Healthy Food & Snacks

It seems everyday we are bombarded with information regarding what we should and shouldn’t drink. I don’t know about you but I get pretty fed up with all the negative exposure some foods/drinks receive. Its time to put some common misconceptions to rest and start enjoying life and the things which give us pleasure on a daily basis. The good old coffee is about to receive a shot in the arm and this simple (and sometimes guilty) pleasure is back on the menu for all to enjoy.

So, is Coffee bad for your health?

Simple answer is NO. Based on moderate consumption there is no conclusive evidence that there are any harmful side effects. Sure you might get a head buzz from a double espresso on an empty stomach, and feel a little light headed for awhile, but this soon goes away. We don’t advocate having a double espresso every half hour but combined with a healthy balanced diet, coffee certainly can be part of your day.

Does Coffee increase the risk of some diseases?

Coffee is one of the most highly researched commodities in the world, so links are inevitably going to be found between drinking coffee and a one in a million chance of catching a particular disease. Studies in isolation cannot provide us a picture of the true link between coffee and such diseases, it is extremely sensible and logical to look at the total picture which suggests and supports that drinking coffee poses no risk to the consumer. read more »

Many healthy foods to lose weight are readily available. Over time, they have proven that they are much more effective than fad diets and keep the fat off those troublesome areas of the body longer. Healthy foods provide their benefits in three main ways. These include creating the sensation of fullness, helping the body burn more fat and calories and acting as natural weight loss hormones.

Foods high in fiber are actually quite easy to find. Insoluble fiber expands after it is eaten, making the stomach feel full. This is a classic way to trick the body into thinking it has eaten its normal amount when it has actually only consumed a moderate amount of fiber. Virtually all fruits and vegetables are high in fiber. It is especially recommended to not cook these prior to eating, as heat can break down some of the fiber as well as reduce the nutrients in the food. Other items high in fiber are oatmeal and high-fiber breads and cereals. In addition, nuts, mushrooms, eggs and beans are excellent choices in this category.

Certain foods actually cause the body to burn more calories or fat than normal. Hot spices such as crushed red pepper, chili pepper, cinnamon, garlic, hot mustard and others increase the body’s metabolism by raising the body’s temperature. This benefit can last for up to three hours after eating a spicy meal. Green tea has also been recently proven to increase metabolism and is especially effective to drink directly before exercise;a green tea drinker will find that he has a very high endurance level. read more »

There is this misconception going around that eating healthy food means one has to eat raw, tasteless vegetables and fruits. Well, this article will throw that misconception out of the window and show you how healthy food can be absolutely delicious and so mouth-watering, you won’t even know that it’s health food.

In today’s world of fat-laden fast food and processed food, it is pretty easy to grab these to satisfy one’s hunger. However, that’s not a great thing for your body as it only serves to clog your arteries and add to your body fat. You certainly do not need to put in too much junk in your body. It’s like putting sand into the gas tank of your car. One day, your body will break down from all that junk.

Now, many people gave the excuse that they can’t stick to healthy food because it is boring, tasteless or even downright nasty. Well, this is not true. There are plenty of healthy recipes abound that are easy to prepare and yet are tasty and great for your body. Even if you don’t have the time to cook, there are plenty of crock pot recipes for you to simple dump in all the ingredients, set the pot and in several hours’ time, you have your food. Easy and simple.

If you are curious about what kind of healthy foods that are not boring and tasteless, an example would be very low fat brownie. Yes, you can even eat desserts as long as it’s prepared healthily and with less sugar and fats. If you have heard of quinoa, the super grain introduced by the Incas, these can also be cooked healthily and be a great addition to your diet!

So, it does not have to be salads all the time. There are plenty of great low fat, low sugar, low sodium and yet delicious recipes out there for you to try. Sure, you can indulge in sinfully high calorie desserts every once in a while but if you make it a habit to consume healthy food all the time, you will find that you have more energy and the pounds will slowly drop off too.