Sep
18
Cut
September 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
We are drawn to eating sweet foods but the excessive sugar that they contain can cause several health problems. If you are diabetic then you will need to limit your intake. Too much sugar laden foods is considered toxic. They also cause weight gain and obesity. White sugar is definitely most unhealthy! Natural sugar is best.
Ways To Eliminate Sugar From Your Diet
Learn how to read the labels: If you know how to read labels, you can be able to choose the foods that you consume more intelligently. Once you start to pay attention to food labels and what the various food ingredients mean, you will find that there are lots that you may decide no longer to purchase. Also, it is not true that low fat foods do not contain sugar.
Lower your carbs: You need to be aware that refined or processed carbs will convert to sugar when you eat it. Your worst enemies are breads, pastas and snacks which are made with refined (or white) flour. Whole wheat products may offer a healthier option.
Refrain from adding sugar to your foods. If you like your coffee or tea sweet, start to cut back on the sugar that you have been piling into your drink. Use ingredients that have natural sweetness rather than add refined sugar to your cooking. Tomatoes, apples, carrots and oranges are fruits that you can turn to in this respect.
Consume a varied diet: A varied diet can help you cut down on your sugar intake. Concentrate on a rainbow of colors when you buy foods. Always choose fresh produce over foods that come in a can or bottle. You will get more fresh fruits and vegetables and less refined products when you shop with this mentality.
Consider alternative sources of sugar: While natural sugars such as raw sugar or honey are better for you than refined sugar, your body really does not know the difference. Therefore, you need to be aware of your total sugar intake, even from fruits and natural fruit juices. Artificial sweeteners are known to be toxic; so you may want to avoid them altogether.
Jun
5
Spice
June 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Spices can be great for health. Here is a glossary of a few of them and how they can help make up a healthy diet:
Cayenne Pepper - A spice with a zing, causing some of you to shy away from. However, it is excellent fat burning abilities and is known to help shed pounds by as much as 25%.
Ginger - Ginger can help provide you with relief from nausea. It calms the stomach down and helps your acid reflux. It’s good for helping women through the days of morning sickness during pregnancy and for the dreaded motion sickness that you suffer from when travelling.
Cinnamon – Cinnamon is helpful in cases of diarrhea attacks and in upset stomachs. It can also help boost your metabolism a little. Hence, consider sprinkling it on your oatmeal to help you rev up your body’s calorie-burning furnace for the day.
Garlic - Garlic is anti-bacterial. It can also help keep your cholesterol levels in check, reduce blood pressure and is said to be helpful for diabetics.
Turmeric - This is an antioxidant that defends against free radicals. It makes for an added asset to fight off certain types of cancer.
Allspice – Allspice is another healthful spice. It’s a stimulant that can help relieve problems with indigestion and gas.
Peppermint - Peppermint is refreshing and helps with insomnia. As an added benefit, it can help with digestive disorders and also bouts of tension.
Mustard - This is an excellent spice for those who suffer from respiratory problems. It’s another stimulant that is a helpful aid in squashing respiratory ailments.
Spices are often used to zest up our food dishes. Because of their additional health benefits, the next time you’re planning your dinner menu, consider this: “What spice can I use to improve my health when I spice up our favorite recipes tonight?”
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