A glass of water can do THIS for you

Here's a new section for Nutrition News. Quick tips for diet and an improved healthy lifestyle:

Drinking Filtered Water

- Drink water half an hour before a meal: helps digestion.

- Drink a glass of water before a bath: helps circulation.

- Drink one before bed: prevents chance of stroke, improves circulation.

Stay tuned for more advice on healthy living. Drink away!

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Ice Cream high in fat: Skip the scoop

the U.S. Department of Agriculture stated that America produced 1.55 billion gallons of ice cream in 2007, and that the cold, sweet dessert is a common staple in 90% of American households. Ice cream is the most popular frozen dessert, however would you know that a single scoop or cup of ice cream has more fat than a hamburger and more cholesterol than 10 glazed doughnuts? So skip the scoop have a cup of fresh fruit for dessert instead. Fruit is low in calories and high in the fiber, vitamins, and nutrients you need, in effect lowering cholesterol. That is your nutrition news for health foods & healthy living for today. "Diet day" is today!

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Getting too much sleep? or too little?

Too little sleep can mess up your weight-loss efforts, but if you sleep 10 hours a night or more, you might face some of the hormonal risks the same as those who sleep too little.  A recent Canadain study found that people who sleep fwere than seven hours or more than nine hours weigh an average of four more puonds than those who sleep a solid 8 hours a night.

Researchers believe that sleeping too much, or too little interferes with your ability to control your appetite, becuaese it increase your hunger hormone ghrelin whilc decreasing your hormone leptin.

Get your rest! Sleep at least 8 hours, but no more than that. Happy dieting! That is your nutrition news for health foods & healthy living for today. "Diet day" is today!

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Drinking WATER at the right time counts!

Correct timing to take water will maximize its effectiveness to Human body.

Two (02) glasses of water - After waking up - Help activate internal organs

One (01) glass of water - 30 minutes before meal - Helps digestion

One (01) glass of water - Before taking a bath - Helps lower blood pressure

One (01) glass of water - Before sleep - Avoids stroke or heart attack

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Omega-3 Acids & FISH - the healthy nutrition alternative over other proteins

Fish over chicken! For your proper Health Nutrition! Boost your omega-3 fatty acids, these are some of the fish that have the highest levels:
Salmon

Albacore tuna

Trout

Cod

Crab

Oysters

Sardines
Herring

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Swordfish, king mackerel, and ilefish are great sources of omega-3 acids, ideal for proper diet, but they also contain high levels of mercury, and shouldn’t be eaten by women who are pregnant or by children. Eating one of these types of fish once a week may be safe for most people.

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Substituting Sugary Foods with Healthy Alternatives

Certain foods like chocolate, pastries, or chips appeal to most people. These are craving-foods, which are not part of a healthy diet. Now sugary and fatty foods are readily available. Fortunately, there are also healthy alternatives, where you can indulge— while sticking to your healthy diet.

"Sugar gives you an instant high that can be addictive," says Tamara Melton, RD, a wellness nutritionist. Regularily eating sugary foods or snacks will cause your pancreas to secrete insulin, which triggers sugar being pulled out of your bloodstream. Your brain needs that sugar, and so you will want to eat more. This will create an unhealthy cycle which could lead to type 2 diabetes. "To break the cycle, substitute healthy foods like fresh fruits to wean yourself off simple sugars," says Melton. Try plain or vanilla fat-free yogurt with fresh fruit, which contains a lot of fiber and a slight but moderate amount of sugar.

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