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5
Sep 11

Overcoming Your Addiction to Chocolate and Sweets

So many people are addicted to sweets. It is fair to say that almost every woman is addicted. It is scientifically proven that it is women who are the more susceptible gender with regard to the chocolate addiction. And it interferes with their efforts to get into perfect shape. But overweight is not the only problem that results from having too much chocolate. Not only you cannot get in shape, but chocolate, ice cream, and sweets increase the risk of developing cardiovascular problems, diabetes, memory problems, and depression. The good news is that experts have found a cure for it. Here are some tips that guarantee you will get rid of your passion for sweets.

1. Take all sweets, sugar, and sweet products out of your house. This includes white and brown sugar, and sweet syrups.

2. Eat enough so that you won’t feel hunger. You have to consume lots of fruits and vegetables – carrots, peppers, tomatoes, etc. Drink plenty of water. If you still feel the need to eat something sweet, drink fruit juices, iced tea, or juices that have minimal sugar content.

3. Eat three meals a day, and don’t deprive your body of foods from the different food groups – fruits, vegetables, meat, milk, cheese, etc. This will help regulate your blood sugar and will make you feel better.

4. Take multivitamins and minerals. For some people, the intake of glutamine helps suppress appetite.

5. When you need to go out, don’t forget to eat so that you don’t get hungry.  This is particularly important if the restaurant or place where you will go to offers sweet things. Eat something small before going out or pick a fruit or something that will satiate your hunger.

6.  Regular exercise and going out in the sun are important. Sleep is very important as well. You should sleep seven to eight hours so that you don’t feel tired.

7. Learn to recognize your hunger. Sometimes, you need to eat something very small, but you think you will pass out from hunger. Find an alternative way to deal with stress such as walking, talking to friends, reading a book, or watching an interesting film.

If you follow these pieces of advice, you will shed off your extra pounds, have more energy, and live better.

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5
Sep 11

Healthy Diet with Veggies and Fruits

Healthy diet is important as we are what we eat. Here are some pieces of advice for developing healthy eating habits. Peanuts are rich in antioxidants which protect the cells from damages associated with heart diseases. They contain lots of protein and ‘good’ fats. Antioxidants are natural substances found in plants that protect the body from free radicals and ‘bad’ chemicals in the blood. Red and orange fruits are particularly high in antioxidants.The following substances have proven antioxidant properties:

• Retinol (Vitamin A or beta carotene) – it is contained in carrots, broccoli, pumpkin, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, melons, peaches, apricots;

•  Vitamin C – the following are rich in it: citrus fruits, green peppers,  broccoli, green vegetables, strawberries, cabbage, tomatoes;

• Vitamin E – wheat germs, nuts, seeds, green vegetables, vegetable and fish oil;

• Selenium – fish, shellfish, red meat, nuts, eggs, chicken, and garlic. Grapefruit is quite beneficial for the organism. It is an  invaluable source of vitamin C. This citrus fruit is full of vitamins  and low in calories. Grapefruit contains: water – 82 – 86 percent,  sugars – up to 10 percent, fructose – 4 percent, and glucose – 6  percent.

There is a theory according to which we should eat according to the so-called “Principle of the traffic lights”. Consume  red-colored foods (wild strawberry, raspberry, tomatoes) that are rich  in flavonoids as to prevent the accumulation of fatty deposits. Have  yellow-colored foods (carrots, apricots, yellow peppers) as well. These fruits  and vegetables are rich in carotene, which fights free radicals. And don’t forget green vegetables (lettuce, green beans, broccoli), which contain a plant pigment that regenerates the cells.

Carrots  have an excellent taste and nutritional value, as well as dietary and  medicinal properties. Not surprisingly, this vegetable ranks among the  most valuable vegetables in the cuisine of many nations. Carrots contain  large amounts of sugars, mineral salts and vitamins, especially vitamin  A (about 6 times more vitamin A than in tomatoes). The daily need of  vitamin A can be met by eating only one  carrot.

Food products containing fibers are particularly good for your health. Fibers are of two types: soluble  and insoluble. The soluble ones improve the absorption of food, and  keep in check the level of sugar in the blood. They also cleanse the  blood vessels from bad cholesterol. Soluble fibers are contained in  oats, cereal, legumes, apples, bananas, carrots, and red beet. The  insoluble fibers help cleanse the body from accumulated poisons in the  digestive system and normalize its work. They are contained in the bark  of many fruits and vegetables, but are mostly found in legumes and  wholegrain products. Both types of fibers help you keep your body fit.