gets really confusing trying to take to much in at once so here’s a short video for you to watch it helped me out and many others without having to count calories or anything confusing …

Mixing Healthy Vegetables for Healthier Snacks

I will give you some tips in order make a healthy foods for snacking, lunch or dinner. You don’t have to avoid or stop eating your favourite, I only make it more healthy by add some vegetables on it. Do not think that this will be very annoying that you must cook twice, after the main menu then you prepare the vegetables. This is quite simple because instead of cooking a separate side dish of vegetables, you can look for ways to add vegetables to other foods, mixing it in. Just about every dish can be served with some fruit or vegetable added. Here are some examples:

• Chicken breast: Top with quickly saut?�ed mushrooms and tomatoes.

• Macaroni and cheese: Mix in green peas or chopped bell peppers.

• Meatloaf: Add shredded carrots or chopped tomatoes.

• Bean burrito: Add chopped bell peppers or broccoli and canned corn, top with tomato salsa.

• Spaghetti: Add chopped bell peppers, broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, or any other veggie to the sauce.

• Baked dishes and casseroles: Top with shredded zucchini or carrots for added texture.

• Peanut butter and jelly sandwich: Add sliced bananas.

• Scrambled eggs: Add diced vegetables or spinach.

• Macaroni, potato, chicken, or tuna salad: Defrost and mix in a package of frozen mixed vegetables, or add fresh diced celery and carrots.

• Rice or other grain side dish: Add diced vegetables or mushrooms, mix in a can of diced tomatoes, or for a sweeter alternative add raisins and canned mandarin orange slices or chunks of sweet potato or butternut squash (available frozen and precut).

• Soups and chili: Homemade soups and chili are easy to make, and can be a flavorful way to introduce new kinds of vegetables. Nutritious green vegetables like kale mellow in flavor in soups, and the spices in chili add zest to zucchini, squash, peppers, okra, and cauliflower.

• Oatmeal or other hot cereal:Add raisins or dried apricots, blueberries, canned fruit, unsweetened applesauce, banana slices, apple chunks, or sliced strawberries.

• Sandwiches: Always add vegetables to meat or cheese sandwiches; if lettuce and tomato gets boring, try sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, spinach,cabbage, mushrooms, zucchini, or red onion.

• Frozen yogurt, ice cream, and other desserts: If you serve desserts, always look for a way to add fruit to something kids will want to eat anyway: pineapple chunks, strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and mangoes are great toppings for frozen desserts or cakes. Or better yet, skip the ice cream and make a fruit smoothie with frozen fruit pieces blended with orange juice or milk.

Spice It Up

You don’t have to drown vegetables and fruits in sugar, salt, or fat to make them palatable. A better alternative is to be creative with flavorings and make liberal use of spices. Try sprinkling cinnamon and nutmeg on sweet potatoes, butternut squash,or sliced warm fruit. Add garlic or lemon juice to vegetables, and use curry powder, chili powder, or cumin to …

All Over Oats

This cereal grain is a definite power food and if you do not already eat oats in some form or another (aside from oatmeal cookies!) this article is for you.

Benefits of Oats

-Complex carbohydrate

-No sugar

-High in soluble fiber

-Lowers LDL “bad” cholesterol

-Digests slowly. This will make you feel full for a long time!

-Oats are the only cereal containing protein.

How do I buy and prepare oats?

Oats can be cut, pressed, crushed, and ground. They can be eaten cooked, raw as a main ingredient or as a topping.

The most common way to eat oats is in oatmeal or porridge. Porridge is a warm breakfast cereal, typically served with milk. It is used by athletes for energy during training, to heal the sick, and makes a great breakfast for children, or anybody looking for an energy food that will keep their stomach content until lunchtime.

To make porridge you can use rolled oats or steel cut. I recommend steel cut. It takes longer to cook but that is due to minimal processing and a higher nutritional content. Rolled oats have been precooked and pressed, and sometimes sugar or other flavouring is added.

Many people eat oats on cold cereal, in drinks (I have had some lovely oat, yogurt and honey smoothies), for use in baking, and ground into flour.

Ground oats and extract are also used in skin care products such as cream and soaps due to its ability to relive dry, irritated and itchy skin. Most health food specialty stores will carry an all natural oatmeal soap. Personally speaking, I had a small running related dry patch on my thigh that was driving me nuts for months. No skin cream would do anything but after one wash with a bar of oatmeal soap, it was already 50% cured. Trust me, your skin will thank you!

If you do not eat oats already, try it out!…

3 Proven Strategies to Improve Your Chances at Weight Loss Success!

The decision to lose weight is not one that many make lightly (pardon the pun). In fact, most of the time the challenges only increase once the decision is made; past failures hinder motivation and bring about disappointment, making it harder to approach new methods with genuine enthusiasm and effort. Healthy eating and healthy food choices are the best way that these disappointments can be overcome, and it is not as challenging as you may think. If you apply the following 3 proven strategies, your weight loss efforts WILL be successful.

1. Stop Counting Calories and Count Ingredients Instead.

Let’s illustrate this point with a simple demonstration where you are faced with two potential meals. One has three ingredients: broccoli, chicken breast and baked potato. The other is a “Lean/Healthy/Smart” frozen dinner that has the same contents on the packaging, but exponentially more ingredients on the side of the box.

In the first meal, you have an example of healthy balanced nutrition proportionately composed of vitamins, proteins and carbs. More importantly, you know precisely what you’ll be eating as the contents are only three ingredients deep. Compare this to the frozen ‘healthy’ dinner which is loaded with preservatives and chemicals, and then decide for yourself which you think is better. If you ask any health expert, I guarantee you will be advised to opt for low-ingredient meals over low-calorie meals every time.

2. Stop Drinking Your Calories

Healthy eating and healthy food choices make an enormous difference in your life, but what you’re drinking can have just as profound an effect. Depending on your metabolic rate, your body requires anywhere from 1800-2400 calories/day; when you’re trying to lose weight, the quality of these calories is crucial. One can of cola contains 140 calories -if you drink three each day that’s nearly a third of some people’s recommended daily caloric intake! Be wise about the kind of energy you provide your body -sugar is the simplest and most dangerous carbohydrate around when not used properly, and soft drinks are packed with them. There is nothing wrong with water or modest amounts of milk.

3. Always Eat Consistently

Low-calorie and low-carb diets are all doomed because they neglect your body’s fundamental desire for sufficient fuel. Your body needs energy to burn fat; by lowering your calorie intake, you are effectively cutting off your body’s energy supply. Let’s be clear, hunger will never produce lasting life-changing weight loss. In fact, most people actually need to be eating more often to start seeing real results take shape. Consistent eating fuels your metabolism and improves the rate at which your body can burn fat; try to start eating 350-450 calorie meals every 3-4 hours to see what I mean.

With a little ambition and a lot of dedication, life-changing weight loss can be firmly within your grasp. Keep educating yourself so that you can avoid the mistakes millions of others have made before you. …

Eat Healthy Foods: 3 Simple-But-Not-Easy Rules for Permanent Weight Loss, Part 2

Ok, in part 1, I hope you learned that the nutritional science behind permanent weight loss is not contradictory; rather, it’s the sensational eat-all-you-want-of-certain-yummy-foods diet books that are often in conflict with the scientific literature. But if you adhere to the following suggestions, which are based on current medical research, you’ll be well on your way to permanent weight loss–with increased disease resistance as an added bonus!

Beware the temptation of Standard American Diet (SAD) foods. Food cravings will undermine the most dedicated dieter’s intentions unless you understand how fatty, salty, and sugary foods impact your brain chemistry. While our brains were evolving hundreds of thousands of years ago, we had infrequent access to calorie-rich food. Twinkies and Fritos were particularly hard to come by, and it wasn’t until fairly recently, long after our brains had settled into their current configuration, that processed and refined foods came into being. Refined foods are particularly enticing to the brain because they do away with unpleasantries like fiber and water and make those once-hard-to-find calories much easier to access. But whereas all those years ago we had to work hard for the few calories we managed to bag, today high-calorie food teases us from every corner, requiring very little energy expenditure to acquire. And remember that our brains use taste as a primary reward for gobbling down high-fat, high sugar yummies. Next time you’re faced with a choice between cheesy nachos versus spinach salad with vinaigrette, take notice of your knee-jerk preference. Now you can begin learning to override the instinctual pull of high-calorie food in favor of some nutrient-dense green leaves.

Limit animal foods and refined foods to no more than 10% of your total caloric intake. Americans currently get about 25% of their calories from animal products like meat, cheese, eggs, and chicken and about 62% from processed foods like bread, cereal, sweets. The China Oxford Cornell Study showed us that, as animal food consumption rises above 10%, disease rates begin increasing in a dose dependent manner. Also, the longest lived cultures in the world (The Hunza, Vilcabamba, Okinawans) obtain 90% of their calories from unrefined plant foods (vegetables, fruit, beans, seeds). What does 10% look like in practical terms? The easiest way for most people is to have two “free” meals/week, assuming you eat three meals a day. That means the remaining 19 meals should be from whole plant foods.

Spend most of your food dollars at your local farmer’s market. There’s an unsubstantiated (and potentially deadly) myth going around that you should just shop along the perimeter of the grocery store–that would include produce, milk, dairy, and meat, primarily. Well, you could do that, but the scientific research doesn’t support eating that much animal food for long-term health. Thousands of studies point to leafy green vegetables as a damn-near magic bullet for decreasing cancer risk, heart disease, and diabetes. And due to their super-low-calorie content, they’re highly …

Healthy Food Tips: What Are Complex Carbohydrates and Why You Need Them?

Carbohydrates are sugars that provide the body with energy. Bread, potatoes, cereals and other foods rich in carbohydrates have always been regarded as cheap and essential. These nutrients are essential for the proper functioning of your body. Once ingested, carbohydrates are either stored in the muscles and liver, or they get used immediately as a source of energy. These organic compounds can be classified into two main types: simple and complex carbohydrates.

Are Complex Carbohydrates Important?

Complex carbohydrates are essential for a healthy diet. These nutrients are composed of larger numbers of individual units and can not be absorbed into the bloodstream. Indigestible carbohydrates are often referred to as dietary fiber. Studies have shown that simple carbohydrates are not good for your health. These substances are usually found in processed foods and can cause blood sugar levels to dangerous levels, which often leads to the aptly named “sugar rush.”

Complex carbohydrates have become known as “good carbohydrates.” Research indicates a strong link between these nutrients and a lower incidence of cancer. Diets rich in complex carbohydrates play a key role in cardiovascular disease and diabetes management. Their consumption also supports weight loss and helps prevent obesity. Both types of carbohydrates are turned to glucose. When the body doesn’t need to use these nutrients for energy, it stores them into the muscles and liver. Every time you need a quick boost of energy, your body converts glycogen into energy.

These natural substances play a vital role in the digestion, assimilation, and oxidation of protein and fat. Athletes need higher amounts of carbohydrates in order to stay active and maintain their energy levels. No matter what sports you play, these nutrients provide the energy that fuels muscle contractions. One of the main benefits of eating complex carbohydrates is that they provide lasting energy. By contrast, simple carbohydrates cause a spike in blood sugar that dissipates quickly. The slower the release of glucose in the body, the more sustainable and stable the energy levels of the body.

Sources of Good Carbohydrates

The best sources of complex carbohydrates are whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Most foods that contain these nutrients are also rich in dietary fiber. By eating these foods, you will feel full longer and be less likely to overeat. Your diet should include oat bran, barley, maize, oatmeal, whole rice, whole pasta, potatoes, yam, lentils, beans, peas, spinach, mushrooms, and broccoli. All legumes contain good carbohydrates.…

Whether you own a small bakery, cafe, or diner, having a quality bakery display case for your business is essential. It will increase the visibility of your products and entice customers to purchase them.

In addition to attractively displaying baked goods, a well-designed bakery case keeps your interests fresh and safe from contamination.

Keeps Your Products Fresh

Investing in quality bakery display cases can be one of the best decisions you can make for your business. Not only will it keep your products fresh, but it can also increase sales and boost your profit margins.

Bakeries and cafes have always used transparent display cases to entice customers to showcase their delectable desserts, croissants, and other baked goods. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact businesses in the food industry, these hygienic display cases are becoming even more critical.

Whether you’re running a restaurant, coffee shop, or market, a bakery display cases is a must-have. These attractive and stylish units help you attract more customers and increase your sales. They are offered in refrigerated and non-refrigerated types and come in various sizes and designs.

Attracts Customers

Beautifully displaying fresh baked goods is the key to attracting customers to your bakery. Using a case that showcases your products and looks clean and sanitary is essential.

You will find a variety of bakery cases available in both dry and refrigerated models to fit your store’s needs. There are also dual-service and total-service bakery cases allowing you to merchandise to-go items and your protected treats.

You can add props like flowers, fruits, and herbs to your case to make your products pop and attract even more customers. It is also essential to clean your case regularly so that stains don’t stick and cause damage.

Increases Sales

Creating an impressive and informative display is one of the most important ways to attract shoppers to your store. The way your products are displayed is what sets your shop apart from your competition and can have a positive or negative impact on your sales.

The best bakery displays combine function, style, and design. They can be anything from a small countertop model to a large glitzy refrigerated display case. They may be made from glass or other materials like wood and plastic. Some are even engineered with specialized lighting and technology meant to enhance the visibility of certain types of food, i.e., a refrigerated display for chocolate or pastry items that require extra cooling.

It’s no secret that customers make purchasing decisions based on sight, sound, and smell. A quality bakery display can make a big difference in the bottom line. Sixty percent of consumers’ food quality perceptions are influenced by what they see and smell inside the store.

Keeps Your Products Clean

A clean and shiny display case is a massive plus for any store. Customers are more likely to purchase items if they see them cleanly and attractively, especially regarding bakery merchandise.

When customers visit your shop, they will make split-second decisions about whether …

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