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December 17, 2010

Snacks For Diabetics

Being a diabetic and choosing healthy snacks can be very hard. Avoiding sugar and fats can make all the difference. Here are a few snacks packed with vitamins and other health benefits so you can eat right.

Blue berries were rated #1 out of 40 fruits. Blueberries may help lower LDL cholesterol. Also, eat the fresh ones, not the ones found in desserts!

Yogurt contains healthy bacteria that helps boost your immune system and fights off infections. It is enriched with calcium and vitamin B. When choosing a yogurt, go with a low fat, low sugar product; pay attention to the nutrition label!

Broccoli is high in antioxidants. It is also loaded with vitamin C, calcium, and high in fiber. Broccoli is good because it is low in calories; who doesn’t love that! Additionally, try steaming broccoli for added flavor.

Spinach is a food that can be cooked in any recipe. It is high in antioxidants and vitamin A,C, and K. It also contains potassium.

Apples are healthy in many different ways. They help lower cholesterol, prevent cancer, and many other medical conditions. Apples have large amounts of vitamin C and fiber. “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away”, sounds just about right now!

Almonds contain a lot for a little nut. It contains protein, fiber, potassium, and calcium. It is rich in vitamin E and can help lower cholesterol therefore reducing the risk of diabetes.

There are many other snacks you can enjoy suck as; omlettes, sun dried mangos, baked potatoes, brown rice, fish, and even a little ice cream for dessert. Finding meals and snacks that fit your needs is hard but with a little hard work, you can lower your cholesterol and stay healthy.

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August 12, 2010

7 Health Benefits of Blueberries

Filed under: anti-aging,being healthy,belly fat,cholesterol — Tags: aging, anti-aging, belly fat, cancer, cholesterol, copper, heart disease, iron, lose weight, vision, vitamin A, vitamin b, vitamin c, zinc — Amanda @ 4:35 pm

Blueberries are ripe and local during the summer months, the perfect reason to eat them as snacks or in pies. You may not know, however, that blueberries are also exceptional for the health in numerous ways

Anti-Oxidant Rich - Blueberries have the highest ant-oxidant capacity of all other fresh fruit. Blueberries contain large amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, vitamin A, copper, selenium, zinc, and iron. All of these components boost the immune system and prevent infections.

Help Slim Belly Fat – New studies suggest that blueberries can help reduce belly fat as well as risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. A blueberry rich diet in a study on rats resulted in lower cholesterol, less abdominal fat, and lower triglycerides in the subjects. There was also an improvement in glucose and insulin control.

Anti-Aging – Blueberries have components that neutralize the free radicals in your body that can cause aging. Being full of anti-oxidants these sweet berries are your best defense against wrinkles.

Healthy Heart – Blueberries have the amazing ability to improve cardiac muscles, and reduce bad cholesterol. Blueberries are often used as a supplement to cure heart disease.

20/20 Vision – According to clinical studies, blueberry extract high in anthocyanosides has been found to slow down vision loss. Blueberries can prevent and slow down all age-related eye problems due to their high anti-oxidant levels. Other components in blueberries like flavanoids, vitamin A, zinc, phosphorus, and selenium are beneficial and essential for good eye health.

Increased Mood – Blueberries increase the production of the feel-good hormone dopamine. This hormone is a natural neurotransmitter that moderates mood, brain function, and motor skills. Those who are low in dopamine levels tend to have brain disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.

Cancer – Blueberries can be beneficial to cancer patients because they contain compounds such as Pterostilbene, Ellagic Acid, Anthocyanin (anti-oxidant), copper, and Vitamin C that work together to help prevent and even cure cancer.

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July 5, 2010

6 Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy

Filed under: healthy living,heart condition,heart disease,high blood pressure — Tags: beta-carotene, cholesterol, dieting, exercise, healthy living, heart disease, high blood pressure, quitting smoking, stroke — Amanda @ 9:06 pm

Heart disease is preventable, and maintaining a healthy heart will increase your quality of life. There are many everyday things you can do to ensure your heart is working at its best.

1. Don’t Smoke! Smoking is the worst thing you can do for your lungs and heart. If you are having trouble quitting, try eating sunflower seeds and oat straw infusion for a month before you quit. This will reduce your body’s craving for nicotine and strengthen the blood vessels and nerves before the impact of withdrawal.

2. Get More Beta-Carotenes - These reduce your risk of a stroke by 40%. Foods containing beta-carotene are carrots, cabbage, sweet potatoes, spinach, and apricots. Beta-carotene’s lower your cholesterol levels.

3. Embrace Garlic Breath – Garlic has the amazing ability to lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, strengthen the heart muscle, improve the immune system, stabilize blood sugar, and lower risk of stroke.

4. Exercise! The best thing you can do for yourself is to be active daily. Skipping rope is the best for your heart, but even walking and swimming and great exercises for your heart – as long as you are exercising on a regular basis.

5. Show affection - Recent studies have found that people who are lovingly touched everyday have a lower risk of developing heart problems than people who are not touched by others.

6. Be consistent - try not to be inconsistent in your eating habits. On and off dieting, fasting, and binging cause an imbalance in your electrolyte levels which will weaken your heart muscle and eventually lead to heart damage.

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