Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating
The holidays are in full swing, which means lots of family, fun…and FOOD! But it doesn’t have to mean extra pounds. Even holiday treats can fit into a healthy eating plan. The key is balance and moderation. To avoid holiday weight gain, balance the calories you consume with the calories you burn. Physical activity and moderate food choices will help. The tips below are gifts you can give yourself and your family to maintain a healthy lifestyle.Be realistic. Don’t try to lose pounds during the …
Healthy Eating to Prevent Cancer
The relationship between healthy eating and cancer prevention is a complex affair. Because of the variety of foods that we eat there will be something that we eat that can affect our risk of cancer. In fact recent studies have shown that 30 to 40% of cancers are preventable by the diet we adopt. By modifying what you eat and being active, you can reduce your risk of cancer and other health problems. Here are some guidelines for the types of foods that can reduce the risk of cancer. Fruits and ve…
Eating for a Healthy Heart
What you eat can spell the difference between a heart lasting until your nineties or one that is about ready for a heart attack. Obesity, high-blood pressure and high blood cholesterol can increase the risk of developing heart disease. Heart disease is the number one cause of death among Americans so the more you know about healthy eating habits the less likely you’ll fall dead at work because of a heart attack. Eat less fat. Saturated fats and trans fats are more likely to cause heart disease. …
Healthy and Well Balanced Diet
If you are planning a party then chances are you won’t just serve one type of chips and dips or just one main dish. Your guests would most likely raise their eyebrows at such a paltry choice. Enjoying a hearty meal means indulging in a variety of flavors and different foods. This also holds true for planning a well-balanced diet. Here are some things to remember to help you plan a well balanced diet.Before we go into the specifics of the components of a healthy and well balanced diet, here are s…
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
Start your day with breakfast. Breakfast fills your “empty tank” to get you going after a long night without food. And it can help you do better in school. Easy to prepare breakfasts include cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles or even last night’s pizza! Get Moving! It’s easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see friends. Take a 10-minute activity break every hour while you re…
Choose a Diet Low in Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is made in the body by the liver. Cholesterol forms part of every cell in the body and serves a number of vital functions.The body makes the cholesterol it requires. In addition, cholesterol is obtained from food. Dietary cholesterol comes from animal sources such as egg yolks, meat (especially organ meats such as liver), poultry, fish, and higher fat milk products. Many of these foods are also high in saturated fats.Following a Diet with low satura…
