Eating Healthy On Vacation

 

 

It can be very tempting to abandon your good sense
of healthy eating on vacation.  Although you may
strive for healthy eating, it's easy to drift off
and grab an ice cream cone here and there.  There
are however, ways to watch what you eat on
vacation.

 

It's easier than ever these days to request a low
fat or vegetarian meal on airplane flights.  If
you choose to instead drive to your destination,
the quest to find healthy food can get a bit more
complicated.

 

Rather than simply relying on greasy foods for
nutrition, pack some nutritious foods in a cooler
full of ice packs.  Fruits and vegetables, crackers,
yogurt, and sandwiches are all great to have with
you on the road. 

 

Once you arrive at your hotel, you should do
yourself a favor and turn the minibar key down - as
this helps to avoid the temptation.  If your hotel
offers a continental breakfast, stick to fruits,
cereals, and proteins.  If your hotel has a stove
or microwave, consider bringing your own healthy
food with you.

 

If you simply must eat out, do so only when you
are hungry.  Restaurants will usually serve large
portions, so be careful.  If you do go a bit over
on a meal, simply cut back on the next. 

 

If you find it hard to fit in three square meals
a day, try to fit in six smaller meals or snacks,
as your body needs fuel every four hours or so.
When you eat out, avoid appetizers.  Whatever you
do, do not miss any meals.

 

When it's possible, you should avoid eating large
meals at night.  When your body gets ready for
sleep and slows down, it also burns calories at a
much slower pace.  Never eat bread before bed, and
make sure to avoid the butter.  Choose fish or
poultry for your meal instead, and include
vegetables as a side dish. 

 

Even though it may sound hard, eating healthy on
vacation isn't really that difficult.  All you have
to do is use a little will power, and pass up
foods that you know aren't good for you.  This
way, you'll enjoy healthy eating and a healthy
lifestyle wherever you go.

 

The next time you go on a vacation, always remember
that eating healthy is a way of life.  You can
afford to get something you crave, although you
shouldn't make a habit of it.  One ice cream
cone or a pizza isn't going to matter - as long as
you know when to stop.

 

Eating Healthy For Vegetarians

 

 

The vegetarian way of eating can be a very healthy style
of eating.  The rules still apply with healthy eating,
although you should add variety, balance, and moderation.

 

A vegetarian is someone who avoids all types of meat,
whether it be hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken, or even fish.
Vegetarians are also sometimes classified by the type of
food they are or aren't willing to eat.  For example,
Lacto-ovo vegetarians will avoid animal flesh yet they
will eat eggs and most dairy products.  A Vegan on the
other hand, will avoid all food that has any trace of
animal origin.

 

Because they don't eat meet, vegetarians will often
wonder how they'll get enough protein.  Although you may
not realize it, the average American actually consumes
more protein than he actually needs.  For the lacto-ovo
vegetarian, dairy products are an excellent source of
protein.  Vegans on the other hand, get their protein
from nuts, seeds, and soy products.

 

Along the lines of beans, there are several to choose
from, including green or red lentils, peanuts, split
peas, pinto, soy, kidney, and many more.  Some of them
you are already familiar, such as kidney beans in
chili, refried beans in Mexican dishes, red beans and
rice, and pinto beans.  Although some beans taste good
as they are, others are available with different flavors
to help enhance their taste.  Nuts are hihg in protein,
although they deliver a lot more fat than beans, which
means you should enjoy them in moderation.  By having
one cup of cooked beans, you'll get the same amount of
protein as eating two ounces of meat!

 

The nutrients of concern for vegans, who avoid all types
of animal food, are vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D.
In the average North American diet, the primary source
for B12 is animals.  To have an adequate intake of B12,
vegans should reguarly consume vitamin B12 supplements or
foods, which contain vitamin B12, such as soy products
or milk. 

 

For calcium, vegans can rely on orange juice or soy
milk, as they are fortified with calcium.  Beans and
leafy green vegetables will also contain some calcium as
well.

 

Although all types of vegetarians rely on simple food
groups, controlling your vitamins and calcium intake is
something you should always do.  This is very important
for eating healthy, as well as staying healthy.  If you
control what you eat, you'll have many years of healthy
eating ahead of you.

 

Women's Heart Health - The Four Numbers You Need to Know

 

 

Author: Dr. Iris Fanning 

You may be aware that the number one health risk for Women is Heart problems. I'm not big on scare tactics or distressing "facts". However, learning information allows us to make better choices. Heart disease is the number one killer of women and more women than men died last year from heart disease.

This is a rather personal story, but I'm certain many of you have similar experiences. My own father had 3 heart attacks in 13 years and died from the third one. My dad didn't let heart problems stand in his way from hiking, being active and enjoying his life. He didn't talk about the effects often, but he had chronic chest pain. Even though I was thirty when he passed, I still felt far to young to be in this world without my father.

It's important that we learn self care in this area of our health so that we live a long, healthy and heartfelt life.

THE FOUR NUMBERS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR HEART HEALTH!

1. Watch Your Waistline

Womens' waistlines need to be 35" or smaller. Dr. Oz states that we need to take the measurement at our belly button and around. You can compute your healthy waistline by taking your height in inches & dividing by two. Your waistline needs to be that number or smaller.

2. Improve Your HDL or H(ealthy)DL Cholesterol

Raise your HDL to 50 or above. This good portion of your cholesterol helps with heart health.

3. Improve Your Blood Pressure -

Your blood pressure is best when kept at 115/75

4. Take 10,000 Steps

Get a pedometer and make certain you take 10,000 steps daily. This rule helps you keep your heart healthy!

Some Additional Thoughts on Our Hearts

Research has demonstrated that our thoughts and lifestyle impact our heart as well. Thoughts of fear & worry constrict our blood vessels. Watching disasters, murders and "mayhem" on television lowers our immune response for up to 48 hours. Staying in a state of extreme stress effects our entire system. Social isolation lowers immune response and the healing rate of your body!

So, keep in mind simple choices. When you are filled with worry or stress: take time to walk, do breathing exercises; yoga; repeat an affirmation or confide in a friend. Turn off the television or make more elegant choices in your viewing habits. Send love to yourself and know that your heart is healthy strong and full of love.

We care for others. Let's care for ourselves & take care of our heart!

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Proper Diet And Nutrition Maintains Women's Good Health

 Author: Connie Limon

One of the most important parts of a woman's ability to maintain good health is proper diet and nutrition. Researchers continue to find growing evidence of the link between healthy eating and a variety of positive health outcomes which include:

•Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
•Cancer
•Osteoporosis

If you are a woman looking to improve your diet you should eat foods rich in fiber, folate, unsaturated fats and calcium. Choose fruits, vegetables, whole grains and reduce intake of sugar, salt, cholesterol, saturated fats and trans fats.

As you age, your nutritional needs may change and vary. Consult with your personal physician or other healthcare professional to ensure your diet is providing the proper nourishment required for good health.

How do fiber, fat, folate, antioxidants, calcium, Vitamin D, iron, protein, alcohol and caffeine actually affect a woman's health?

Fiber: The many benefits of high fiber intake include:

1.Substantially reducing the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke;
2.Cereal fiber has been shown in particular to reduce the risk of heart attack;
3.Diets high in fiber protect against diabetes;
4.Diets high in soluble fiber found in vegetables, fruits and legumes can help diabetic individuals control their glucose (blood sugar level);
5.Lower cholesterol levels;
6.Improved bowel function;
7.Research also suggests that diets high in vegetable and fruit fiber may help prevent colon and rectal cancer.

Fat: It is important to reduce intake of foods high in certain types of fat and cholesterol to help decrease the risk of coronary heart disease. Of most importance is to reduce the saturated fats and trans fats rather than concentrating on reducing the total amount of "fat" intake. Avoid consuming too many low-fat foods that are high in carbohydrates. Too many carbohydrates can lower the so-called "good" cholesterol that protects against heart disease.

Folate: Is a type of B vitamin important to the production of red blood cells that can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and colon cancer. Folate supplements are recommended for women of child-bearing age usually in the form of multivitamins to help prevent a group of birth defects known as neural tube defects. These defects include spina bifida and anencephaly (failure of the brain to form).

Natural sources of folate include:

•Certain breakfast cereals
•Orange juice
•Peas
•Peanuts
•Beans
•Leafy green vegetables

Antioxidants: Certain fruits and vegetables, Vitamins A, C, E and beta carotene contain antioxidant properties. There are some studies that indicate antioxidants help prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease. The evidence to support these claims remains mixed.

Calcium: An adequate amount of daily calcium can help prevent osteoporosis. Osteoporosis particularly affects many women after menopause. It can lead to bone fractures. Calcium may also protect against colon cancer and may aid weight loss in obese women. If you are a woman who feels you need more calcium in your diet or you are just not sure how much is adequate for you, check with your physician about taking supplements.

Good sources of calcium include:

•Milk
•Yogurt
•Cheese
•Canned fish with soft bones such as sardines, anchovies and salmon
•Leafy green vegetables
•Calcium-fortified orange juice

Vitamin D: It is important to consume adequate amounts of Vitamin D to aid calcium absorption and bone formation. A lack of vitamin D can lead to softening of the bones.

Good sources of vitamin D include:

•Egg yolks
•Herring
•Sardines
•Tuna
•Salmon
•Fortified milk

Iron: A deficiency of iron can cause fatigue, decreased immunity and a type of anemia called iron-deficiency anemia. Iron is especially important to girls and women of childbearing age. Iron should be taken in moderation. Studies show high levels of iron can lead to heart disease in postmenopausal women.

Good sources of iron include:

•Liver
•Kidneys
•Red meat
•Poultry
•Eggs
•Peas
•Legumes
•Dried fruits
•Leafy vegetables

Protein: Women should get 10 to 35 percent of daily calories from protein to help prevent muscle tissue from breaking down and help repair tissue that has been damaged.

Good sources of protein include:

•Fish
•Poultry
•Eggs
•Milk
•Cheese
•Dried beans and peas
•Peanut butter
•Nuts
•Bread
•Cereal

Alcohol: Many experts agree the health risks of moderate consumption of alcohol outweigh the potential benefits of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease shown in some studies.

Pregnant and nursing women should not drink alcohol in any form as it can cause harm to their offspring.

The many adverse health consequences of alcohol consumption include:

•Increased risk of cancers of the breast, mouth, esophagus, throat, larynx and liver
•Alcohol consumed during pregnancy can cause birth defects including fetal alcohol syndrome
•Cirrhosis of the liver
•May increase the frequency and severity of hot flashes during menopause

Caffeine: Is a stimulant and diuretic found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and some over-the-counter drugs. A reduction of caffeine is often recommended during pregnancy. It may affect the heart rate and blood pressure, contribute to dehydration and have other possible side effects.

Numerous health problems can be the result of poor nutrition as well as obesity, which causes additional health problems. By contrast, are women with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Women who are underweight may experience irregular menstrual cycles, a stopping of menstruation called amenorrhea, which can lead to dental problems and osteoporosis and a shortened lifespan.

Source: Science Daily Healthology

Disclaimer: *This article is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any kind of a health problem. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Always consult with your health care provider about any kind of a health problem and especially before beginning any kind of an exercise routine.

This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. Article written 4-2007.

About the Author:

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FLaxseed Oil Is Fantastic For Women's Health

 Author: Mandy Fain 

For women, flaxseed oil has many health benefits such as reducing breast cancer risk, regulating periods, reducing all symptoms of menopause, preventing PMT and strengthening the bones. There are also many other health benefits that are all good reasons to be taking flaxseed dietary supplements daily.

Breast cancer is a real problem for all women today of any age or nationality, and flaxseed can certainly reduce this risk. It is the lignan in flaxseed that lowers the levels of estrogen in the body, and if taken in the seed form it is also a great source of fiber.

A book called "Women's Health-Preventing Breast Cancer the Natural Way" written by Jade Beutler discusses lignan from flaxseed oil and its benefits. She claims it fights tumors, reduces estrogen, is an antioxidant, is both anti viral and anti bacterial and also has anti fungal properties.

Flaxseed has been found to regulate periods, balance progesterone levels and encourage menstruation. This is all contributed to the lignan ingredient.

For all stages of menopause, flaxseed will re-balance the levels of hormones, regulate menstruation, prevent headaches and insomnia, eases depression and moodiness. In other studies it has also been shown that flaxseed reduces lung disease and post-menopausal type two diabetes.

Many women who suffer OMT have found flaxseed oil helps with headaches, moodiness, depression, cramping, sore breasts and stomach bloating. It is the high levels of omega three fatty acids that are contributed to these benefits.

Essential fatty acids assist the body with absorption of calcium and also help the body retain it. This makes it an excellent dietary supplement for women who often have a problem with osteoporosis.

Women who take flaxseed notice other positive effects such as perfect, glowing skin and healthy hair. Often problems in these areas are due to hormone imbalances, which flaxseed can resolve.

Flaxseed will prevent your body from storing too much fat because it has a healthy alternative to burn instead. In this way, it helps people who have a weight problem through encouraging the body to burn more fat.

Every woman could benefit from taking flaxseed daily. With so many issues being resolved by taking this wondrous seed or oil, it isn't only about your current state of health, but is a fantastic preventative for so many problems that mainly affect women. All females are at risk of developing calcium deficiencies, cancer of the breasts, PMT, menopause symptoms, weight gain and depression, to name only a handful. By choosing to include a flaxseed supplement you can not only experience internal health with ease, but will also notice a positive effect on your appearance and your mental and emotional state.

You can also find more information at mental wellbeing and golden flax seed. OmegaFlaxSeedOil.com is a comprehensive resource to help individuals gain the benefits of essential nutrition such as flax seed oil, omega 3 and vitamin B12.

Keeping Women's Health In Check

 Author: Jane Simpson

If a woman ever experienced unusually painful menstruation or noticed lumps in their breasts and vaginal discharge similar to cottage cheese, there is a great possibility she's in trouble. Any sensible woman should immediately set an appointment and see her trusted gynecologist. Women's health is often a subject taken for granted. Most women wait until they are rushed to the hospital before they do something about their condition. Experts in women's health advise ladies to be 'listen' and 'understand' their bodies. Even a seemingly trivial symptom should not be ignored as it may be a telltale sign of deadly breast cancer or a form of sexually transmitted disease.

Women can actually detect early stages of cancer through simple do-it-yourself breast assessment. Two or three days after every menstruation period, a woman should gently check her breasts for possible lumps or change in color and texture. Gynecologists say cancerous lump is usually a firm and solitary mass that just stays in a particular spot. If a lump changes position, there's a big possibility that it is non-malignant. Aside from lumps, a woman should also watch out for the disturbing presence of veins, breast discharges which are watery or mucus-like, and nipples that are inverted. According to women's health advocates, those who have a breast cancer history in their families are more prone to acquire the illness. But even if a woman doesn't have breast cancer history, it wouldn't hurt if she regularly examine her breasts for safety measure.

Apart from breast cancer, another illness concerning women's health is sexually transmitted disease. STD can manifest in the form of chlamydia, syphilis, genital herpes, and gonorrhea. Even if a lady is not sexually active and doesn't engage in extra-marital sexual affairs, she can still obtain STD from her philandering husband or boyfriend. General symptoms of STD include thick and smelly vaginal discharge, bumps or rashes, and burning sensation in the feminine area. A woman infected with STD can also experience pain when having sexual intercourse and irregular bleeding in between menstrual cycles. Medication varies from one STD kind to another (and also depending on the severity of the case). For prevention, experts advise women to use condom which is not only a form of contraceptive but also serve as protection against STD. Husbands, on the other hand, should avoid womanizing and extra-marital sexual intercourses as much as possible. The fight against STD should be a concerted effort between husband and wife. In the case of STD, husbands are also involved in the issue of women's health.

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How Do You Know If Hemorrhoids Are Thrombosed?

You may not know this but every person on this planet has a hemorrhoid. I know what you're thinking, that you don't. Well it's actually perfectly normal to have one, but when something goes wrong, that's when they are referred to in a bad way. A hemorrhoid only starts to cause trouble when it begins to expand or enlarge. This puts strain on it and causes a whole slew of health problems and nasty symptoms like itching, swelling, irritation, and redness around the affected areas. A hemorrhoid can even start to bleed which usually presents in a person's stool when they go to the bathroom. This article will shed some light on the question of how do you know if hemorrhoids are thrombosed or not.

Get to Know the Water Filter Cartridge

The water filter cartridge is actually the core portion of a water filtration system that determine the outcome of the water. The beautiful appearance of the water filtration unit is just the cover which house the water filter cartridge or cartridges in places and connect the water filter cartridges in proper sequent. In short, that simply mean you need to understand how this water filter cartridges work in order to determine how effective one water purification function to remove the harmful contaminants. No one water filter cartridge is claimed to be able to remove all the contaminants like chlorine, synthetic chemicals, volatile organic chemicals and bacteria. It is always recommended that a combination of water filter cartridges to make up a good water filtration system.

New Hemorrhoid Treatment

With all the medical advances we as a society have made in the last ten or twenty years, you are probably curious about discovering information regarding a new hemorrhoid treatment. The truth is that there is still no one single cure for hemorrhoids, although new information as well as treatment methods and products are being developed everyday in order to help those who are suffering from hemorrhoids. This terrible condition can be caused by a number of things, but two reasons are widely accepted in the scientific community. The first explanation is that they are caused by a genetic predisposition to the condition which just means you got it at birth from either your mother or father. The other reason is that you consume a lot of food that is hard for your body to digest.

Top Chef Secret Recipe and Health Expert Recommendation - Sink Water Filter

Those who have the above experiences would truly understand to what extend the quality of water can seriously affect the taste of foods and drinks, but there are much more important factor that you should look into. As we should know, public water supply contain chemicals like chlorine which has been widely used as disinfectant to prevent algae and other organic growth in the swimming pool, and also caused those who have skin allergy problems and asthmatic diseases to worsen off. If you are a health practitioner like me, the quality of water is extremely important in determining the level of your commitment and sensitivity towards the actual health aspect. You can prepare and eat only the healthiest foods ever, but do you know the processes in preparing the foods are equally important as the food's ingredients?

Health Tips To Save You Money

He who has health has hope, and he who has everything'-Arabian proverb The Japanese are sticklers for healthy living, and that explains why they live long. In the world health organisation report, Japanese are said to have the longest healthy life expectancy of 74.5 years." No doubt, living a long healthy life has a direct correlation to how wealthy you can become. Some of the most successful investors today: John Templeton (96) warren buffet (78), William O'Neil (75), Peter Lynch (64), and Donald Trump (61) have had good health work in their favour, allowing them to amass tons of money in investment over several decades. No wonder Health is wealth. Like successful investing, good health comes with an effort. If you must save the extra cash to boost your investment then you need to take your health seriously and start working at it now. We have a few tips on how you can remain successful and stay healthy saving yourself extra bulk in medical bill.

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How To Cure Some Bloom Problems of Your Pet Chinchilla

As with humans, blockage is the key for your chinchilla to blockage advantageous and not accepting sick. Even admitting precautions are taken, sometimes accomplish are still missed. It is acute that your pet's cage accept beginning aliment and baptize daily. Their cage should consistently be kept apple-pie and their aliment should not accommodate bane or insects. Any violations of these can could cause adverse furnishings for your pet. Keep in apperception your chinchilla has a acute digestive system. It cannot calmly get rid of bad aliment from their system. This agency they could get sick.

Please acquisition beneath some bloom problems that could affect your pet and what you can do:

Constipation:

You will apperceive that your pet is constipated if their belly are dry, small, abnormally shaped and accept a abhorrent odor. Provide them with added beginning baptize and hay. Also, you can accord them 1 - 2 raisins.

Bloating:

Your pet will attending like a airship and their belly will accommodate mucous. Their belly are aswell holey and sticky. Accord your chinchilla a best time to exercise and accord them aliment culture.

Diarrhea:

Your pet's belly will stick and attending like a grape. The diarrhea in your pet could be acquired by hay that is aged or algae that has developed in their water. Analysis the hay for cast and analysis the baptize for algae. It is acute that their baptize is afflicted out accustomed and that it's fresh. Aswell analysis to see if their diarrhea is acquired by an ecology change.

Seizures and Cramping:

If your pet does not move or starts to tremble, this may be a assurance of a seizure. This can be acquired by stress, abrasion to the arch or abridgement of calcium. You will apperceive if your pet lacks calcium if their teeth about-face white. This can appear moreso with the changeable chinchilla. Don't acquiesce your pet to abuse themselves. They should be kept warm. Since this is a added austere issue, see a veterinarian immediately.

In accession to the above, you should see a veterinarian anon if your pet is experiencing any of the following:

Severe diarrhea or constipation, abrasion of the eye from a aciculate object, pneumonia, weight loss, ingesting poison, or torn basic anywhere on their body. Any of these will crave added medical affliction from a specialized veterinarian.

You achievement that you don't accept to acquaintance any of this with your pet chinchilla. There are things you can do to accomplish abiding your pet stays advantageous and not abatement into any bloom dangers.

Listed beneath are some of the tips:

- Keep their cage bankrupt on a approved basis.

- Don't change their aliment too often; they accept a acute digestive system.

- Don't move them about a lot; chinchillas can't bear changes too well, abnormally abrupt ones. If you do accept to move them, try to do it gradually.

- Accomplish abiding their roughage aliment is fresh.

- Accomplish abiding their baptize is beginning and consistently afflicted out.

- Their aliment should be administered in baby portions.

- Since chinchillas are night owls, they should blow during the day.

Follow these tips and your chinchilla will reside a continued and blessed life.

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