This post has been contributed by Mathews McGarry. Trends, even those regarding nutrition, are constantly changing. What you think is healthy today, may be invalidated tomorrow. Surprisingly, you may find yourself reading about universally accepted nutrition facts, which have turned out to be untrue. In this article, you will learn about certain items in your refrigerator or storage room that aren’t necessarily healthy for you, even though you have been told they absolutely are. Gluten-Free Diet Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, whole grain foods, and oats. When people that suffer from celiac disease consume this protein, it attacks and damages their small intestine. When left untreated, the side effects of this disease can cause anemia, bone pain, diarrhea, and skin rash. Gluten is also unhealthy for those that simply don’t feel well when consuming foods rich in gluten, even though they do not suffer from a specific disease. Gluten doesn’t offer any exceptional nutritional benefits, but the risk of going completely gluten-free (or canceling out any foods that you are accustomed to eating) may cause other nutrient deficiencies. Other important nutrients, such as magnesium, fiber, calcium, iron, and zinc, are also low in gluten–free products. On the other hand, many foods being marketed as “healthy and gluten-free” contain high amounts of cholesterol and saturated fats. They are also more expensive – 242% more on average. Keeping up with a gluten-free lifestyle means consuming fish, lean meat, low-fat dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and gluten-free grains. Paleo Diet The paleo (short for Paleolithic) diet, also known as the Stone Age or Caveman diet, consists of foods that were consumed by the Paleolithic people 10,000 years ago. It means you can eat whatever you can hunt or find in nature – fruits, vegetables, fish, and lean meat. Also, eggs, olives and coconut oil, nuts and seeds are allowed. However, humans have expanded their diet during the course of time and adapted to it. This means that the paleo diet can be limiting; for we should also consume other foods to incorporate all necessary nutrients that Paleolithic people didn’t have back then - whole grains, legumes, and reduced-fat dairy products. An important factor, regarding any healthy diet, is to avoid starvation or creating a nutrient deficit. Whatever you consume, make sure to spend it also. Make sure you exercise daily, rely on your natural fat burners, and enjoy protein rich products, like EHP Labs Oxyshred for example, which has been an energy-saver for me, in order to add some extra energy to your day. Milk We have always been told that milk and dairy products are good for us. Today, some nutrition experts say that is not an essential part of a healthy diet; it may even increase the risk of ovarian and prostate cancer. Truthfully, milk is good for your bones and it is rich in calcium and potassium; which serves as a counterbalance to sodium and helps in maintaining a healthy blood pressure level. Walter Willett, who has a dual doctoral degree in medicine and philosophy, is the head of the nutrition department at the Harvard School of Public Health, and is also the professor of epidemiology, says that milk is a recent evolutionarily addition to the human diet and that we don’t have a nutritional requirement for it. He also states that we shouldn’t avoid consuming 1-2 cups of milk a day, or give up on it completely, but that it is not essential for our health. No final answers regarding this topic were reached, and dairy products surely cannot be labeled as toxic. Coffee You don’t have to fear coffee. Some common myths are that coffee makes you feel stressed and unable to sleep. It is also said that it can be addictive, causes cancer, and contains no health benefits. Drinking 2-3 cups a day won’t harm you, as coffee is high in antioxidants. The absorbed caffeine is flushed from the body in 4-5 hours after the intake, so it shouldn’t affect your sleep. Coffee drinkers are less likely to have dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and there are less stroke suffers among them. But, it does block the production of adenosine, a natural stress reliever, making us feel more stressed. Junk Food The junk food industry affects us with aggressive marketing on a daily basis. Even though some from the chain restaurant industry claim that their food is healthy, the results of consuming these fast-foods can be scary. Additives from this type of food will trick your brain into eating more than you need, leading into over-consumption and even into addiction. They are low in healthy nutrients like fiber and protein, but are high in cholesterol, sugar, and numerous artificial ingredients. There is a a study published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology that has some interesting facts. According to this study, 48% of analyzed fountain soda drinks contained fecal bacteria and Escherichia Coli was found in 11% of the drinks. Motivate yourself to avoid unhealthy food. Think about all the reasons why it will be good for you and slowly start moving towards a healthier diet. Not all ubiquitous beliefs are true. Think about the types of food you consume daily and question yourself – is it really that healthy as they say? Do your research and see what changes you can make to your diet; the aim is to achieve balance. Even though a certain food may seem healthy, it can actually disturb the balance of your body.
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This post has been contributed by Emma Lawson Coffee is pretty much dominating the world of hot drinks. People believe it helps them stay awake, it tastes good and comes in variety of tastes and sizes. Everybody seems to have forgotten about tea, which is healthier than coffee and brings about many other benefits. Tea keeps you Awake Longer You can hear people saying that tea contains less caffeine than coffee, and that is simply not true. In both of the drinks there is the same amount of caffeine but the difference is actually in the duration of the effect of caffeine in your body. Since both tea and coffee are stimulants, they can wake us up quickly, but coffee has a much bigger depressing effect, since it can reduce your energy levels. With tea on the other hand, the rush of caffeine will last longer and you will not experience a quick drop in energy levels. So, to successfully get through the work day without feeling exhausted, drink more tea. More Antioxidants People have started going crazy over antioxidants which truly are beneficial for our bodies. And yes, there are plenty of antioxidants in coffee, but in tea there are actually much more of them. This simple ingredient keeps our skin fresh and youthful and makes us feel fantastic and more alive than ever. And if you switch from coffee to green tea, your body will be filled with this magic ingredient. You should try out many different green teas and their antioxidants, and the best place to start is with green matcha tea from Australia, which is tasty, healthy and brings you energy and joy. Great for Losing Weight Lately, research has shown that green tea has proven itself to be a great aid in losing weight. Researchers are still not completely sure if it is because green tea kick starts your metabolism or because it is a good substitute for soft drinks in order to quench your thirst, but green tea sure performs miracles on your body. Additionally, unlike coffee, this drink is practically calorie-free, which means less bad and unwanted calories in your tummy. It is good for Your Teeth Probably the best way to see the difference between green tea and coffee is right on your teeth. If you drink just a cup of coffee you can notice a slight discoloration. Not to think about the consequences that numerous cups of coffee can do to your mouth. Green tea on the other hand does nothing. If you drink a reasonable amount of tea every day, you are getting enough liquids, fluoride for the teeth, antioxidants for your body and no yellow stains. Helps minimize stress Another benefit of the green tea that will all need is reduced stress. It is known cross-culturally that drinking plenty of tea with your friends, family or even alone is a great way to relax and stop thinking about your problems. There is no clear scientific evidence behind this fact, but the anti-depressing and stress-reducing effects that green tea gives us are clearly remarkable. So, whenever you feel stressed or down, make yourself a warm cup of tea and your mood will significantly improve. Even though you like the taste of coffee so much, consider switching to green tea. The only thing you can get from this change is a much better state of your body. Your skin will look fresh and young, your smile will be brighter than ever, and you will simply have more energy for the everyday situations you are facing. This post has been contributed by Laura. Health is important to us. Finding your balance by your own means is the best way of achieving it, too. That is, if you can. It’s great to be mindful of your own health but take a look at your immediate environment. Look at the others around you. If you feel like you should do more to aid others in their discovery of their own health, then you should. There are ways you can make a positive impact in the life of others. From advocating to doing it directly, we’re going to look at how to help others achieve health while being mindful. Be kind As said, health is important. But health doesn’t just depend on how good your heart is, how young your skin is. It’s also a state of mind and being at peace with yourself. That’s why we take a very dim view on the shaming tactics used in a lot of pushes for health. It doesn’t work. Negative reinforcement like this only sets people further back in the long run. Whatever you do, don’t shame those you’re trying to help. You’ll only hurt them instead. Keep a happy, healthy home If it’s your family you’re worried about, then you’re able to do a lot more to keep them healthy. First, provide a happy home. Be open and sharing and willing to listen, even about your health regimen. Create a fulfilling family life. Whether that means taking trips every weekend or getting a dog. There’s also a lot you can to make sure your family is active and eat well. So long as you do it together, the chances of success are a lot higher. Invite your friends Indeed, togetherness is the key to making any effort in spreading good health around yourself. You don’t want to push people to be more active or eat better. You want to invite them. Friends might be a lot more keen to join in on an exercise if they do it with you. Shared experiences make for great bonding. Bonding is positive reinforcement for just about anything. Make it your work Of course, all your efforts towards spreading health doesn’t just have to be to those you know personally. If you’re really passionate about making people better, then perhaps you should consider it as a career. Whether it’s getting educated as a dietician or enlisting in a senior first aid course. We need more professionals helping our citizens to get better. Becoming one of them can be your most fulfilling life choice yet. Be an advocate
If you’re currently on your own journey to health, then being an advocate is one of the best, most positive ways to spread it to those around you. Whether it’s blogging or hosting videos, advocate the changes in your life. Make people aware of the positive impacts of what you’re doing without preaching. If you have the knowledge, you can even give advice on how people can do what you’re doing. Just remember, whatever it is you’re doing, keep it positive. We have enough would-be health drill sergeants already. Rev3 Energy Drink is a superior natural energy drink with the fortitude of a supplemented sports food and a formulation developed by the scientists of USANA, manufacturers of the highest-rated, most effective nutritional supplements and health care products in the world. Rev3 doesn’t contain any of those artificial nasties such as aspartame and sucralose. It doesn’t make you jittery and gives sustained mental clarity. 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This is why I was so happy to discover USANA's Rev3 energy drink, the ingredients are all natural and after ingesting it I don't feel like I'm having heart palpitations! The taste is amazing, it tastes like pomegrante and berries, it's not too sweet and it's very refreshing. Thankfully it tastes nothing like those extreme energy drinks, which always seem to leave a strange aftertaste. This drink is very pleasant and crisp, I was surprised at how delicious it tasted. All of the ingredients are completely natural, each ingredient is actually good for you. The herbs are nourishing and the caffeine comes from green tea and white tea. As this energy drink is low GI, I found that it gave me an energy boost througout the day, not just a burst of energy which only lasted 30 minutes like with some drinks, but a sustained clarity in my thinking and feeling more alert. Really good for after a late night or if I had a bad nights sleep and just need that extra lift throughout my working day or before yoga class. Rev3 does not contain any artificial flavours, sweeteners, preservatives and colours and is also great for your health, as it is fortified with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. I'm happy to be adding Rev3 to my daily health routine. Rev3 is available at USANA. This post has been contributed by Diana Smith Owning a pet for many means that they have to spend a lot of time on grooming them and cleaning up after. Though, pets, are members of the family, and they deserve to be loved as much as anyone else, but, you will have to make sure that everyone in the family understands it. Nevertheless, when choosing one, you must look into a number of things, especially how useful they can be. Pets and Children Growing up Together It is best to get a pet for your family as early as possible, even more so if you have children, as it will be great for them as a companion. Moreover, most pets will be a good influence on children growing up, as they will be amazing at showing compassion and unconditional love. Then again, pets will be great to have as a friend when you child feels down because those furry friends can help improve the mood in the long run. Finding the Right Pet One of the biggest problems of owning pets will be to take into account if you have an allergy or not, as some will find it difficult to live with a small addition to the family with recurrent sneezing. Luckily, there is a plethora of breeds you can choose from in order to find the most suitable pet for your home. Make sure to find a pet which will be able to live in your surrounding, as some might need a bit of extra care you cannot offer them. Then again, size and grooming of your new friend could be problematic as well, which is why you should not get a bigger pet than your home can support. Improving Social Behaviour and Overall Mood Your pet can be more than just a simple family member, they can act as a therapist for you if you find yourself suffering from depression. They can help you start socializing more and have your feelings in check. The only thing you will have to do for them is to love them back in return. On the other hand, whenever you go for a walk, it will feel better and you might even get a boost in your self-confidence. Nonetheless, owning a pet could help find friends, if you find it hard to meet new people to get acquainted. Take Care of Your Pet Your new pet will be a big responsibility you should not forget about any time soon. Moreover, you will have to make sure that they have a place to sleep, a corner to claim their own, and to have plenty of food and water. On the other hand, they will need to be cleaned regularly, and for that reason, you should invest in only renowned brands for treating certain ailments. Bravecto is an excellent choice if you find that your pet has fleas, and if you want to get rid of the pests without having to change anything too drastically and harm your pet in any way. Think of a pet more as a family member that needs more care than just a simple animal that will be there to entertain you. Moreover, it will be great if you provide a warm and loving home for your little furry friend, as they will not need a lot of maintenance, but can offer a lot in return. Everyone in your household can benefit from having a pet around, as the overall feeling and atmosphere will be lifted and full of joy. Bear in mind to take good care of your pet if you want to be around for a long time. |
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