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Why Diet?

Posted on July 28th, 2010 by Mercedes Burt in Diet Logs

Why diet? If you can’t think of a good and permanent answer then don’t do it. Personally doing anything with the word die it in seems rather unhealthy and dieting definitely is not healthy in the long run, You might lose the weight, even keep it off for a while, but when dieting it always comes back doesn’t it?
This is why dieting, at least in the tradition sense of the word, should be erased from the dictionary (in every language!) It is at least time to redefine the word. Instead of controlling the intake of food we need to change our intake of food. This is different because it is a permanent life style change and the best decision when it comes to weight loss. Lets face it, diets never really work. That’s why they’re compared to yo yo’s. With the negative affects that can have on our bodies it is ridiculous t put ourselves through such ordeals. If you change the way you eat for good, you will always have a strong foundation for your personal well being. You will never have to worry about yo yo’s again! So stop dieting once and for all and start living, healthily and happily.

Good health with write diet

Posted on July 16th, 2010 by suresh tuteja in Diet Logs

Now a days everybody is crazy about his health,for that they are going to doctor ,joining jim, preparing diet chart and eating so many pills
for good health even they are getting side effect .Many advertisement shows that take their cyrup/pills it will provides you all nutrition and energy
Healthy eating is not just what you eat.but how you eat.your food choice can reduce your risk of many deisease like cancer, diabetes and defend against depression.Don’t think about the clorie .protin,calcium,think of your diet in terms of color,variety and freshness.add salad of different color vegetables to your diet and try to switching from butter to olive oil when cooking.As your small changes become habit .you can continue to add filter choices to your diet .If you are drawn towards sweet, salty or unhealthy foods, start by reducing portion sizes and not eating them as often. Later you may find yourself craving them lower or believing of them as only occasional indulgences.Make habit to chew your food slowly,savorinfg every
bite.don,t eat everytime even at the time of watching the Tv programme,first reliaze either your are hungry or thirsty, take a glass of water .During a meal, stop eating before you feel full. It actually takes a couple of minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly.

Make habit to take fresh fruit daily and include it in your daily diet because they are low in calories and nutrient dense. Fruits and vegetables should be part of every meal and your first choice for a snack-aim for a minimum of five portions each day. The antioxidants and other nutrients in fruits and vegetables help protect against certain types of cancer and other diseases.Always use green vegetables because they are good source of calcium,magnesium,iron,potassium,vitamins A,C,E and K and they help strenthen the blood and respiratory systems.

Take more than eitht glass of water daily because it helps flush our systems of waste products and toxins Fresh fruits and vegetable on the other hand contain plenty of water and can help to fight with many decease. If you succeed in planning your diet around fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and good fats, you may find yourself naturally bleak back on foods that can arrive the way of your healthy diet—sugar, salt and refined starches.Beside there many way to keep your body fit by changing the eating habit so take good and fresh and keep your body fit

Healthy Snacks

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by angie Schilling in Diet Logs

If you are wanting to go on a diet, you will be most sucessful with some good snacks. You will want to have snacks that you like and that are healthy at the same time. Here are some ideas that are healthy and at the same time have loads of taste to them.
Try eating carrot sticks and celery with salsa. Salsa is low fat and it really adds a great punch to the veggies.
Or how about some strawberries that you have drizzled a little dark chocolate over. Dark Chocolate is a great way to add taste to strawberries and is also very healthy for you.
Another idea to try is the 100 calorie packs that are on the market today. There are many different things you can get. Crackers, cookies, fruits, etc all make great snacks are a small portion.
Or try an ounce of cheese with a few crackers. I suggest getting crackers that are low fat or high in fiber.
Have an apple spread with a little peanut butter or even sprinkle it with a little bit of cinnamon and sugar. You could try this snack heated up as well.’
Any of these snacks are great. Just remember that a snack is not a meal and they do not have to be as big. Keep portions in check and eat in moderation and you should not have any trouble. Or if you fear you are eating too much then simply share with a friend. Moderation is the key for healthy snacking if you are unsure of the fat or calorie count.

whether we eat veg or non veg

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by suresh tuteja in Diet Logs

In these days people all around the world having getting sick overtime from consuming inadequate diet or overeating and from leading sedentary lives. It is not a cultural beleive that whether we should eat veg or non veg, but consuming of both in overeating is harmful but in the other way if we see the result of both diet that veg is good for health or non veg. Many people died in the world due to there diet mis schedule.Avegetarian diet is one a person consumes all types of planat foods along with milk and daily, but completely avoids consming all meat and animal derived foods and by products. A non vegetarian diet includes all plant foods as well as foods any by products derived from animals like meat poultly and fish etc.But it is said that a person is more powerful body who consume non veg in caparision of veg eating person which is wrong because If vegetarians consume a variety of foods along with the right amounts of foods from each food group, a veg. diet can meet the recommendations for all nutrients. Those vegetarians that especially focus on including foods that are rich in calcium, zinc, and vitamin B12 to counter a potential deficiency, achieve optimal health.Now both foods can be usefull if consume in a better way otherwise exess consuming of all foods tends to many disease.We are consuming more of processed and ready to eat foods such as baked goods and fried goods in place of more healthful foods such as raw fresh fruits and vegetables. Also lets talk about SALT. Huge amount of salt is found in baked goods, packaged and processed foods and fatty meats. The combination of all the above, i.e. high intake of refined cereals, baked goods and fried goods, salt, fatty meats, promote obesity, heart disease, stroke and diabetes.The fact is both diets can help us achieve optimum health, prevent nutrient deficiencies & other chronic diseases “IF” the focus is towards maintaining a healthy & an adequate diet by choosing the right quantity & quality of food.

Both vegetarians and Non-vegetarians need to start consuming a balanced diet & exercise adequately but more importantly change their attitude from “Fast and fried tastes best” to a “Fresh is better” approach

Diets do not work.

Posted on July 6th, 2010 by Srikanth Bolleddu in Diet Logs

Diets do not work.

It is no surprise that diets are passe …. simply do not work. Despite the reluctance of people to rely on instincts to make food choices, and to make personal decisions about what to eat based on current needs and habitats, there are no reliable and infallible formulas to follow to get the leanness, fitness and longevity. Learning to listen and respond to the needs of his body and enter the key.

Healthy eating is what it takes to keep a person in good shape without going into destructive plans. A healthy diet is a person’s ability to trust and respect for the body and its needs …….. as expressed by hunger and satiety, the need to create and maintain energy and growth, and the demands of sociability. Contrary to popular belief, has nothing to do with fat-free diet or restrictions. A healthy diet is the ability to eat anything, as it is in moderation … Nutritious and varied food on a regular basis in the form of meals. There are no bad foods, there are bad (formulas, rituals, restricting, compulsive) eating habits.

Three things to remember:
* The body is a machine that needs regular fuel to function effectively. Protein is required for formation and cell growth and mental agility, carbohydrates and fat for energy to produce hormones and neurological development of young people.

Diets and dietary restrictions of any kind (such as skipping meals, eliminating certain food groups, etc.) is cons-productive:
* deny the body and brain what it needs to function properly, create a
* clear need to gorge as a natural response to hunger and deprivation, and
* reduce the function of healthy calorie burning metabolism, slowing the metabolic function to the point where a person is given increasing amounts of weight on fewer calories.

* Statistics show that children whose diets are more likely to become obese adults. In addition, 95% of people who lose weight by dieting regain lost weight, and more, within 5 years from the diet. When the body gets what it needs to be satisfied with comfort, you learn to regulate without narrowing of the external forces. More importantly, the individual learns to trust himself to make smart decisions in providing the body with success, and the body to be a friend and caregiver to change.

Its Hard To Be Fit..

Posted on July 4th, 2010 by suzette atizardo in Diet Logs

Staying fit and healthy is hard now a Days..As of me as Asian theres a lot of delicious food to eat.Eventhough some other food are not helathy.Sometimes I am dreaming to be a ramp and a fashion model…But,it was just a dream…Its hard to get the right weight for my height.I really wanted to wear some sexy dresses and some sexy clothes but its really hard…I always see’s to my self I wanna go on diet,iwant to be fit.But in the end its very hard…Thats why i just lessen my Carbo intake and drink a lot of water.I also just walk everytime I go home from the office to my House…For it will help burn fats in my body.Even just a little.But still its my way of exercising.And im hoping that it will work for me trough consistency..Less carbo,more fruits and Fluids and a little bit of excercise will be a Big help for a start…


Faulty diet

Refined intellectual nourishment* like white flour, sugar and products made with them, tea, coffee, and soft drinks deplete energy, bring about wrinkles, unattractive skin and premature aging.
Lack of healthy blood. Healthy blood adds a glow to the skin and keeps it well-nourished, moist, and free from dryness and roughness.
Inadequate cleansing. Very often, our skin looks superficially clean; but they really are not. Dirt and dust particles can hide in the pores of the skin and clog sweat and sebaceous glands.

Diet


Diet plays an important role in maintaining the health of the skin. Diet should supply all the nutrients needed to build health, namely, protein, carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids and all the essential vitamins and minerals. Such a diet will consist of liberal quantities of seeds, nuts and grains, vegetables and fruits, supplemented by special protective foods like milk, vegetable oils, yogurt, honey and yeast.

Examples:


Your skin is unusually dry and rough. You have blackheads and whiteheads. You are probably lacking sufficient vitamin A. You could also be suffering from the deficiencies in iron, iodine and the B Vitamins. Adequate amounts of protein and vitamin C are also important.
The vitamins of the B group are important in producing beautiful skin.

Vitamin B1

aids skin health by helping to keep the circulation normal.

Vitamin B2

or riboflavin deficiency can lead to brown pigmentation, or liver spots on the skin. These ugly spots usually disappear if generous amounts of vitamin B2 are given over a period of six months. Severe riboflavin deficiency can lead to oily skin and hair and small deposits of fat under the skin of the cheeks and forehead and behind the ears. Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine deficiency can result in dermatitis or eczema.
Niacin deficiency can also cause an eczema type of skin eruption with brown pigmentation, largely on the face, forearms and legs.
Deficiency of pantothenic acid, para-aminobenzoic acid, and biotin: This also leads to types of eczema.

Vitamin B-12


Your body needs vitamin B-12 to produce red blood cells and prevent anemia. This vitamin is found almost exclusively in animal products, including milk, eggs and cheese. Vegans can get vitamin B-12 from some enriched cereals, fortified soy products or by taking a supplement that contains this vitamin.


Iron


Like vitamin B-12, iron is a crucial component of red blood cells. Dried beans and peas, lentils, enriched cereals, whole-grain products, dark leafy green vegetables, and dried fruit are good sources of iron. To help your body absorb nonanimal sources of iron, eat foods rich in vitamin C such as strawberries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, cabbage and broccoli at the same time you consume iron-containing foods.

Zinc


This mineral is an essential component of many enzymes and plays a role in cell division and in the formation of proteins. Good sources of zinc include whole grains, soy products, nuts and wheat germ.

Calcium and Protein are the other two diet regulators .

Protein


Your body needs protein to maintain healthy skin, bones, muscles and organs. Vegetarians who eat eggs or dairy products have convenient sources of protein. Other sources of protein include soy products, meat substitutes, legumes, lentils, nuts, seeds and whole grains.

Calcium


This mineral helps build and maintain strong teeth and bones. Low-fat dairy foods and dark green vegetables, such as spinach, turnip and collard greens, kale, and broccoli, are good sources of calcium. Tofu enriched with calcium and fortified soy milk and fruit juices are other options.
Since no single food provides all of the nutrients that your body needs, eating a wide variety helps ensure that you get the necessary nutrients and other substances that promote good health.

good health with good diet

Posted on July 4th, 2010 by suresh tuteja in Diet Logs

Healthy eating is not about exacting nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible– all of which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you.
Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”—it’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Your food choices can reduce your risk of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well as defend against depression. In addition, learning the habits of healthy eating can improve your health by boosting your energy, sharpening your memory and stabilizing your mood. Expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to create and maintain a satisfying, healthy diet.Instead of being overly concerned with counting calories or measuring portion sizes, think of your diet in terms of color, variety and freshness—then it should be easier to make healthy choices. Focus on finding foods you love and easy recipes that incorporate a few fresh ingredients. Gradually, your diet will become healthier and more delicious.

Plastic Food Containers

Posted on July 2nd, 2010 by Srikanth Bolleddu in Diet Logs

Several studies have shown that when the plastic is in contact with certain foods, the molecules of chemicals in the plastic may leach into foods or beverages. Some of the characteristics of the food, which may be more inclined to seek plastic molecules. More food is liquid, it touches the plastic, so you have more opportunity to pick up plastic molecules. Acidic foods like tomato sauce, seem to be highly interactive with plastic. If food is heated in plastic containers, even if the container is in the microwave oven, transfer to a plastic container in the food is even more likely.

When molecules of plastic, or more properly, molecules of chemicals that are added to plastics during manufacturing-get the image of plastic containers in our body, not a good thing. They can cause side effects in the human body, for example, some chemicals mimic estrogen. Estrogen, of course, is an essential hormone for normal man, but having too much of it (or molecules that mimic estrogen) has been associated with breast cancer and other health problems. In general, chemicals that trick the body into thinking they are estrogen or other hormones are called endocrine disruptors and should be avoided.

For certain types of food storage, there is also a free solution. For small and medium businesses need photo storage jars used as containers glass jars glass food that you would otherwise throw away or recycle storage containers do much when they were washed and the label was removed. Jars with minimal constriction in the jar of peanut butter or neck-like squat style olive jars work best. An interesting feature of these containers freebie is that you can easily see what is in them when they are in the fridge. No more anchor in opaque containers myriad of finding what you're looking for.

Diet Pills

Posted on July 2nd, 2010 by Srikanth Bolleddu in Diet Logs

The positive side of diet pills for most people is that they reach their goal of losing weight. Added quickly is the primary key of the story, I must say.

But medical tests are against the use of diet pills. It was recently found that the diet pills, even after several years of consumption can cause a thickening of the heart valves, in some cases. In most cases, the thickening is mild and does not cause health problems. In some cases, this valve to prevent the thickening of the heart valves to close properly (known as mitral or aortic incompetence).

Diet pills to speed up the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Some products contain stimulants or diuretics weight loss that can cause high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, sleep disorders, nervousness, convulsions and even death. Excessive weight loss can be dangerous. diet pills are not considered a drug like cocaine, heroin or alcohol, which do not produce the same compulsive drug-seeking.

The cholesterol in the blood of a person comes from two main sources of consumption and production of liver. Dietary cholesterol comes mainly from meat, poultry, fish and dairy products. Offal such as liver, are especially high in cholesterol, while plant products do not contain cholesterol. After a meal, cholesterol is absorbed from the intestine into the bloodstream and is then packaged in a protein coat. This complex layer of cholesterol-protein is called chylomicrons.

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