Tomatoes. Lycopene, in red grapefruit, tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit, is a powerful weapon against free radicals. It has the ability to inhibit sun-induced aging and can neutralize free radicals. Fill your glass with tomato juice or V8 juice daily.
Tea. Catechins, found in green tea, dark chocolate, and red wine, are another antioxidant that packs a wallop. Have four to six cups of tea a day with lemon, which enhances the antioxidants’ activity in your cells.
Spinach. Lutein is found in spinach, kale, corn, and other vegetables. It has the ability to give additional antioxidant capacity to your skin and enhances skin hydration.
Water. Stay hydrated: Drink six to eight glasses of water a day. (And if you are drinking decaffeinated tea, that counts.) Caffeinated beverages can dehydrate you, which can contribute to dry, sallow-looking skin.
Thursday, 9 September 2010
Wednesday, 8 September 2010
The 309 Calorie Cheeseburger
Burgers aren't all that bad for you, if you choose the right ingredients to put in. A fast food cheeseburger with beef patty with cheddar, ketchup and relish on the bun can easily top 475 calories, but you can slim it down considerably without sacrificing flavor- or a bikini-ready bod.
Here's how to build a better burger:
Tomato: 4 calories per slice.
Get ripe, juicy flavor without the added sugar of ketchup.
Cheese: 48 calories per slice.
No need to bypass cheese. Just go for a low-fat variety of Swiss.
Burger: 140 calories.
Switch from 75% to 95% lean beef in your patty. You'll never know the difference.
Pickles: 4 calories.
At just 1 calorie each, dill slices are a slimmer but still flavorful sub for relish.
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
Power Up With Cereals
After your morning workout, it is recommended to have a healthy breakfast of whole grain, low sugar and with skim milk. Thus, cereal is the best bet for this. Most of cereal eaters, usually add slices of bananas or raisins or nuts to make it more flavorful and powerful. But of course if day after day, we just eat the same thing, it gets a little frustrating and annoying.
There are many brands of cereals in the market today but what you need to consider is how you can jazz up your cereal meal each day.
Mix it up. If you think that your cereal lacks aroma or taste, mix it with equal parts of honey and cherries. Remember, we don’t want to add sugar to make it more flavorful.
Upgrade to cereal and milk 2.0. Aside from milk, we can also use low-fat yoghurt. Yoghurt is a great calcium-rich substitute for milk. Since yoghurt has other flavors, you may try other yoghurt variants.
You can also try this:
Mix a 6 oz container of vanilla yogurt with 1 cup raw oats, ½ cup steel cut oats, ½ cup orange juice and a small chopped apple, then stir together and let sit overnight. In the morning, dish out a serving, and top with two tablespoons of dried fruits and nuts.
Have it your way. Nowadays, we can buy cereal bars in the grocery. So instead of the traditional cereal, you can opt for this one. This is also good as a snack bar.
Fill'er up with fruit. Aside from sliced bananas, you can always try different fruits like mango or papaya. You can also consider blackberry, kiwi, peaches, and plums, among others. Of course, any fruit, especially those fresh and in season, make perfect cereal toppers. Dried fruits or canned fruits can be an alternative as well if you don’t have fresh fruits in sight.
Add a little heat. Cereals are best when they are cooked. I know it would be easy to just tow in instant oatmeal but nothing takes the chill off better than a steaming bowl of oatmeal. So while heating up, stir some real strawberries and cream or chunks of fresh berries and during the last few minutes of cooking. Very delicious.
There are many brands of cereals in the market today but what you need to consider is how you can jazz up your cereal meal each day.
Mix it up. If you think that your cereal lacks aroma or taste, mix it with equal parts of honey and cherries. Remember, we don’t want to add sugar to make it more flavorful.
Upgrade to cereal and milk 2.0. Aside from milk, we can also use low-fat yoghurt. Yoghurt is a great calcium-rich substitute for milk. Since yoghurt has other flavors, you may try other yoghurt variants.
You can also try this:
Mix a 6 oz container of vanilla yogurt with 1 cup raw oats, ½ cup steel cut oats, ½ cup orange juice and a small chopped apple, then stir together and let sit overnight. In the morning, dish out a serving, and top with two tablespoons of dried fruits and nuts.
Have it your way. Nowadays, we can buy cereal bars in the grocery. So instead of the traditional cereal, you can opt for this one. This is also good as a snack bar.
Fill'er up with fruit. Aside from sliced bananas, you can always try different fruits like mango or papaya. You can also consider blackberry, kiwi, peaches, and plums, among others. Of course, any fruit, especially those fresh and in season, make perfect cereal toppers. Dried fruits or canned fruits can be an alternative as well if you don’t have fresh fruits in sight.
Add a little heat. Cereals are best when they are cooked. I know it would be easy to just tow in instant oatmeal but nothing takes the chill off better than a steaming bowl of oatmeal. So while heating up, stir some real strawberries and cream or chunks of fresh berries and during the last few minutes of cooking. Very delicious.
Monday, 6 September 2010
What is Core Kinesis?
Core Kinesis uses a cable and pulley system that enables over 550 moves. The system can be used and manipulated in 360-degree angles, unlike the lateral movements of gym machines. The workout is able to mimic your everyday moves, making you more flexible and balanced while toning your core.
Core Kinesis is meant to accommodate everyone: from young, active athletes to mature individuals. It engages multiple muscle action that conforms to the natural mechanics of the body. This makes it a a safer and more efficient workout.
Muscle Groups Worked: Core, glutes, arms
Calories Burned Per Hour: 400 to 800 calories in 45 minutes
If you've got a crazy schedule and need more personalized workout, this is for you. You can work anytime as long as you schedule it with your trainer.
Friday, 3 September 2010
Cause For Concern
Aside from weight gain and energy loss, that will greatly affect your every day activities, somatopause also results in decreasing muscle and bone density loss - a sure cause for concern for your health and well-being. After all, your bones and muscles must be able to withstand this period in order for you to have less aches and pains later on in life.
Despite Somatopause being a natural occurrence, there are natural ways to counter the ill effcts that Somatopause may cause you physically and emotionally.
A regular fitness regimen, coupled with a balanced diet that include fruits, fiber, and vegetables, drinking at least 8 glasses of water and getting 8 hours of sleep every night, will have positive effects on your slow metabolism rate. Adopt a positive attitude and mindset towards aging- after all, everyone goes through it and it is within our power to control. Most importantly, make smarter lifestyle choices that will surely reflect better on your general well-being!
Despite Somatopause being a natural occurrence, there are natural ways to counter the ill effcts that Somatopause may cause you physically and emotionally.
A regular fitness regimen, coupled with a balanced diet that include fruits, fiber, and vegetables, drinking at least 8 glasses of water and getting 8 hours of sleep every night, will have positive effects on your slow metabolism rate. Adopt a positive attitude and mindset towards aging- after all, everyone goes through it and it is within our power to control. Most importantly, make smarter lifestyle choices that will surely reflect better on your general well-being!
Thursday, 2 September 2010
"Y" is for Yoga and Youthful
Ever wonder what makes yogis look so yound and fresh? Practicing yoga...
Silence stress. Yoga helps improve the efficiency of the immune system by eliminating stress. Regular Pranayamas (breathing exercises) like Kapalabhati and Anulom-Vilom can help you shut out negativity and concentrate on the good stuff. This means less wrinkles and frown lines.
Gives Glowing Skin. The perfect oxygen boost, yoga brings to the body great blood circulation from doing those various asanas (poses) and mudras (hand gestures).
Improves Skin Elasticity. Yoga can return elasticity to skin by removing tension away from the body as it strengthens it with posture-perfecting poses. So when you strretch during yoga, you also firm up sag-prone areas like chin, cheeks, and arms - aprt from building great core muscles! No wonder yogis are lean and lovely.
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Curb Cravings Without Eating A Thing
Before insane urges force you to eat more than you'd like, make sure it's really your appetite talking and not something else entirely.
The human brain has a tendency to fire off an " I need to eat" message in response to emotions and situations that have nothing to do with appetite and constantly misreading that cue and chewing down can pack an extra pounds. The trick is to learn what your body is trying to tell you and what kind of fix your system truly needs. These tips will help you avoid loads of calories in the easiest way possible.
You're Stressed.
Food, on the other hand, is an almost instant reward, especially if you get it by speed-eating through the fridge or racing out to the nearest fast-food joint. It's such a natural way to pamper yourself that nutritionists say many women subconsciously start to associate feeling overwhelmed or overworked with a trip to the food court or plate of fries.
Scarfing all that junk won’t really satisfy you, though. When you’re stressed, you’re actually less likely to savor the taste of your food or respond to feelings of fullness. So, pop in a piece of gum instead. It can help you in two ways: Some expert claim that chewing is calming, and you’ll sidestep those calories that you wouldn’t have enjoyed anyway.
You’re Exhausted
Ever notice that you’re desperate for sugary and carb-loaded foods that after a bad (or short) night of sleep? That’s because when you’re dragging, your body craves a jolt of energy and a sweet snack often delivers an instant boost.
Thing is, not only does your body not need the calories, but indulging in something sweet and junky will actually make you feel more tired, since sugar-energy highs are followed by rapid energy plunges. Instead, wake yourself up when you’re feeling beat with a quick burst of exercise- a 20 minute gym routine or a brisk walk. Then, plan to better manage your fatigue next time, by either getting to bed half an hour earlier or taking a power nap.
You Worked Out
Exercising depletes your body’s protein, which may explain why you sometimes want to chow down on meat right after clocking time on the treadmill. But, that craving doesn’t mean you have to eat a mega meal. Instead of inhaling hundreds of calories (and negating the hard work you put in at the gym), satisfy your protein need by drinking a glass of non-fat milk. One cup has just 86 calories but enough protein to quell your urges ‘til it’s time for lunch or dinner.
You’re Procrastinating
Women often eat to delay making a tough decision or to put off an unwanted task. Nutritionist say we tend to choose food over things, like watching TV or going online, because those types of activities seem like a waste of time and “real” procrastination, whereas eating doesn’t.
You’re Thirsty
Hunger and thirst fire off nearly identical messages in the brain, so our bodies often confuse the need to drink with the need to eat. If you ate recently but are suddenly jonesing for some solid sustenance, the explanation is probably dehydration. That’s why nutritionists say the first thing to do when you’re craving food is drink water. Guzzle it down, and wait for about 10 minutes; that lingering hunger will probably fade.
You’re Bored
We migrate to the kitchen when we have nothing to do because, well, it’s something to do – something fun and pleasurable to boot. If you can’t get out of the house or away from your desk and you start fantasizing about chips, ice cream, do something competitive, like playing a video or online game. It’ll entertain you and keep your hands too busy to reach for food.
The human brain has a tendency to fire off an " I need to eat" message in response to emotions and situations that have nothing to do with appetite and constantly misreading that cue and chewing down can pack an extra pounds. The trick is to learn what your body is trying to tell you and what kind of fix your system truly needs. These tips will help you avoid loads of calories in the easiest way possible.
You're Stressed.
Food, on the other hand, is an almost instant reward, especially if you get it by speed-eating through the fridge or racing out to the nearest fast-food joint. It's such a natural way to pamper yourself that nutritionists say many women subconsciously start to associate feeling overwhelmed or overworked with a trip to the food court or plate of fries.
Scarfing all that junk won’t really satisfy you, though. When you’re stressed, you’re actually less likely to savor the taste of your food or respond to feelings of fullness. So, pop in a piece of gum instead. It can help you in two ways: Some expert claim that chewing is calming, and you’ll sidestep those calories that you wouldn’t have enjoyed anyway.
You’re Exhausted
Ever notice that you’re desperate for sugary and carb-loaded foods that after a bad (or short) night of sleep? That’s because when you’re dragging, your body craves a jolt of energy and a sweet snack often delivers an instant boost.
Thing is, not only does your body not need the calories, but indulging in something sweet and junky will actually make you feel more tired, since sugar-energy highs are followed by rapid energy plunges. Instead, wake yourself up when you’re feeling beat with a quick burst of exercise- a 20 minute gym routine or a brisk walk. Then, plan to better manage your fatigue next time, by either getting to bed half an hour earlier or taking a power nap.
You Worked Out
Exercising depletes your body’s protein, which may explain why you sometimes want to chow down on meat right after clocking time on the treadmill. But, that craving doesn’t mean you have to eat a mega meal. Instead of inhaling hundreds of calories (and negating the hard work you put in at the gym), satisfy your protein need by drinking a glass of non-fat milk. One cup has just 86 calories but enough protein to quell your urges ‘til it’s time for lunch or dinner.
You’re Procrastinating
Women often eat to delay making a tough decision or to put off an unwanted task. Nutritionist say we tend to choose food over things, like watching TV or going online, because those types of activities seem like a waste of time and “real” procrastination, whereas eating doesn’t.
You’re Thirsty
Hunger and thirst fire off nearly identical messages in the brain, so our bodies often confuse the need to drink with the need to eat. If you ate recently but are suddenly jonesing for some solid sustenance, the explanation is probably dehydration. That’s why nutritionists say the first thing to do when you’re craving food is drink water. Guzzle it down, and wait for about 10 minutes; that lingering hunger will probably fade.
You’re Bored
We migrate to the kitchen when we have nothing to do because, well, it’s something to do – something fun and pleasurable to boot. If you can’t get out of the house or away from your desk and you start fantasizing about chips, ice cream, do something competitive, like playing a video or online game. It’ll entertain you and keep your hands too busy to reach for food.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
