Juicing for health is simply drinking the juices from fresh fruits and vegetables. The body is able to absorb a lot more vitamins and minerals this way because you are eliminating a digestive process. It makes it easier to get the fruits and vegetables you need when you can just drink them. It takes a pound of carrots to make a 8oz glass of carrot juice. When was the last time you ate a pound of carrots?
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Juicing is pretty easy, all you need is a juicer machine and some fresh fruits and vegetables. If your able to get the fruits and vegetables organic that's better, if not that's fine. If you have the money to spend, buy a juicer that can fit a whole apple in the chute. If you want to save money or you just don't want to spend to much you can get ones with smaller chutes. The smaller chutes are fine but you just have to cut the fruits and vegetables into pieces if they don't fit.
Fruits and vegetables provide a lot of nutrients when juiced. They are able to cleanse the body. Their are juice recipes out there just for cleansing different parts of the body. One recipe may cleanse the liver and a different recipe may cleanse your blood.
Juicing provides lots of benefits. You will lose weight if you drink more juice and eat less food. You can actually have the juice of fresh fruits and vegetables as a meal. You absorb 100% of the nutrients from the juice but when eating the same fruits and vegetables whole you only absorb like 1% because of the digestive process.
Just think, if you put these juices in your everyday diet, you could maybe live to be over 100. We are suppose to have fruits and vegetables, not foods loaded with sugars and fats. Juicing just speeds up the digestive process.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Steam cooking your food
The healthiest way you can cook your food is by steam cooking. Steam cooking uses steam from water to heat up your food and cook it. Cooking your food this way will keep your foods low fat because their is not much grease build up.
It is also healthier for you because steaming your food will keep the nutrients that your body needs in your food. It is said that it will keep 50% more nutrients in your food.
It also is harder to burn your food by steaming it.
You can steam many foods. Fruits and vegetables are one of the most common to be steamed. You can steam meats such as fish or even beef. Steaming meats will leave the meats nice tender and juicy.
Steaming your foods is the healthiest way to cook your food and tastes great!
Steam cooking started before fire was even discovered. They cooked their food over hot springs or over rocks.
It is easier to digest foods when they are prepared by steam cooking. Remember that you can steam cook just about anything that you want to eat.
It is also healthier for you because steaming your food will keep the nutrients that your body needs in your food. It is said that it will keep 50% more nutrients in your food.
It also is harder to burn your food by steaming it.
You can steam many foods. Fruits and vegetables are one of the most common to be steamed. You can steam meats such as fish or even beef. Steaming meats will leave the meats nice tender and juicy.
Steaming your foods is the healthiest way to cook your food and tastes great!
Steam cooking started before fire was even discovered. They cooked their food over hot springs or over rocks.
It is easier to digest foods when they are prepared by steam cooking. Remember that you can steam cook just about anything that you want to eat.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
How To Stop Sugar Cravings
Are you trying to lose weight or trying to cut back on the sugar? For some people, they have a hard time taking away the sugar. You must be armed with things that will stop sugar cravings.
If your having sugar cravings, the first thing you want to do is to get some fruit in the house. Fruit tastes sweet but it has different types of sugar in the fruit that's not bad for you. Fruit tastes awesome and it might be a good idea to get a few types of fruit in the house.
Make sure you don't have anything that has a lot of sugar in it in the house. If you don't have it you probably won't go out and get it. If you have sugar products in the house you can either give them to someone you know or donate them.
Eat enough protein because it will stop sugar cravings. Sometimes the body is calling for more protein but it seems like a sugar craving. Protein is basically the building blocks of the body and is found in a lot of animal meat and some fruits and vegetables.
Drink more water because most people don't drink enough of plain old water which will keep you hydrated. Keeping hydrated with good old water will stop some sugar cravings. The body needs a lot of water because water makes up 75% of the body.
You will be able to stop sugar cravings with motivation and self discipline.
I recommend you check out Jonni Good's book, it is about breaking the sugar addiction; you can find it at her website Sugar Addiction.
If your having sugar cravings, the first thing you want to do is to get some fruit in the house. Fruit tastes sweet but it has different types of sugar in the fruit that's not bad for you. Fruit tastes awesome and it might be a good idea to get a few types of fruit in the house.
Make sure you don't have anything that has a lot of sugar in it in the house. If you don't have it you probably won't go out and get it. If you have sugar products in the house you can either give them to someone you know or donate them.
Eat enough protein because it will stop sugar cravings. Sometimes the body is calling for more protein but it seems like a sugar craving. Protein is basically the building blocks of the body and is found in a lot of animal meat and some fruits and vegetables.
Drink more water because most people don't drink enough of plain old water which will keep you hydrated. Keeping hydrated with good old water will stop some sugar cravings. The body needs a lot of water because water makes up 75% of the body.
You will be able to stop sugar cravings with motivation and self discipline.
I recommend you check out Jonni Good's book, it is about breaking the sugar addiction; you can find it at her website Sugar Addiction.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
What Are Antioxidants
What are Antioxidants?
Antioxidants are in the food we eat. The most common form of them are vitamins. They fight off free radicals which cause oxidation to the body which is harmful. The body normally can fight off these free radicals but if they become excessive, the body needs help by antioxidants.
Antioxidants also help in a bunch of different ways. They enhances the immune system so it works better. They slow down the aging process, which everyone is interested in that one. They reduce the risks of cancer and heart attacks. These are just a few of the things that they do for us.
Antioxidants can be found in a lot of food and drinks. If you like drinking a lot of green tea, this is a source of antioxidants.
Most Americans get their source of antioxidants from coffee. Coffee is more then just a jolt of energy in the morning, it has antioxidants in it.
The best source of antioxidants are in fruits and vegetables. Have about 7-14 servings per day is recommended because they are rich in antioxidants.
Antioxidants not only protect you from free radicals but they offer tons of health benefits. Put some fruit and vegetables in your diet to start taking advantage of antioxidants!
Antioxidants are in the food we eat. The most common form of them are vitamins. They fight off free radicals which cause oxidation to the body which is harmful. The body normally can fight off these free radicals but if they become excessive, the body needs help by antioxidants.
Antioxidants also help in a bunch of different ways. They enhances the immune system so it works better. They slow down the aging process, which everyone is interested in that one. They reduce the risks of cancer and heart attacks. These are just a few of the things that they do for us.
Antioxidants can be found in a lot of food and drinks. If you like drinking a lot of green tea, this is a source of antioxidants.
Most Americans get their source of antioxidants from coffee. Coffee is more then just a jolt of energy in the morning, it has antioxidants in it.
The best source of antioxidants are in fruits and vegetables. Have about 7-14 servings per day is recommended because they are rich in antioxidants.
Antioxidants not only protect you from free radicals but they offer tons of health benefits. Put some fruit and vegetables in your diet to start taking advantage of antioxidants!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Whole Foods
Whole foods are unprocessed foods. These foods are better for you and you are able to get more nutrients from them. They are cheaper then processed foods. You are able to eat more of them because they don't contain all the processed additives.
Do you know what foods are whole foods?
Here are examples of whole foods,
-Fruits
-Vegetables
-Legumes such as beans, soybeans,peas, and lentils
-Nuts and Seeds
-Milk
-Whole grains
-Meats,chicken,fish
-Eggs
Whole foods are good for you because they don't contain all the sugar. Processed foods lead to obesity and a bunch of diseases.
If your training to lose weight then you might want to consider to go on a whole food diet. Even if your not looking to lose weight, eating more fruits and vegetables, can be very rewarding towards your health.
Instead of eating that bag of chips, have a healthy fruit or vegetable instead.
Do you know what foods are whole foods?
Here are examples of whole foods,
-Fruits
-Vegetables
-Legumes such as beans, soybeans,peas, and lentils
-Nuts and Seeds
-Milk
-Whole grains
-Meats,chicken,fish
-Eggs
Whole foods are good for you because they don't contain all the sugar. Processed foods lead to obesity and a bunch of diseases.
If your training to lose weight then you might want to consider to go on a whole food diet. Even if your not looking to lose weight, eating more fruits and vegetables, can be very rewarding towards your health.
Instead of eating that bag of chips, have a healthy fruit or vegetable instead.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Healthy Breakfast
A healthy breakfast is important because it provides you with then energy you need throughout the day. When you wake up, you should eat something for breakfast within an hour of waking up. It's important because you break the fasting cycle from not having any food while you sleep.
Eating breakfast has a lot of health benefits that you can take advantage of. It is easier to control weight when you eat breakfast, people who eat breakfast tend not to be over weight. Concentration through out the day is improved from not eating breakfast. The body receives more nutrients just by eating breakfast. More strength and endurance for physical activity through out the day. It also will lower your cholesterol level.
A healthy breakfast includes some protein and some fiber. It should be between 300-400 calories, it is different for every person. Eggs are a good source of protein. Protein is also found in low fat meat, beans, and dairy. Fiber is found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits.
Remember, a healthy breakfast every morning will not only give you the energy need for the day but will also make you feel better. Take ten minutes and eat breakfast.
Eating breakfast has a lot of health benefits that you can take advantage of. It is easier to control weight when you eat breakfast, people who eat breakfast tend not to be over weight. Concentration through out the day is improved from not eating breakfast. The body receives more nutrients just by eating breakfast. More strength and endurance for physical activity through out the day. It also will lower your cholesterol level.
A healthy breakfast includes some protein and some fiber. It should be between 300-400 calories, it is different for every person. Eggs are a good source of protein. Protein is also found in low fat meat, beans, and dairy. Fiber is found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits.
Remember, a healthy breakfast every morning will not only give you the energy need for the day but will also make you feel better. Take ten minutes and eat breakfast.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
How to Grill Steaks
Grilling can be a very relaxing exercise. It can get you away from stress after a hard day plus it gets you into the outdoors. Steak has a lot of protein, which lets you get the most out of your workout. It also has zinc, vitamin B-12 and iron. These are good for you, zinc improves immunity, vitamin b-12 puts your brain and nervous system at peak performance. Iron helps the body produce red blood cells and helps the body carry oxygen from the lungs to blood cells and tissues.
I would pick an Angus steak, Kobe steak would be awesome but it is like $100 a pound and it is imported from Japan. Once you select your steak, the best thing to do is to get it the same day you are cooking it to keep it fresh. If you can't do that then get it and put it in the fridge if your going to cook it that week, it should still be pretty fresh. Try to stay away from the freezer unless you have to, if you have to you have to.
Make sure it is thawed and is at room temperature. If you are going to marinade the steaks, you should put the steaks in the marinade about a day before in the refrigerator.
Light the grill and put it on the highest setting with the cover closed for about 20 minutes. May be longer for a charcoal grill. The key here is to have a hot grill so you can sear your steaks to seal juices in.
Once the grill has been on high heat with cover closed, you can throw on the steaks. Throw them on each side for 3 minutes on high heat to sear the steaks.
After searing is completed, turn down the heat to medium to medium low. The key is to cook the steaks slower now because the searing has been completed. This insures the best amount of juices in the steak.
Season the steaks how you want, I prefer to use the griller's mate seasoning for steaks. Flip the steaks every few minutes to insure equal cooking.
Depending how thick of cut you have, you are going to want to either cut open the steaks to check how done it is or get a digital thermometer and check the temperature for the doneness to get it to your preferred doneness.
Once it is done, take the steak off the grill and let it cool a minute or two, eat and enjoy!
I would pick an Angus steak, Kobe steak would be awesome but it is like $100 a pound and it is imported from Japan. Once you select your steak, the best thing to do is to get it the same day you are cooking it to keep it fresh. If you can't do that then get it and put it in the fridge if your going to cook it that week, it should still be pretty fresh. Try to stay away from the freezer unless you have to, if you have to you have to.
Make sure it is thawed and is at room temperature. If you are going to marinade the steaks, you should put the steaks in the marinade about a day before in the refrigerator.
Light the grill and put it on the highest setting with the cover closed for about 20 minutes. May be longer for a charcoal grill. The key here is to have a hot grill so you can sear your steaks to seal juices in.
Once the grill has been on high heat with cover closed, you can throw on the steaks. Throw them on each side for 3 minutes on high heat to sear the steaks.
After searing is completed, turn down the heat to medium to medium low. The key is to cook the steaks slower now because the searing has been completed. This insures the best amount of juices in the steak.
Season the steaks how you want, I prefer to use the griller's mate seasoning for steaks. Flip the steaks every few minutes to insure equal cooking.
Depending how thick of cut you have, you are going to want to either cut open the steaks to check how done it is or get a digital thermometer and check the temperature for the doneness to get it to your preferred doneness.
Once it is done, take the steak off the grill and let it cool a minute or two, eat and enjoy!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Cooking Hard Boiled Eggs
Here is what I do to cook hard boiled eggs.
First, I put water into a pan, you want about 2 inches of water above the eggs.
Then I turn the burner to high to get it to boil faster.
When it starts to boil, I turn the burner down to achieve a slow boil.
I put the eggs in and set the timer for about 12 minutes.
After the time is up, I take a bowl of cold water and set the eggs in there for maybe 30 seconds.
I take the eggs out of the bowl and then I begin the peeling process.
Peel the eggs however you want but I found this way kind of cool. Hit one end of the egg on the table and put a small hole in the shell, do this to the other side as well. Blow in one of the holes, the boiled egg should come out of the shell. I recommend doing this if you are making the eggs for you but if for other people then just peel them regularly.
Eggs, are a good source of protein for a low cost. They have a lot of good sources of nutrients including, selenium, iodine, vitamin B2, protein, molybdenum, phosphorous, vitamin B5, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. You are also able to use eggs as a part of losing weight. Make sure you just don't eat eggs though, this is unhealthy, you need to eat other things along with eggs. One egg is about 78 calories.
Sometimes you just get sick of fried eggs all the time, so try a hard boiled egg or maybe even make it into a deviled egg!
Fast, Simple and Easy breakfast!
First, I put water into a pan, you want about 2 inches of water above the eggs.
Then I turn the burner to high to get it to boil faster.
When it starts to boil, I turn the burner down to achieve a slow boil.
I put the eggs in and set the timer for about 12 minutes.
After the time is up, I take a bowl of cold water and set the eggs in there for maybe 30 seconds.
I take the eggs out of the bowl and then I begin the peeling process.
Peel the eggs however you want but I found this way kind of cool. Hit one end of the egg on the table and put a small hole in the shell, do this to the other side as well. Blow in one of the holes, the boiled egg should come out of the shell. I recommend doing this if you are making the eggs for you but if for other people then just peel them regularly.
Eggs, are a good source of protein for a low cost. They have a lot of good sources of nutrients including, selenium, iodine, vitamin B2, protein, molybdenum, phosphorous, vitamin B5, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. You are also able to use eggs as a part of losing weight. Make sure you just don't eat eggs though, this is unhealthy, you need to eat other things along with eggs. One egg is about 78 calories.
Sometimes you just get sick of fried eggs all the time, so try a hard boiled egg or maybe even make it into a deviled egg!
Fast, Simple and Easy breakfast!
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